Private tour in Willemstad Elton S
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"Bon biní" to Curaçao! That means "welcome" to Curaçao in our local language, Papiamentu. I'm Elton, a local island-boy born and raised in Curaçao who would be more than glad to show you around his island. As an avid traveller who has visited about 80 countries so far (probably your country too), my love and appreciation for Curaçao only kept on growing as I travelled more and more. Meeting people from across the globe with different backgrounds and cultures is one of the things I enjoy the most. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the island. It would be an honour to share all this love and appreciation with you and also teach you some Papiamentu if you're interested! Feel free to request eventual customized activities so I can arrange it all. Send me a message, even when it shows that I'm unavailable!! ATTENTION: - In case you or someone on your party has mobility issues (difficulties walking), I'd recommend sending me a message first instead of immediately booking so we can discuss and see whether it would be possible to do the tour. - Prices are for tours starting in Willemstad only; hotels in the Jan Thiel area and also Sandals Royal are not Willemstad. An extra fee will be added to cover the further distance for the pick-up and drop-off. If staying in the western side of the island and the tour occurs there, there will be no extra fee. I hope to see you soon! :-) - Certified tour guide (CTA: Curaçao Tourist Attendance certificate, 2011) - Driver licenses B, C, D, E. - Certificate of "Safety on the road" (VVV-Veilig Verkeer) - Bachelor in Education (Geography) since 2005, including teaching experience since 2004. - World-traveler: 85 countries visited across 6 continents. - Experience as a guide since 2011 - Able to communicate in 6 different languages, next to our own Papiamentu. - I am not licensed to guide inside some museums due to their regulations.
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Did you know that Willemstad, Curaçao's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? I was born and raised just west of Otrobanda and always attended school in the area. The historical area consists of 4 districts. Come and wind through the historical streets, narrow alleys and squares in both Otrobanda and Punda districts with several monuments while you step back in time and learn about its rich history. Back in the days there was no sanitation as we know today, how did they do it all? A great tour especially for those interested in the history of this unique city.
Elton was wonderful! He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and stories behind the places we visited. He made the tour both informative and enjoyable, sharing fascinating insights and details that really brought everything to life. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional guide. He truly made the tour memorable!
Elton is tremendous— incredibly knowledgeable, with many years of experience as an educator under his belt, but also very personable. If you love learning about a new place on your feet, this is the walking tour for you!
Thank you Elton, it was a very good day with you!
Elton was very knowledgeable about the history of his island home and enthusiastic about sharing it with us. His command of English is very good and he was easy to understand. He was funny and informative; our group of eight were very happy with his tour, and glad that we did it early in our trip to better learn about Curaçao for the balance of our vacation. Thank you Elton!
Spending two hours with Elton was a great experience. We were able to learn, understand and see so much more about Willemstad (and Curacao) then we would've by wandering on our own. Highly recommend!
We could not have asked for a better tour guide than Elton! Not only is he knowledgeable, he is a fantastic conversationalist. My husband and I learned so much history and culture and experienced so much in just one tour! Elton made each part of the process seamless-from the booking, planning to the actual tour. We booked a second tour taking place in a few days and we are so excited. I could not recommend Elton more!!
- We start at the kiosk on Brionplein (Brion square), you'll see our national flag proudly flying on this square. - From there we go into the residential area of Otrobanda where the alleys and murals are located. - Then we'll cross the Emmabridge into Punda, going to the Fort Amsterdam and then get into Heerenstraat, Keukenstraat, stroll along the Sha Caprileskade and head towards the synagogue. - The tour continues over the Gomezplein, Breedestraat and ends at Wilhelminaplein It's difficult to indicate an exact itinerary by time since it all depends on how fast the group moves, the weather conditions and whether the Emmabridge is opened or not. When opened we need to cross by a free ferry service. Besides, the route is flexible and can always be adapted. The above is just to give you an idea. *Do not hesitate to contact me for a customized tour
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De Rouvilleweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
We will meet at the kiosk on Brionplein (Brion Square) in Otrobanda, Willemstad. There is a rooster on top of the kiosk and it is located in front of Subway.
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