Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour with professional guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  The 3 Eyes National Park

  Discover the natural wonder of the Three Eyes Cave, a series of stunning underground freshwater lagoons surrounded by limestone formations. This unique park offers a peaceful escape and a glimpse into the island’s fascinating geology and natural beauty.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)

  The Lighthouse of Columbus is a monumental tribute to Christopher Columbus located in Santo Domingo. Its massive cross-shaped structure serves as a mausoleum and cultural center, and at night, powerful beams of light shine from the top, making it a striking landmark visible across the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Santo Domingo

  We’ll drive along the famous Malecón, Santo Domingo’s vibrant seaside boulevard, known for its stunning ocean views, lively atmosphere, and local culture. Then, we’ll pass the Presidential Palace, the official residence of the Dominican Republic’s president, an elegant neoclassical building with deep historical significance, symbolizing the country’s government and heritage.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Catedral primada de Americas

  The Catedral Primada de América in Santo Domingo is the oldest cathedral in the Americas, built in the early 1500s. Its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture makes it a key historical and religious landmark, symbolizing the beginning of Christianity in the New World.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Museo De Las Casas Reales

  The Museo de las Casas Reales is a historic museum in Santo Domingo that showcases the colonial history of the Dominican Republic. Housed in a beautiful 16th-century building, it was once the residence of Spanish governors and now displays artifacts, art, and exhibits about the island’s early colonial period.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Alcazar de Colon

  Casa de Colón is a historic museum in Santo Domingo that was once the residence of Christopher Columbus’s family. It offers fascinating exhibits about Columbus’s voyages and the early history of the Americas, all set in a charming colonial-era building.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Reloj de Sol

  The Sun Dial in Santo Domingo is a historic timekeeping monument that uses the sun’s position to tell time. Located in the Colonial Zone, it’s a fascinating example of early scientific knowledge and a charming landmark for visitors to explore.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Zona Colonial

  Explore the charming Colonial Zone, the historic heart of Santo Domingo, filled with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, and vibrant culture. During our stop, you’ll have time to browse local souvenir shops and find unique handcrafted items to take home as memories of your trip.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• There are stairs to the 3 eyes national park

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