Half day Tour With Jeff Classic Tours: Enjoy Authentic Local Experience of Aruba
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Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store

With Jeff Classic Tours you will get the opportunity to enjoy an authentic and unique tour to get to know Aruba and experience how we locals live day by day. Every stop are business owned and run by locals of Aruba.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store - The second stop will be Aloe Factory. This factory was founded in 1890 and is the oldest Aloe company in the world. Here you will find a guided tour provided by the factory museum.
  • National Archaeological Museum Aruba - Our guide will take you to this beautiful museum in the heart of Aruba. See our first visitors on the island and how we have progressed over the years
  • Donkey Sanctuary Aruba - Third stop will be the Donkey Sanctuary, here you will get the opportunity to feed and take pictures with the donkeys
  • The Arubian Taste - The fifth and final stop is The Arubian Taste, get ready to taste a wide variaty of different flavors of rum
  • Archivo Nacional Aruba - our guide will take you to Aruba’s National Archive, in which holds just some pieces of Aruba’s beautiful and timeless history
What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Bottled water included
Location
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
Pitastraat 115,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Toni_z
May 13, 2024
The Best Tour for an Authentic Experience of Aruba - My family went on vacation to Aruba. I booked this tour because it seemed to touch on various areas in Aruba that would allow for an authentic experience - Jeff did not disappoint! Our group of 4 happened to be the only people booked for our tour date, and Jeff showed us so many places all over the island and provided so much information and backstory to things that I feel confident in relaying information to others about Aruba's history, and if I never visited again, I know that I've experienced a good bit of Aruba already. We visited touristy areas, a rum tasting, the National Archives, local markets, eateries (Jeff got us meat/veggie patties), the Aloe Factory, east-side residential areas, shrines, one of the last original mud houses in Aruba, different beaches...and we even learned some Papiamento language! I highly recommend touring with Jeff because, as a lifelong citizen, he knows his country well and is vested in its success, evidenced by his engagement and contributions to the Archives, his relationships with fellow business owners/citizens/authorities, and his infectious positivity. Jeff is an extremely genuine and humble man who loves what he does and his country. Thank you, Jeff, for such an amazing and unforgettable experience!
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Rockystonecat53
May 1, 2024
A tour with Jeff is the best! - Jeff is a fountain of information about Aruba’s history, culture, geography, and local cuisine. We enjoyed his tour so very much, I would recommend his tour to singles, couples, and families. He goes above and beyond to give you a great insight into life on his beautiful island.
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Wanda_j
Mar 25, 2024
Awesome tour - The most memorable part of this tour was, Jeff knowledge about the Island, his warm and humorous attitude. Me and my sister loved the tour. I will never forget Jeff demeanor it was great, good conversation and laughter, "Shake baby shake it".
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Q5818bvbrandonj
Feb 14, 2024
BEST TOUR IN ARUBA!!!! - Aruba is a beautiful place full of amazing scenery, great people, and rich history. As someone who has been to Aruba on several occasions, partaking in Jeff's Classic Tours was by far the highlight over the years of things done. As someone that like's to engage in the culture (history, food, local gems, etc,) and not stay stuck in the hotel and beach the whole time. This tour was the best way to get the full Aruba experience! From having fun at the Donkey Sanctuary, doing an awesome rum tasting, visiting the Aruba Aloe factor, making local stops along the way, and much more, it was a great balance of education and experience. What I believe is most important is right from the start he treats you like family and you can see his genuine care for the island, the people in it, and those who come to visit. He's very accommodating, is willing to go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of and find enjoyment in the experience, and also makes it feel very personalized. Jeff is a local legend of Aruba and is a living example of the magic and generosity Aruba has to offer. This classic tour is a MUST if you're spending a couple days in Aruba, whether it be with family, friends, or a little solo travel adventure.
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Bobgagne2004
Jan 23, 2024
Jeff’s tours are an excellent way to see the island - Jeff is very energetic and takes pride in his tours. He is very knowledgeable about the island. He was born in Aruba and knows just about everyone there. His tours are personal and he makes you feel at home and like family. He is always on time to pick you up. I would recommend his tour to anyone who wants to have a great time and wants to know about the island.
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Monet_b
Jan 12, 2024
Jeff sung me happy... - Jeff sung me happy birthday which i loved and he is the funniest. Shake it baby shake it lol. Definitely would recommend
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Wander23586221296
Oct 14, 2023
Awesome tour - Our half day tour with Jeff was great! We had a lot of fun and learned a lot about the island in a short period of time. Traveling with Jeff is like traveling with a dear friend who you just haven’t met yet.
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Venture11171061895
Oct 1, 2023
Best Tours on the island - Me and my family did the half day tour with Jeff. This was hands down the best tour We have been on he took us to alot of great location. He explained the history of the areas and the local foods. St Nicholas was so beautiful. When you come to Aruba make Jeff your first call to schedule a tour. I know me and my family definitely will Thanks again Jeff for such an amazing tour.
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Barbara_g
Feb 26, 2024
We were treated to a... - We were treated to a surprise local snack. It was very good. Also Jeff offered to take us to anywhere we wanted to go, grocery store, etc. Took his offer to stop at a grocery store. Nice man and very accommodating
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Mhkarnsjr
Nov 29, 2023
A quaint behind the scenes tour of Aruba - The owner operator Jeff is comical and energetic. He was generous with his time as he let us take our time at the stops and didn't sacrifice anything to limit the tour time. Thought his van is older, he kept it running the whole time to keep it cool for us. With the exception of the aloe factory and glass blowing company, we felt the tour visited the less sophisticated tourism of the island. The jewelry shop had simpler settings and stones. The rum tasting was a room at the back of a house with hundreds of flavored rums lining the walls and we were given ten flavors to taste. It looked like the same brand of rum with differents flavorings added. We thought the coconut/pineapple was wonderful. We had him drop us off at a beach near our ship, so that we could spend a little time in the water before returning to the ship via a $20 taxi for four people. We felt we got to visit the real (albeit still touristy) Aruba on this tour. Side note: Beware of the aloe factory when supplying your email to get a free lip balm. My spam folder has been hit with two of their emails per day since our visit.
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