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.

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head west towards Santo Domingo. After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of travel, we'll arrive in the Dominican capital for a guided tour of its highlights.

The tour begins at the Los Tres Ojos Cave near freshwater lakes, followed by a view of the Columbus Lighthouse. Next, we will check the façade of the Presidential Palace and visit the Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas.

Following the cathedral, we will walk along Las Damas Street, see the first stone house in the New World, and visit the National Pantheon. Then, we’ll stroll through Plaza de España to the Alcázar de Colon and explore this historical residence.

A souvenir shop featuring items made from Larimar will be visited. Afterward, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with traditional dishes. Following lunch, we will take a walk along the boardwalk for a view of the Caribbean Sea before returning to your hotel, with a total trip duration of 11.5 hours.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in Bavaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Úvero Alto, Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana, Juan Dolio, and Boca Chica.

Pickups are not provided in the Playa Nueva Romana area. If staying here, pick up will be at the Sunix Hacienda gas station, opposite the Bahia Principe La Romana and Bouganville hotels.

Temporary Closures

The Alcazar de Colon is currently closed for renovations. This visit will be replaced with a tour of the Museum of the Royal Houses, a significant cultural monument of Dominican history.