The best walking tour Willemstad
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Curacao
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Join us on the our unique and fascinating guided walk through Willemstad, with tour options to suit all travellers and interests and operated by a fully licensed guide! Our vibrant capital Willemstad has a rich history and is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During you tour, you will get to admire the colonial buildings, iconic monuments as well as the famous Emma Bridge. Willemstad been a popular destination for traders, mariners, and tourists for centuries due to its port. More than just a tour, during our time we will share with you the most fascinating tales and intriguing history of Curaçao's stunning historical landmarks. You will also learn about our culture and meet the proud locals, all the while being in awe of the stunning murals which line the streets of Willemstad.
- See UNESCO World Heritage sites and colorful colonial buildings
- Admire bold street art, meet locals and learn about Curaçao culture, history and cuisine
- Visit several different city districts and iconic monuments on one trip
- See a side of Curaçao that less savvy travellers often miss
What's Included
- Bottled waterA bottle of ice-cold calorie free water!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 4347+55 Willemstad4347+55F Willemstad, Curaçao
Next to the roundabout, before the entrance of Riffort mall. Right beside the statue.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Otrobanda
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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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Featured review
Wonderful Tour with Fantastic Local Guide! Learned about history, viewed impressive local art installations, met other locals, enjoyed ice-pop and a free bottle of water. Our guide was the most informed, energetic, enthusiastic guide we have ever met! Definitely recommend this tour. You won’t regret it!!!
Reviews
4.9
based on 595 reviews
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The guide was amazing she's very informative took the group to several spots. Answered questions. Best guide in Curacao. Highly recommend. And I like the fact she dressed in their culture attire
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much🤗 for your review and your time.
Hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
This tour was the perfect introduction to the city, the culture, and the perfect length. Our host Xiomara made the experience for us. She is warm and welcoming and a wealth of knowledge about Curacao. From historical facts to artwork to culture. And she is FUN! Worth every penny!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much.
We appreciate this.
Greetings and hopefully till next time.
Jacqueline
The tour was absolutely amazing!!!! The tour guide had such immense knowledge of the city which made the experience was unforgettable. I had such a great time and would definitely recommend it!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you thank you thank you so much.
Great to hear & feel the enthusiasm.
We do this with a lot of Love.
And appreciate this a lot.
Greetings,
Dundu team.
Xiomara was fun, knowledgeable and real. We saw what Otrabanda had to offer and things to come back for. She talked about music, food, cultural highlights and the history of how the island became Dutch and what that means today. Be prepared to walk cause you will be walking through the two hr tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much.
Wes appreciate this.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
Our guide was a true local who shared so many stories of life on the island. We met friends and neighbors while visiting their stores and even had a back yard snack while our guide and the homeowner sang a local song and showed us how to dance local style. The formal parts of the tour were great too. I just wish we had also crossed the bridge and toured the section of colorful dutch buildings that is shown in all of the photos.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much. We appreciate this.
And indeed our colorful city has a lot of this Dutch buildings (monumental).
Great to hear you have enjoyed it.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Our host was phenomenal!! She provided a lot of good information about the history of Curaçao and the people. It was a great tour from start to finish
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much.
We appreciate this and do our best to give you the best we have in us.
Greetings and thank you for your time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
It was a great experience resourcefully as as born Curacaoan, this was the first time i walked around in Otrobanda. And i loved how Art and youngsters are lifted upwards. Xiomara was a kind and loving lady who kept us all very entertained in her lively stories💙🇨🇼
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing & enthusiastic review.
Our Dancing Star Xiomara.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Absolutely amazing experience! If you're excited to dive into Curacao's rich history, explore the vibrant locations, and truly "go behind the scenes," this tour is a must! Our guide is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, radiating passion for her island, its fascinating history, and its wonderful people. I can't recommend this enough!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm & time. Is much appreciated.
Wishing you all the Best.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
The tour was incredibly informative, and I learned so much about the history of the island. Our tour guide’s passion for the people, culture, and community was evident every step of the way. She brought the island’s history to life through engaging stories and personal insights, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.
It felt less like a typical tour and more like sitting through the most fascinating history lesson with your favorite relative someone who genuinely loves sharing their knowledge and wants you to fall in love with the island, too. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the heart and history of Curaçao.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Beautiful.
Thank you so MUCH for your amazing review and enthusiasm as well.
With a lot of Love.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
This was a historical Authentic walking tour. Mixed with culture art and the real Curaçao. I would do it 10 times over again. There was also other solo travelers on the trip which made it so more enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
SUPER NICE!
Thank you so much for this great feeling & enthusiasms well.
We (I) appreciate this so much.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
If you want to get an insiders guide to Willemstad, this walking tour is for you. My guide, Jacqueline, was knowledgeable about the history of the city and its most intresting sites. I enjoyed the walking tour, which wasn't strenuous and was well worth the cost.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much Bryan.
This is appreciated.
Wishing you a greeting week.
Warm greetings,
Jacqueline.
Jaqueline is a tour guide who loves her island and community. It shows in the history and culture that she will share with you. But also as she leads you through the neighborhood sharing the beautiful artwork the greetings and smiles from the neighbors made us feel welcome! It is a quick snapshot, that encouraged us to go back and explore more. And we did confidently. Don’t miss out!
Response from Host, May 2026
So nice, THANK YOU Lynn.
Yes this was a special one, also go me.
Happy to can share my thoughts & feelings, emotions with you as well.
Enjoy the Island and greetings.
Jacqueline.
Jaqueline was an amazing guide. We were a family of 4 with another family of 4. She did a great job trying to stop in shady spots, and really spoke from the heart about the culture and history of Curaçao. The information about the different art and murals was superb. We had to stop for my young son and daughter each once for different things and she was kind and patient. She stopped to great many locals as we were on the tour and we even stopped at one woman’s place to purchase homemade popsicles that hit the spot during the hottest time of the walk. 10/10 recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Leah, THANK YOU so much, for your time & interest in our beautiful City. Hope you guys have had a great time on the Island.
Greetings and hopefully till next time.
Jacqueline.
We had a wonderful morning with Jackie. She took us off the beaten path through Otrobanda while teaching about neighborhood’s history and art. Jackie is an amazing storyteller and she captured the attention of everyone in my family, including my children ages 10 and 13. Phenomenal experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
So nice!! THANK YOU so much! Is much appreciated. And greetings,
Jacqueline.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and her personality made the tour more interesting and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
THANK YOU thank you.
We appreciate your review.
And hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Wonderful Tour with Fantastic Local Guide! Learned about history, viewed impressive local art installations, met other locals, enjoyed ice-pop and a free bottle of water. Our guide was the most informed, energetic, enthusiastic guide we have ever met! Definitely recommend this tour. You won’t regret it!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for your time & energetic review. We appreciate this.
Hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
We had an incredible tour! Easy meet up spot (give yourself time to park if traveling from another area). Wear comfortable shoes - while we didn’t go super far, it felt like we covered so much history and culture as we wound through the streets. The storytelling is next level! We laughed and learned A LOT! We did the tour with our 10 year old - he was engaged almost the whole time (the heat did start to get to him at one point) and he loved the homemade ice treat stop! Would 100% recommend this tour! Just book it! Enjoy!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
WOW! Thank you so much for this beautiful review. We appreciate this. And so lovely to hear that you enjoyed it to the max.
Wishing you all the best, and hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
We cried, we laughed, she played us music, gave us homemade popsicles, had the best time! Must do!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
THANK YOU so much for your beautiful review. We appreciate this so MUCH!
And hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Full of energy and information about the rich, cultural diversity of Curaçao. Our guide was amazing!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you ladies! Is much appreciated!
Hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Fun and engaging guide but was a mistake discouraging us from crossing the bridge as lots to see there too.
Learned a lot and appreciate the history of Curacao.🇨🇼
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. But indeed we have 2 different tours. 1 across the bridge (Punda site) and the other 1 Otrobanda site.
We don’t do both. Because both sides is a lot to see and we choose for the quality of our tours.
Thank you again.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
The tour was very entertaining. We enjoyed it. Good value for the money and longer than we thought it would be (approx 2.5 hours)
Response from Host, Feb 2026
So nice! Thank you for the review, we appreciate this. And hope you got a wonderful time on our Island.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
This was a great way for our group to start our exploration of the area! Our guide shared so much about the island's history and culture. We would not have seen some of the places she took us on our own. Or, if we did see it, we would not have understood the significance or meaning of what we saw. Our guide was a great storyteller and conveyed her love of her country with us!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this enthusiastic review. We appreciate.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Excellent history, very informative and fun too! Very knowledgeable. Our first time to the island. Really helped us understand what the island has been through.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Great to hear this! And thank you for the review. And hopefully till next time again.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Informative, joyful . energetic . Lots of information that can only be gotten by walking and seeing things at eye level
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Yeah! Thank you so much❣️
We love it that you have the Joy inside you as well.
Hopefully till next time.
Greetings,
Jacqueline.
Excellent way to learn more about the Otraband history. The guide was enthusiastic and you felt her local passion
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much!
Yes and we do this with a lot of passion.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
Beautiful art led by knowledgeable guide. Ice cream at the end was a bonus. Only negative was that it took about 45 minutes to walk a few blocks due to informational stops along the way. The areas we stopped in were nothing special. I wished we had more time to explore deeper into
Otrobanda and see more art.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback.
We appreciate.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
Great tour!!! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun!! This tour does not go over the floating bridge so if you want to do that, you can do it after the tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much. And indeed, you can easily walk over the bridge on your own.
We do explain with a lot of love about our Swinging Old Lady.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
This tour took us through Otrobanda. We did not cross over to Punda. Our guide was very knowledgeable and lively and made the entire walking tour enjoyable. We stopped to see some of the more interesting art features (murals, wall decor, etc) and discuss the history of Curacao and current events as well. We would take another tour with Xiomara in a heartbeat.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
So nice! Thank you a lot for this beautiful review. Our Xiomara is our friendly & happy guide. We love her.
Greetings,
Jacqueline
Xiomara was an excellent guide and FABULOUS dancer. We can only wish for moves like hers! Informative and fun. Pace was just right for our group. Love that it is a small group.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review. Yes our dancing queen Xiomara is the best! We appreciate this.
Enjoy your weekend.
Jacqueline.
Be prepared to walk with a sense of purpose as you dance through the streets and learn about the locals side of Willemstad. A great way to spend two hours and still have plenty of time to explore on your own. This is probably not the best option if you’re mobility challenged.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Yes! Thank you for your review.
And great to hear you liked it.
Keep on walking and till next time.
Jacqueline.
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