Top Paramaribo Walking Tours

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.

The Para Tour takes you through the beautiful district of Para, located south of Paramaribo. This area is known for its mining industry and recreational spots, with a varied landscape of savannas, forests, creeks, and rivers. Many Surinamese visit Para to relax, including at the well-known Colakreek, named after its cola-colored water caused by fallen leaves. The region is mainly inhabited by Maroon communities, and during the tour you will pass several villages. Remnants of the past are still visible, such as former plantations with Biblical names and parts of the historic railway from the gold rush era. The tour starts in the morning towards Reeberg, where you will visit Suriname Bird Paradise. This is followed by a stop at a woodcarving workshop, where local Maroons create beautiful handmade items. Next, you can relax and swim at Colakreek. The tour continues to Domburg for a short stop before returning to Paramaribo.

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.