Walking Tour from Santo Domingo City

4.7
(163 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 5 more

Discover Santo Domingo, the First City of the Americas. Travel across its most important roads all leading towards ancient edifices and monuments of an invaluable cultural heritage in a modern-day city.

Through yesterday’s narrow lanes, we will set out to unveil the humble beginnings of the New World. Tour the oldest colonial city, erected in the fifteenth century, and scour the first colonial epoch residences.

Get ready to board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and immerse yourself in our culture and heritage. Come with us and discover the first city of the new world. Our expert tourist guide will take you to the First City of the Americas, where you will learn about the diverse history of this modern-day metropolitan city.

What's Included

Lunch includes 2 drinks
Entrance Fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

meeting point will be Museo de las Casas Reales. Exact pick up time will be sent by email.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Alcazar de Colon

    Takes you back to the era of the Spanish conquistadors. is the first fortified European palace built in the Americas. It is located forms part of the Ciudad Colonial UNESCO's World Heritage

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Get inside The Cathedral of Santo Domingo, better known as Primada de América Cathedral, which was declared in 1546 the first cathedral of the New World

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Calle Las Damas

    Stroll down Las Damas Street, the oldest back street not only in the Dominican Republic, in all of the Americas. It preserves the largest amount of monuments in its surrounding areas. The Museo de la Casas Reales, formerly the Governmental Palace, has a bewitching display of colonial era artifacts. Monument of historic significance once a Jesuit church, the National Pantheon became the final resting place of many illustrious Dominicans after its restoration in 1538.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museo De Las Casas Reales

    On its interior you’ll enjoy discovering maps, ancient tapestries and many other objects belonging to Colonial times, being an essential part of the rich history of Dominican Republic.

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    La Atarazana

    In this restaurant you will be treated to the traditional Dominican dish, known as “la bandera dominicana

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Runners Adventures

Tags

Half-day Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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