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Home/Destinations/Santo Domingo/Cathedral & History

Cathedral & History Tours

Landmarks of the New World: history tours take in the Cathedral of Santa María, the first in the Americas, the Alcázar de Colón palace and the Columbus Lighthouse, tracing the dawn of colonial history. A journey to the past.

166 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
4.8(5,339)·10–12 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
3.6(780)·10 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote
4.6(175)·12 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo The Authentic Dominican Neighborhood Tour
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo The Authentic Dominican Neighborhood Tour
4.9(139)·4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo.
Santo Domingo
Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo.
4.4(116)·10–12 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
Dominican Republic
Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
4.8(88)·1–2 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
3.8(81)·7–8 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo Small Group Walking Tour: Beer and Specialty Coffee
4.9(77)·2 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Faro a Colón, Los 3 Ojos, La Caleta & Boca Chica
Dominican Republic
Faro a Colón, Los 3 Ojos, La Caleta & Boca Chica
5.0(71)·8 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
All-Inclusive Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo
All-Inclusive Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
3.7(60)·12 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo
4.3(58)·4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup Included From Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup Included From Santo Domingo
3.7(55)·6 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean
3.7(39)·7–8 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
2 Hour Bike Rental Colonial Zone / Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
2 Hour Bike Rental Colonial Zone / Santo Domingo
4.8(32)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Guided Tour in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
4.5(32)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Historical Tour of Santo Domingo and 3 eyes Caves with Lunch
Santo Domingo
Historical Tour of Santo Domingo and 3 eyes Caves with Lunch
3.9(29)·5h 30min
from$94/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Unfiltered : Gualey//Colonial Area (PRIVATE TOUR)
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo Unfiltered : Gualey//Colonial Area (PRIVATE TOUR)
5.0(26)·6–8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Excursion to the Three Eyes Park and the Colón Lighthouse
Dominican Republic
Excursion to the Three Eyes Park and the Colón Lighthouse
4.7(21)·3 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo
Punta Cana
panoramic tour of the city of Santo Domingo
3.9(20)·9 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Cultural Tour to Santo Domingo Departing from Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Private Cultural Tour to Santo Domingo Departing from Punta Cana
4.7(19)·7–8 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
4.3(12)·10 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Colonial Santo Domingo and hidden natural beauties City Tour
Dominican Republic
Colonial Santo Domingo and hidden natural beauties City Tour
4.3(12)·3–4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Tour: Explore Puerto Plata’s Rich History!
Dominican Republic
Private Guided Tour: Explore Puerto Plata’s Rich History!
4.9(12)·2–4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Colonial Zone Train 45 minutes of history and culture in Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Colonial Zone Train 45 minutes of history and culture in Santo Domingo
2.9(11)·45 min–1h
from$25/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup in Santo Domingo
3.5(11)·6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Full Day Tour with Lunch and Cultural Insights
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Full Day Tour with Lunch and Cultural Insights
4.9(10)·10–12 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Historical Tour in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo
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Dominican Republic
Historical Tour in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo
4.4(8)·1h 45min
from$32$40/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Full-Day Tour: Colonial Zone & Los Tres Ojos
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Full-Day Tour: Colonial Zone & Los Tres Ojos
4.9(7)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Historical City Tour Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Historical City Tour Santo Domingo
4.4(7)·4 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Historical Tour in the Colonial Zone
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Dominican Republic
Historical Tour in the Colonial Zone
4.3(6)·1h 30min
from$20$25/ person
via Viator
Horseback Riding tour near Santo Domingo with pick up and dropoff
Santo Domingo
Horseback Riding tour near Santo Domingo with pick up and dropoff
3.4(5)·3–4 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Iconic Highlights and historical Tour in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Iconic Highlights and historical Tour in Santo Domingo
3.5(4)·10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Historical & Cultural Tour from Punta Cana
La Romana
Santo Domingo Historical & Cultural Tour from Punta Cana
4.5(4)·8 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo City & Culture Tour from Punta Cana – Colonial Zone
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City & Culture Tour from Punta Cana – Colonial Zone
4.0(4)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Tour The Capital of Caribbean Stories
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Tour The Capital of Caribbean Stories
4.0(3)·10–11 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Half Day Santo Domingo Tour: Three Eyes Park to Colon Lighthouse
Santo Domingo
Half Day Santo Domingo Tour: Three Eyes Park to Colon Lighthouse
4.0(2)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo City Tour & Colonial Zone from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo City Tour & Colonial Zone from Punta Cana
5.0(2)·5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Tour of the Colonial Zone with 4D Cinema
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Tour of the Colonial Zone with 4D Cinema
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Day Tour from Punta Cana: Colonial Zone & Tres Ojos
−8%
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Day Tour from Punta Cana: Colonial Zone & Tres Ojos
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$60$65/ person
via Viator
Colonial Santo Domingo History and Culture from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo
Colonial Santo Domingo History and Culture from Punta Cana
12 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Punta Cana Tour Santo Domingo Full Day Activity Colonial Area
Punta Cana
Punta Cana Tour Santo Domingo Full Day Activity Colonial Area
8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo VIP Private Tour from Punta Cana All Inclusive
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo VIP Private Tour from Punta Cana All Inclusive
10h 30min
from$189/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana Dominican Republic
12 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Traditional Dominican Tasting with a Local
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Traditional Dominican Tasting with a Local
2h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo Highlights Colonial Zone, Cenotes and Local Lunch
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo Highlights Colonial Zone, Cenotes and Local Lunch
6 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo History Culture and Flavors
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo History Culture and Flavors
10 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo: 7 Hour Cultural and Culinary Tour from Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo: 7 Hour Cultural and Culinary Tour from Punta Cana
7 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Santo Domingo History Culture and Natural from Punta Cana
La Romana
Santo Domingo History Culture and Natural from Punta Cana
11 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator

Cathedral & History in Santo Domingo — FAQ

What is the cathedral of Santo Domingo?
The oldest cathedral in the Americas, in the Colonial Zone.
What is the Alcázar de Colón?
The palace of Columbus’s son, now a museum.
What is the Columbus Lighthouse?
A vast monument and museum honouring Columbus.

More things to do in Santo Domingo

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