Sight Seeing Tour By Vehicle Private

General information

Destination	Category
Aruba, Aruba	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Discover the real Aruba far from the beaches and learn about the fascinating past of this small island that has passed through Spanish, British and Dutch hands. Admire the colonial architecture, drive through stunning landscapes and enjoy wonderful views with private half-day excursion of the island.

We’ll show you around in a private vehicle, taking you to the top sights and the hidden corners that are the best-kept secrets of the locals. Your driver will give you the lowdown on the island’s history from before European colonisation, when it was inhabited by the now extinct Caqueito people, to the present day. Learn about the Spanish colonisation, which left a lasting influence in many place names and in the local language, Papiamento. The island was twice briefly conquered by Britain but handed back to the Dutch, whose legacy can be seen in the pastel-coloured gabled architecture of the capital, Oranjestad. Find out about the gold rush and the arrival of the oil industry, both of which helped transform Aruba from a colony to thriving society.

Hear all the tall tales and the common folklore associated with the island as this leisurely tour stops in attractions such as the Butterfly Farm, the emblematic California Lighthouse, the cute and romantic Alto Vista Chapel, the unusual Casibari Rock Formations, the ruins of the Bushiribana Gold Mine and the Baby Natural Bridge and ruins. Once the trip is over, enjoy the convenience of being dropped at your hotel or in the city centre for shopping and fun.

Meeting point: Hotel lobby.
Duration: Three hours.