Oranjestad Trip 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Oranjestad, Aruba
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fort Zoutman Historical Museum, Zoutmanstraat 6, Oranjestad Aruba
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 minutes
Stop At: Wilhelmina Park, Oranjestad Aruba
Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana’s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Archaeological Museum Aruba, Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad 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 minutes
Stop At: Coco Plum Restaurant, Caya G. F. Betico Croes 100, Oranjestad, Aruba
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 minutes
Stop At: Oranjestad, Oranjestad, Aruba
Learn about the romantic story about the construction of one of Aruba’s iconic family mansions built in the early 1900’s.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: Caya G. F. Betico Croes, Oranjestad, Aruba
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.
Pass By: Cosecha, Zoutmanstraat 1 Behind Renaissance Marina Hotel, Oranjestad Aruba
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.
Stop At: Aruba Parliament, Lloyd G. Smith Blvd 72, Oranjestad, Aruba
Hear about Aruba’s politic system and see where the local politicians debate on current affairs and laws.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Protestant Church, Wilhelminastraat 1, Oranjestad Aruba
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 minutes
Stop At: Havenstraat, Oranjestad, Aruba
What do Arubans eat for Breakfast and at Parties ? Hear all about it and get to taste it here!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wilhelminastraat, Oranjestad, Aruba
Walk through a residential street to see where the locals live. Your guide will point out multiple iconic houses.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Oranjestad, Oranjestad, Aruba
And Many More. Approximately 30 Stops!
