Santo Domingo Full-Day Trip
Description
Between 7 and 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head west towards Santo Domingo. After driving for around 1 hour and 30 minutes, we'll arrive in the Dominican capital and set off on a guided tour of its most important sights.
To begin, we'll head to the Los Tres Ojos Cave near the famous freshwater lakes. We'll then move on to see the exterior of the Columbus Lighthouse, where the remains of this Genoese navigator are said to lie...
Our next stop will be to check out the façade of the Presidential Palace, which is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. We'll admire its neoclassical architecture before heading inside the Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, also known as the Catedral Primada de América. Did you know that it's the oldest cathedral in the continent?
After visiting the cathedral, we'll stroll along Las Damas Street, where we'll see the first house in the New World that was built with stone. We'll also step inside the National Pantheon, where some of the country's most illustrious historic figures have been laid to rest. Next, we'll stroll through the Plaza de España to see its terraces until we get to the Alcázar de Colon. We'll head inside this building and see where this admiral once lived.
We'll also visit a souvenir shop, where we'll see some objects made from Larimar. The Dominican Republic is home to the only mine in the world where this semi-precious stone can be found.
Feeling peckish? You'll then have some free time to eat a delicious buffet lunch with typical dishes such as rice, meat stew and beans. Once you've had some lunch, we'll stroll to the boardwalk to admire a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea. We'll then reconvene and take you back to your hotel, where you should arrive between 6 and 7 pm.
Hotel pickup
This day trip includes pickup from hotels in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Úvero Alto, Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana, Juan Dolió, and Boca Chica.
Please note that pick-ups are not included in the Playa Nueva Romana area (mainly composed of the Bahia Principe La Romana and Bouganville hotels) If you're staying outside of this area, we'll pick you up at the Total gas station in La Romana instead.
Temporary closures
The Alcazar de Colon will remain closed for remodeling 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
9h - 11h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Minibus or bus transport
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets
Buffet lunch
Drinks
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
Only some 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:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- 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 2 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.
