Things to do in Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Province: The Best Cultural Tours

You will be picked up from your hotel in the Punta Cana area and be driven to Santo Domingo. The Santo Domingo Colonial zone is the oldest constantly inhabited city in the American Continent. Enjoy this ten hour adventure in a luxury vehicle with a private, bilingual, certified tour guide, with whom you will travel in all comfort through the history of this 500+ year old city. You will be picked up in your hotel in Punta Cana in a luxury SUV at 8:00AM and will be returned to the same location around 9:00PM.

Inclusions: Beverages, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

We leave early in the morning from any hotel in Bávaro and Bayahibe, in comfortable and modern buses, accompanied by an expert guide. Walking along the narrow roads of yesterday, we will visit the beginnings of the New World, where at the beginning of the 15th century the first colonial houses were built, touring the Colonial City; We will pay tribute to the Primada de las Américas Cathedral, the birthplace of a fervent Catholic faith; We will also take a walk through the Alcazar de Colón, which will take you to the time of the first Spanish conquerors. The full day excursion also includes a typical lunch in a famous Dominican food restaurant, to savor our typical dishes. Is there more ?, Yes, we will walk along the Malecon of Santo Domingo where we can appreciate the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and some of the buildings of the modern city such as the Palace of Fine Arts, the National Theater and the Presidential Palace among others.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation

This trip is particularly for you if you are visiting Santo Domingo for the first time! Enjoy a three-hour action-packed introduction to Dominican Republic's buzzing capital, America's oldest settlement. As the island's contemporary face with over two million inhabitants, Santo Domingo has much more to offer than its intriguing colonial history.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Explore Dominican Republic’s capital city on this half- or full-day private tour of Santo Domingo. Navigate the historical colonial streets with your friendly, local guide, and see some of the New World’s oldest landmarks in what’s widely regarded as the oldest European-settled city in the Western Hemisphere. Wander the iconic Colonial Zone on foot or upgrade to the full day for a look at other city highlights. Private sightseeing tour of Santo Domingo Take a walking tour of the Colonial Zone to see its 16th-century landmarks Learn about the city’s long history from a private guide Visit attractions like Alcázar de Colón Museum, National Pantheon and Catedral Primada de America Choose the full-day tour to explore sights outside the Colonial Zone, like the Malecón and Columbus Lighthouse Lunch included on the full-day tour Hotel transport included

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Lunch

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Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this full-day excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, get fantastic views of downtown and watch a 4D movie about the history of the city. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Lunch, Pass By: Calle de Las Damas, Pass By: Alcazar de Colon, Pass By: National Palace, Pass By: Museo De Las Casas Reales, Pass By: Catedral Primada de America, Pass By: Zona Colonial

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The history of the colonial era is told mostly from a Spanish Latino perspective, dissociating the importance and significant contributions of black-Afro-descendant culture to the Dominican Republic, almost leaving an empty bias on the resistance of the African diasporas on the island. I intend to provide a historical look at what happened during the period of slavery in addition to the current view of the Dominican and its identity or not corresponding to the Afro heritage.

Inclusions: Entrance at Puerta de la Misericordia, Tour guide

Exclusions: Transport

During the tour that we will do in Santo Domingo, we will visit the main monuments and historical places of our country, so that you can learn about our origins, culture, and lifestyle. Our tour in Santo Domingo begins in the Los Tres Ojos National Park, then we make a stop at the Colon Lighthouse, where the remains of Admiral Cristóbal Colon rest. Then we will continue our tour of the new city of Santo Domingo and we will walk through the main streets and most important avenues, we will pass through the commercial area, Chinatown, and we will stop to take a photo at the presidential palace. from there we continue straight to the Malecón de Santo Domingo. After all the aforementioned, we will stop in the colonial zone, where we will enjoy a typical lunch, here we recharge the batteries, by then we will start the tour throughout this old city, where we will visit the first cathedral in America, calle las damas, plaza España.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Typical, Non-alcoholic beverages

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks

We will take you to the 15th century Santo Domingo called Zona Colonial where we will visit amazing locations for photos and enter some of the most amazing museums.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Personal guide, Up to 15 pictures (Send by email)

Exclusions: Printed Pictures (Avalable for purchased), Gratuities

Know our stories from 5 centuries ago, from the colonization of the Spaniards on our island, as well as visit the monuments built by them

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Round-trip shared transfer, Lunch

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Santo Domingo is a magical city, full of history, culture and amazing landscapes. Walk through the oldest capital of the “New” World; Santo Domingo is the first city founded in America. This sightseeing tour shows you a city full of history and culture. A great activity for the whole family.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages