Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour from Punta Cana
Excursions & day trips

Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour from Punta Cana

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$93.50
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
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  • Explore the history-steeped colonial zone on a guided city tour
  • Visit the Alcazar de Colon and 15th century Santa Maria Cathedral
  • Traditional Dominican lunch in a historic, family-run restaurant
  • See Ozama Fortress, National Palace and Faro a Colon monument
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Santo Domingo
What to expect

Santo Domingo isn't only the Dominican Republic's capital – it's the largest city in the Caribbean. On this full day tour, you'll discover a city where modern, high-rise buildings tower over a UNESCO World Heritage Site colonial zone. Your day includes guided visits to the Gothic Cathedral and the Alcazar de Colon, plus lunch and free time. Luis, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Calle Colon is one of the most vibrant streets in town, great for people-watching over a coffee. But I love Padre Billini Street, with its medley of weathered colonial churches, whitewashed houses and tree-shaded parks. It's hard to believe it's so central.'

After a three-hour drive to the capital, you'll arrive in the historic heart of Santo Domingo. Here, you'll be transported back to the days of Christopher Columbus as we head into the colonial zone to pass by the National Pantheon, Ozama Fortress and the Museum of the Casas Reales – your guide will explain their history. You'll visit the Alcazar de Colon, which belonged to Christopher Columbus's family, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, dating from the early 1500s. It boasts the title of the oldest church in the Americas.

Enjoy a typical lunch at the family-owned La Atarazana restaurant, then you'll take a sightseeing drive through modern Santo Domingo, passing Plaza de la Cultura, the Museum of Dominican Man, the National Palace and El Faro a Colon monument. It's a jam-packed day exploring 500 years of history and architecture.

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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
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Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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