Private Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
Take a fascinating day tour and experience in a private way one of the most thrilling and exciting cities in the Caribbean. Experience the history, natural beauty, colonial architecture and rich traditions of Santo Domingo on this full-day sightseeing tour from Punta Cana.
per adult from
$116
AUDDuration
10 to 11 hours
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Round trip transportation
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fee to all visited sites
- Entry/Admission - The 3 Eyes National Park
- Entry/Admission - Santo Domingo Excursion
What's excluded :
- Gratuities
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Punta Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
After being picked up at your hotel in Punta Cana we're gonna move direction Santo Domingo. Total driving time till the capital will be around 2.5 hours driving through the highway.
Stop At: The 3 Eyes National Park, Avenida Las Americas Parque Nacional del Este, Santo Domingo 11606 Dominican Republic
The first stop in the capital will be at the Three Eyes National Park with underground caverns and lagoons with gorgeous blue waters used by the Taino Indians (the Dominican Republic’s original inhabitants). There are many steps (around 60) down into the open air caverns so you have to be in good physical conditions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic
From the 3 Eyes Cave we will then move to the Colonial Zone. Our first peek at the Colonial Zone comes at the Columbus Palace (Alcazar de Colon). Completed in 1514, it was the home of Christopher Columbus’s son, Diego. This is a beautiful museum with lots of original old furniture and art which was purchased from Spain. From the Palace we walk through the historic Plaza de Espana and onto Calle Las Damas (the first paved street of the New World). Lunch is then served at one of the typical Dominican restaurants in Santo Domingo buffet-style
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santo Domingo Excursion, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
After lunch the ultimate destination inside the Colonial Zone is one of the most important sites in the Dominican Republic: the First Cathedral of the New World (Santa Maria la Menor). You will have some free time for shopping and you’ll visit a spacious gift shop selling nearly every Dominican keepsake imaginable. After leaving the Colonial Zone you’ll pass by some of the modern areas of the capital and the National Palace where the Dominican President and the highest level government officials have their offices. Then back on our way to Punta Cana.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Santo Domingo Excursion, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
From here we’ll make a quick photo stop at the Columbus Lighthouse, built in 1992 on the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s landing in the New World, which houses the purported remains of Christopher Columbus. We’re then off to the oldest streets of the Western Hemisphere in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, a 16 square block neighborhood declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1992. The colonial zone is bordered by the Ozama River and housing buildings from the XV century, and vividly displaying 500 years of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Punta Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
Around 3:30 - 4:00 pm after some shopping we will head back to Punta Cana direction our hotel. Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick available from any hotel in the Punta Cana area. For customers staying in condos or private apartments we will arrange a pick up point close distance to their location.Departure Time :
7:30 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We recommend this excursion if you’re interested in learning about DR and the history of the Americas. It’s a cultural tour so if you are interested in history and colonial architecture, this is a must see.
- Punta Cana is not close distance from the capital. The drive to Santo Domingo is about 2.5 hours each way.
- To enter the cathedral women and men must be covered to the elbows and knees. In other words, shoulders and upper thighs should be covered. In case they have shawls at the entrance to cover you with.
- This tour involves walking and climbing so wear comfortable shoes and make sure you’re in good physical conditions.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Bring Camera, Sunscreen, Hat, Cash for tips and souvenirs
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Being a private tour this experience is a good tour for avoiding crowds.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by LPC Tours by IRB Turismo
Activity ID: V-53031P3
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