Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour
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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Museums when open
- Instagrammable Photo Opportunities
- Delicious Local Bites (2x)
- Guides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English
- Local Expert/ Guide (Authentic/ Local History & Stories)
- Taxi, bus, or rental car are the best transportation options. If you are staying at the Renaissance Hotel, the location is just a 1-minute walk away.
Meeting Location
Zoutmanstraat 1
Oranjestad, Aruba
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wilhelmina Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Archaeological Museum Aruba
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coco Plum Restaurant
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Oranjestad
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Caya G. F. Betico Croes (pass by)
Cosecha (pass by)
Aruba Parliament
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Protestant Church
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Havenstraat
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wilhelminastraat
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Bottled water.
- Entrance to Museums when open.
- Instagrammable Photo Opportunities.
- Delicious Local Bites (2x).
- Guides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English.
- Local Expert/ Guide (Authentic/ Local History & Stories).
- Taxi, bus, or rental car are the best transportation options. If you are staying at the Renaissance Hotel, the location is just a 1-minute walk away.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Museums when open
- Instagrammable Photo Opportunities
- Delicious Local Bites (2x)
- Guides also understand Spanish,Dutch & Papiamento besides English
- Local Expert/ Guide (Authentic/ Local History & Stories)
- Taxi, bus, or rental car are the best transportation options. If you are staying at the Renaissance Hotel, the location is just a 1-minute walk away.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
