The 4 Best Walking Tours in Willemstad

1.The best walking tour Willemstad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 488 reviews · from $28Our pick

Walk through Willemstad’s Otrobanda district with guides such as Jacqueline, Hettie, Xiomara, or Tamara. Over 90 minutes to two hours, you’ll see colonial buildings, murals, monuments, local shops, and the Emma Bridge while learning about Curaçao’s history and culture. Bring sunscreen and a few dollars for the popular homemade ice cream stop.

“I can't recommend this walking tour enough!! We got to see parts of Otrobanda that I wouldn't have been able to find on my own. Very informative. 10 stars!!”

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2.The Curacao’s Colorful History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $35

Walk through Willemstad’s Punda and Otrobanda with local guides such as Naomi, Leidy, Joel, or Lady. See Dutch buildings, street murals, forts, markets, the Queen Emma Bridge, and the Mikvé Israel Emanuel Synagogue, then finish with a rum sample at AnnaBay Club Rum. Bottled water and a souvenir are included.

“We absolutely loved our tour. Leidy was a fantastic guide who was super sweet and very informative. She really gave us a feel for the diverse culture of Curaçao and treated us to local specialties as well. Highly recommend!”

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3.Cultural and Historical Audio guided walking tour Tour of Otrobanda, Willemstad

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $11Best value

Download the Otrobanda audio guide and follow its map through Willemstad, stopping at Rif Fort, Netto Bar, Queen Emma Bridge, Brion Square, and Kura Hulanda Museum. Audio should play as you approach each point, letting your private group walk independently for about 90 minutes. Bring your own headphones.

“I really enjoyed the cultural historical audio tour of Otrobanda. It was super interesting to learn more about the history and culture of the island as I walked past historic sites. What I especially liked is that I could do the tour at my own pace. Read moreAuto-translated”

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4.Taste of Pietermaai: Self-Guided Food & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $63

Walk Willemstad’s Pietermaai District with an audio guide created by local architect Michael Newton. Over about 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll visit seven points, hear stories about the neighborhood, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and cocktails at selected restaurants. Start Tuesday through Saturday between 4:00 and 5:30 PM.

“This was great fun! A relaxing and informative way to explore a district that’s only slightly off the beaten path. Beautiful homes, a bit of history, and some tasty treats. We got four drinks and six bites as well. Only thing to say negatively was tRead more”

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