Santo Domingo Tour: Explore Local Culture

Embark on a private guided tour of the authentic Dominican hood in Santo Domingo. Explore the city’s cable car, indulge in local cuisine, and interact with the friendly locals. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Domingo Savio - Discover a lively local market, savor genuine Dominican cuisine and helado de fundita (Dominican Ice Cream), and share delightful moments with locals at a traditional eatery. Visit a renowned dembow studio.
  • Estación de Gualey (T1) - Teleférico De Santo Domingo - Glide over Santo Domingo on the state-of-the-art cable car,…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Authentic Dominican breakfast
  • Metro and cable car tickets
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the neighborhoods of Santo Domingo city on this walking tour about 5 minutes away from the colonial zone. During this half-day excursion, follow your local guides born and raised in these areas to view some of the local hidden places, stop by our hood sign, visit a typical house, taste typical local Dominican patties or authentic…

Location
Estación del metro Eduardo Brito gualey
Avenida Francisco del Rosario Sanchez
You will find a metro station with the name Eduardo Brito on it and a guide will be right at the entrance wearing a grey shirt with the name of Urbano Tours.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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441sariahl
Nov 23, 2025
Neighborhood tour - We had Maiky as our tour guide and he was great! We got to experience a day in the life of locals. We stopped at a home for a homemade helado and empanada of our choosing. Then we walked through the local market and tasted a variety of fruits. The end of the tour was capped off by riding the metro and cable car. This tour is definitely a must!
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Maya
Oct 24, 2025
Educational and exciting - 5 out 5 I felt like I learned a lot about the culture, and Mike was very knowledgeable about the country and very patient with us.
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Alejandra
Oct 24, 2025
A special tour in the rain of Storm Melissa - Sometimes we think that the truth of a country or city lies in the most developed; and I think not. You find it where people live from the daily work, where you rating the need as the pride to belong; to get ahead. You find it in those corners that many would say don’t go; thank you Juan, thank you Mike for showing us proudly and lovingly his roots.
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N9291rastevenb
Oct 13, 2025
Real Deal Experience - An excellent tour to experience the real neighborhoods of Santo Domingo. Our guide Mike was a local who showed us all around his neighborhood and surrounding area. Incredibly interesting sights and people watching.
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Shannar897
Oct 5, 2025
A True Local Experience - What an incredible experience! The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour was the highlight of my trip to Santo Domingo. Our guide was so welcoming and full of knowledge about the city’s history and everyday life. It felt like we were exploring with a friend who wanted us to truly understand and appreciate Dominican culture. I loved walking through the local neighborhoods, seeing how vibrant and alive, colorful streets, music, kids playing, and friendly people everywhere. We even got to try delicious local snacks along the way! It was such a refreshing break from the usual tourist spots and gave me a real connection to the city. This tour made me feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn. I left with new friends, beautiful photos, and memories I’ll cherish. Highly recommend if you want to see the heart of Santo Domingo!
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Alexandriad844
Oct 3, 2025
Jam packed and full of fun!! - If you're looking for a truly authentic experience in Santo Domingo, then this is the best tour. You get to sample homemade foods and ice cream, interact with the locals, and ride the metro and the cable car all while learning about the city. Our tour guide, Juan, was awesome and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Urbano Tours!
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Johninnes
Oct 1, 2025
The real Santo Domingo experience - The tour was great, thanks to our fantastic guide, Mike (whose English is perfect). From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make the day both educational and deeply enjoyable. We travelled across the city by car, cable-car and on foot, seeing the town from a local’s point of view. Mike took us through a local market, introduced us to vendors, explained the origin of ingredients, and gave us insights into daily life there. Mike introduced us to residents at each stop, he really knows the city. It felt personal, real, and human. Everywhere we went, Mike was knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely eager to share. He was also interested in us and the difference between our home in the UK and the Dominican Republic. If you visit Santo Domingo and want more than just a superficial tour, this is the one you should take. You’ll come away with a deeper appreciation of the city, its people, and its transformation and you’ll owe much of that to a terrific guide named Mike. We can’t recommend this experience highly enough!
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8laizap
Sep 21, 2025
Knowledgeable Fun Hood Tour - I totally enjoyed my Hood Tour with Mike! He was so insightful, knowledgeable and very informative throughout the whole tour. He was super patient with my questions I’ve asked and showed me all the cool spots and said some fun facts about the new and upcoming buildings and recreational areas for the neighborhood. This tour was recommended by a friend and it’s totally worth it. I’ll look into their other tour services they offer! Thank you so much.
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Rodney_o
Sep 20, 2025
10/10 Best tour in Santo Domingo - Very nice tour! Authentic! intimate and informative! Above and beyond every tour I’ve been on in DR!!
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Rodneyo365gdp
Sep 19, 2025
10/10 Authentic Tour - This was by far our best experience while we were on the island!! If you want an Authentic Santo Domingo experience look no further. You will not be disappointed. We were well taken care of, felt super safe and learned a lot about the local neighborhoods. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).