Santo Domingo Day Trip

Pass through the Santo Domingo colonial area on this tour, discovering the legacy of the Columbus family and the main monuments of the oldest city in America.

Santo Domingo Day Trip

Pickup from your hotel in Punta Cana is scheduled between 7 and 8 am.

The first stop will be the Los Tres Ojos grotto to see the freshwater lakes and cave. Then, view the exterior of the Columbus Lighthouse, where the explorer's remains are said to be located.

Next, observe the exterior of the Presidential Palace before continuing through Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial. The tour includes seeing the Cathedral Primada de America, the oldest cathedral on the continent, and walking along Calle de Las Damas, the first stone house built in the new world. We will also visit the National Pantheon.

Visit Plaza de España, with views of the Ozama River, and the Alcázar de Colón, the Admiral's former residence.

There will be a stop at a souvenir store featuring Larimar, a unique semi-precious stone found only in the Dominican Republic.

Enjoy free time for coffee and a stroll along Calle El Conde, followed by a delicious buffet lunch with typical dishes. Conclude the tour at the Malecón with views of the Caribbean Sea, returning to your hotel between 6 and 7:30 pm.

Hotel pickup

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

Temporary closures

The Alcazar de Colon will be closed on Mondays. On those days, a panoramic tour of its exterior will be provided. The Alcazar de Colon will also be closed for remodeling until further notice, during which we will visit the Museum of the Royal Houses.

Santo Domingo Plane Ride

For a quicker trip to Santo Domingo, consider the Santo Domingo Airplane Tour, arriving in under 35 minutes.