Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour from Punta Cana
Swap the beaches of Punta Cana with culture and history on this full-day tour to Santo Domingo, which includes transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and a guide to provide more background on Santo Domingo and different attractions. Your day starts with pickup from your Punta Cana hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Soak up the scenery on the drive to Santo Domingo. Pass by Calle las Damas, the first paved road in the Americas, then visit the Alcazar de Colon, built by Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego. Pass by the National Palace and Theater of Fine Arts, then stop at the Museum of the Royal Houses for a quick visit. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas, followed by a walk around the Colonial Zone. On the way back to Punta Cana, pass by the Columbus Lighthouse. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Punta Cana.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Santo Domingo with a local guide
- ✓Step back in time on a history tour
- ✓All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included
- ✓Eat a tasty lunch at a typical Dominican restaurant
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
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
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour from Punta Cana
Swap the beaches of Punta Cana with culture and history on this full-day tour to Santo Domingo, which includes transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and a guide to provide more background on Santo Domingo and different attractions. Your day starts with pickup from your Punta Cana hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Soak up the scenery on the drive to Santo Domingo. Pass by Calle las Damas, the first paved road in the Americas, then visit the Alcazar de Colon, built by Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego. Pass by the National Palace and Theater of Fine Arts, then stop at the Museum of the Royal Houses for a quick visit. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas, followed by a walk around the Colonial Zone. On the way back to Punta Cana, pass by the Columbus Lighthouse. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Punta Cana.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Santo Domingo with a local guide
- ✓Step back in time on a history tour
- ✓All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included
- ✓Eat a tasty lunch at a typical Dominican restaurant
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
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
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.