What to do and see in Paramaribo District, Paramaribo District: The Best Cultural Tours

Suriname has a rich history full of tragedy and pain, but also hope and joy. The tour will take you across various places in the city. You will visit remnants of the old colonial period such as Fort Zeelandia and the statue of Kwakoe, a symbol of the slaves that fought themselves to freedom. For people who have just arrived in Suriname, this is the perfect tour to familiarize yourself with past and modern culture.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Driver/guide, All activities, Live commentary on board, Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Non-alcoholic drinks, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Food (Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner), Pick up from any location, Gratuities

We cross over the famous Jules Wijdenbosch bridge and at the top you have a beautiful view of Paramaribo and Commewijne. We will drive through the district Commewijne and get to see the locals busy doing the daily tasks. You get to see a lot vendors selling fruit and vegetables alongside the road. This tour informs you about the history of the several plantations that you will be visiting, get to meet some of the locals and what they are doing on these plantations now.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, and fruit, Non-alcoholic drinks, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

From Paramaribo, we will travel by bus/car to Weg Naar Zee where we will visit a Hindu temple that serves as a place of pilgrimage for this group of Surinamese and the crematorium. The next stop is Saramacca, where the people live from cattle breeding and the cultivation of rice and vegetables. You will visit Groningen, the capital of Saramacca, with the smallest square with the most monuments that exhibits the multicultural history of Suriname. From Saramacca we cross the Coppename river to Boskamp where you can have a close-up demonstration of how the famous “warme vis” is prepared. Back in the day, this preserved method was used by smoking the fish to keep it longer. Until this day this method is still being used. From Boskamp we will reach Coronie, known for the Coconut district. In the past, their livelihood was achieved through the cultivation of coconut. Coronie is also known for its beekeeping, pure honey, and waving coconut palms.

Inclusions: and fruit, Lunch, Non-alcoholic drinks, Bottled water, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

At the Jodensavanne tour you will get to know more about the history of how the Jewish culture came to exist in Suriname. You will see the old ruins of the synagogue and the old cemetery that are still there. You will learn about the other plantations in the area. Besides the Jodensavanne itself you will drive past several Indigenous villages and get to know a little bit more about them. After the visit at Jodensavanne we will drive to Overbridge Resort for lunch and where you can have a swim in the Suriname river.

Inclusions: Lunch, and fruit, Non-alcoholic drinks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

Customize your own personal itinerary and explore this ancient city at your own pace. Enjoy a flexible trip to your schedule and discover the hidden germs of this city. Two options to tailor-make a half-day or full-day trip based on your interests. Be sure to contact the tour operator to pre-plan your itinerary after booking. Your private tour starts with pick-up from the coordinate time and location. In addition to your personal “must-sees”, your tour guides provides you suggestions according to your interests. By the way, every tour guide has his/her own pocket list! Don’t forget to take insider’s tips and insights. If you are a first-time visitor, check out our recommended attractions and enjoy a nostalgic tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Liability insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Entrance tickets

During the tour we will drive through the districts Saramacca and Coronie with our end stop in Nickerie. The first stop we will make is in Groningen, Saramacca where the locals live from livestock farming and growing fruits and vegetables. Next stop is Coronie, where the locals used to earn their living by growing coconuts. Nowadays, a small group still remains in this district because life became difficult and less people where interested in processing coconuts. Most of them came to Paramaribo for a better future. From the coconut culture we end up at the rice culture in Nickerie. The capital of Nickerie is Nieuw Nickerie and has about 30.000 inhabitants, making it the second largest city in Suriname. The Bigipan Nature Reserve is located in Nickerie and is the perfect place for bird and nature lovers. The nature reserve is known as a breeding ground for many bird species, including the Red Ibis.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Non-alcoholic drinks, Snacks and fruits, Water, An experienced English or Dutch speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks, Dinner