Historical Tour in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo
Description
Enjoy this Unforgettable Adventure, immerse yourself in the deep cultural and historical wealth of Santo Domingo with this walk through the Colonial Zone. Join your guide as you discover the most iconic monuments of the Colonial City, a region that has been officially designated and preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this tour, we will thoroughly explore each prominent site in the tourist area of the Colonial Zone. We will provide detailed information and take the time necessary to do so. We will be dedicated to every small detail, providing guidance with the highest standards of professionalism and human quality that characterize us. We seek to share our history and principles with the world, providing exceptional service so that our clients feel appreciated by the entire Dominican community. We want each of your excursions to be memorable and unique, leaving a lasting impression on your experience.
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We will begin our journey in Parque Colón, which is the epicenter of the Colonial City and serves as a central recreation space. Here, you will find a rich concentration of notable monuments, such as the Catedral Primada de América, the first City Hall of Santo Domingo, the picturesque Calle El Conde, famous restaurants, shops, and many other attractions. In the heart of this park stands a statue of Christopher Columbus, erected in 1887 by the talented French sculptor Ernesto Gilbert.
This cathedral and minor basilica, located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is consecrated to Saint Mary of the Incarnation, also known as the Annunciation. Officially, it is named after Holy Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral Church of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Incarnation or Annunciation. It is located at the intersection of Arzobispo Meriño and Isabela La Católica streets, near Parque Colón, with its main entrance facing west, facing Arzobispo Meriño street, near the corner with Arzobispo Nouel.
The National Pantheon is a place dedicated to being a mausoleum where the mortal remains of prominent figures in the history of the Dominican Republic are preserved. This enclosure has around 36 empty spaces intended to house the remains of future national heroes. In addition, it includes a space without a specific plaque in honor of the unknown soldier.
The Museum of the Royal Houses, previously known as the Royal Palaces at the time of the Captaincy General and the province, is based in two palaces dating from the 16th century. It was built by order of the Crown of Castile, under the reign of Ferdinand II of Aragon.
The Alcázar of Columbus was erected between 1511 and 1514, taking as inspiration the design of a previously existing castle in Mancera de Abajo, Salamanca (Spain), of which there are still vestiges in ruins.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We were delighted with Fernando; he explained everything in detail and with great kindness.
We were 10 minutes late for the meet up due to traffic and had to contact the operator since we couldn't find the tour guide. It seemed he had already left possibly with a group. We had a replacement guide come but the tour was super quick. We didn't get much more than some superficial explanation at each site. It was better than nothing but not a great tour. It didn't seem very organized - could the original guide have waited 10 mins for us?
Today we take a guided tour with tickets included in the colonial area with Coprixa Travels. Domingo, our guide, came to pick us up at the hotel. From the first moment he made the ride a trip to the past. Every street has its history. Every corner a secret, which Domingo with his clear and simple explanations, made more interesting still. We toured many places and in each there was always some history to add. Thank you Coprixa Travels and thank you Domingo. Super recommended!!!
I love everything, you can know the history and part of the beauty of this country, the Medina guide was very friendly together with Mr. Ricardo
I had a wonderful tour with Eugene who was very knowledgeable and who also spoke very good English (although at times I couldn't always understand all of what he said - partly his pronunciation, partly my hearing!). He was especially mindful and helpful when crossing the streets and traversing the uneven walkways, which I very much appreciated. This is a short historical tour but covering all of the major historical buildings in this fabulous Colonial City (UNESCO Herige site). Highly recommend.
Participating in this historic tour of the Colonial Area was an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, our expert and passionate guide immersed us in the rich history of this iconic place. The tour began at Parque Colón, where we learned about Christopher Columbus and his impact on American history. Then we visited the Primate Cathedral of America, an architectural gem that, with its impressive Gothic and Renaissance details, transported us to the 16th century. We walked along Calle de las Damas, the oldest street in the New World, where we were told fascinating anecdotes about the first settlers and saw historic places like Fortress Ozama and the National Pantheon. Every corner has a piece of history waiting to be discovered. The guide not only narrated historical data, but brought them to life with stories of characters who lived at that time, making us all feel part of that past. In addition, he recommended local shops and restaurants where we could taste Dominican delicacies at the end of the tour. The tour also included quiet moments, such as a stop at Plaza España to enjoy the view of the Alcázar de Colón as the sun began to set.
The guide was very experienced and knew all the cultural facts. But it got kind of boring , we would have enjoyed someone more lively
Wonderful experience, we learned about the history of the Island, our guide was wonderful, he knows all the history very well and his attention was first class, I recommend taking this tour.
