Aruba Oranjestad Horses Bay Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to the Aruba Oranjestad Horses Self-Guided Walking Tour

Enjoy a quick, whimsical jaunt through Oranjestad in Aruba on a hunt for the town’s iconic fiberglass horses. This self-guided walking tour leads you to each of these colorful sculptures and fills you in on some essential Aruba history along the way. It’s a fun way to get acquainted with Oranjestad and the culture of the island!

About the Tour

 Your tour begins in the center of Oranjestad, not far from the tourist-favorite “I Love Aruba” sign. From here, you’ll be guided to the first of the eight horses: Rosalinda. Here, you’ll get some background on why these horses are such a big deal in the first place!

Then it’s on to Saturnina, where you’ll pick up some of the Dutch history of the island. After that, you’ll see Escapia and learn a bit more about the Arawak people.

Sinforosa is next, where you’ll hear how the Spanish also got involved in Aruba. Then there’s Eufrosina. Here, you’ll discover a bit about the pirates who once terrorized the Caribbean.

Next is Ambrosio, a noble stallion, and the spot where you’ll find out about Aruba’s own nobility. After that, you’ll find Bonifacia and learn how the discovery of gold changed everything for Aruba.

Finally, you’ll meet Celestina and get a few final words about the significance of these horse sculptures. Your tour concludes just beyond Celestina.