Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour: Explore Oranjestad's Rich History & Culture

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Oranjestad with a 2.5-hour walking tour. Explore over 30 sites, visit museums, sample local bites, and interact with charismatic locals.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Wilhelmina Park - Learn about two impressive statues in the Park and also see a large amount of iguana’s.
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What's Included
  • Local expert guide with authentic stories
  • Entrance to museums included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Opportunities for Instagram-worthy photos
  • Visit iconic landmarks
  • Taste delicious local bites (2x)
  • Explore over 30 amazing sites
  • Free hotel pickup (drop-off not included)
  • Multilingual guides (English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel drop-off
Additional Information

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…

Location
Cosecha Aruban Craft Design & Heritage
Zoutmanstraat
Departure Point: Cosecha Arts & Crafts: Located behind Renaissance Hotel Marina Tower. Look out for the sign Aruba Walking Tour next to the roundabout. Address: Hotel Tour: Cosecha Building, Zoutmanstraat 1. https://goo.gl/maps/4oTNAfaJioE2
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Traveler43403606741
May 6, 2025
Nice tour through Oranjestad. - Nice tour through the center of Oranjestad. Was plenty of room for question and answer. Guide Wendle was fantastic. Later in our holiday we met for a private tour around the island.
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Alyssa
May 4, 2025
Informative and enjoyable thanks to Wendle! - Wendle was extremely informative and probably one of the best, if not the best person to guide this type of tour. He was not only hilarious, but open to questions and concerns and constantly encouraged us all to ask whatever we wanted. He made this tour extremely enjoyable despite the heat. Learning about Aruba's history through him gives you a different outlook on this country not only being a big tourist destination but also how many things in its past has shaped what Aruba is today (he even insisted to not just take his word for everything and do our own research on everything he states... now that is someone who wants you to learn!) My husband and I found this tour very enjoyable as we love history and love walking around.
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Donnasv1141mf
May 2, 2025
My awesome walk through Oranjestad - We did this tour from our Holland America cruise ship. Evy was our tour guide and she did an awesome job. We saw all the local sites and history. Tasted a few of the authentic foods and had plenty of time for shopping or having a meal before we went back on the ship. A beautiful day. You must see the Blue horses & Evy will tell the story.
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Jerry841
Apr 30, 2025
Everything about Aruba - This is a free perq for Renaissance guests that is definitely worth the time. Our guide Wendle was born on Aruba but spent many years abroad acquiring an education in both political economy and the petroleum industry as well as multiple languages. He knows everything about Aruba's colorful history and its present politics, including many of the main players. Everything of interest is within the small downtown adjacent to the marina and he is willing to make the tour as detailed or streamlined as you wish.
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Berlingame123
Apr 29, 2025
Fantastic tour of downtown, Wendle is extremely knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions - We booked this tour through the Renaissance hotel and did not know what to expect. Wendle has impressive knowledge of all things Aruba and beyond. I learned some surprising facts along the way! Great pace and we did not feel rushed at all. It was a perfect introduction to this welcoming island. I can see why people come back again and again.
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M9666xkkenh
Apr 28, 2025
If you enjoy history then Wendle is your guide!! - It's not every day you have an opportunity to meet someone like Wendle. Unique perspective on life and history. Make sure you ask questions Wendle has a wealth of knowledge. Wendle understands on how to pay it forward. Do not miss this opportunity to have a better understanding of Aruba.
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Stephaniesi3777eo
Apr 20, 2025
Wonderful walking tour, with a great mix. - Great architecture with historical value. Several nice monuments. With a couple of stops for local snacks. Loved the blue horses around town. Evy was a terrific guide, with a wealth of knowledge & sense of humor.
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Noel_j
May 2, 2025
Gentle walk; interesting... - Gentle walk; interesting history; the tour was historical and factual; an interesting understanding of the origins and struggles of Aruba.
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479kristineg
Apr 22, 2025
History based - This was a fun tour with lots of local history. Food was very good and Evy was spunky and made the tour fun! If I have to critique I would say we would like a little more history of the food dishes being served.
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Erin_h
Apr 10, 2025
Was just so-so. It was... - Was just so-so. It was nice to be able to explore with a guide but I don’t feel like we really traveled very far. Stayed within the same through blocks. The stops at various eateries was nice to add a culinary piece to the experience.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).