Santiago de los Caballeros Sightseeing Tour
Description
Welcome to Santiago de los Caballeros! If you've just arrived in the city and wish to uncover its unique charms, you've come to the right place. At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and begin this sightseeing bus tour of Santiago, the most convenient and comfortable way to explore its iconic sights.
To start, we'll journey along Avenida 27 de Febrero, embarking on an exploration of the history of the Dominican Republic's second-largest and most significant city. Did you know that Santiago was the country's first capital? It was founded by aristocrats.
As we let you in on fascinating anecdotes, we'll reach Duarte Park, our first stop. Here, we'll admire the Palacio Consistorial and the Cathedral of Santiago Apostle—an imposing temple renowned as one of the best-preserved in the Dominican Republic.
Returning to our minibus, we'll continue our city tour until we reach the Museum of the Fortress of San Luis. Within this museum, we'll journey 500 years into the past, delving into the history, art, and culture of the country through the captivating collection of artifacts housed within.
Our next destination on this panoramic tour is the Los Pepines neighborhood, an enchanting district adorned with stunning murals. In proximity, we'll discover Christopher Columbus Park and the Santuario La Altagracia church, often mistaken for the Santiago de los Caballeros cathedral due to its size.
Subsequently, we'll approach the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, a tour highlight that will shine light on how the nation attained independence from Spain in 1865. Finally, we'll admire the Gran Teatro del Cibao, the Hotel Matúm, and the Murals of the Nations from the minibus.
Following three hours of sightseeing, we'll return you to your hotel, bringing this engaging experience to a close.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration
Bottled water
When to book?
You can book up until 48 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
Not wheelchair accessible.
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.
Provider
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Corporacion Internacional De Viajes
Corporate name: CORPORACION INTERNACIONAL DE VIAJES Y TURISMO CORPORINTER SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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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 3 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.
