The bus tour begins at an agreed meeting point and first takes you past Paramaribo’s historic highlights, including Fort Zeelandia, the Presidential Palace and Independence Square, where your guide will introduce you to the rich history of these sites. You will then discover the modern side of the city with sights such as the Lahore Ahmadiyya Mosque and the Neve Shalom Synagogue, which stand side by side. The route then takes you south, where you’ll pass markets, working-class neighbourhoods and memorial sites such as the monument to the 1989 air disaster. Finally, the tour heads north through affluent neighbourhoods, where you will see, amongst other things, the home of one of Suriname’s wealthiest residents. This varied journey offers you a comprehensive picture of Paramaribo, with its rich history and modern diversity.