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, hotel pickups will take place to head west towardsSanto Domingo. After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of travel, the guided tour of the Dominican capital's main attractions will commence.

Starting with the Los Tres Ojos Cave near freshwater lakes, we'll then visit the exterior of the Columbus Lighthouse. Following this, we'll view the façade of the Presidential Palace, before entering the Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas.

Afterward, the tour includes a stroll along Las Damas Street, where the first stone house of the New World is located, and a visit to the National Pantheon. The tour will continue to the Plaza de España and the Alcázar de Colon, where we will see the admiral’s former residence.

A stop at a souvenir shop will showcase items made from Larimar, a semi-precious stone unique to the Dominican Republic.

Lunch will be a buffet featuring traditional dishes. After lunch, there will be free time to enjoy views of the Caribbean Sea before returning to hotels between 6 and 7 pm.

Hotel pickup

This trip includes hotel pickups in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Úvero Alto, Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana, Juan Dolió, and Boca Chica. Note that pick-ups are not available in Playa Nueva Romana, but pickups can be arranged at a nearby location.

Temporary closures

The Alcazar de Colon is currently closed for renovations. A visit to the Museum of the Royal Houses (Museo de las Casas Reales) will serve as a substitute during this time.