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Private Jewish Heritage Tour: Revealing Lesser-Known Jewish History in Curaçao
5.0
36 Ratings
Willemstad
This exclusive Jewish Heritage Tour accommodates up to 3 guests. You’ll explore both well-known and lesser-known sites significant to Jewish history in Curaçao. Participants must present a photo ID to access the Mikve Israel-Immanuel Synagogue and Museum.
This exclusive Jewish Heritage Tour accommodates up to 3 guests. You’ll explore both well-known and lesser-known sites significant to Jewish history in Curaçao. Participants must present a photo ID to access the Mikve Israel-Immanuel Synagogue and Museum.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue - 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…
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Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue - 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. - Mongui Maduro Museum - 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.
- Beit Hayim Cemetery - 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.
- Curacao Liqueur Distillery - 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
- Shaarei Tsedek Jewish Center - 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.
- Maduro Travel - A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
- Licores Maduro - A spin off from parent company S.E.L. Maduro established in 1837
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Parking fees covered
- Bottled water included
- Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
- Entrance to Mongui Maduro Museum $10.00
- Entrance fee to Mikvè Israel-Emanuel Synagoge and Museum $10.00
- Entrance to Mongui Maduro Museum $10.00
- Entrance fee to Mikvè Israel-Emanuel Synagoge and Museum $10.00
Additional Information
- Some of the sites have staircase
- Some of the sites have staircase
Location
4499+V3 Willemstad
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Marian_w
Feb 13, 2025
Ralph is the bestttttttt! - This tour surpassed our expectations. We saw so many sights, we got to meet the Lubavitcher rabbi (a huge perk), and got to spend as much time as we wanted to in all the museums. The tour guide, Ralph, was so nice, and really wanted us to get what we wanted from the experience. I can't say enough good things about him.
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Mesh_f
Jan 28, 2025
A really excellent cultural experience - This was a blast from start to finish! Our guide was surprisingly knowledgeable about the Jewish history, community and culture in the area and he had such a wonderfully friendly way of engaging us. He was great about adjusting the timings and locations as is appropriate for a private tour - and we made side stops for shopping and gelato. Just a great day.
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Carlar1327
Jan 9, 2025
Wonderful Tour of Jewish Curacao - Ralph was awesome. He picked us up at the Starbucks off the pier. His car was clean and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable about the Jewish history of Curacao.
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D7253uksusanh
Dec 28, 2024
Emlyn is a fabulous knowledgeable guide! You should absolutely hire him! - Emlyn showed and described to us in depth the history of the Jews in Curaçao. It’s fascinating and Emlyn has some amazing stories and facts to share. Our tour was a bit over 3 hours in a very comfortable air conditioned van. Emlyn had a driver, Ida, so he was able to give us his full attention. I cannot reconned him enthusiastically enough!
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Jane_h
Nov 28, 2024
OUTSTANDING - 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!
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Barry_m
Oct 25, 2024
Our Curaçao Jewish Heritage Tour - 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
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Andi_b
Jul 11, 2024
Totally Immersive, Curacao Jewish Heritage Tour - 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.
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Scott_b
Mar 20, 2024
Great tour. - The guide Ralph was excellent. His knowledge of the subject matter was great. He had a very pleasant disposition. His car was spotless. We really enjoyed the tour and recommended it
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Connector618250
Mar 19, 2024
Two great days in Curaçao ! - Our Ship was spending two days in Curaçao. I hired Ralph at Curaçao VIP tour guide and Taxi 160 for both days . We were three adults with different wants and needs and Ralph made sure everyone was happy and did what they wanted to do . He is a kind and friendly man with a clean and very comfortable car to take you around in . He happily accommodates everyone’s wishes.
We did the Jewish Heritage Tour , which is fascinating and beautiful. Ralph is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot . The first day we did a tour of Curaçao which included The Hato Caves which is magnificent.
I highly recommend Ralph for a wonderful experience in Curaçao.
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Luvtocruise454
Mar 3, 2024
Excellent Jewish Heritage Tour - Thank you Ralph for a fabulous day in Curaçao on your Jewish Heritage Tour. We enjoyed seeing all the highlights, the synagogues, cemeteries, museums, and the Curaçao liquor factory. You were most informative and personable.Your taxi was clean, comfortable and we really appreciated the air conditioning as it was very hot that day. I highly recommend your tour to anyone looking to learn the influence of Jewish life on the island.
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