Exclusive 3-Hour Private Tour: Explore Willemstad & surroundings
Description
On this tour, visit and learn more about important historical landmarks that helped to shape this country. All tours are tailored to the wishes of our guests. We guarantee no hassle of waiting on other people or time wasted visiting places that do not interest you. Your guide's passion for Curaçao will bring your private tour to life.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Experience a spectacular 360° island view at historical Fort Nassau, located on a 68-meter-high hill overlooking the city of Willemstad. Or visit the west side of the island and enjoy spotting beautiful salmon-colored flamingos at Jan Kok.
Learn everything about the world-famous Blue Curacao Liqueur and taste three of their flavors.
Experience The Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge, famously known as the Swinging Old Lady and discover the rich history and beautiful colonial buildings at Punda, Pietermaai and Scharloo!
The Queen Emma Bridge, also known as the "Swinging Bridge," is a historic pedestrian bridge in Willemstad, Curaçao. It connects the Punda and Otrobanda districts across the St. Anna Bay. Built in 1888, it swings open to allow ships to pass, offering scenic views and a key cultural landmark.
Fort Amsterdam is a historic fort located in Willemstad, Curaçao, built by the Dutch in 1635. It served as a military stronghold and later became the seat of government. The fort offers panoramic views of the harbor and is a key site reflecting the island's colonial history and architecture.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
To ensure a seamless start to your excursion, we meet at the Starbucks terrace at the Renaissance Mall next to the movie theater.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(26)
Helvig's tour was a top tour! Her SUV is very clean and comfortable (even has the new car smell!). She is so kind and loves to share information & history about her country. She is a good driver and is flexible to take you where you would like to go! We really appreciated being able to make requests. She is professional and a wonderful guide! We highly recommed her if you'd like a quiet tour without a crowd!
Thank you so much for your kind words; it was truly my pleasure hosting you 😀
Helvig is charming, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. She gave us a private 3 hour, very comprehensive tour of Curaçao that brought the island alive for us. Our time with Helvig was thoroughly enjoyable. 10 stars!!!!!!
Thank you so much for these wonderful words! It was my pleasure to host you :)
This one-to-one tour with Helvig on Curacao was the perfect way to see the entire island in just a couple of hours. She had a brand new, clean SUV with air and was a wonderful driver. She tailored the tour to my interests so we saw all sides of the island. We did stop at several beaches though taking in the sun wasn't on my agenda, taking in the gorgeous scenery was! She is deeply knowledgeable as someone born and raised on the island, and college educated abroad. She was able to provide an overview of the island its people, culture, history, economics, lifestyle and industry. I highly recommend both Helvig and this create your own 2-3 hour island tour. If you've never been to Curacao this is a great way to see the island and learn about it in a short visit. I left feeling I'd really seen Curacao. You can customize this tour to include a downtown walking tour as well. Helvig was delightful, professional and knowledgeable.
I am so happy to learn that you had such a wonderful experience! It was my pleasure to be your host. 😊
Helvig is the most knowledgeable tour guide we’ve ever experienced. As a native of Curaçao, she is personable and incredibly knowledgeable about the island, its people and their culture. This was the first private tour we’ve ever taken. The tour was reasonably priced. Her vehicle was comfortable and well-maintained. Helvig tailored the tour to our interests and made sure we saw the highlights of her island.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your tour! I truly appreciate your kind words. Take care :)
We booked a private 4-hour tour for my husband & I in Willemstad, Curacao. It was our first time here & we used AI to assist us in planning stops with a focus on photography, architecture and history. Thankfully we got Helvig van de Laarschot as our tour guide whose family has lived in Willenstadt for generations. She was more than happy to accommodate our requests for things we wanted to see. She was well versed in the history and all the private & charming alleyways. She was very personable and there was no question she could not answer. Her SUV was brand new & spotless. We were on a combination walking and driving tour and she certainly exceeded our expectations. The bonus is that she speaks fluent English, Dutch, Spanish, & French. We would hire her again in a heartbeat if and when we return to Willenstad!
I am so glad you enjoyed your tour with me. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my pleasure hosting you!
Our private tour with Helvig was a most enjoyable and informative 3 hours. Our ship docked at 12:30 for a tour scheduled at 1:30. As we prepared to disembark, the heavens opened up. I contacted her because there was no feasible way for us to reach her in the rain. She was more than accommodating allowing us to wait a little while until the rain let up. It's obvious she love her country. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that loves that special touch
I’m happy that I was able to accommodate and make sure you enjoyed your tour :)
Helvig was super knowledgeable and shared the history of Curacao in detail. She patiently gave us extra time in the grocery store. Highly recommend this tour and guide.
Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to host you :)
Our tour guide is a native of Curacao. Our goal was to see as much of the island as possible in 3 hours and she made it happen! She was well informed and very interesting. I cannot recommend her higher. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure :)
We saw a lot of Curacao and she was very willing to adapt to whatever it is we wanted to see. We really liked discussing local issues and architecture.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my pleasure to host you! :)
Our tour guide, Helvig, was terrific. Her pride in Curacao was evident. She took the time to not only to explain the history of the island, but much about the culture. She was very accommodating and a real pleasure to spend time with.
Thank you so much for these uplifting words. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with Helvig. We hope to see you back one day!
