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Discover Willemstad & Lunch ( Half day tour)

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Discover Willemstad & Lunch ( Half day tour)

About this activity

Explore Curaçao's historic city center on a half-day tour. Begin in Otrobanda, where your guide highlights key attractions, such as the floating bridge and vibrant murals in Frederikstraat. Visit the 1803 Fort Waakzaamheid for scenic views of the harbor and coastline. Continue to Landhuis Chobolobo, birthplace of Genuine Curaçao Liqueur, passing through Scharloo's historic district. Enjoy a self-guided tour, liqueur tasting, and souvenir shopping.

A lunch stop at Plasa Bieu offers a taste of local cuisine (lunch is at your own expense). Afterward, explore the Round Market in Punda. Conclude the tour at Parke di Lucha di Libertad, a park celebrating the fight for freedom from slavery. Return to your hotel for relaxation or a beach afternoon. This excursion offers a rich blend of history, culture, and culinary delights in Curaçao's enchanting cityscape.

What to bring tips:

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes
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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 47 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Irie Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour guide
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Entrance fees

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuity for guides

Itinerary

  1. Rif Fort

    10 min

    Stop and take a beautiful picture of the scenic downtown Punda and the Floating bridge, Queen Emma, build in 1888, and it's part of the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

  2. Stop 2

    15 min

    This area in Otrobanda is a beautiful scenic spot with a rich history and breathtaking murals. Take a stroll with your guide and savor this gem in downtown Otrobanda.

  3. Fort Waakzaamheid

    10 min

    "Fort Waakzaamheid was a small fort, consisting only of a bastion with a view over Otrobanda, the adjacent sea area, and the Black Mountain (in Papiamento: Seru Pretu). The fort was built in 1803 as protection against the French."

  4. Queen Juliana Bridge

    Passing by

    Drive over the highest bridge in the Caribbean and enjoy the scenic view of Downtown Punda

  5. Scharloo

    Passing by

    Explore the historic city center, drive through the old Jewish neighborhood, and admire the beautiful mansions that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage.

  6. Stop 6

    50 min

    Buy authentic local lunch at the Old Market in downtown Willemstad

  7. Willemstad

    35 min

    Visit our circular market for some shopping time, where you can purchase souvenirs, local products, or simply stroll around and soak in the island vibes that Curaçao has to offer.

  8. Curacao Liqueur Distillery

    25 min Admission included

    Explore this historic building and learn more about the origin of our ICONIC BLUE CURAÇAO Liquor and distillery. Taste for free all the different liquors they offer, including tamarind liquor, chocolate flavor, and more.

  9. Stop 9

    10 min

    The official designation of this location is Fight for Freedom Park, also known as Parke Lucha pa Libertad. The gate serves as a visual narrative of Tula's courageous struggle against the bonds of slavery. The artwork is constructed using stainless steel, chosen for its resilience against the corrosive effects of the sea salt.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino
  • Dolphin Suites & Wellness
  • Bon Bini Resort
  • Scuba Lodge City Beach
  • Atlanta Seaview Hotel
  • Sea Horizon Apartments
  • Pietermaai Boutique Hotel
  • Baoase Curacao
  • The Ritz Village Hotel - Adults Only
  • Bayside Boutique Hotel
  • Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort
  • Curacao Suites Hotel

and 26 more pickup points

TIME SCHEDULE HOTEL PICK_UP:

Blue Bay Golf & beach Resort (pick up at main security gate) 09:25 AM

Bayside Boutique Hotel (pick up at main security gate) 09:25 AM

Curacao Marriott Beach Resort 09:10 AM

Dreams Curacao Resort 09:10 AM

Zoetry 09:10 AM

Piscadera Harbour village 09:10 AM

Piscadera Bay Resort 09:10 AM

Sambil shopping mall (Carrefour entrance) 09:10 AM

Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao 09:00 AM

Cruise ship terminal (Meeting point white roof) 08:55 AM

Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort 08:55 AM

Freedom Hotel 08:50 AM

Curacao Suites Hotel (Pick-up at Freedom Hotel) 08:50 AM

Kas di Laman (Pick-up at Freedom Hotel) 08:50 AM

Bario Hotel (Pick-up at Freedom Hotel) 08:50 AM

Willemstad Resort (Pick-up at Brasami clinic) 08:50 AM

The Ritz Village Hotel 08:40 AM

*Trupiaal Inn / We will contact guest with exact pick-up time one day before tour.

Avila Beach Hotel 08:35 AM

Boutique Hotel 't Klooster 08:35 AM

Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites 08:35 AM

Pietermaai Boutique Hotel (pick up at hotel Scuba Lodge) 08:35 AM

Saint Tropez Boutique Hotel (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:35 AM

BOHO (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:35 AM

Bijblauw (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:35 AM

Bed & Bike (pick up at Scuba Lodge) 08:35 AM

Academy Hotel (at DUSHI sign Wilhelminaplein) 08:30 AM

San Marco Hotel (at DUSHI sign Wilhelminaplein) 08:30 AM

City Suites (at DUSHI sign Wilhelminaplein) 08:30 AM

‘T Klooster 08:25 AM

Acoya Hotel 08:20 AM

Baoase Luxury Resort 08:15 AM

Sunscape Resort 08:15 AM

Bon Bini Sea Side Bungalow 08:15 AM

Sea Horizon 08:15 AM

Van der Valk Kontiki Beach Resort 08:15 AM

Royal Sea Aquarium Resort (pick up at hotel Lionsdive) 08:15 AM

Lionsdive Beach Resort 08:15 AM

Dolphin Suites (pick up at hotel Lionsdive) 08:15 AM

The Beach House (pick up at Kontiki Resort) 08:15 AM

Curinjo Apartments 08:05 AM

Bed & Bike Caracasbaaiweg 07.45 AM

Chocogo Resort / Security gate 07:45 AM

Morena Resort / Security gate 07:45 AM

Livingstone Resort / Security gate 07:45 AM

Papagayo HOTEL (pick up at vd Tweel supermarket) 07:45 AM

Papagayo RESORT / Security gate 07:45 AM

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 107 reviews
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