City: Willemstad
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What to do and see in Willemstad, Curacao: The Best Distillery Tours
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. 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!
2. 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!!
3. 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.
4. The Curacao Full Day Private Tour Experience
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5.0 based on 117 reviews
All tours are custom made depending on the preference of each group. From island tour, beach hopping to nature tours or even visiting caves and lots more. A combination of these is also possible. So just let us know your lifestyle and we will create a tailored tour to your specific preferences. Visit amazing spots around the island with your own private tour, not just the typical island and city tour 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, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By jonihires
Based on the Trip Advisor reviews, I contacted Around Curacao to set up a private tour for our party of 8 adults for the day our cruise was in port. Andy and his staff were so wonderful with all the details of our booking and the communication with me before our cruise. I had detailed instructions as to where we would meet our guide, Lypson. He was waiting for us when we arrived and that begin an amazing 6-hour tour of the beautiful island of Curacao. We swam with sea turtles, saw beautiful beaches, discovered the rich history of the island and enjoyed visiting with Lypson...who also sang for us! It was a great tour and something we would have never been able to get on a ship excursion. I highly recommend Around Curacao. Enjoy your tour and thank you, Lypson, for a great day! Your friends from Texas!
5. Complete Island Tour of Curacao
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Explore the city, stop at the Kura Hulanda Village, the Curacao Liquor Factory and Fort Nassau for some beautiful pictures. Curacao has a very interesting history and and at lot of sights you can still witness this first hand. With a little bit of luck we will see the flamingo's at the flamingo sanctuary located at the Salt Ponds of Jan Kok. After this you will enjoy a lunch stop (price of lunch not included), and in the afternoon visit the west side, stop at Knip Beach for a great photo opportunity and be amazed at the cave of Shete Boca National Park. Lunch is not included during the lunch stop.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By izzymommy84
Our Norwegian cruise ship had a strange revised schedule in port (6AM-noon) and so none of the traditional tours were workable for us. We contacted Yellow Adventures and they were very responsive and helpful. They offered to do a personalized tour with whatever we were interested in. Mike picked up our group early in the morning and took us on a great tour - we stopped at several places on the coastline to explore and take pictures. We stopped at WW II bombing target range and saw a wind farm. Mike also took us on a tour of a private bat cave that he knew of (not Hato) and delighted us with bats and hermit crabs. He was extremely knowledgable about the history, language, and native plants/animals of Curacao. He made an unexpected stop at a Nena Sanchez art gallery that was absolutely beautiful and was great for souvenirs. We finished the tour with flamingos and then he delivered us back to the city where he took pictures for us and gave us directions/tips on what to do and how to get back to our ship. Very worthwhile and we are so appreciative of the special tour.
6. Discover Curaçao Island Tour
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4.3 based on 11 reviews
First, we will drive through the historic city of Willemstad and the Old Jewish neighborhood Scharloo. During this interesting ride, you will see beautiful monuments and UNESCO world heritage sights. We stop for a visit at the Curacao liquor distillery where we'll stay for approximately 25 minutes so you can walk around and see how the Original Blue Curacao is made and taste the different flavours. After this stop, we drive through the Spanish water area on the East side of the Island, which is a beautiful residential area in the Spanish water bay, followed by A delicious lunch at Meat The Fish restaurant. Following lunch, we will cross the Queen Juliana bridge and stop at the Queen Emma floating bridge for pictures. By now it’s time for a dive into the crystal clear sea at Cas Abao beach. We stay here for 2 hours to swim, snorkel or just relax on this beautiful beach. Finally, On our way back, we'll drive by the salt lake at St. Willibrodus to see the Flamingos.
Inclusions: Beer, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees, Tour guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Beach chairs
Reviewed By oburgos267
Take this tour if want to enjoy the beach, snorkeling, swimming, nature, history...if you don't care about any of that, then don't go. I'll recommend to take a little bluetooth speaker if you want to hang out the beach instead of the catamaran. There was No entertainment on the island, it was very relaxing. We fell in Love with Curaçao, but our trip to Klein was the " cherry on top". Disclaimer: this review is based on my husband & I experience. 1st: the bus was on time 2nd: everything was organized before getting on the catamaran. 3rd: the crew was so nice, Juice, Flavio and the captain, I think his name was Tariq,I forgot his name. 4th: if you don't know how to swim you'll have to get on a "dinghy" to go on shore. 5th: wear some good beach shoes/flip-flops to walk around. 6th: Please put on sunscreen! , Don't forget your waterproof camera or cover for your cellphone. We had our own snorkeling equipment, but if you don't have any they'll have some too. They'll provide a small breakfast, lunch and Drinksss!! I don't recommend having a big breakfast incase you'll get sea sick. The ride there could be a lil rough,but nothing crazy, We were standing all the way there. But I think it's better if you'll sit because I've the catamaran is moving it's hard to walk around.Coming back it was so Relaxing..we sailed! Other than that, overall is a nice experience, I will definitely will do it again, once I'll learn how to swim so I'll be able to swim with the the turtles. Again Don't forget to wear sunscreen! *** The crew does a good job so try to bring some cash with you for the tip***
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