What is there to do in Aruba?

A premium, adult-friendly tour made in Aruba, by Arubans. It’s not a lecture or a factory line—it’s a cultural immersion experience built around stories, senses, and a shared toast.

Guided by Buchi, you’ll tour through more than 15 spaces where sound, color, and texture spark connection. Then, among your new friends, you’ll gather at the bar for the finale.

For a glimpse of how the journey flows—without giving away the surprises—our what to expect page talks a little about the tour. If you’ve been asking, “What is there to do in Aruba?” this is the experience that feels unmistakably local.

This isn’t a brewery production tour. Here, the culture takes center stage, and the beer becomes your gateway to experiencing Aruba. You’ll step into authentic Aruban stories and then share a crisp Balashi with fellow guests.

To trace the roots behind the experience, you can explore the history of Balashi. When travelers ask, “What is there to do in Aruba?”, they’re looking for a true taste of Aruban culture, which is exactly what you’ll find at the Balashi Beer Experience inside the Gloria Entertainment Center.

Most visits can spend up to 2 hours exploring the full path. Your booking secures a fixed entry window, so timing stays predictable at this indoor, climate-controlled experience. Flexible entry details are included with ticket options and pricing, making it simple to plan around your schedule.

Yes, we will check IDs. For the Balashi Beer Experience, you’ll have to be 18+ to enter, and a valid photo ID is required.

Traveling with mixed-age families? Younger guests can enjoy cinema, coffee, or dinner next door at the Gloria Entertainment Center while adults enjoy the tour.

Absolutely. We offer non-alcoholic choices like Malta Balashi, soft drinks, and water—and every guest still receives a voucher for 2 complimentary drinks.

Your visit begins when you enter the Balashi Beer Experience, and it unfolds as a guided path through stories of Aruban culture. You’ll move from scene to scene—sounds rising, colors shifting, textures inviting you closer—until the finale lands with a cold Balashi in hand. From there, the Experience blends into celebration: laughter in the Happy Zone, photos snapped with friends, and bottles personalized as keepsakes.

Just steps away, Gloria offers its own pieces of fun. There are blockbusters on the IMAX screen, available tables at PF Chang’s, coffee breaks at Starbucks, and easy meals in the food court. For those who want to stretch the evening further, nearby attractions in Oranjestad put even more of the island within reach. This natural flow, from immersive story to shared toast to a lively evening, makes it one of the simplest answers to the question, “What is there to do in Aruba?”

You can! We ask that you reach out to one of our team members and they’ll help you coordinate date changes.

Gloria makes arrival simple. There is on-site parking that gives drivers plenty of space, and coaches or taxis can pull right up for quick drop-offs. Because the complex sits in central Oranjestad, transfers stay short and predictable—whether your group is coming from the cruise port or the hotel strip.

The full route is wheelchair accessible and ADA-compliant. Some scenes use dynamic sound and lighting, and because of this we ask that you email or tell our team on arrival so we can make appropriate adjustments for you.

Yes, you can purchase tickets for friends or family in advance. That way, they can step into the Balashi Beer Experience during their visit. It’s a simple way to share a proudly Aruban story with someone you love.

Of course, we’ve got keepsakes and souvenirs. Near the finale, the Experience opens into a shop where you’ll find Balashi merchandise, apparel, and personalized bottle options. These keepsakes extend the celebration beyond your visit.

We accept most major credit cards, and U.S. dollars are widely used across Aruba. For visitors wondering “what is there to do in Aruba?”, straightforward payment makes the Balashi Beer Experience an easy choice.

These guidelines cover attire, entry requirements, safety, and guest conduct across the full experience. Please review the Guest Guidelines & House Rules before your visit.

Guest Guidelines & House Rules

Dress Code & Presentation

• To preserve the quality and comfort of the experience, we kindly request:
• Proper attire is required at all times
• Swimwear, wet clothing, or shirtless entry is not permitted
• Helmets, face coverings, or full-face masks must be removed prior to entry (medical exceptions apply)
• Off-road gear, muddy clothing, or excessively soiled attire is not permitted

Guests arriving directly from the beach, tours, or excursions are encouraged to change prior to visiting.

Safety & Security

• Helmets and bulky gear must be removed before entering
• Large items may be subject to inspection or storage as directed by staff
• Management reserves the right to refuse entry if attire or items pose a safety or security concern
• Parking is at own risk

Responsible Enjoyment

• Alcohol is served exclusively to guests 18 years and older
• A valid government-issued ID may be required
• Service may be declined to guests who appear intoxicated
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted

Guest Conduct

• We ask all guests to treat staff and fellow visitors with courtesy and respect
• Disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated
• Management reserves the right to refuse service or request departure to protect the experience of others

Tours, Tastings & Facilities

• Certain areas are accessible only as part of guided experiences
• Guests must follow staff instructions during tours and tastings

Management Discretion

Balashi Beer Experience reserves the right to refuse entry or service and to modify these guidelines without prior notice.