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Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour

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2h 30m
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About This Tour

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.

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More than 30 historical sites and instagrammable photo opps.

More than 30 historical sites and instagrammable photo opps.

Hear about the loved Dutch Queen Wilhelmina.

Hear about the loved Dutch Queen Wilhelmina.

See thousands of artifacts from our first inhabitants.

See thousands of artifacts from our first inhabitants.

Learn how to make a local snack.Also Taste

Learn how to make a local snack.Also Taste

Savor a Pastechi, a local favorite along the tour.

Savor a Pastechi, a local favorite along the tour.

Local Fisherman fish on a daily basis for local catch.

Local Fisherman fish on a daily basis for local catch.

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What's Included

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

Additional Information

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.

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

Special Instructions

• Email us at info@arubawalkingtours.com to confirm pick up time from location if pick up is necessary. Drop-off is Excluded. Return to hotel is on own. • Present ticket to guide either physical or show on phone. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation Policy

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

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