City: Willemstad
Top Things to do in Willemstad
What to do and see in Willemstad, Curacao: The Best Day Trips from
The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
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1. Private Tour for Two: Romantic Curacao by Land and Sea
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience Curacao in the most romantic way possible. This private tour covers both land and sea, and includes equipment, snacks, beverages, and pickup/drop-off at your hotel. Take your partner along on this full day land and sea tour, and see a larger part of beautiful Curacao in an SUV and trawler.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks and drinks, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By babyheather14
This was supposed to be a 4 hour fishing trip. Well the 4 hours began when captain boots picked up the party at the cruise terminal. There were only two fishing rods and one piece of bait for 4 people. No fish were caught and it was a total waste of money. At $140 a person...this is unacceptable. Please plan for the amount of people you will have on board.
2. East to West Island tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour gives you an overall view and understanding of the islands life, people, culture, architecture and nature. You get to see +/- 70 % of the island.
Inclusions: Non alcoholic beverages are also available on request
Exclusions: Entree to Museums and National Parks are not included
Reviewed By 677iris
Everytime we needed a Taxi, Ralph was always ready to transfer us to our destination of choice. He likes to chat, is very kind and will help/guide you with tips to get the best experience on the island. He is just a really great man!
3. Rent a Guide in Willemstad - Customize your Private Tour
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Experience a unique excursion by renting a guide and vehicle for the day and create a tour to your own! The rental will be for up to 7 hours and does not include entrance fees or food and beverage. Snorkel masks will be provided for at no additional cost and fins can be provided if shoe sizes are known in advance. Renting a guide allows you flexibility, exclusivity and full freedom on what you like to do and see. Some of the amazing sights you can enjoy include several stunning beaches, a tour of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shete Boka island, and the Salt Lakes of Jan Kok. Pick up and drop off is included from your hotel in Curacao.
Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees/admission ticket, National park fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Cruisinbob
This was my third time with this company, since my family was with me we booked a private tour to specific spots. Super easy communication and payment, our wonderful driver "Patricia" was waiting when our ship arrived. Great day in seeing so many spots, beaches, turtle swimming, cliff jumping and on and on. Did not waste time and were taken to a wonderful place on the beach fro lunch. excellent reputable and reasonable out. .
4. PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR Best way to get to know Curacao!
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Your group will be accompanied by a friendly local guide, who will take you to the most amazing spots. Stops mentioned above are an indication off all the unique experiences Curaçao has to offer. Because each trip is completely tailored, you decide the route and the duration of every stop. Options; Beach hopping, Swimming, Snorkeling, also with sea Turtles, Christoffel- and Shete Boka National park, Flamingo sighting, Piggy Beach, visiting old Plantation houses, Colonial monuments & architecture, Souvenir shopping, Blue curaçao tasting, Ostrich farm, Cavers and Blow Hole. You name it and we will add it to your customised Tour. Pretty much a complete Private Tour with a Customised itinerary according to your preferences so you can explore the island by way of activities you want to do and sights you want to see. Our Tours are ideal for everyone; Families, couples and groups of all ages.
Inclusions: Transportation , Customised Island Tour, Private Local Guide, Bottled water, Use of Snorkeling gear & Towels, Hotel or Cruise Pick-up / Drop-off, Local Taxes, Fuel Surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By E6048DXsabined
Nicole is a great host! She can tell you everything about Curacao. We went to swim with the turtles, we saw the flamingos, had a relaxing time on the beautiful beach and a lunch with a great view!!
5. PRIVATE BEACH-HOP TOUR Most relaxed Tour on Curacao!
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Your group will be accompanied by a friendly local guide, who will take you to the most amazing spots. During your Private Trip we will provide a customised Relaxed Beach Hopping Tour based on all your needs and interests. Each trip is completely tailored to your choice of beaches; * Playa Kalki * Playa Piskado * Playa Grandi * Playa Forti * Playa Kenepa Grandi * Playa Kenepa Chiki * Playa Jeremi * Playa Lagun * Boca Santa Cruz * Cas Abao * Playa PortoMari * Daaibooi Beach You name it and we will add it to your customised itinerary. Our Tours is ideal for everyone; Families, couples and groups of all ages. For the best relaxation it is recommended to choose max 3 beaches and stay there for about an hour. We will also make a lunch stop.
Inclusions: Transportation , Private Local Guide, Bottled water , Hotel or Cruise Pick up / drop-off, Snorkeling gear & Towels, Local taxes, Fuel Surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By bunnyhatgis
I visited Curacao for a day as part of my Southern Caribbean Cruise with Norwegian Epic in December 2019. I had originally planned to rent a car and explore independently but eventually decided on a private tour instead. And I am very happy to have done so! Nicole was our guide and she was just great! I exchanged a number of emails with her before the trip and she carefully listened to our preferences and put together a perfect itinerary for the day. We had two great snorkelling stops, chances to spot wildlife from flamingos to pigs to iguanas, delicious (vegetarian) lunch with a view and opportunities to experience some of the more remote corners of the island. As requested, Nicole took us back to Willemstad for some exploration by foot in good time before it was time to return to the ship. Nicole even added a shopping centre to the itinerary for some emergency shopping after I managed to break my flip-flops during the trip. All through the day, Nicole was very friendly and knowledgeable about the island and it was a great pleasure to talk to her. I would highly recommend Samurai Curacao for day trips in Curacao. Read more about the excursion (and the cruise!) on my blog Hopping Around the Globe in Style.
6. Curacao Private Tour and Activity Experience (4 up to 15 people)
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Choose your own adventure on this fully-customizable tour of Curacao. Beginning with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, meet your private guide and discuss what you’d like to do for the day. Whether your group wants to focus on art and architecture, history, natural landmarks, or beaches and snorkeling, you have a wide range of activities to choose from. Your guide is also happy to suggest an itinerary. Visit amazing spots around the island, driving not only in the city but also on off-road routes so that you get to see the amazing treasures of Curacao. Whether you want an island tour, beach hopping, nature tours or even visiting caves, this tour is for you! A combination of several activities is also possible! This tour is custom made depending on the preference of your group.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, Private customized tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions:
Reviewed By sazizizi992
Wow! I felt like I saw most of the island in one day! I started with a 5:30 AM hotel pickup to hike Christoffelberg, and then we visited Shete Boka park. We stopped at multiple beaches, saw sea turtles and flamingos, and drove through downtown Willemstad. Ray was great, and as an island native, he was able to explain much about the history and culture of the island. He was very accommodating and professional, willing to stop for pictures, allow as much time at stops as desired, and overall very pleasant company. I was glad I did this tour in the beginning of my trip, because he provided food recommendations as well as suggestions for other tours and things to do on the island. We even stopped to get coconuts at the end of the tour, and I was back at the hotel by mid-afternoon. You will miss out if you don't do this tour.
7. The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Visit amazing spots around the island, driving not only in the city but also on off-road routes so that you get to see the amazing treasures of Curacao. Whether you want an island tour, beach hopping, nature tours or even visiting caves, this tour is for you! A combination of several activities is also possible! This tour is custom made depending on the preference of your group.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, Local taxes, Private customized tour, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By sazizizi992
Wow! I felt like I saw most of the island in one day! I started with a 5:30 AM hotel pickup to hike Christoffelberg, and then we visited Shete Boka park. We stopped at multiple beaches, saw sea turtles and flamingos, and drove through downtown Willemstad. Ray was great, and as an island native, he was able to explain much about the history and culture of the island. He was very accommodating and professional, willing to stop for pictures, allow as much time at stops as desired, and overall very pleasant company. I was glad I did this tour in the beginning of my trip, because he provided food recommendations as well as suggestions for other tours and things to do on the island. We even stopped to get coconuts at the end of the tour, and I was back at the hotel by mid-afternoon. You will miss out if you don't do this tour.
8. Perfect Day Tour - Small Group!
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Perfect Day Tour - OUR BEST TOUR. • Pick up from the hotel/ship. First stop will be the Flamingo area. There after we will visit the Shete Boka National Park. At the next stop, we are going to snorkel with the turtles. You can take picture and/or film them. To relax after the snorkeling, we lie down on the most beautiful public beach on the island, Kenepa beach. The last stop of the tour will be either the liqueur factory (Blue Curacao) or the Netto Bar (self-made green rum) Included: soft drinks/bottle of water, cake and Sevi’s famous Rumpunch (own recipe) Visit our two websites!!!! Curaçao Dreams Travel
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Bottled water, Free sea turtles picture GoPro 8, Rum punch (selfmade), Soft drinks ( Cola, Sprite ), Banana cake from our neighbor!
Exclusions: Entrance National Park
Reviewed By Offspring_girl
We did the flamingo-snorkel-and beach tour a couple of days ago and we were totally satisfied. The guides, Sevi, Patrick and Eddy made sure everyone is having a great time! Snorkeling with turtles was a huge dream of ours and it was awesome! There were so many turtles and Patrick took beautiful underwater photos of the animals. The guides were helping us after the tour, too. Traveling these corona days are not always easy, but they helped us with some useful information.
9. Swimming with sea turtles & Grote Knip Beach - Best island excursion
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4.8 based on 140 reviews
THE ORIGINAL! PICTURES FOR FREE! A/C BUS More snorkeling time in the water. More time in the water is more Fun! We have the longest snorkeling time for you. We are a german tour company "Curacao Dreams Travel". Book your excursion by us. We have the best service and no time presure! Our drive to the turtles is taking 35-40 minutes!! 1. Stop: Snorkeling with sea turtles. I'm Patrick, your guide for this amazing snorkel trip! I'm in the water with you and make nice picture from the sea turtles. The turtles come naturally to this beach. The best underwater experience for young and old. We are in the low water to see the sea turtles. No boat. Snorkel time by the turtle beach, 1 hour. Amazing pictures from the turtles for free via Apple Airdrop, Messager FB or WhatsApp 2. Stop: Grote Knip - MOST BAUETIFUL BEACH ON CURACAO Beach stop 40 minutes. 3. Stop: Flamingos - This stop is a GIFT for you!!! We stop by the free living Flamingos.
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Free pictures ( GoPro 8 Black ) Airdrop, Facebook, Whats App, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Kimberly P
Patrick and Severine were so friendly, sweet and fun to hang with. I booked a tour for snorkeling with sea turtles and they threw in flamingo watching, lunch time and beach time for one price. Riding on the bad-ass safari Jeep was a ton of fun. Patrick gave me a lot of information on the area, healthcare in Curaçao and recommendations on where I can get good local food. I definitely recommend Curaçao Dream Travel to anyone who is looking for a tour led by someone who is fun and full of energy. Patrick is a pro when it comes to taking pictures underwater too. He will be your photographer so don't worry. You definitely will come hope with some amazing photos.
10. Curaçao Island Tour
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4.7 based on 7 reviews
During this highly varied tour you will see many important sights of Curaçao. You will overlook the Spanish Water and visit the Curaçao liqueur distillery, where they make the famous Curaçao Blue Liquor. Also you will drive through Scharloo; this part of the city is part of the Unesco World Heritage List with its many beautiful buildings. To continue our tour we will leave town and drive to the saltpans of Jan Kok where we will have a magnificent view over the surrounding hills and you might spot flamingos. In addition, you will be able to take superb photographs of the most beautiful beach of Curaçao, Knip Beach. And finally, you will visit Boka Tabla in the Shete Boka National Park, a place with a rugged coastline and a roaring sea. During this tour we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving a variety of local dishes. Lunch (food & drinks) is not included in the price of this tour. The tour sequence may vary.
Inclusions: Soda/Pop, Tuesdays; English & Spanish speaking guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Due to contracts with the Cruise Lines, we are not allowed to sell this tour to Cruise passengers
Reviewed By lsadoski
Hato Caves and Ostrich farm. Anais was our wonderful tour guide who was awesome. She was extremely knowledgeable and wittingly sarcastic. The Caves were interesting but to start you have to go up 43 VERY steep steps. Once inside you must walk carefully. The formations are beautiful. Once complete you go by bus to the Ostrich farm where you see many animals but of course the stars are the ostrich.
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