Excursión Guiada en la Zona Colonial de Santo Domingo
Descripción
Explora la Zona Colonial en un recorrido de 2 a 3 horas con nuestro personal experto certificado por el Ministerio de Turismo. Incluye entradas a los principales puntos de interés: Fortaleza Ozama, Museo del Ron y la Caña, Catedral Metropolitana y Primada de América. Ofrecemos guías en varios idiomas para que todos disfruten de esta experiencia histórica. ¡Reserva ahora y viaja en el tiempo con nosotros!
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Itinerario
El Museo de las Casas Reales o Palacios Reales, como era llamado durante la época de la capitanía general y la provincia, tenía como sede dos palacios, los cuales datan del siglo XVI. Este palacio real se construyó por órdenes de la Corona de Castilla, en el reinado de Fernando II de Aragón, el 5 de octubre de 1511, con la finalidad de alojar a las principales oficinas gubernamentales de la época.
La arquitectura del edificio de la catedral de Santo Domingo se caracteriza por estilo gótico con bóvedas nervadas, sólidas paredes y tres puertas, dos de ellas góticas en contraste con la tercera y principal de estilo gótico plateresco. La catedral contiene un vasto tesoro artístico constituido con retablos, cuadros (entre ellos una tabla de la Virgen de la Altagracia datada en 1523), ebanistería antigua, mobiliario, monumentos y lápidas funerarias, entre otros objetos. Se destacan los mausoleos de los arzobispos del período colonial, también es de mencionarse la lápida funeraria de Simón Bolívar, uno de los antecesores del Libertador.
La Fortaleza Santo Domingo o Fortaleza Ozama es uno de los Monumentos Culturales históricos de la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo, en la República Dominicana. Fue construido por los españoles durante la época virreinal y es el fuerte más antiguo de América.
El Museo Casa de Tostado le debe su nombre a su primer propietario, Francisco Tostado de la Peña, escribano del gobernador. En la fachada se puede observar una ventana geminada de estilo gótico isabelino, única en América.
La Calle Las Damas fue la primera calle de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana y de América. Ubicada en la Ciudad Colonial, debe su nombre a que al principio de la colonia las damas se paseaban por esa calle, que, actualmente, está decorada con azulejos coloniales. Esta calle tiene como atractivos Fortaleza Ozama, La Real Audiencia, La casa de Don Rodrigo de Bastidas (hoy museo infantil "Trampolín"), casas coloniales (algunas con escudos coloniales) y al final la Plaza España.
la Calle El Conde es la única calle peatonal de la ciudad capital de la República Dominicana y el centro comercial de la Zona Colonial. Calle el Conde Santo DomingoEsta vía de un kilómetro de largo, está situada entre el Parque Independencia y la Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó, y dado sus edificios históricos es uno de los lugares turísticos más visitados de Santo Domingo.
El Parque Colón es uno de los parques o plazas históricas de la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo, el cual sirvió como centro principal de fiesta en la sociedad de la época colonial. Actualmente el Parque Colón es utilizado como centro principal de actividades culturales y también forma parte del Patrimonio de la Humanidad de Santo Domingo.
La Iglesia y Convento de los Dominicos. Es la edificación católica más antigua del Continente Americano, siendo la primera del Nuevo Mundo y en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Hoy día forma parte del conjunto de la Zona Colonial, como Patrimonio de la Humanidad. En 1534 el convento comenzó sus clases, y en 1538 se transformó en la primera universidad de América, la cual fue llamada como Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino y tiempo después Universidad Primada de América, la cual hoy la conocemos como Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD).
Visitando la Zona Colonial de Santo Domingo puedes encontrar todos los más importantes monumentos históricos de República Dominicana, entre los que se encuentra en Panteón Nacional o Panteón de la Patria, el mausoleo que alberga los restos físicos de los más grandes héroes dominicanos. Ubicado en la Calle Las Damas casi esquina Calle Las Mercedes, este enorme edificio de piedra caliza gris cuenta con tres naves y un estilo neoclásico renacentista.
El Hospital San Nicolás de Bari fue el primer hospital de América. Su construcción inició en 1503 en Santo Domingo, capital de La Hispaniola, actual República Dominicana. Fue fundado por Nicolás de Ovando, quien en ese entonces fuera gobernador de la isla. Hoy en día quedan solo ruinas y está actualmente ubicado en la Ciudad Colonial o Zona Colonial de Santo Domingo; en la calle Hostos, esquina de la calle Luperón.
El Alcázar de Colón o Palacio Virreinal de Don Diego Colón es un palacio de inicios del siglo xvi, ubicado en la Plaza de España en la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo (República Dominicana). Esta construcción fue edificada sobre un solar cercano a los farallones que miran hacia el río Ozama; concedido a Diego Colón, hijo primogénito del descubridor de América, Cristóbal Colón, por el rey Fernando el Católico, para que obrase una morada para él y su descendencia en la isla de La Española, a la cual llegó en 1509 en calidad de gobernador y en donde actualmente funciona el Museo Alcázar de Colón.
El Museo del Ron y la Caña, situado en la zona colonial, centro histórico de Santo Domingo y es un museo interactivo que narra la historia del ron dominicano.
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Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Accesible para silla de ruedas
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Las opciones de transporte son accesibles para sillas de ruedas
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(32)
The tour is highly recommended; our guide drove us through the Colonial Zone in the tuktuk and shared some facts during the ride. The guide was friendly, came from Santo Domingo, but also spoke German.
Pavel was an excellent guide. My friend and I basically got a private tour because no one else was signed up. He was very knowledgeable about all the Santo Domingo history and spoke very good English. The tour was about 3 hrs and included entrance to 2 of the sites/ museums(Taino history & the fortress). A couple of places were closed- long term for fixes and we couldn’t enter the church because it was Sunday. We ended with a few stops - at a chocolate shop and a larimer shop. A great walking tour overall.
The guide was very convivial but his English was extremely limited. We were brought to his shop where he offered souvenirs for sale. My knowledge of and appreciation for the city was not enhanced.
I had such a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Angel! From the very beginning, he was incredibly humble, genuine, and professional. He provided so much valuable information and explained everything in a way that was clear, engaging, and easy to understand. Angel’s communication was excellent. He kept us informed, answered all of our questions patiently, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. His manners and positive attitude truly stood out and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does and about the people he’s guiding. I highly recommend Angel to anyone looking for an informative, smooth, and memorable tour experience. Thank you for such a great day! 👏✨
Very friendly and knowledgable tour guides, providing a private tour around the historical part of the city, would recommend!
Great tour! Good high-quality commentary, our tour guide was very motivated to give us the best experience. Including going and buying a lime soda for one of those in our group that felt sick!
Very disorganized and unprofessional! Not worth the $90 I paid! Guide did not have the itinerary I paid for. I actually had to pull the itinerary to let him know. One of the sites was closed—Museo de las Casas Reales. The guide didn’t know that the admission was included. The majority of the walking tour was just pointing at buildings and some historical facts. And most of the sites that are noted as admission included are actually free! I could have gotten the historical information from the locals and done the sites on my own without having to pay Viator. And the guide wanted to do the tour in his car and wanted me to go park the car with him. Why would I get in a car with a stranger? And the only one in the tour! Guide also took me to two shops I didn’t ask to get taken to. I wasn’t there for shopping. I should get a refund for this because it was not worth my time. It dragged and he dragged on and the tour eventually ended in less than 2 hours in front of the Fortaleza Ozama. And the tour did not include the admission! An important site and I paid on my own to enter.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations; however, we would like to clarify several important points for transparency and fairness. From the very beginning of the tour, the guest showed a negative and resistant attitude. There was little openness to explanations, adjustments, or dialogue, which made it difficult to provide the best possible experience despite our efforts. Regarding the itinerary, the guide was fully aware of the scheduled route. When the Museo de las Casas Reales was found to be temporarily closed—a situation beyond our control—the guide offered to compensate by providing additional historical context and in-depth explanations that are not usually included, specifically to ensure the tour remained valuable and complete. Concerning transportation, the use of the tourist vehicle was entirely optional. It was offered only as a convenience, not as an obligation. The vehicle is a registered tourist car commonly used to facilitate mobility within the Colonial Zone, especially when a guest prefers less walking. The decision to use it was fully left to the guest. The brief stops at artisan shops were not intended as shopping excursions, but rather as cultural points of interest commonly included to illustrate local crafts and traditions. At no point was the guest required or pressured to make purchases. It is also important to clarify that many historical sites in the Colonial Zone are indeed free of charge, which is publicly known and does not diminish the value of a guided tour. The service provided focuses on historical interpretation, context, and professional guidance, not solely on paid admissions. The tour duration was adjusted naturally due to the circumstances mentioned above and concluded at Fortaleza Ozama, a highly significant historical site. Admission to this monument is clearly stated as not included, and this information is available on the platform prior to booking. We always strive to provide respectful, informative, and high-quality experiences. Unfortunately, a tour is also shaped by the disposition of the participant, and in this case, the lack of cooperation impacted the overall dynamic. We appreciate all feedback and will continue improving, but we respectfully disagree with the characterization of the service provided.
We loved this tour! Lucindo our guide was fabulous and has such a depth of history knowledge. We loved spending time with him. This length of this tour was perfect we got to see most things before it got too hot in the afternoon. Wear comfy footwear and water!
My family enjoyed this personal walking tour around the colonial city. I liked Naty, our tour guide as he spoke very good English and took the time to educate us on the country’s history and then quizzed us. Amazing time.
Francisco was attentive and knowledgeable! He made sure I saw everything and answered all of my questions well! He also made sure I got pictures and took pictures of me in various spots that he knew were good photo ops. Highly recommend!
