Santo Domingo Full-Day Trip

Discover the oldest city in the Americas and try some traditional food on this guided tour of Santo Domingo's most emblematic monuments.

Description

Between 7 and 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head west towardsSanto Domingo. After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of driving, we'll arrive and start our guided tour of the key sights.

We will first visit the Los Tres Ojos Cave near the freshwater lakes, followed by an exterior view of the Columbus Lighthouse. Our next destination will be the Presidential Palace to admire its neoclassical design. Then we'll enter the Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor (Catedral Primada de América), the oldest cathedral in the continent.

After visiting the cathedral, we'll walk along Las Damas Street to see the first stone house in the New World. We'll also explore the National Pantheon and stroll through the Plaza de España leading to the Alcázar de Colon. We will enter to learn about the admiral's residence.

We will visit a souvenir shop that features items made from Larimar, a unique stone found only in the Dominican Republic.

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with typical dishes. After lunch, we will walk to the boardwalk for views of the Caribbean Sea, concluding the tour with a return to your hotel between 6 and 7 pm.

Hotel pickup

This day trip includes pickup from hotels in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Úvero Alto, Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana, Juan Dolió, and Boca Chica.

Please note that pick-ups are not included in the Playa Nueva Romana area. If you're outside this area, we'll pick you up at the Total gas station in La Romana.

Temporary closures

The Alcázar de Colon is closed for remodeling. During this period, we will replace this visit with a tour of the Museum of the Royal Houses.