Walking Tour in Downtown Paramaribo

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Get acquainted with the downtown of Paramaribo through our city tour. Together with our guide you walk through the streets of Paramaribo, where you will come across many buildings from the colonial past, such as the wooden Basilica Minor and the Presidential Palace. These buildings all have their own special history and uniform, symmetrical building style. The historical value of this architectural style results in a large part of Paramaribo being included on the international list of the UNESCO World Heritage.

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Things To Know

  • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Food (Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner)
  • Pick up from any location
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour, wear comfortable and sturdy shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat against the sun
  • Poncho or umbrella against rainy weather

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Saint-Peter-and-Paul Basilica of Paramaribo

The guide will inform you about the history of the Cathedral and if it is possible we will have a look around inside.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Independence Square (Onafhankelijksplein)

At the Independence square you will see the beautiful Presidential Palace and all the other historic buildings that are surrounded. Across of the square you have the waterfront and several small restaurants. Here you will find different Surinamese snacks and dishes.

Fort Zeelandia (Pass-by Only)

While passing by the old fort the guide will inform you about the history of Fort Zeelandia and the several monuments that are surrounded in the area.

Centrale Markt

This is one of the biggest markets of Paramaribo, where locals sell fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. You will get to see what type of fruits and vegetables Suriname has to offer.

Suriname City Mosque (Pass-by Only)

You will also pass by the biggest Mosque in Paramaribo and next to it you will see the Synagogue.

Neveh Shalom Jewish Synagogue (Pass-by Only)

The guide will inform you about the Synagogue which stands to the Mosque.

Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard)

At the waterfront you will find several small eateries where you can find different Surinamese dishes and snacks. You have a beautiful view of the Suriname river and you will also see a part of Commewijne. While enjoying the view the guide will inform you more about the Waterkant.

Palmentuin (Pass-by Only)

While passing by the Palm Garden the guide will inform you about the history of the garden. You will see Waka Pasi with its small businesses selling souvenirs and other local products. The guide will give you opportunity to buy some of the souvenirs or one of the other local products.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Sign in time is between 08.30 am and 08.45 am at the office of Purity Tours & Services. At 09.00 am we will start the City tour.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.3
Based on 7 reviews

What do other 7 guests say about Walking Tour in Downtown Paramaribo

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Saul_G
4
Feb 2024
Wir wurden vom Toureguide Lenard geführt. Er wusste sehr viel über die Geschichte und deren Legenden. Es war sehr angenehm und spannend. Diese Tour kann ich jedermann empfehlen.
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Christopher_W
5
Nov 2023
We loved the walking tour! Guide was amazing, and made us feel at ease the entire time. Learning the history and culture of these vibrant people was a joy!!
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carolyne963
4
Oct 2023
Overall - a pretty good tour. My husband and I were the only English speakers on the tour and felt like we were given a very "abbreviated" version of the information. It was extremely hot on the day we went (which is common here), and once early afternoon came it was simply too hot for us to cont...

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Things to know

Included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Food (Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner)
  • Pick up from any location
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour, wear comfortable and sturdy shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat against the sun
  • Poncho or umbrella against rainy weather

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies