Full-Day Paramaribo Walking Tour of UNESCO Heritage Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through the historic inner city of Paramaribo
• 02 Visit Fort Zeelandia and UNESCO-listed wooden buildings
• 03 Explore the local market, Maroon market, and Palm Garden
• 04 Learn about slavery in Suriname and the city's cultural diversity

Explore the historic inner city of Paramaribo on a 3-4 hour heritage walk through its UNESCO-listed wooden architecture and cultural landmarks. Visit Fort Zeelandia, the Palm Garden, the local market, the Maroon market, and religious buildings while learning about slavery in Suriname and the city's rich cultural diversity. The tour begins at 9 am and concludes at noon.

Explore the historic inner city of Paramaribo on a 3-4 hour heritage walk through its UNESCO-listed wooden architecture and cultural landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Paramaribo

Languages Dutch, English, French, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Paramaribo UNESCO Heritage Walk

• The tour starts at 9 am.
• You will visit the following places:

• The Old Fort Zeelandia
• Palm Garden
• Local market
• Maroon market
• Religious buildings

Learn about slavery in Suriname and explore the city's many wooden buildings, which are part of the UNESCO heritage site.

At 12H, finish the walking tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Meals and lunches

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Good walking shoes
• Camera
• Small notes, if you want to buy something

Know before you go

• The tour involves 3-4 hours of walking. Based on your chosen day, please check whether the churches and museums are open.
• You are not allowed to enter the church wearing shorts or with open shoulders.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Fort Zeelandia, Waterside Street, Paramaribo, Suriname

Tour start

Paramaribo, Suriname

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.