Ciudad Colonial Guided Tour

Discover the traces left behind by Spaniards in the Dominican Republic's capital on our Ciudad Colonial Guided Tour in Santo Domingo. This historic area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tour Details

At your chosen time, we will meet in front of the Royal House Museum to start the guided tour of Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial. During the tour, we will explore key locations in the oldest part of the Dominican capital.

We will first visit the Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in North America. After this, we will proceed to Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest fort built by Europeans in the Americas.

Next, we will stroll along Las Damas Street, admiring the House of Rodrigo Bastidas and the former residences of Nicolás de Ovando and Dávila, learning about the colonial era in Santo Domingo.

We will also visit the National Pantheon, the Royal House Museum, and the Plaza de España, home to the iconic Alcazar de Colón.

After 2 hours spent exploring the history of Santo Domingo, we will conclude the tour.