Willemstad Harbor History Self Guided Audio APP Walking Tour
Description
This isn’t just any walking tour: it’s an immersive journey through winding, candy-colored Dutch streets, lively waterfronts, and a city bursting with art, culture, and stories at every turn. Stroll across the iconic Queen Emma “Swinging Old Lady” Bridge and savor breathtaking harbor views that have greeted sailors and dreamers for centuries. Discover secret murals, bustling markets, and historic gems from the very first sand-floored synagogue in the Americas and the oldest still in use to grand colonial forts. Listen as tales of local heroes, queens, and revolutionaries bring each street corner to life, blending Curaçao’s multicultural spirit with plenty of surprises. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. This is a hands free tour guided by the walking tour app.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour starts at the Waterfort Arches, at the statue, the bust of Bust of Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez at Waterfront Arches. You'll hear his story, then be guided step by step around the island.
The tour ends at the Dr Efrain Jonckheer Statue, where you'll see the area, learn his story and much more.
Who is Queen Wilhelmina? What's her story? Learn on the tour.
The tour stops outside the Jewish Museum Curaçao where you'll hear the history of the Jewish people here, and how they hid.
Why is it floating? See the market, learn it's story and food. Oh, yes, yummy food.
You'll stop in a cool plaza, with some of the best dove statues you'll see, why are they hear? You'll find out.
When you see a mural and art, do you wonder, what's the story? On our tour you'll see many murals, and art works, and hear their story.
Walk across the famous bridge, and hear it's history and the people of the city.
You'll see the Luis Brión Statue, a famous statue, in the square and learn who this man was.
The tour stops outside the Museum Kura Hulanda where you'll learn the history of slavery and the islands connection.
Highlights
What's included
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
We had an excellent time on our walking tour! The commentary was very informative, clearly-spoken, and easy to follow. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you very much!
