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Costumizable Private Curaçao Jewish Heritage Tour Experience

5.0 (49 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The Tempel Emanuel since 1864 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Beth Bleinheim Cemetery consecrated in 1659 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This private Jewish Heritage Tour is for up to 4 passengers. You will visit places that are known and some places that are not so much known as part of the Jewish history in Curaçao. *Participants needs show foto ID to enter the Mikve Israel-Immanuel Synagoge and Jewish Museum Curaçao.*

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Curaçao VIP (Private) Tour Guide & Taxi 160

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue established in 1732. And Jewish Curaçao Museum.
Not included: Entrance fees: Mongui Maduro Historic House Museum
Not included: Entrance fees: Kids from 4-13 pays $9.00, 0-3 free entrance. Locals pays XCG 5,00

Itinerary

Jewish Museum Curacao

one hour Admission not included

*Participants needs show foto ID to enter the Jewish Museum Curaçao. * The Mikve Israel-Emmanuel, consecrated in 1732. Mikve Israel, is the oldest synagogue building still standing and in continious use in the Wesntern Hemisphere. Jewish Museum Curaçao, tell the story from the Jewish community since their arrival in 1651 and the new addition of WWII exhibition with Curaçao native war hero George Maduro and Anne Frank.

The Giftshop has a variety of cards, books, souvenirs that celebrate the Jewish life and history of Curaçao.
Mongui Maduro Historic House Museum

30 min Admission not included

The early 19th century plantation house, Landhuis Rooi Catootje, one of Curaçao's historical monuments, houses a museum which displays antique furniture as well as many historic and unique objects. Each section contains special, permanent exhibits of the memorabilia of the Mongui Maduro family.
Beit Hayim Cemetery

10 min

The "Beit Hayim Blenheim" cemetery of the congregation Mikvé Israel, Consecrated in 1659, Beth Haim is not only the oldest Jewish cemetery on Curaçao but is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. The oldest tombstone dates from 1668.
Curacao Liqueur Distillery

15 min

Also known as the Home of the Genuine Curacao Liqueur, Landhuis Chobolobo is an iconic 19th-century country mansion and one of Curacao's most renown tourist attractions. Established in 1896
Stop 5

Passing by

In 1932 the Ashkenazi Jews founded a social center (Club Union), and their own sports club. A permanent synagogue did not come until much later, in 1959. It was called ‘Shaarei Tsedek,’ Gates of Righteousness and was located in a villa at Scharloo (Scharlooweg 39-41) near the center of Willemstad, close to Punda.
Stop 6

Passing by

A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
Stop 7

Passing by

A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837