Jewish Heritage of Curacao
Curacao has a fascinating Jewish history and the oldest Synagogue in the Americas, join an experienced guide who will explain in detail about the Jewish community on the island and visit historical places.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mongui Maduro Historic House Museum & Library, Schottegatweg Oost, Willemstad, Curaçao
Your first stop is the Beth Haim Jewish cemetery, consecrated in 1659, it is the oldest Caucasian cemetery on the island and in the Western Hemisphere. The site is also a Curacao National Monument.
Then you will visit another historic site also created as a peaceful sanctuary, the Rooi Catootje plantation house. It dates to about 1820 and was originally known as “Rust en Vrede,” which translates as “Rest and Peace.” The house has been the property of the Maduro family since 1853. The house has now been preserved as a museum
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Landhuis Chobolobo, Elias R. A. Moreno Boulevard Salina Ariba, Willemstad Curacao
owned by a Jewish family, where Curacao liquor is produced. Tour the house and learn more about the family name and history. Before leaving take the opportunity to enjoy samples of this famous local product
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Scharloo, Willemstad Curacao
drive through the old Jewish neighborhood of Scharloo, were you will be able to see all the old colorful buildings and slave houses.
Stop At: Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Hanchi Snoa 29, Willemstad Curacao
Guided tour inside the synagogue for an up-close look at religious life in Curacao. The Jewish faith has been practiced here without interruption since 1732 and one congregation itself is even older, having been established in 1651. The very fear of persecution is what drove many of Curacao’s earliest Jewish residents to relocate to the island in the first place. They were rightfully more than a little guarded about their beliefs, even upon founding their congregation and building their synagogues nearly a century later.
Duration: 45 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time"
"Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Shared Tour"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"Not recommended for child aged 4 and under"
"Dress code is casual"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
Traveler pickup is offered
Meeting Instructions
Cruise ships dock at 3 piers in Curacao.
If you are docked at the Mega Pier 1:
Upon debarkation, please proceed to the white tents, where you will find the online reservation sign. This is an approximately 5 minute walk from the ship. The local representative will be waiting for you with a sign that says "Aida Travel Services." They will be wearing a hat that says "Aida Travel Services" and an brown or white polo shirt with the Aida Travel Services logo on it. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. If you have any trouble finding the local representative, head to the security building at the port, where you can make a free call to the contact number below for assistance.
If you are docked at the Mega Pier 2 Tula:
Upon debarkation, you will be directed to the pier next door, Mega Pier 1. Head for the white tents, where you will find the online reservation sign. This is an approximately 10 minute walk from the ship. The local representative will be waiting for you with a sign that says "Aida Travel Services." They will be wearing a hat that says "Aida Travel Services" and an brown or white polo shirt with the Aida Travel Services logo on it. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. If you have any trouble finding the local representative, head to the security building at the port, where you can make a free call to the contact number below for assistance.
If you are docked at Mathey Wharf:
Upon debarkation, proceed towards the information stand at the port. Nearby the information stand, you will see the online reservation sign. This is an approximately 2 minute walk from the ship. The local representative will be waiting for you with a sign that says "Aida Travel Services." They will be wearing a hat that says "Aida Travel Services" and an brown or white polo shirt with the Aida Travel Services logo on it. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. If you have any trouble finding the local representative, head to the security building at the port, where you can make a free call to the contact number below for assistance.
Contact Information
If you encounter any difficulties the day of the tour, please contact our representative.
Ports- Mega Pier 1
- Mega Pier 2 Tula
- Mathey Wharf
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Portugues
Español
English
