The Whole Story Tour of San Nicolas in Aruba
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Aruba
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The colorful murals of San Nicolas are an unexpected sight for many visitors to Aruba. This guided tour introduces you to the stories behind each. You'll walk through the streets of San Nicolas and learn all about the significance of each mural and the top international street artists who created them
- Walking tour of San Nicolas' murals in Aruba
- Learn all about the significance of each mural and its artist
- Discover places you'd likely overlook if walking around alone
- Gain a deeper appreciation for the creative scene in Aruba
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- ARTISA GalleryBernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 6, San Nicolas, Aruba
The Starting Point is at our Gallery ArtisA Meaning Art is Aruba.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
ArtisA Gallery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Street Murals By Aruba Art Fair (Pass By)
2
Space21.art
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Street Murals By Aruba Art Fair (Pass By)
3
ArtisA Gallery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 180 reviews
Jennifer_H, May 2026
The tour guide Tito was great, light walking, not strenuous. It was great to hear the stories behind the murals.
Leonard_K, Apr 2026
A terrific walking tour highlighting the amazing street art in San Nicolas. Nico was knowledgeable, well spoken, and very entertaining. The tour was well planned.
Norma_B, Apr 2026
Tito Bolivar (https://artisaruba.com/about-us/) and his team were fantastic. They exceeded our expectations. We appreciated their knowledge of San Nicolas' history and its art. We enjoyed all art forms displayed including the fashion. I bought a sun dress by Alejandra Vallejo Designs (https://artfashionaruba.com/) and have gotten many favorable comments. We are planning on going back to Aruba soon!
Bonnie_B, Feb 2026
This tour was a lot of fun and we learned a lot about the history of Saint Nicolas and its current revitalization as an arts center. We started in the gallery looking at art by local artists, then went out to walk around the street and learn about many murals and the artists who created them. We hit a second gallery as well that had other local artists represented. It was an interesting and different view of the island. If you don’t have.a car, be aware that it’s far from the tourist area and an expensive cab ride. Definitely book the version of the tour that comes with transportation from where you are staying.
Sonya_B, Feb 2026
We got to see and hear about the art and artists. We saw Murals that we would have otherwise missed. Nico was knowledgeable, polite, and friendly.
Paul_H, Feb 2026
Very informative , Nico was an excellent guide , we learned lots of culture of Aruba and highly recommend the guided tour as opposed to walking around and looking at them .
Karin_H, Feb 2026
Really interesting tour! Fantastic wall paintings, well explained. Learned a lot, also about Aruba’s history and culture.
Valerie_O, Jan 2026
Very interesting history and visually engaging artwork. Even tho I found some of it a bit kitschy. The art galleries were ok but not my taste
David_S, Jan 2026
Nico was a fantastic guide. Spoke clearly and was open to all questions. What stood out for me was that Nico was very sensitive to older people's mobility needs
Gregory_W, Dec 2025
The murals were BEAUTIFUL! 😍 Our guide was well-versed in the history of each mural, its culture significance, and local history. Could not ask for a better guide.
Debra_G, Oct 2025
The tour was incredibly informative and gave deep meaning to each mural. Every piece we viewed was vibrant and full of life, offering a level of depth we would have missed just by walking past them on our own. Our tour guide, Nico, was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the art and history of San Nicolas. A huge thank-you to Tito for bringing all these talented artists together and giving San Nicolas new life. I can’t wait to do this again next year!
If you’re planning a trip to Aruba, this walking tour is an absolute must-do! It’s only about 2.5 hours, and you will not be disappointed.
Odalis_P, Aug 2025
They gave us the best ATV experience, especially for our first time. Nyhem and Myron. They were so sweet, funny and super helpful. This was such an amazing trip because of this experience and it was the highlight of our vacation. Memories were made and fears were conquered!!!
Susan_R, Jul 2025
Tito, the tour guide was amazing. We learned so much about art and how to interpret it and highly recommend it
Chyna_E, Jul 2025
It was fantastic! Nico, our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the art, culture and history of San Nicolas. Its such an interesting place and now I have a much better appreciation for the whole community. The gallery was beautiful! So much art from local artists, The work they are doing to beautify the community is wonderful. I love it!
Lynette_K, Jun 2025
Nico was amazing. What a nice way to see historic San Nicolas with a good commentary of the place and its murals. Artisa is an amazing gallery to check out too!
Stephanie_V, May 2025
My tour got lucky we ended up having the owner as our tour guide and we was awesome! Kind, informative, and very pleasant he also added a lot of humor which made the tour worth it! I would recommend this if you’re into art!
Lavada_P, Apr 2025
Really enjoyed the murals Niko was very informative would come back and do it again highly recommend it
Leslie_B, Jun 2024
Tito is an experienced curator of art and culture. He shared the story of each mural and how it came to be. This walking tour was a highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for the great review!
I’m thrilled to hear that "The Whole Story Tour" was a highlight of your trip. It was a pleasure to share the stories and backgrounds of the murals with you. I’m glad you enjoyed the walking tour and found it meaningful.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. I hope the rest of your travels were just as memorable!
Paula_V, Mar 2024
Learning of the concerted efforts to promote street art on a tiny island like Aruba should cause other islands to take notice and cultivate a rich art opportunity like this one. The details shared about both the pieces and the artists themselves was phenomenal.
KIRK_S, Mar 2024
We had an absolutely wonderful time. The murals were mazing and the stories behind each mural really brought them to like. Certainly a hidden gem that is a must do activity.
Carla_B, Mar 2024
Tito was fantastic! He took the time to get to know everyone at the beginning of the tour and was very informative and made sure everyone had a great time during the tour, highly recommend!
Jeffrey_K, Mar 2024
The murals were a wonderful display of artwork. There were more that could have been viewed. What detracted from a better ‘star’ rating was that the guide was 20min late, no explanation, and chatted unnecessarily for another 25 min when such could have been completed while viewing the murals. The guide was multi lingual — a good thing since English and Spanish was needed. Perhaps separate tours with a single language would be better.
Candee_B, Mar 2024
Tito is so much fun to be with. He is passionate about the Art Festival that has been held in San Nicolas the last several years in September. And his knowledge about the murals is impressive. We really enjoyed our tour with him and learned so much.
Karlene_T, Jan 2024
Jean was an excellent guide and provided the history, artists backgrounds and symbolism represented in each mural.
Zachary_S, Jan 2024
We really enjoyed the augmented graffiti! Is it possible to email me the pictures from the guide’s phone?
Lily_R, Dec 2023
This tour was incredible! Tito is knowledgeable, entertaining and funny, and seems to know everyone in San Nicolas! The art is beautiful, even more so after hearing the stories behind each piece.
Cheryl_S, Nov 2023
Tito was an amazing story teller who explained the history and significance of each mural which they all were absolutely beautiful. We did the morning 3 hour tour and I highly recommend it or the full day (which goes to baby beach) also stunning!
Phyllis_E, Sep 2023
The art and the history behind it was excellent. Leon the tour guide was knowledgeable and extremely honest about the culture.
Unique_V, Aug 2023
This was a great tour away from the hustle and bustle of Palm Beach and the tourist areas! The art was beautiful and our guide was awesome. I really enjoyed it. Also Tip! Pay for the tour option that includes pickup and drop off! Getting from Palm Beach to San Nicholas is very expensive.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with The Whole Story Tour on Viator. We at Aruba Mural Tours are thrilled to hear that you found solace away from the bustling areas of Palm Beach and truly appreciated the art we're so passionate about showcasing.
Your tip for future guests about opting for the pickup and drop-off service is invaluable. It's indeed a great way to ensure a seamless experience, especially for those staying in Palm Beach.
We're delighted that our guide added value to your experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again on your next visit.
Warm regards,
The Aruba Mural Tours Team
Courtney_D, Apr 2023
Tito was an amazing tour guide, and gave us all great insight into the murals and the history of how the art festival that produces them got started. He also discovered that three of us had birthdays—one the day before, one that day, and one the next day, so at the end of the tour we went back to his gallery and he popped some champagne for all of us! Great guy, great tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
hank you for sharing your experience on Viator. I'm genuinely delighted to hear that you enjoyed The Whole Story Tour and the insights into the murals and the history of our beloved art festival. Sharing the stories behind each mural and the journey of the festival is always a pleasure for me.
Celebrating special moments, like birthdays, adds a personal touch to the tour, and I'm glad I could make it memorable for you and the fellow birthday celebrants. Life's moments, big or small, are worth cherishing, and I'm thrilled we could raise a toast to your special days.
Thank you for choosing Aruba Mural Tours and for your kind words. I hope the memories of the murals and our little celebration stay with you for a long time.
Warm regards,
Tito Bolivar, Aruba Mural Tours
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