San Nicolaas: Island Tour, History, Museum & Baby Beach
Overview
We will pick you up at your hotel and start our journey to San Nicolaas. Our professional tour guide will narrate as we drive by several historic sites such as:
Savaneta (once consider the capital of Aruba) Spanish Lagoon (a wetland that's part of the Arikok National Park) Mangel Halto Beach(one of the best snorkeling spots on the Island)
This is a one of a kind tour exclusive to San Nicolaas
Savaneta (once consider the capital of Aruba) Spanish Lagoon (a wetland that's part of the Arikok National Park) Mangel Halto Beach(one of the best snorkeling spots on the Island)
This is a one of a kind tour exclusive to San Nicolaas
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Private tour request minimum of 4 people extra person is $25.00
- All entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Museum of Industry
- Entry/Admission - Baby Beach
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Baby Beach, San Nicolas Aruba
Consider one of the most beautiful beach on the east side of Aruba
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Industry, Bernardstraat 164, San Nicolas Aruba
The Museum of Industry is situated in the Water Tower in San Nicolas and narrates Aruba's industrial history which began in the 19th century
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Balashi Gold Mill Ruins, Ao lado da Spanish Lagoon, Oranjestad Aruba
Pass by at the ruins of the 19 century Gold Smelter
Stop At: San Nicolas, San Nicolas, Aruba
Stop at the Red anchor in memories of all seaman
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Street Murals, San Nicolas Aruba
Relaxing drive through the main street of San Nicolaas pass by the famous Charlie Bar and Restaurant, see some of the beautiful mural art work
Pass By: Lourdes Grotto, Oranjestad Aruba
After swimming on our way back to the resort we will pass by the replica of the Lourdes Grotto made n 1958 to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the appearance of Virgin Mary in France
Pass By: Aruba, Aruba
Drive by the Frenchman's pass where many Aruwak Indians were killed while fighting the French Conquistadors
Ruins of Balashi 19th century Gold Smelter
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Baby Beach, San Nicolas Aruba
Consider one of the most beautiful beach on the east side of Aruba
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Industry, Bernardstraat 164, San Nicolas Aruba
The Museum of Industry is situated in the Water Tower in San Nicolas and narrates Aruba's industrial history which began in the 19th century
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Balashi Gold Mill Ruins, Ao lado da Spanish Lagoon, Oranjestad Aruba
Pass by at the ruins of the 19 century Gold Smelter
Stop At: San Nicolas, San Nicolas, Aruba
Stop at the Red anchor in memories of all seaman
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Street Murals, San Nicolas Aruba
Relaxing drive through the main street of San Nicolaas pass by the famous Charlie Bar and Restaurant, see some of the beautiful mural art work
Pass By: Lourdes Grotto, Oranjestad Aruba
After swimming on our way back to the resort we will pass by the replica of the Lourdes Grotto made n 1958 to celebrate the 100 anniversary of the appearance of Virgin Mary in France
Pass By: Aruba, Aruba
Drive by the Frenchman's pass where many Aruwak Indians were killed while fighting the French Conquistadors
Ruins of Balashi 19th century Gold Smelter
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- All our employees and staff are Vaccinated
- 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 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
chestonr
December 2020
This was my second time to Aruba, and before this tour I took a "highlights of aruba" guided tour and a 9 hour ATV tour. So I wasn't sure how much more I'd see on this tour. I was SO glad I booked it! There was a lot more I saw on this tour which the other tours did not cover. I enjoyed seein...
This was my second time to Aruba, and before this tour I took a "highlights of aruba" guided tour and a 9 hour ATV tour. So I wasn't sure how much more I'd see on this tour. I was SO glad I booked it! There was a lot more I saw on this tour which the other tours did not cover. I enjoyed seeing the spanish lagoon, walking around downtown San Nicolaas and viewing the murals, taking a guided tour of the Aruba history museum, a visit to baby beach (which is my favorite beach in aruba), getting views and history of the oil refinery area (seeing parts of the area and getting history which the other tours did not cover such as the original wall around the area, the road to the hospital, the fact that baby beach was exclusive to the oil refinery residents and even where the houses were built). The carnavale museum was great to see as wow, you get to see the costumes up close and they will even take pictures of you. My favorite was the dragon. Ruben was fantastic host. He showed me so much more, and told so many personal stories. I truly feel that my Aruba experience is complete with this tour, and I'm so glad I took the tour. I highly recommend this tour to everyone. If you think you've seen all of Aruba, I can assure you this tour covers aspects and parts which the other tours do not. Highly recommend.Kim
November 2021
Well I was the only one on the tour so Ruben came to get me in a nice Town Car and drove me around all day. He was full of facts and history ans showed many interesting things slong our route. Totally flexable with what to do and see if you have done your homework and have some ideas he's open t...
Well I was the only one on the tour so Ruben came to get me in a nice Town Car and drove me around all day. He was full of facts and history ans showed many interesting things slong our route. Totally flexable with what to do and see if you have done your homework and have some ideas he's open to it . I also want to add that I do have some walking problems and he did accommodate me with those as well .took me to the museum in San Nichlos -very interesting,we went to Baby Beach and I had to swim for about an hour and then we had a nice lunch at Kaylins.?sp? I can smell the curry when I came through the door YUM but that's not what we have for lunch so don't let that scare you chicken wrap and french fries for lunch wiyh her secret hot sauce. It was a wonderful trip and I recommended anyone ask for Ruben the sharp dresser....Scenic802508
November 2021
Took a tour with Ruben -most excellent. Very personable, on time and flexible with what your schedule is . Have a bit of a walking problem and he accommodated me fully.Learnt a whole lot about Aruba, had a dip at baby Beach and a good lunch. I look forward to picking him again in the future nice...
Took a tour with Ruben -most excellent. Very personable, on time and flexible with what your schedule is . Have a bit of a walking problem and he accommodated me fully.Learnt a whole lot about Aruba, had a dip at baby Beach and a good lunch. I look forward to picking him again in the future nice job!647leannep
June 2021
Highlight of our trip to Aruba! Ruben and Marcel will so friendly and knowledgeable about San Nicolaas, Aruba, and so much more. They made this tour fun and interesting and were so personable. I would recommend this tour for anyone who loves learning more about the culture and history of the isla...
Highlight of our trip to Aruba! Ruben and Marcel will so friendly and knowledgeable about San Nicolaas, Aruba, and so much more. They made this tour fun and interesting and were so personable. I would recommend this tour for anyone who loves learning more about the culture and history of the island along with the beautiful art that is being created in this area. Ruben was phenomenal and really made my mom and me feel welcome and comfortable.Edwin S
June 2023
We had Ruben for our San Nicolaas: Island Tour, History and Baby Beach, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was just fabulous. He was punctual, personable and most of all, very knowledgeable about the island. We were a bit skeptical at the start of the tour because it was just my wife and I. ...
We had Ruben for our San Nicolaas: Island Tour, History and Baby Beach, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was just fabulous. He was punctual, personable and most of all, very knowledgeable about the island. We were a bit skeptical at the start of the tour because it was just my wife and I. Well, that turned out to be a major benefit. Ruben took the time to give us all the details of San Nicolaas and the other towns along the way. To touch it off, we forgot a towel in his van and as I was heading out of the resort for my morning walk the following, there was Ruben pulling up with the towel. We can't wait for our next tour with him. ExcellentMary_R
June 2023
One of the best tours we’ve had from Viator (Wix Tours). We were the only people on the tour so we got personalized attention. Our guide Marcel picked us up at our hotel and the next 4 hours were educational and enjoyable. We learned more about Aruba - its history, its people, its economy, its ar...
One of the best tours we’ve had from Viator (Wix Tours). We were the only people on the tour so we got personalized attention. Our guide Marcel picked us up at our hotel and the next 4 hours were educational and enjoyable. We learned more about Aruba - its history, its people, its economy, its architecture and its culture - than we learned on any of our previous trips to Aruba. Highlights of the tour were: 1) San Nicolas with its murals; 2) the museum at the water tower with industrial history highlighting gold, aloe, phosphate, oil, and tourism periods; 3) the Zeerover Restaurant in Savaneta serving seafood right out of the ocean 4) the gun emplacement at Colorado Point (the most southern part of Aruba;) 5) the Balashi Gold Mill Ruins; 6) beaches (Baby Beach, Wind Surf Beach, Pet Cemetery, and Mangel Halto Beach surrounded by mangroves); and 7) the impressive closed Valero Oil Refinery.