Historic Walking tour through Otrobanda & Punda
Explore Willemstad’s Dutch historic architecture on a guided walking tour of the historic city & UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your walking tour begins at the main square Brion Plein of the city. From here we walk to the Kura Hulanda. After this stop, you travel along the waterway to the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. Cross the waterway by bridge or ferry, then head to Willemstad’s historic downtown district. See Fort Amsterdam, the Governor’s Palace. We have a brief stop at the local marketplace, where they sell food and other interesting items. During the walk you will also pass the oldest active synagogue of the Western Hemisphere.
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Stop At: Brionplein, De Rouvilleweg, Willemstad Curacao
The main square of the city
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kura Hulanda Village and Spa, Langestraat # 8, 3 Langestraat, Willemstad, Curaçao
Jump back in time while walking through this historical area that features many restored buildings that are now part of the Kura Hulanda Village and Spa
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge, Willemstad Curacao
We will be crossing the floating drawbridge that connects both sides of the city. If the bridge is open, due to ship traffic, you will make use of the local ferries.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Amsterdam, Punda, Willemstad Curacao
See Fort Amsterdam, built in 1635 and today is home to the Governor’s Palace. A beautiful Protestant church is situated in the rear of its courtyard.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Handelskade, Willemstad Curacao
Multi-colored Dutch colonial style merchant houses. These houses are perfect models for great Curacao vacation pictures and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Floating Market, 19 Sha Caprileskade, Willemstad Curacao
We will be passing the former floating market where fresh fruits and vegetables used to be brought from Venezuela by schooner. Currently, local farmers and fishermen offer their products
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Hanchi Snoa 29, Willemstad Curacao
During the walk you will also pass the oldest active synagogue of the Western Hemisphere, built in 1732.
Stop At: Wilhelminaplein, Willemstad, Curaçao
Around this square you will see some important government buildings and in the middle the DUSHI CURACAO letters, which is a great vacation photo opportunity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort, Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.