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Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 · 177 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sol Cana Tours
Description
Visit the oldest city of the Americas! Come and join us to experience walking through Santo Domingo, where history started in the Americas. Visit the first cathedral of the new world, Diego Columbus Alcazar, the famous Las Damas street, and some other 5th century colonial monuments. You’ll also have panoramic views of the downtown, residential areas, and the National Presidential Palace. Your best shopping option will be at the colorful market. Lunch is included at a typical Dominican restaurant.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue
- Start times
- 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 13–85)
- $95
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $48
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Calle Las Damas
Calle Las Damas/ Street of the Ladies is the oldest street in the Americas. It is a beautiful street lined with historical buildings from the original settlement of Santo Domingo.was originally named Calle de la Fortaleza/ The street of Strength or Fortress when it was created in 1502 during the reign of Nicolás de Ovando. The street has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
The Columbus Lighthouse is a cross-shaped monument made of reinforced concrete. Its dimensions are 680 feet (210 m) by 195 feet (59 m). There are 157 beams of light that emanate towards the sky from the structure and a rotating beam, which can be seen from space.
Alcazar de Colon
In this place, you will see most of the spanish culture utensils. enter this Alcazar and travel to the 15th century and colony age.
Palacio National
The National Palace (Spanish: Palacio Nacional) is a building in Santo Domingo, that houses the offices of the Executive Branch (Presidency and Vice Presidency) of the Dominican Republic.Designed in a restrained neoclassical style by Italian architect Guido D'Alessandro at the behest of Rafael Trujillo, construction started on February 27, 1944 —The centenary of Dominican independence —and was inaugurated on August 16, 1947. Occupying an area of 18,000 square metres and luxuriously appointed throughout, the National Palace is considered one of the most beautiful buildings built in the Dominican Republic. The building stands on the grounds of the former Presidential Mansion (Mansión Presidencial), built during the United States military occupation of 1916-1924.
The 3 Eyes National Park
The Dominican Republic’s Three Eyes National Park is a nature reserve and open-air limestone cave system with a series of crystal clear lakes known as the “eyes.” Located in the capital, Santo Domingo, just ten minutes by car from the popular Colonial Zone, the park provides a sweet respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Along with a guided tour, these caves also offer deeper insights into the pre-colonial and ancestral origins of the Dominican Republic.
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor
The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is recognised as the Americas’ oldest Cathedral dating back to 1512. As the first Cathedral in the new world it holds much significance, remaining one of the Dominican Republic’s most visited attractions and held in high regard throughout the Caribbean.
Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial (Spanish for "Colonial City") is the historic central neighborhood of Santo Domingo and the oldest permanent European settlement of the Americas. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also known as Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone). The Ciudad Colonial is located on the west bank of the Ozama River, which bisects the city. It covers 1.06 km2 (0.41 sq mi) bounded by a walled perimeter.
Sol Cana Tours
Our tour guide will accompany you all day during this excursion. your tour bus or van has AC.
What's included
Included
Headsets in some of the monuments with language selection
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch at Atarazana Restaurat, typical dominican food, vegetarian option available
Professional art historian guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Enter to the monuments all inclusive, audio guide
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Between 7:00 am and 7:30 am. Hotel pickup time varies based on hotel location. please verify with your hotel guest service staff about pick up location for excursions.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.8
177 reviews
How it compares in Punta Cana
- Starting price $95 is 10% below the typical $105 for tours of similar length in Punta Cana
Excurgo comparison of 2,661 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter the Cathedral, women and men must be covered to the elbows and knees
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
- It is recommended that you bring cash, a camera, sunscreen, and a hat
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana take?
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Punta Cana experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $48, adults from $95. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Between 7:00 am and 7:30 am. Hotel pickup time varies based on hotel location. please verify with your hotel guest service staff about pick up location for excursions. Pickup points include Tortuga Bay Puntacana.
What languages is Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 177 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sol Cana Tours.
Reviews(177)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Long day but interesting and worth the effort
Even though it is a long drive, it is worth the effort and it is one of the "must check" activities in RepDom for anybosy even slightly interested in the history of the Americas. While the city at large is nothing to write home about, the Colonial area is intersting as the first landing and the Cathedral is truly memorable, and on par with some of the other European architectural works of that era. The people were great and made this experiance great.
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First time visitor of the Dominican Republic
Reynaldo was an excellent tour guide and did a great job accommodating Spanish and English-speaking guests. We enjoyed all the elements on the tour including the lunch. We even stopped to address a medical issue of one guest and he handled it kindly. Totally recommend this to everyone who loves history and who loves to learn about the wonderful people of the DR. What an amazing island! PS our driver kept us safe and comfortable even though it was hot for us New Englanders.
W
A cultural experience
Such a good trip, would definitely recommend. Yes it's a long transfer to the city but once there the sites are great and the tour guide fantastic. Translating into 3 languages each time. Lunch was lovely and we felt it was all value for money. Would definitely recommend and thank you
K
Great driver and guide gave us a fabulous experience
We did this tour to San Domingo from Punta de Cana. Jose Luis, our driver, was just fabulous and very concerned about making of our trip a pleasant one. When we arrived to 3 ojos we were introduced to Tito, our guide for the day, who was very knowledgeable, ready to answer all our questions, and concerned about our well-being. Overall I really recommend this tour. Full disclosure, we were 8 people and only my husband does not speak Spanish so the tour was mostly done in Spanish.
S
Nice
We enjoyed this tour a lot. Only thing was the guide was talking a lot which was abit too much. He started talking the entire way and back which was abit too much.
3 people found this helpful
T
"A good guide and a great friend"
traveling through Dominican Republic by free, fascinating country, practically wild places, welcoming people, exquisite food.... We were lucky to meet Carlitos in Sabana de la Mar, manager of the Enterprise AVENTURAS CG TRIP (+1829764-6955), with him we travel to dream places in a personalized way, total confidence and good price.
L
Don’t skip this tour
It was a great tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. Starting with the pickup from the resort , tour guide, driver, activities and returning back to hotel everything was just great. The tour guide was speaking five different languages, and the information provided was fantastic. We stopped at the most important sites. The only thing I would probably change is to stop at the Columbus Lighthouse and actually walk there instead of presidential residence. Otherwise it was well thought through and incredibly informative
J
You can do it - but a second time certainly not.
Santo Domingo is just such a Spanish colonial city on the American continent... Interchangeable. A few highlights etc. For this you have to accept 200 km (at least 2 hours - usually much longer until all participants are read together by the hotels...). Can understand anyone who is bored in their hotel complex - and wants to do something. I felt the same way - now I'm done. Seen, done well.
J
Great day out
Enrique y Darío were great on the tour Enjoyed learning about the history of the Dominican Republic 🫡
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