Curacao · WILLEMSTAD TOURS

The 15 Best Willemstad Tours

42 tours  ·  from $12

The capital is small enough to walk and awkward enough to need a plan, because the bridge between the two banks keeps opening. These 15 cover the waterfront, the murals, the market and the distillery, priced and timed for a half day or a full one.

Curacao: Swimming with Sea Turtles meets Sea turtle beach - Patrick, Eddie, and the human side of the tour
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Curacao: Swimming with Sea Turtles meets Sea turtle beach

1.Swimming with Sea Turtles meets Sea turtle beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join Patrick and Eddie for a small-group trip from Willemstad to Curacao’s turtle beaches, with snorkel gear, drinks, round-trip transport, and free GoPro photos included. You’ll swim in shallow water near wild sea turtles, stop at Grote Knip, and pause for flamingos at Landhuis Jan Kok. Allow extra time for island pickups.

“A lot of historical information about the island, little flamingo spotting stop and two places to swim with turtles Amazing photo and video shooting by Patrick Mr Eddy and Patrick thank you!!”

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Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour - Hato Caves and the climb underground
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Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour

2.Curacao Beach and Hato Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $69

Spend about five hours seeing Curaçao beyond Willemstad. You’ll stop at a flamingo habitat, tour Hato Caves with a cave guide, then enjoy two hours at Daaibooi Beach for swimming and snorkeling. Hotel and port pickup are available, and guides such as Joel and Naomi add island history, humor, and practical help along the way.

“Tour started 40 min late, caves not very big but interesting, beach was very nice, got to flamingo area too late to see them due to darkness. Asked to be dropped off so we could walk back over the floating bridge to to cruise ship but we're dropped off at cruise port. Very disappointed.”

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Best Highlight Island Tour - Perfect Day Tour. Small group Tour - Flamingos at Sint Willibrordus
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Best Highlight Island Tour – Perfect Day Tour. Small group Tour

3.Best Highlight Island Tour – Perfect Day Tour. Small group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · from $109

Spend about five and a half hours touring Curaçao with guides Sevi and Patricia, visiting the flamingo sanctuary, Shete Boka National Park, Playa Piskado, Grote Knip, and Landhuis Chobolobo. Swim with sea turtles, taste Blue Curaçao, enjoy snacks and drinks, and ride in a small air-conditioned van with hotel or cruise pickup.

“Swam with sea turtles, saw the Pink Flamingos, blowhole at the National park, the beautiful Kenepa beach and learned a lot of history about Curacao all in a day! Comfortable van to ride around in. Patricia and Sevi were excellent guides”

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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip - Playa Grandi and the turtle encounter
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Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

4.Snorkel with Turtles & Kenepa Grandi Beach: Nr.1 Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75

Travel from Willemstad by bus to Playa Grandi for a chance to snorkel near sea turtles, then spend time at Grote Knip Beach and stop to look for flamingos at Landhuis Jan Kok. Guides such as Naomi, Anita, and Ruth add island history and local stories. Snorkel gear, water, and hotel or cruise-port transport are included.

“Tour guide was awesomely friendly and she made the experience awesome the tour was properly explained with a little extra”

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Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles - Patrick, Eddie, and the ride across Curaçao
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Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

5.Swim and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $99

From Willemstad, Patrick and Eddie take you by air-conditioned vehicle to a beach and a turtle snorkeling site reached directly from shore. You get about an hour in the water, gear, life jackets, drinks, and free GoPro photos. The day may also include flamingos, scenic beaches, and local history along the way.

“Patrick was fantastic, and the history of the island from Eddie was greatness. However when you get to the turtles there are WAY too many groups, with way too many people. The turtles are fantastic but your pics will most likely be full of 8 other people's legs”

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Beach Hopping Curacao; UTV/Buggy All Inclusive Semi Private Tour - What the UTV ride is really like
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Beach Hopping Curacao; UTV/Buggy All Inclusive Semi Private Tour

6.Beach Hopping Curacao; UTV/Buggy All Inclusive Semi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · from $155

Spend about six hours exploring Curacao’s western beaches in a guide-driven UTV. DLN Excursions includes hotel pickup, beach stops, snorkeling gear, drinks, and lunch at a local Bandabou food spot. Guides such as Erwin, Disney, and Karina add island history, beach tips, and a friendly local touch.

“The tour guy disney is is very good tour guy and very respectful a lot of information and i recommend everyone support disney he is very good”

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The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour - Beach hopping from Cas Abao to Grote Knip
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The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour

7.The Curacao Private Beach Hopping / Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $155

Spend 5 to 7 hours with a private driver-guide such as Juan, Ray, Shu, or Lee, shaping your Curacao day around beaches, snorkeling, caves, turtles, flamingos, and local sights. Hotel pickup, bottled water, transport, and snorkeling gear are included. Cruise guests receive port pickup and return.

“Guide was Ray with the huge smile We both thoroughly enjoyed our day with him. He asked what we wanted out of this tour and he planned our day accordingly. We has been to Curacao before but this was like a whole new place for us. We wanted to see historical, scenic and how the people live. Ray took us to parks, the beach to swim with turtles, though west Curacao and on the festival parade route where residents were setting up stands for the yearly events. We couldn't have done any of this on a tour bus and it was set up just for what we wanted. He told…”

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The best Full-Day Beach Hopping in Curacao - Grote Knip starts the day with a postcard view
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The best Full-Day Beach Hopping in Curacao

8.The best Full-Day Beach Hopping in Curacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $98

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Curacao’s west coast with guides such as Papi, Javier, or Rodolpho. Swim at Grote Knip, meet turtles at Playa Piskado, stop for lunch at Playa Forti, relax at Cas Abao, and look for flamingos at Jan Kok. Expect music, island stories, photo help, and a high-energy ride.

“This was the best excursion we had. The beaches were nice. And the sights were beautiful. But the entertainment was off the chain! We would definitely do this again.”

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West Island & Beach Safari - San Pedro takes you off the paved road
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West Island & Beach Safari

9.West Island & Beach Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $122

Spend about seven hours in a small-group 4x4 exploring western Curaçao. You’ll cross San Pedro’s rough terrain, visit Kueba di Brua, tour Savonet Museum, see rugged coastal sites, and swim at Playa Jeremi. Guides such as Germain, Howard, Bob, and Sylvian are known for lively island stories, humor, and careful driving.

“We had a lot of fun! We did the safari on he 3rd day of our 2 week holiday, and learned a lot about the island history, wild life and nice beaches. Highly recommend!”

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Curacao Private Tour and Activity Experience (4 up to 13 people) - Playa Piskado and Grote Knip: the western beach pair
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Curacao Private Tour and Activity Experience (4 up to 13 people)

10.Curacao Private Tour and Activity Experience (4 up to 13 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $110

You choose the pace and priorities on this private Curaçao tour for 4 to 13 people. Guides such as Lee, Ray, Shuy, and Jay can arrange beaches, turtle snorkeling, Shete Boka, Punda, flamingos, local food, the liqueur distillery, or a custom mix. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel or cruise pickup, and plenty of driving between island highlights.

“Lee was an awesome tour guide. He was attentive and knowledgeable. We were able to see Curacao in a nice comfortable van and avoid the big crowds on the bus. We definitely recommend this tour”

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Private and Airport Transfers (Willemstad Area Only) (2 way) - The Honda Odyssey ride
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Private and Airport Transfers (Willemstad Area Only) (2 way)

11.Private and Airport Transfers (Willemstad Area Only) (2 way)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews

Book a private two-way transfer between Curaçao airport, Willemstad-area hotels, or the megapier. Ralph, Rachid, or another driver from Curaçao VIP Tour Guide & Taxi 160 collects you in a 2022 air-conditioned Honda Odyssey, with Wi-Fi, bottled water, hand sanitizer, and a name sign. Some city sights may appear along the route.

“From arrival to departure, the service was outstanding. Ralph was on time, very helpful, and super friendly. His quick responses via text made everything so easy. Highly recommend!”

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Authentic Curacao : Private Full island Tour - Starting in Willemstad: colorful streets and island context
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Authentic Curacao : Private Full island Tour

12.Authentic Curacao : Private Full island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $250

Build your own Curacao day with Samurai Curaçao. Your private guide, possibly Anita, Ali, Glen, Brian, or another local host, plans the route around your interests. Add Willemstad, turtle snorkeling, flamingos, Shete Boka, Hato Caves, beaches, lunch, shopping, or a Curaçao liqueur tasting. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, transport, water, towels, and snorkeling masks are included.

“Wonderful full day tour with the best guide (Anita) who felt more like a friend than a paid guide. We saw everything we asked for and then a whole lot more based on her suggestions. Great lunch stop as well. Just the right mix of information, sights and history. Sad to see the day end.”

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Entrance Ticket Kurá Hulanda Museum (not including guide service) - The transatlantic slavery exhibition
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Entrance Ticket Kurá Hulanda Museum (not including guide service)

13.Entrance Ticket Kurá Hulanda Museum (not including guide service)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $12Best value

Spend one to two hours at Museum Kurá Hulanda in Willemstad’s Otrobanda district, learning how the Transatlantic Slave Trade shaped Curaçao and the Caribbean. Your $12 mobile ticket includes entry, a receptionist, and a museum map. Add a guide in English, Dutch, Papiamentu, or Spanish for an additional fee.

“I’m very appreciative of Ms. Milva she was the absolute Best tour guide. I personally felt like information on the booking site don’t give enough details about what to expect cause this has to be my favorite tour overall. Ms. Milva is a genius; she’s well spoken and very knowledgeable. This is a tour I’ll recommend anyone traveling to Curaçao take cause it tells you how curaçao played in slavery and how everything connected. Ms. Milva deserves 10/10.”

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Costumizable East to West Island Tour Experience - Mambo Beach Boulevard: a quick look at the resort side
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Costumizable East to West Island Tour Experience

14.Costumizable East to West Island Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews

Explore Curacao in a private vehicle with a local guide such as Ralph or George. In 5 to 6 hours, you can see Willemstad, the liqueur distillery, flamingos, Grote Knip, Shete Boka, turtles, and Jaanchie’s Restaurant. The route can be adjusted, but park fees, meals, and museum admission cost extra.

“My husband and I booked a private trip with Ralph and we had such a great day exploring Curaçao! Having a local guide is always the way to go and Ralph took care of us and made sure we saw everything we wanted to. We definitely recommend Ralph and his East to West Island tour!”

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Curaçao West Coast Tour: Hato Caves, Grote Knip & Daaibooi Beach - Kas di Pal’i Maishi and Curaçao’s rural past
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Curaçao West Coast Tour: Hato Caves, Grote Knip & Daaibooi Beach

15.Curaçao West Coast Tour: Hato Caves, Grote Knip & Daaibooi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $120

Spend about six hours crossing Curaçao’s west coast with a lively guide such as Nelly, Daja, or Wina. Visit Hato Caves, stop at the traditional Kas di Pal’i Maishi, swim or snorkel at Grote Knip and Daaibooi Beach, and look for flamingos near Sint Willibrordus. Transport, drinks, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“Nearly cancelled due to lack of communication before trip, but glad we didn’t. Great trip seeing multiple highlights. The turtle beach was not very impressive- glad it was not our only beach experience on Curscao.”

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