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

The Alcazar of Diego Columbus, the Cathedral, Royal Houses Museum, Ozama Fort, a number of first institutions formed in the Americas, monastery, convent, university, hospital, and other very early 16th century institutions are explained from outside by a historian and researcher getting into the reasons of their formations and evolutions. Follow the footsteps of the Columbus and the conquerors actions to the indigenous and Spanish population; understand  the administrative foundations and the architectural and art beginnings of an entire continent and where the first slaves in the Americas were sold and how life was back then in the colony, like convents stretegic roles . The city captured by British, pirates and corsairs, French, Haitian, and Americans aces expectations.  See landmarks, film locations, and centennial urban transformation and modern ways of businesses too.     

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional art historian guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions

The walking tour will take you to the many historical buildings and sites of the city. The visit will include palaces, forts, museums, churches and plazas. You will visit among others the famous “Alcazar de Colon” and the first Cathedral of the “New World”. Enjoy at the end of the tour the pedestrian zone of “El Conde” where you’ll see many shops and street vendors.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking tour guide, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Get to know the first European city in America. Here was the first Cathedral built, the first Bishop sanctified, resided the first Governor and the first hospital opened. The lively city with its three million people has a lot of cultural attributes of interest, in particular architectural sites, like nowhere else offered in the Hispaniola. You start at the historic colonial city, from UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site. During the stroll you will visit the Palace of Diego Columbus, the historic museum “Casas Reales”, the Palace of the 1st Governor, the Cathedral (closed on Sundays), and the “Colon Park”. You’ll walk through the “Calle de las Damas” (the Lady’s street) and down the pedestrian “El Conde” where you’ll see many shops, street vendors, bars and restaurants.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Immerse yourself in one of the oldest and traditional markets of Santo Domingo where you can marvel at unique souvenirs and paintings. Have an insight look in Dominican´s daily life and discover the Caribbean Version of a typical China Town. This part of the city is introduced by two large and ornate gates, as well as several bronze statues depicting gods and theater characters from this ancient Chinese culture. Laslty you're taking a walk through the chaotic streets of "Pequeño Haiti".

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, local english/spanish or german speaking tour guide

Exclusions: tips and gratuties for driver or guide, All not mentioned services/taxes or fees

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 mil

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food and drinks

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Explore the most iconic sites of this city, known for being the first permanent European settlement in America and found out why it's a city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation, Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages, Tourist guide, Entrance to the museums

Exclusions: Optional gratuities, Photos, souvenirs