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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This private Jewish Heritage Tour is for up to 3 passengers. You visit places that are known and some places that are not so known as part of the Jewish history in Curaçao. *Participants needs show foto ID to enter the Mikve Israel-Immanuel Synagoge and Museum.*
Bottled water
Parking Fees
Entrance to Mongui Maduro Museum $10.00
Entrance fee to Mikvè Israel-Emanuel Synagoge and Museum $10.00
Departure Point
4499+V37 Willemstad, Curaçao
The passengers are picked up at their hotel
Traveler pickup
Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
Aeropuerto Hato, Caribbean
Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Willemstad, Caribbean *Participants needs show foto ID to enter the Mikve Israel-Immanuel Synagoge and Museum.* The Mikve Israel-Emmanuel synagogue, consecrated in 1732, as Mikve Israel, makes it the oldest synagogue building still standing and in continious use in the Wesntern Hemisphere. Mikve Israel-Emmanuel Museum, a living museum that tell the story from the Jewish community since their arrival in 1651.
The Giftshop has a variety of cards, books, souvenirs that celebrate the Jewish life in Curaçao. 30 minutes
Mongui Maduro Museum, Willemstad, Caribbean The early 19th century plantation house, Landhuis Rooi Catootje, one of Curaçao's historical monuments, houses a museum which displays antique furniture as well as many historic and unique objects. Each section contains special, permanent exhibits of the memorabilia of the Mongui Maduro family. 30 minutes
Beit Hayim Cemetery, Willemstad, Caribbean The "Beit Hayim Blenheim" cemetery of the congregation Mikvé Israel, Consecrated in 1659, Beth Haim is not only the oldest Jewish cemetery on Curaçao but is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. The oldest tombstone dates from 1668. 10 minutes
Curacao Liqueur Distillery, Willemstad, Caribbean Also known as the Home of the Genuine Curacao Liqueur, Landhuis Chobolobo is an iconic 19th-century country mansion and one of Curacao's most renown tourist attractions. Established in 1896 15 minutes
37 Magdalenaweg, Willemstad, Curaçao In 1932 the Ashkenazi Jews founded a social center (Club Union), and their own sports club. A permanent synagogue did not come until much later, in 1959. It was called ‘Shaarei Tsedek,’ Gates of Righteousness and was located in a villa at Scharloo (Scharlooweg 39-41) near the center of Willemstad, close to Punda.
19 Dokweg, Willemstad, Curaçao A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
Dokweg, Willemstad, Curaçao A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some of the sites have staircase
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Jane_H
28 Nov 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed this much anticipated excursion with Ralph. He is quite knowledgeable about the Jewish history of Curaçao. He was patient and answered all of our questions. If you have the chance to book him for this or any other tour, do it! He won’t let you down!
Barry_M
25 Oct 2024
Ralph Luidens met us at the requested time and place on time. He was well informed and his knowledge about the Jewish History of Curacao was much on display. We experienced the pride of Curaçao’s history through Ralph’s dialogue, as well as the contributions that these early citizens brought to this island/nation. Guiding us through the Mongui Maduro Museum Ralph gave us a detailed view of many generations of this family. Stopping to view the Beit Hayim Cemetery (one of two) also was interesting on how these early settlers completed their lives here. Visiting the Curacao Liqueur Distillery was a fun experience; especially the tasting opportunities! Ralph gave us a brief auto-tour of today’s current Jewish neighborhood which was also a treat. We really appreciated Ralph’s patience, as the Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue was not allowing visitors at the expected given time noted by that congregation. We all enjoyed a visit to a nice cafe for cold sodas while we waited. We would highly recommend Ralph Luidens for a complete, knowledgeable tour of “Jewish Curacao
Andi_B
11 Jul 2024
Ralph was a wonderful, knowledgeable, warm and friendly tour guide. He had plenty of patience and answered our many questions during the 4+ hours we spent with him. We never felt rushed by him at any time. His car was clean and very comfortable and his trunk was large enough to hold my wheelchair. Ralph was even kind enough to push me in my chair rather than leaving everything up to my spouse. My wife and I were both very impressed by that. Ralph started the tour by showing us the first Jewish Cemetery on the island and over 4 hours later, after seeing all the important growth regarding the Jewish experience, our final stop was the Synagogue, which is still an active Synagogue even now. When we finished the tour, he drove us back to our cruise ship and we felt like we were saying goodbye to a good friend. We highly recommend this tour and more than highly recommend asking for Ralph.
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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