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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Santo Domingo on a full-day tour of the capital of the Dominican Republic. Discover the first city of the New World, see the first cathedral of the Americas, stroll down colonial streets, and much more!
An insightful Day into the past and the present of the capital city along engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guides. An opportunity to visit all the must-see monuments and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch
Important: Due Covid, most museums are closed, we will do a panoramic visit to this ones
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Exact pick up time will be sent by email. If you are not staying at a hotel we can set a close meeting point from your airbnb
Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo, Caribbean First street of America
Alcazar de Colon, Santo Domingo, Caribbean It is the only known residence of a member of the Christopher Columbus's family,[1] his first-born son Diego Columbus. 15 minutes
Palacio National, Santo Domingo, Caribbean The building stands on the grounds of the former Presidential Mansion (Mansión Presidencial), built during the United States military occupation of 1916-1924.
Theater of Fine Arts, Santo Domingo, Caribbean Theater
Museo De Las Casas Reales, Santo Domingo, Caribbean Originally built in 1508 it is now the home of a very informative museum explaining the rich history of this island and the country of Dominican Republic. It also houses a collection of weapons once owned by the Dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina. 15 minutes
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, Santo Domingo, Caribbean When you enter the cathedral you will feel a calmness come over you. Seeing the interior for the first time is a real experience. It is so quiet, relaxing, and overpowering and yet it has such a reverent feeling. Make sure to look up toward the heavens and notice the vaulted ceiling made to look like palm branches representing the original roof of the first church. There are many different chapels inside the large structure. The stained glass is magnificent. 20 minutes
Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Caribbean is the oldest constantly inhabited city in all of “The Americas”. It is a small town nestled in the capital city of Santo Domingo on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic. 20 minutes
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon), Santo Domingo, Caribbean The monument is both a mausoleum and a museum showcasing objects including a boat from Cuba and Colombian jewelry. Constructed of concrete, the monument is 680 feet (210 m) long.[3] Its architecture is cross-shaped and represents the Christianization of the Americas.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Women must have shoulders and knees covered to enter the cathedral
Alcazar de Colon is permanently closed due maintenance, we will be visiting Fortaleza Ozama instead
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Navigator777960
05 Apr 2025
Los guías y conductores muy profesionales y amables. Todo muy bien organizado. Los servicios limpios y la comida todo 10 de 10
Mountain D
05 Apr 2025
Good full day trip to Santo Domingo. Lunch was great and learned lots on the history. The guide Nacho and the driver Tortilla were knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend
Peripal
05 Apr 2025
Good historical Trip but too long. The guide was great and friendly. Safe driver. Lunch was delicious but provided late around 2PM since we skipped breakfast, lunch could have provided around 1PM. I recommend this trip if they don't mind to stay 3+ hours one way on the road.
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Punta Cana
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Runners Adventures
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