I had low expectations about the food or transportation for this trip; the price was low, and I was fully prepared to have limited food choices and an older bus. But as a history fan I was looking forward to the trip. I was expecting to hear a lot of interesting facts about the country's rich history and see historical buildings. Instead, I got a tour of different gift shops. At the end of the tour, when I was invited to visit yet another gift shop masked as a "larimar factory", I refused to enter and stayed outside. I do not know if Spanish speakers got a better "deal", but the tour in English consisted of max 1-3 sentences per building. The historical stops were less than 2 min each, except for the Cathedral and National Park. But we did stop for at least 25 min at each gift shop! The entire tour only had 2 highlights - the first stop at 3 Eyes National Park, where we had a different guide, and he was knowledgeable and attentive, and the stop at the Catedral Primada de América (we used an audio guide, it was very informative). I would not recommend this tour as a history tour. If you are looking to see gift shops- it is ok. As expected, the bus was small and old, and the food was horrible.
Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $75 / person
- Location
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 9 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Oasis Humpack RD
Description
We arrive from the hotel collection point; we went to the city of Romana which is the third most populous city in the Dominican Republic where a stop to go to the bathroom and take some refreshments and if they like the store has a diversity of Dominican handicrafts made. We continue our direct route to Santo Domingo City or Province Santo Domingo is one of the 32 provinces of the Dominican Republic. It was separated from the National District on October 16, 2001. Santo Domingo province is part of the Tenth Region Ozama, along with the National District. FOR THE AREA OF CAP CANA AND UVERO ALTO YOU MUST SELECT THE OPTION CORRESPONDING TO YOUR AREA FOR THE ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION FEE
Tour Options
Itinerary
Zona Colonial
The Colonial City is the oldest urban nucleus of the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. The Colonial City was the first permanent European settlement in America, founded in 1502 by Spanish colonizers.
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
The Columbus Lighthouse, commonly known as the Columbus Lighthouse, is a Dominican monument and museum built in honor of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of the New World.
The Catedral Primada de América, Catedral de Santo Domingo or Basilica Menor de Santa María de la Encarnación, is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación that is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic
Fortaleza Ozama
The Santo Domingo Fortress or Ozama Fortress is one of the historical Cultural Monuments of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. It was built by the Spanish during colonial times and is the oldest fort built by Europeans in America.
Alcazar de Colon
The Alcázar de Colón or Viceregal Palace of Don Diego Colón is a palace located in the Plaza de España in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was built on a site near the cliffs that look towards the Ozama River, granted to Diego Colón, first-born son of the discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, by King Ferdinand the Catholic, to build a dwelling for him and his descendants on the island of Hispaniola, which he arrived in 1509 as governor and where today The Alcazar de Colón Museum works.
The 3 Eyes National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park is a cavern that has a freshwater lake, naturally divided into three lakes that can only be seen from the inside and a single lake that can be seen without having to be inside. Located in the Santo Domingo Este municipality in the Dominican Republic.
Monasterio de San Francisco
The Monastery of San Francisco in the city of Santo Domingo is one of the most important ruins in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo and was declared a World Heritage Site.
Calle El Conde
Calle El Conde is an old street in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. For a time it was one of the main streets of Santo Domingo, named after the Count of Peñalva.
What's included
Included
Round-trip transportation
professional guide
Refreshments and snacks buffet
Pickup Locations & Times
This schedule is an approximation. Please, let us know your hotel or accommodation name We will be contacting you to give you the right pick-up time, depending on your hotel or your accommodation. *** NOTE: Hotels from Cap Cana Area, have to pay an transportation extra fee Select the option Cap Cana Area or Uvero Alto Area while making the reservation. the fee is included there.
Traveller Ratings
4.2
9 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour take?
Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour cost?
Prices start at $75 per person for this Santo Domingo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour 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. This schedule is an approximation. Please, let us know your hotel or accommodation name We will be contacting you to give you the right pick-up time, depending on your hotel or your accommodation. *** NOTE: Hotels from Cap Cana Area, have to pay an transportation extra fee Select the option Cap Cana Area or Uvero Alto Area while making the reservation. the fee is included there. Pickup points include Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana A Jdv By Hyatt Hotel, Ancora Cap Cana Marina Resort & Villas.
What languages is Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, IT, 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 Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(9)
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Gift shop trip
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Very Informative
Leo was great! He was very knowledgeable about Santo Domingo's history and related it in an interesting way. We requested an English guide, but were put in a group with all Spanish speaking people. No worries! Leo made us feel very comfortable and made sure we received a great tour.
Z
The best city!
An excellent tour starts learning about Santo Domingo, I loved how they explain everything, the city of Santo Domingo is very beautiful
J
Excellent.
It was something invaluable very fun many beautiful places an amazing cure 👏 Good customer Service I recommend
1 people found this helpful
D
Full of knowledge.
I loved the tour guide, the way you explain the monuments and very attentive with everything I was happy.
1 people found this helpful
Z
Perfect!!!
This tour was wonderful, I saw many interesting things, the great trip. Service loved very attentive with everything 10 out of 10.
1
Wonderful excellent
The tur for santo Domingo was wonderful we liked it very much we saw many interesting things like the monument and many more wonders I recommend you come to that tur and we liked the good Service they provided us was very good I recommend you come
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