Top Oranjestad activities
Beyond Oranjestad
Oranjestad trip ideas
Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks Tour
Oranjestad, Aruba
From $65.00
Price varies by group size
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 7 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Go on an island excursion, and see some of the most popular spots in Aruba on this tour taking off from Oranjestad. Travel the whole island, and see the California Lighthouse, the Ayo Rock Formation, and the Casibari Rock Formations. Visit one of the world’s oldest aloe-vera factories, as well as a 75-year-old, family-run bar. Learn about Aruba’s gold-rush era at the Bushiribana gold mill ruins, and swim in a man-made lagoon at Baby Beach.
- Explore Aruba's highlights without getting lost with a guide
- Learn about Aruba’s history, culture, and industry
- Comprehensive sightseeing tour by bus/coach
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included
What's Included
- 7-hour tour of Aruba's highlights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- The pick up window begins 35 minutes before and last until tour starting time. - We also offer pick up at vacation rentals and condos in the Eagle Beach, Palm Beach and Oranjestad area. - Pick up is in front of the lobby of your resort our just outside the property if it is an apartment/ condo - Port pick up is scheduled to be same as the start time of the tour (9 AM, 10 AM or 2 PM)
What To Expect
Your tour begins with pickup from your accommodations in the Oranjestad, Palm Beach, or Eagle Beach area. Settle into your air-conditioned vehicle for the short ride to the first stop, the Aruba Aloe Factory to learn about Aruba’s long history of aloe vera cultivation.
Next stop is the California Lighthouse, on top of Hudishibana hill, from which you can enjoy 360-degree island views (climbing the lighthouse requires an additional fee). Next you’ll visit the unique boulders of the Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations where you can climb the stairs for a great view. A visit to the site of the Natural Bridge is next where you can explore the little natural bridge next to the ruins of the bigger, now-collapsed natural bridge.
Your final stop before drop-off back at your accommodations is Baby Beach where you can swim in the shallow, man-made lagoon and grab lunch at a beach restaurant (own cost).
Next stop is the California Lighthouse, on top of Hudishibana hill, from which you can enjoy 360-degree island views (climbing the lighthouse requires an additional fee). Next you’ll visit the unique boulders of the Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations where you can climb the stairs for a great view. A visit to the site of the Natural Bridge is next where you can explore the little natural bridge next to the ruins of the bigger, now-collapsed natural bridge.
Your final stop before drop-off back at your accommodations is Baby Beach where you can swim in the shallow, man-made lagoon and grab lunch at a beach restaurant (own cost).
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Alto Vista Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ayo Rock Formations
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Natural Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins (Pass By)
Baby Beach
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Refunds will not be issued if the tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
See more
Reviews
4.5
1,207 reviews
Jasmin_R, Apr 2024
Loved this tour, so much to learn about this beautiful island. The murals, the light house, the beach, the aloe tour were all great.
Carissa_B, Apr 2024
Minus the off roads bumpy and somewhat painful ride from it, the tour was awesome and educational. Flew bye quicker than expected and the guide was hilarious. I would definitely do the full day tour again. The last stop to baby beach was spectacular too bad it was short (1 hour and 30 min) did no justice to the amazing view and shallowness of this beach. Time flew pass and we didn't want to leave. Recommend 100%
Ann_A, Apr 2024
This was our first time to Aruba and we liked the entire tour. We especially liked the light house, Baby Beach and Big Mama's Grill restaurant, the West Indian food was awesome.
Michelle_V, Apr 2024
What a wonderful tour! Our driver, Ato, was so kind and helpful. He would pull over to explain all about the island of Aruba. I learned so much! He explained how the locals live and was so detailed and funny. I loved the trip!!! Thank you so much Ato!!!
LORNA_Y, Apr 2024
Our driver was wonderful! We had a nice overview of tge Island so we knew the places we might want to go visit again.
Pearlie_W, Apr 2024
This was my least favorite tour. I expected to hear more about the island history. The driver was rude and didn't want you to ask questions and when you did he was very condescending.
Vinaya_B, Apr 2024
Our Guide Otto was extremely kind and accommodating. He kept explaining all the history and culture and answering all the questions at the same time. This tour covered everything I highly recommend this one tour to really see the island. I was picked up late other than that it was beyond our expectations
Luis_E, Apr 2024
The tour was very detail and the driver made it even better. Aruba is beautiful and glad that this tour made all the stops that were on our must-see list.
dani7000, Apr 2024
Excellent trip lead by a knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend. A great way to see all of the key sights on the island!
Sonia_B, Apr 2024
Enjoy the beautiful views in the California lighthouse Nice stop in Baby beach with enough time to enjoy the blue water and take a good lunch
...
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Full-Day Aruba History and Must-See Landmarks Tour
1,206
7 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$65.00
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
- Shore Excursions
- Bus Tours
- Water Tours
- Ports of Call Tours
- Snorkeling
- Cultural Tours
- Full-day Tours
- Day Trips
- On the Water
- Cruises & Sailing
- Cultural Tours
- Day Trips
- Shore Excursions
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Oranjestad
- Shore Excursions - Kralendijk
- Bus Tours - Kralendijk
- Water Tours - Kralendijk
- Ports of Call Tours - Kralendijk
- Snorkeling - Kralendijk
- Cultural Tours - Kralendijk
- Full-day Tours - Kralendijk
- Day Trips - Kralendijk
- Shore Excursions - Santa Marta
- Bus Tours - Santa Marta
- Water Tours - Santa Marta
- Ports of Call Tours - Santa Marta
- Snorkeling - Santa Marta
- Cultural Tours - Santa Marta
- Full-day Tours - Santa Marta
- Day Trips - Santa Marta
- Shore Excursions - Cartagena
- Bus Tours - Cartagena
- Water Tours - Cartagena
- Ports of Call Tours - Cartagena
- Snorkeling - Cartagena
- Cultural Tours - Cartagena
- Full-day Tours - Cartagena
- Day Trips - Cartagena
- Art & Culture
- Audio Guides
- Classes & Workshops
- Food & Drink
- Kid-Friendly
- Likely To Sell Out
- Outdoor Activities
- Seasonal & Special Occasions
- Tickets & Passes
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Cruises & Sailing
- How to Get Around
- Private and Luxury
- Sightseeing Tours
- Tours by Duration
- Day Trips
- Full-day Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Multi-day Tours
- Overnight Tours
- Travel & Transportation Services
- Unique Experiences
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.