Philipsburg Courthouse Tours

The centerpiece of the Philipsburg is the courthouse on Watney Square, at the heart of the Front Street shopping area. The historic wooden building is bright white with a bell tower that sports a clock and small spire with a pineapple at the top, which symbolizes welcome. It was originally built in 1793 as the home of the town’s founder, Commander John Philips, and has since been used as jail, post office and fire station. Today the building is a working courthouse, but if you’re interested to learn more about the town’s history, you can walk five minutes east down Front Street to visit the St. Maarten Museum.

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The courthouse sits right at the center of the small town, and is easily spotted as you’re passing through. From the cruise ship dock it’s a 10-minute walk to the courthouse, and if you're driving into town, there's a parking lot about a block from the courthouse.

Front Street, Philipsburg, St Maarten

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Economic Tour

This is a three hour tour, that goes all around our beautiful paradise island. We will visit both French and Dutch side of the island, with lots of info and history about the island. While stopping at some of our beautiful scenic locations for great pictures. We stop at the capital of the French side for 30 minutes. This tour also stops at the Maho beach for 30 minutes. With an optional stop at the capital of the Dutch side of the Island. Returning back to the cruise ship terminal, we would have made a complete cycle around our beautiful island.
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Duration: 1 to 3 hours

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US$79.00

St Maarten History Tour

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Get to know the twin Dutch and French spirits of the island of St Maarten/St Martin during this 4-hour history tour from Philipsburg. Circumnavigate the island while learning about the natural history, geology, culture and traditions of this unusual place through your guide's engaging commentary. Stop by important landmarks and highlights that help paint the total picture of the island's past. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port is included.
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Duration: 4 hours

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Philipsburg Courthouse Tours

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2 Tours & Activities to Experience

Economic Tour

St Maarten History Tour

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