* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore the highlights of Santo Domingo on a VIP tour, the oldest city in the Americas, a great option for first-time visitors and history buffs. Visit the caves of Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the Colonial Walled Zone, and the National Presidential Palace, traveling between attractions with ease.
Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Santo Domingo with this full-day tour of the capital. Follow a guide on a walk through important monuments of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Round-trip travel from Punta Cana is made easy with hotel pickup and drop-off.
2 hours of transport approximately
Lunch
Professional Guide
VIP service
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
This schedule is an approximation.
Please, let us know your hotel or accommodation name we will be contacting you to give you the right pick-up time, depending on your hotel or your accommodation.
Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Caribbean The Colonial City is the oldest urban nucleus of the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. The Colonial City was the first permanent European settlement in America, founded in 1502 by Spanish colonizers. 45 minutes
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon), Santo Domingo, Caribbean The Columbus Lighthouse, commonly known as the Columbus Lighthouse, is a Dominican monument and museum built in honor of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of the New World. 45 minutes
Alcazar de Colon, Santo Domingo, Caribbean The Alcázar de Colón or Viceregal Palace of Don Diego Colón is a palace located in the Plaza de España in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was built on a site near the cliffs that look towards the Ozama River, granted to Diego Colón, first-born son of the discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, by King Ferdinand the Catholic, to build a dwelling for him and his descendants on the island of Hispaniola, which he arrived in 1509 as governor and where today The Alcazar de Colón Museum works. Archived 2019-01-09 at the Wayback Machine. 45 minutes
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, Santo Domingo, Caribbean The Catedral Primada de América, Catedral de Santo Domingo or Basilica Menor de Santa María de la Encarnación, is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación that is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic 45 minutes
Calle El Conde, Santo Domingo, Caribbean Calle El Conde is an old street in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. For a time it was one of the main streets of Santo Domingo, named after the Count of Peñalva. 45 minutes
Av. México, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic The city of Santo Domingo is one of the oldest in the Caribbean, however, the National Palace is not a structure from the colonial era. Instead, it recalls a different and more recent period in the history of the Dominican Republic. The National Palace was built in the 1940s during the reign of the Dominican Republic's famously brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo. The National Palace is still used as the seat of the government of the Dominican Republic and the offices of the president, so it is not generally open to the public. However, visitors can explore the exterior and take photos of the impressive architecture of the building.
Monasterio de San Francisco, Santo Domingo, Caribbean The Monastery of San Francisco in the city of Santo Domingo is one of the most important ruins in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo and was declared a World Heritage Site. 45 minutes
Fortaleza Ozama, Santo Domingo, Caribbean The Santo Domingo Fortress or Ozama Fortress is one of the historical Cultural Monuments of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. It was built by the Spanish during colonial times and is the oldest fort built by Europeans in America. 45 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This tour in
Santo Domingo
is organized by
Shelting Tours
Booking fee
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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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