Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
Description
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Santo Domingo on a full-day tour of the capital of the Dominican Republic. Discover the first city of the New World, see the first cathedral of the Americas, stroll down colonial streets, and much more! An insightful Day into the past and the present of the capital city along engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guides. An opportunity to visit all the must-see monuments and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch Important: Due Covid, most museums are closed, we will do a panoramic visit to this ones
Tour Options
Itinerary
First street of America
It is the only known residence of a member of the Christopher Columbus's family,[1] his first-born son Diego Columbus.
The building stands on the grounds of the former Presidential Mansion (Mansión Presidencial), built during the United States military occupation of 1916-1924.
Theater
Originally built in 1508 it is now the home of a very informative museum explaining the rich history of this island and the country of Dominican Republic. It also houses a collection of weapons once owned by the Dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina.
When you enter the cathedral you will feel a calmness come over you. Seeing the interior for the first time is a real experience. It is so quiet, relaxing, and overpowering and yet it has such a reverent feeling. Make sure to look up toward the heavens and notice the vaulted ceiling made to look like palm branches representing the original roof of the first church. There are many different chapels inside the large structure. The stained glass is magnificent.
is the oldest constantly inhabited city in all of “The Americas”. It is a small town nestled in the capital city of Santo Domingo on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic.
The monument is both a mausoleum and a museum showcasing objects including a boat from Cuba and Colombian jewelry. Constructed of concrete, the monument is 680 feet (210 m) long.[3] Its architecture is cross-shaped and represents the Christianization of the Americas.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Exact pick up time will be sent by email. If you are not staying at a hotel we can set a close meeting point from your airbnb
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Women must have shoulders and knees covered to enter the cathedral
- Alcazar de Colon is permanently closed due maintenance, we will be visiting Fortaleza Ozama instead
Reviews(4,999)
Our tour guide, Kevin, and our driver, Perez, were fantastic! Kevin was knowledgeable, organized, and always willing to answer questions and make sure everyone had a great experience. Perez was an excellent driver, and we felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. We really enjoyed exploring Santo Domingo, learning about its rich history, and experiencing the local culture. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Kevin and Perez. They made it a memorable experience!
Kevin, our guide, shared knowledge almost the entire way from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo. While we were in Santo Domingo, he patiently provided the historical and insightful information regarding all of the sites. He was pleasant and joked with us on many occasions. This is our second visit to Punta Cana with at least 15 excursions under our belt, and he’s the top excursion guide that we’ve been around. Mr. Perez, the bus driver was a steady and dependable driver. They make a great team.
Kevin was very knowledgeable and this is the 4th time I have done this tour and learned new things. Perez was a great driver.
It was awesome and to see the monkeys was worth it. Bello and Angel was awesome
Excellent tour guide Kevin. Great driver Perez. Amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend
I had a great experience on this Santo Domingo tour! Our tour guide, Darius, was fun, energetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. He spoke three languages fluently and did an excellent job explaining the history of the Dominican Republic in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. A special thanks as well to our driver, who drove safely and professionally throughout the entire journey, making the long trip comfortable and stress-free. The buffet lunch was also very good with a nice selection of local dishes. I really enjoyed it and it was a great addition to the tour. Overall, this tour is well organized and offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and great food. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Punta Cana who wants to explore the rich heritage of the Dominican Republic. Definitely worth it!
This trip was great! From the pick up at our hotel til the end. Our tour guide Darius and other staff were great. I appreciate the historical information Darius provided along the trip and his added personal touch. This tour is a MUST if you want to learn more outside of Punta Cana. Walking through SD and seeing the sights and history behind it is a must if you’re into the historical part of a city.
We had the tour with Miguel and Piña, we enjoyed it a lot, they were very kind, they took care of us, it was a very nice tour, we loved the tour. Thank you, Miguel! We will miss you
The trip was amazing. The guide Darius was nice, humorous and friendly. He had good knowledge of history, explained everything in detail and was interesting to listen. The lunch food could have been better but still good. Overall satisfied.
I think Darius was exceptional today not just knowledgeable but also made the whole trip very interesting. The way he passes on his knowledge with passion about DR and its history is brilliant. Thank you Darius and also the driver Rene was also superb.
