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.
    -…
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
4.8
(603 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Barbara_p
Jun 25, 2025
Met the prime minister of aruba while on this tour. - It was very informative. But to top it off we met the Prime minister and the archeologist both stop and chatted with us. Milton, our guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour interactive.
Review provided by Viator
Floydmarshall12
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing tour! - Wendle was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and he was an exceptional guide. He kept us engaged and really gave us an in depth tour. He was very knowledgeable and personable and very nice. It was time well spent with an awesome guide and fantastic group.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Compass36578
Jun 9, 2025
What a terrific tour!! - **Review of Wendal, Our Tour Guide** We were incredibly fortunate to have Wendal as our tour guide during our experience. His knowledge and expertise truly set him apart. Wendal was not only well-informed and experienced, but he also had a knack for making the tour interesting and engaging. His conversational style made us feel comfortable and connected throughout. Investing in this tour was well worth it, and I can confidently say that Wendal's guidance enriched our experience tremendously. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Z7068egsusannen
Jun 9, 2025
So many things to discover - “One happy Island“; perl with different faces like a coin….. worth to discover. Thanks to Yvonne for that interesting informations about Aruba.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
426abbier
May 26, 2025
Wonderful tour - We loved our tour guide, Hazel. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Aruba and clearly wanted us to learn as well as have a nice tour. We did both. He clearly loves his country and takes pride in sharing it with tourists. We would highly recommend this tour for visitors wanting to learn more about the island and its rich culture.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Janekf4513mk
May 23, 2025
Great Tour - Milton, dunke dunke for the very informative and heart felt tour of the city and island.that you obviously love. You have given us a new appreciation for Arubian people. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to look beyond the beautiful beaches, restaurants and fun especially if they have you as their guide. Dunke and Duchi
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Monique_b
May 22, 2025
Informative and Cultural - It was very informative, I enjoyed myself, be prepared to walk. Host made us laugh and let us know about a lot of cultural things.
Review provided by Viator
Rob
May 18, 2025
Excellent walking tour! - Évy recently led my partner and I on a tour through Oranjestad, Aruba. She was extremely knowledgeable and had tons of energy. There are plenty of stops along the way for shade, and a few places to grab a snack or use the restroom. Évy even gave a few recommendations on where to eat and what types of food to try. If you want to learn what life is like on the island, or more about the history, this is a great start!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Susan_f
May 17, 2025
Aruba history - Evy was very thorough and a wealth of information. She also is very friendly and funny! However, the tour ran an hour longer than expected, and at times there was almost too much information. We knew to expect transportation to be on our own on the way back, however, we had a bit of an issue and had to wait quite a while for a taxi. Glad that we did this tour; we did get to see things that we normally might not have experienced.
Review provided by Viator
Lee
May 13, 2025
Lots of walking - There were thirteen of us on a warm day and the round trip time was four hours. Not a strenuous walk and lots of interesting information. Water was provided. Sun protection is advisable.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).