Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Ready for a swashbuckling excursion through paradise? This narrated driving tour of Aruba shows you the island’s most beautiful beaches & dazzling vistas, all while filling you in on the piratical adventures which swept through these crystal-clear waters during piracy’s Golden Age. Soak up some sun while learning about Black Bart, Spanish galleons, & the world-renowned Sir Francis Drake!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
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Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Departure Point
Hudishibana 2, Noord, Aruba
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes, Noord, Caribbean Your first stop will be at the California Lighthouse, where you'll learn where this landmark got its name and what unfortunate events transpired to prompt the construction of the lighthouse in the first place!
Note: This 0.5+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Aruba in 2-3 hours. 10 minutes
Boca Catalina Beach, Aruba After that you'll spot Catalina Cove, a favorite spot for sea turtles to lay eggs and, by extension, a favorite spot for seagulls looking for their next meal. 10 minutes
Alto Vista Chapel, Noord, Caribbean Continuing on, you'll pass by Alto Vista Chapel, which has roots all the way back in the 18th century! 10 minutes
Casibari Rock Formations, Caribbean The next big landmark you'll see is the Casibari Rock Formation. These huge volcanic boulders really stand out against the rest of the landscape! 10 minutes
Ayo Rock Formations, Oranjestad, Caribbean Your route will take you next to the Ayo Rock Formation, a strange and slightly alien-looking formation which the Arawak believed had spiritual significance. It even sports petroglyphs dating back thousands of years! 10 minutes
Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, Oranjestad, Caribbean Your first stop will be at the Bushiribana Gold Mill, a remnant of the Aruba gold industry dating back to the 1800s. 10 minutes
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba, Santa Cruz, Caribbean Continuing on, you'll arrive at one of Aruba's cutest and most unusual attractions: the Donkey Sanctuary! This volunteer organization takes care of over 100 donkeys which descended from animals brought by early Spanish colonizers. 10 minutes
Balashi Gold Mill Ruins, Oranjestad, Caribbean After that is the Balashi Gold Mill, another relic of Aruba's gold rush. This bit of history hasn't been active for a long time, but its skeleton remains. 10 minutes
Hooiberg, Oranjestad, Caribbean Finally, you'll arrive at the Hooiberg Lookout. Standing at 541 feet above sea level, this rocky formation boasts unbelievable views of the island and the water below... for anyone willing to climb its 600 steps, that is! 10 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
836michellep
28 Oct 2024
Good overall app. Made it very easy to your in your own car. Doesn’t cover every site along though route though so do some of your own research to ensure you don’t miss opportunities like swimming at Cave pool Aruba. We bought all 3 Aruba tours and there was some general info repetition, which is understandable in some ways but I think they could anticipate that buyers will purchase all 3 while here and be a little more creative. Overall very well done and recommend! Enjoy!!
GsFamily
09 Feb 2024
This was a great way to see more of the island at our own pace. We rented a car and used the tours (there are three) to learn more about Aruba while we drove around. Sometimes we stuck with the tour and sometimes we explored destinations not on the tour, but it was a fun and economical way to take in sites but be able to be on our own time.
I’d not heard of this app before but there are tours for many places around the world. Will definitely use again!
Milissa_S
26 Jan 2024
Like everyone says, its a little confusing to use but once you get the hang of it, it is easy to use. There are actually 3 tours and we did them all. Download it at home and it will turn on when you get close to any sites.
This tour in
Aruba
is organized by
Historic Day Trips
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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