Cultural historical(murals) selfguided audio Tour of Otrobanda
Description
PocketGuide is an application that works automatically and guides you through the Otrobanda by voice, just like a real tour guide. Our content is made by the best local tour-guides Anko van der Woude, our local architect who knows the most interesting sites to show you.
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Itinerary
This Otrabanda audio guide lets you enjoy the vast amount of: architecture, arts, culture and religional influences that have laid the foundation for charming old-town Otrabanda. You will be able to enjoy this great and unique part of Willemstad on your own pace on your own time. Have a drink or lunch at one of the cafe's or restaurants while passing through and experience for yourself why this is a must visit area.
Netto Bar, 143 Breedestraat, Willemstad NA1234 Curacao
Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge, Willemstad Curacao
Brionplein, De Rouvilleweg, Willemstad Curacao
Kura Hulanda Museum, Klipstraat 9, Willemstad Curacao
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
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. No group or guide to follow – just listen quietly and stop where and when I wanted to. I really liked the fact that you also pass all kinds of beautiful wall murals along the way, which really add something to the atmosphere and story of the city. It felt very relaxed and inspiring at the same time. The app was very easy to download and worked fine.
Dank je wel voor de mooie review. Fijn dat je een mooie ervaring hebt beleefd met onze audiotour.
I purchased the audio guide at 8:06am. There was no information provided about how to access the audio guide once purchased. Within 20 minutes, I requested a refund as I did not have any information to access the guide purchased and I was already in the neighborhood where it was to start. One hour and fifteen minutes later, I had a message in TripAdvisor that provided a link to the app that needed to be downloaded. This also had a code to redeem the tour. I input the code but received error messages that code was already used and was unable to access the tour. I responded to the message stating the code did not work but received no reply. My request for a refund was replied to by Viator who simply said “no” but still did not provide me with new information to access the audio guide that was purchased. I emailed them a handful of times and the only response I got was “sorry no refunds”. I even asked for a new code to listen to the guide at a later date and was ignored. As of now, 2 full days later, I still have not received an active code nor access to the guide I purchased. Viator refuses to refund and now stopped responding. I am no longer in Curaçao but would still listen to the guide and pay if provided with the guide that I purchased but as of right now Viator charged me for a guide never provided. I have to open a dispute with my credit card. Do not work with Viator. I should have purchased directly from PocketGuide (the actual tour provider) which was also at cheaper cost. I will not do business with Viator again, especially a tour of any significant money. This one was pretty cheap (still more expensive than direct, which I did not realize until after) but they have been terrible to deal with.
We are sorry to hear that you are not happy and did not succeed to walk the tour. We sent the information right after we received the booking. Afterwards I did not hear anything anymore or saw any messages from you. We are very sorry and will sent you another code so you can still hear the audiotour. ONce again sorry for this and we will sent you the code once again. Kind regards Yvonne (Pocketguide)
I spent more time trying to get into the system, and it was very confusing so we could not take the tour.
Dear , We are sorry to hear this. If you follow the instructions it shoud be very easy. Can you explain to us what went wrong? That way we can help you. The tour is on your phone forever so you can walk the tour anytime. Hope to hear from you so we can solve the problem.
This really was a great experience. Loved the fact you can stop wherever you want. Lots of great information without getting boring. No computer voice. We stopped at nettobar and Mairas kitchen. and then continued the tour again. A definitely MUST DO! The app guides you through Otrobanda and people are really friendly.
Great to hear. Thank you for your review!
I like the concept of a GPS-guided tour, but this one was a bit lacking on the execution. First, it was a little hard to follow the route in the app. It doesn't show your exact location, but highlights the point on the route that is closest to your location. This makes it rather difficult to figure out if you are really on the intended route. The narration and the information given was OK, but not outstanding. There was some good overall info, but that wasn't presented until the last stop. Would have been much more useful up front. The route goes through some rather sketchy neighborhoods, and several of the noted buildings are either in complete disrepair or in the middle of restoration. If you are really a fan of old Dutch architecture, then maybe this would be a good tour for you, but for an overview of the town, it isn't very good.
Hi Christoph, I am sorry to hear this and I think something must gone wrong . The app should show your exact location along the way on the map and tell you where to go. the text also shows in your screen when you are on that particular location not only at the end Would it be possible for you to give your details of your phone and software? Than we can look into this matter. We have not heard it before. And it is a Cultural and Historical audiotour so maybe this was not clear to you. Otrobanda has been refurbished in recent years and just super fun to walk through and look at, beautiful drawings by artists on various walls, the fortress from which you have a beautiful view, slave museum, the large square and of course a shopping street and cozy restaurants. Besides the architectural facts we have added lots of stories so it is for a greater audience.
This one is so cute!! Really worth it.. Just DO it😁 Hugely informative and you get a look at a different kind of Curaçao!
Dank je wel voor je mooie review. Altijd fijn om te horen.
We walked this tour with the 2 of us. It worked really good and it was a great experience. We started at 4.30pm and we were done before it got dark and ofcourse stopped at the Netto bar for a green rum! It was a lot of information and we really liked all the great stories that makes it a personal tour. A job well done and I think it is a great way to experience this part of Willemstad.
Thank you for your great review! Good to hear you stopped at Nettobar! Please spread the word
I just LOVED this audio tour. For only $7.99 you have loads of information about this great part of Willemstad. You really go back in time. I loved the fact that I did not have to wait for the group to be complete, just put on my headsets and started walking. CORONA proof!! Great voice over. ANd walking to this part of town, I realize how friendly all the people are here on the island. I did feel safe all the way. Loved those old mansions and the stories that come with it. Great experience
