Santo Domingo City Tour
Santo Domingo City Tour
Between 7 am and 8 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Juan Dolio to take you to Santo Domingo. Ready to get to know the Dominican capital?
First, we'll visit the Tres Ojos National Park to discover the secrets of its spectacular cave and a freshwater lake. Do they hide any secrets? We'll find out on the tour! Our route will continue passing by the Columbus Lighthouse, which is said to be the resting place of Christopher Columbus,
Next, we'll stop to admire the imposing exterior of the Presidential Palace. We'll observe the façade of this impressive neoclassical architectural ensemble and, from here, we'll go to a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with typical dishes such as rice, meat stew and beans.
After lunch, we'll start a guided tour of the colonial area of Santo Domingo, admiring iconic buildings of the capital, such as the temple of Santa María de la Encarnación, the first cathedral, or Catedral Primada de América, a monument we'll visit to learn all its secrets.
The tour will continue through the Plaza de España, where we'll find the famous Alcázar de Colón. Inside, we'll discover its history and its wonderful landscape, before continuing along Las Damas Avenue, the first street of the New World. Walking along this avenue we'll pass in front of the National Pantheon, where the remains rest of illustrious historical figures of the Dominican Republic, as well as admire the façade of the 18th-century Church of the Jesuits.
Afterwards, we'll stroll through the lively and pedestrian streets of the Colonial area, where there are art exhibitions, various cafes and artisans. We'll visit a typical handicraft store to learn about Larimar and Amber, a semiprecious stone and resin that are highly prized in the Dominican Republic. Then, we'll give you some free time to go shopping on the commercial street of Calle El Conde or to explore and have a coffee in one of the area's squares.
We'll then regroup and head to the Malecón, the seafront promenade, to finish the tour with a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea.
Finally, we will return to Juan Dolio, where arrival is scheduled for around 5 pm.
Temporary closures
The Alcazar de Colon will remain closed for remodelling works until further notice. During this time, we'll substitute this part of the visit with a tour of the Museum of the Royal Houses (Museo de las Casas Reales), one of the main Cultural Monuments of Dominican History.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Minibus or bus transport
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets
Buffet lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Include water in recyclable cartons.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- Reusable headsets are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Captain Coco Ecotours Rd
Corporate name: Habiel Dufort
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Which tickets are included?
A - The excursion includes entrance fees to the Pantheon, the Cathedral, and the Alcázar of Santo Domingo.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
