Jewish Heritage of Curacao
, CW
3 hours
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Curacao has a fascinating Jewish history and the oldest Synagogue in the Americas, join an experienced guide who will explain in detail about the Jewish community on the island and visit historical places.
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transportation between Sights
What's Not Included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Pickup from Sandals Hotel, Jhantiel or Banda Abou Area
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Mongui Maduro Historic House Museum & Library
45 minutes
Your first stop is the Beth Haim Jewish cemetery, consecrated in 1659, it is the oldest Caucasian cemetery on the island and in the Western Hemisphere. The site is also a Curacao National Monument. Then you will visit another historic site also created as a peaceful sanctuary, the Rooi Catootje plantation house. It dates to about 1820 and was originally known as “Rust en Vrede,” which translates as “Rest and Peace.” The house has been the property of the Maduro family since 1853. The house has now been preserved as a museum
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Aida Travel Services
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Shared Tour
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- We recommend wearing long pants or jeans and walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen is also recommended
- Short pants and swimwear are not allowed in the synagogue.
- In order to enter the synagogue an you must present an Identification documents, such as passport, sea card, etc.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Dutch
- Guide - Spanish