Historic Walking tour through Otrobanda & Punda
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- 2.5 hr
Explore Willemstad’s Dutch architecture, pastel-colored buildings, and ornate facades on a guided walking tour of the historic city & Unesco World Heritage Site. Start at the city's main square and head to the Kura Hulanda Village, which is situated right at the entrance to a massive harbor. Travel along the waterway to the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge on your way to the historic downtown district. See Fort Amsterdam, which was built in 1635 and today serves as the Governor's Palace, with a beautiful Protestant church nestled in the rear of its courtyard. Continue along Main Street, passing the floating market where fresh fruits and vegetables are brought from Venezuela by schooner. We have a brief stop at the local marketplace, where they sell food and other interesting items. During the walk you will also pass the oldest active synagogue of the Western Hemisphere
Itinerary Details
Stop At: Brionplein
The main square of the city
Duration: 10 minutes
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Jump back in time while walking through this historical area that features many restored buildings that are now part of the Kura Hulanda Village and Spa
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
We will be crossing the floating drawbridge that connects both sides of the city. If the bridge is open, due to ship traffic, you will make use of the local ferries.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Amsterdam
See Fort Amsterdam, built in 1635 and today is home to the Governor’s Palace. A beautiful Protestant church is situated in the rear of its courtyard.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Handelskade
Multi-colored Dutch colonial style merchant houses. These houses are perfect models for great Curacao vacation pictures and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Floating Market
We will be passing the former floating market where fresh fruits and vegetables used to be brought from Venezuela by schooner. Currently, local farmers and fishermen offer their products
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
During the walk you will also pass the oldest active synagogue of the Western Hemisphere, built in 1732.
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Around this square you will see some important government buildings and in the middle the DUSHI CURACAO letters, which is a great vacation photo opportunity.
Duration: 10 minutes
