Santo Domingo City Tour

Explore one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean with this guided tour of Santo Domingo from Juan Dolio. Discover the Dominican capital's most important places of interest!

Santo Domingo City Tour

Between 7 am and 8 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Juan Dolio to take you to Santo Domingo.

First, we'll visit the Tres Ojos National Park to discover its cave and freshwater lake. Our route continues past the Columbus Lighthouse.

Next, we'll admire the exterior of the Presidential Palace before enjoying a buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional dishes such as rice, meat stew, and beans.

After lunch, we'll begin a guided tour of the colonial area of Santo Domingo, visiting iconic sites like the temple of Santa María de la Encarnación, the first cathedral, and learn about its history.

We will then visit the Plaza de España and the Alcázar de Colón. Following this, we’ll proceed along Las Damas Avenue and pass by the National Pantheon and the 18th-century Church of the Jesuits.

We'll stroll through the pedestrian streets of the Colonial area, featuring art exhibitions and cafes. A visit to a handicraft store will introduce you to Larimar and Amber. Free time will be provided for shopping on Calle El Conde or relaxing at a square.

Finally, we will head to the Malecón for a view of the Caribbean Sea before returning to Juan Dolio around 5 pm.

Temporary closures

The Alcazar de Colon is closed for remodelling. Instead, we will visit the Museum of the Royal Houses (Museo de las Casas Reales).