Free Walking Tour of Ciudad Colonial

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997 reviews | 19,929 travellers

Leopoldo was a 10/10 guide, very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about everything related to the city and its history. Highly recommended.

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Ruins of the San Nicolás de Bari Hospital

Leopoldo was a 10/10 guide, very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about everything related to the city and its history. Highly recommended.

  Marcos Alonso

Delve into the colonial history of the Dominican Republic on this free walking tour of Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial and discover its most emblematic monuments.

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Delve into the colonial history of the Dominican Republic on this free walking tour of Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial and discover its most emblematic monuments.

Free Walking Tour of Ciudad Colonial

After meeting up at the agreed time at the Museum of the Royal Houses, we'll begin our free walking tour of Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial, or "Colonial City".

The first stop on our guided tour will be the ruins of the Monastery of San Francisco, where we'll learn all about the history of the monastery, considered to be the oldest in the Americas.

We'll then continue onwards to the ruins of the San Nicolás de Bari Hospital. Built at the beginning of the 16th century, this is recognised by UNESCO as being the oldest hospital in the Americas.

Next, we'll make stops to admire the façade of the Church and Convent of the Dominican Order and the architecture of the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, a beautiful fusion of Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Plateresque styles.

Having strolled past the Palacio Consistorial, we'll reach the lively city square known as Parque Colón, where our hour-long free walking tour of the Ciudad Colonial will end.

Groups

This free walking tour cannot be booked for groups larger than 6 people.

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Duration

1 hour.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English speaking guide.

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up until 8 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

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
Sustainability
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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.

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No printing of documentation required.
Pets

Not permitted.
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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.

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.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 5 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Kayoe Excursiones Corporate name: GERALDIN BIDO PEGUERO Registered Office: calle tercera no. 27, tercer piso, san jose, Santo Domingo, The Dominican Republic Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 00118822048 Contact information: Send an email to the provider o call

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Where does the activity end?

Museum of the Royal Houses

Parque Colón.

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Where does the activity end?

Parque Colón.
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5 out of 997 reviews

9.1 / 10

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May / 03 / 2025

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Gerardo Casadei

Arrecifes, Argentina

Tuvimos una reseña histórica muy buena, en un paseo de casi dos horas conocimos todo el casco histórico de Santo Domingo, con una descripción histórica de lo sucedido desde el descubrimiento de América a la actualidad. Edward fue muy claro con la información. Muchas gracias! Translate this opinion into English.

We had a very good historical overview. On a nearly two-hour tour, we explored the entire historic center of Santo Domingo, with a historical description of events from the discovery of America to the present day. Edward was very clear with the information. Thank you very much! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 28 / 2025

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Carolina

Medellín, Colombia

Hicimos el walking tour por el centro histórico con Orlando, fue siempre muy amable, visitamos los lugares más significativos y aprendimos la historia de la ciudad a través del recorrido. Al final, nos mostró donde almorzar con el sabor típico de Santo Domingo. Muy recomendable. Consejo: Lleva agua, mucha agua! Translate this opinion into English.

We took the walking tour of the historic center with Orlando. He was always very friendly. We visited the most significant sites and learned about the city's history along the way. At the end, he showed us where to have lunch with a typical Santo Domingo flavor. Highly recommended. Tip: Bring water, lots of water! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with teenagers

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Apr / 15 / 2025

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Andrea Paulina Reyes Jasso

Mexico

Prepárate para caminar bastante por la calles de Santo Domingo. El tour es bueno, el guía tenía mucho conocimiento de la historia de SD, así como de todos los lugares a los que fuimos Solo un detalle se llama FREE TOUR, por lo que la propina la debe fijar el cliente, el guía dice que cada persona pagar 10 dólares, eso ya no es “free” Translate this opinion into English.

Be prepared to walk a lot through the streets of Santo Domingo. The tour was good, the guide was very knowledgeable about the history of SD, as well as all the places we went to. Just one detail: it's called a FREE TOUR, so the tip must be set by the client. The guide says each person must pay $10, which is no longer "free." Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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Apr / 13 / 2025

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Thiago Santana

Contagem, Brazil

Tivemos a alegria de participar de um Free Walk Tour em Santo Domingo guiado pelo incrível Leo (Leopoldo), e a experiência superou todas as nossas expectativas. Leo foi amável, atencioso e muito simpático desde o primeiro momento, conduzindo o passeio com uma paixão contagiante pela história e cultura da República Dominicana. O tour foi extremamente proveitoso e transformador — mudou completamente nossa perspectiva sobre o país. Graças ao conhecimento profundo que Leo compartilhou conosco, pude

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I travelled with my partner

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Mar / 24 / 2025

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Alejandra Soto

Santiago, Chile

El guia fue muy amable y el tour duró mas de lo previsto, pero visitamos todos los puntos de interes. Solo cabe destacar que el tour no es gratis como se anuncia. Al inicio de éste, el guia deja en claro que el valor es de 10 dolares, para evitar problemas. La experiencia fue muy agradable en general. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was very friendly, and the tour lasted longer than expected, but we visited all the points of interest. It's worth noting that the tour isn't free as advertised. At the beginning, the guide made it clear that the fee was $10, to avoid any problems. The overall experience was very pleasant. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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