Top Paramaribo Half-day Tours

Discover Paramaribo's unique inner city during the City Tour. With your tour guide, you'll stroll past colonial highlights such as the wooden St. Peter and Paul Basilica and the Presidential Palace. Due to its unique and symmetrical architectural style, much of the city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the highlights is the Central Market, where you'll discover the diversity of Surinamese fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The guide will tell you about Surinamese cuisine, and you might even get the chance to sample some of the local produce. Afterwards, you'll visit Keizerstraat, where the Mosque and Synagogue stand side by side—a remarkable symbol of Suriname's multicultural society. A comprehensive and informative walk through Paramaribo.

Get to know Paramaribo on a narrated bus tour that gets you around the capital city of Suriname. You’ll learn about the Dutch colonial architecture of the wooden buildings in the city center and take in other historical points of interest from the comfort of your coach. Pickup is available from selected hotels.

Discover the vibrant heart of Paramaribo during an atmospheric market tour along three distinctive markets. At the Chinese Market, you’ll find a mix of Asian products, fresh vegetables, herbs, and household items. The Saoena Market is known for its authentic atmosphere, local snacks, and fresh fish, meat, and agricultural products from the districts. At the Flea Market, you can browse stalls selling clothing, souvenirs, household goods, and second-hand treasures. During the tour, you will get acquainted with Suriname’s multicultural food culture and gain a unique insight into the daily life of the city.

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Step into the heart of Paramaribo and let the city’s stories unfold around you. On this private guided walking tour, you’re not just a visitor — you’re an explorer tracing the footsteps of history through charming streets and stunning colonial architecture. Wander past the stately Presidential Palace, breathe in the tranquility of the Palm Tree Garden, and stand where centuries of history echo within the walls of Fort Zeelandia. Feel the vibrant pulse of the Riverside, admire colorful street art, and take in the city’s rich cultural blend at the mosque and lively central market. With your own personal guide, every question is answered, every hidden detail revealed, and every moment tailored to your pace. This is your journey through Paramaribo, where every step brings you closer to the soul of Suriname’s capital.

About 50 kilometers south of Paramaribo, on the right bank of the Suriname River, lies Jodensavanne, a former Jewish settlement. The site is named after Jews who fled the Inquisition around 1650 and settled in this savanna area. The location was favorable, with a hill overlooking plantations and access to two water sources, one believed to have medicinal qualities. For many years, Jodensavanne was the center of the Jewish community in Suriname. The settlers owned plantations where crops like sugarcane were cultivated, often named after Biblical places such as Hebron and Bersaba. In 1832, a major fire destroyed much of the settlement, after which the population moved to Paramaribo. Today, the ruins of the oldest Jewish synagogue in the Americas and the cemetery can still be seen. During the tour, a guide shares the rich history of this once-thriving community, followed by a traditional Surinamese lunch before returning to Paramaribo.