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Overview

Discover the streets & stories of Oranjestad with you own personal Local Expert Aruba Walking Tours offers the islands' local scoop during a 2.5-hour journey by foot in an interactive and engaging way. This authentic experience takes you to over 30 amazing sites in downtown Oranjestad, while a Local Expert shares fascinating stories on the islands' rich history & culture. Stops are made to visit monuments & museums (when open), sample Aruba's local bites and even for a little shopping on-the-go. During the Aruba walking tour plenty of "photo ops" and even encounters with Aruba's charismatic locals are provided. Making your way through the city was never this entertaining! The group tour is available Monday, Wednesday or Friday daily. Departure 9.15 am. Meeting time: No later than 9 am. For customized experiences and other departure times you can book a private tour for couples, families and corporate groups.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at Zoutmanstraat 1, right behind the Renaissance Hotel Marina Tower. You’ll find a small roundabout nearby the Protestant Church and Yemanja Restaurant. Please look out for the Aruba Walking Tours sign. https://goo.gl/maps/4oTNAfaJioE2

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
When open, enter inside the Historical Museum to learn and see Aruba's old fort built in the 1700's. Also climb the old clock tower built in the 1800's for an amazing view of Aruba's downtown.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Wilhelmina Park
Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana's.
Duration: 10 mins
3. National Archaeological Museum Aruba
When open, visit the inside of the museum to learn about Aruba's first inhabitants. See pottery, skulls and tools that the Indians used during the early days. The exterior is a beautiful backdrop for pictures of Aruba's old architecture.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Coco Plum Restaurant
Learn and Taste a local snack called the Pan Bati. The pan bati is still very popular and is widely consumed by the locals.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Oranjestad
Learn about the romantic story about the construction of one of Aruba's iconic family mansions built in the early 1900's.
Duration: 3 mins
6. Caya G. F. Betico Croes
Walk through Aruba's MAIN Street. Learn and see some of the stores that have been here since 1928. Also learn about the street car / tram ta passes through the street.
7. Cosecha
The tour starts infront of one Aruba's first government buildings which was used for multiple purposes. Currently it houses local arts and crafts by accredited locals.
8. Aruba Parliament
Hear about Aruba's politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
Duration: 5 mins
9. The Protestant Church in Oranjestad
See one of Aruba's oldest churches built in the 1800's. Learn how to Protestant arrived on the island and also learn that they are not the largest religion on the island.
Duration: 2 mins
10. Havenstraat
What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
Duration: 5 mins
11. Wilhelminastraat
Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
Duration: 5 mins
12. Oranjestad
And Many More. Approximately 30 Stops!

Inclusion

Local Expert/ Guide (Authentic/ Local History & Stories)

Entrance to Museums when open

Bottled water

Instagrammable Photo Opportunities

Delicious Local Bites (2x)

Guides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English

Exclusion

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers with Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises and P&0 Cruises have to book through Ship's website or on board. Other cruise lines must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.

Operated by a multi-lingual guide

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortable specially walking shoes.

Please have breakfast before due to the possible heat, to avoid sickness.

Supplied by Aruba Walking Tours

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