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Santo Domingo: Colonial Zone Bike Tour
4.9
111 Ratings
Santo Domingo
Uncover the historic and cultural richness of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone on a 2-hour bike tour. See hidden corners, visit parks and plazas, and discover local businesses while feeling like a local.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zona Bici Bike Rental - The tour starts at our shop Zona Bici at Calle Arzobispo Meriño 217. We are just a block away from Colombus Plaza and the city’s Cathedral so this is our first stop. Here we share some of the park’s history and define some of the busyneses there. From there we ride down to Plaza Padre Billini where we share his history and also the one of La Casa del Tostado and other restaurants and busyness there.
- Parque Duarte - We keep on riding and reach the Ruins of the Dominicos Convent and Parque Duarte, again sharing some of the monuments history and cultural importance. From here we go to Regina’s Alley and see Regina’s Agelorum’s church. We go up calle Jose Reyes and hit Calle las Mercedes. There we see La Iglesia de las Mercedes, and what we call the new alternative center of the Colonial Zone. From there Riding down Calle Sanchez we Hit El Malecón and share the tale of the Balandra Aurora Monument. Here we star ridding along the old city’s wall.
- San Jose Park - Fisrt the South Wall, where we visit Park San Jose, Montesinos Monument, La Casa Del Gorjón and Plaza Pellerano Castro. From There we reach calle las Damas The oldest street in the city, and is where we share the most historical information. By this time we have reached the East Wall that runs along the Ozama river. Along the wall we see important monuments such as Cristopher Columbus House, Hernan Cortes House, La Fortaleza Ozama among other. At the end of calle las damas we reach Plaza España where we si Don Diego Colon’s Alcazar, El Barrio de las Atarazanas and the ruins of the customs buildings. From there we go the Santa Barabara where we share the histrory of slavery in the city. Our last stop is just a block away from the shop, where we see the Ruins of San Francisco. there we share some insights before going back to the shop.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Explore the Colonial Zone in an exciting and genuine manner, experiencing more in less time. As we tour, we impart both historical and cultural knowledge, leading you through beautiful hidden gems ideal for photography.
It’s the ideal starting point for your time in town, to maximise your visit.
Within two hours, we will journey along the seafront, taking in the city’s panoramic vistas whilst basking in the Caribbean sea breeze. We’ll traverse all major parks and squares, along with ancient ruins, churches, and various local businesses that embody the best of our culture.
By the tour’s conclusion, you’ll feel like a Santo Domingo native, armed with the knowledge of the finest places to eat, drink, dance, and shop. Join us for a ride and witness the best that Santo Domingo has to offer.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Zona Bici Bike Rental
Calle Arzobispo Meriño
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(111 Ratings)
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Ilseanaiss
Jul 5, 2024
👍👍 - It was very father the experience, fun and cultural , the super friendly and cultured guide! We definitely recommend it
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V2826cuelizabethl
Jul 4, 2024
Must visit! Very authentic! - This was the coolest activity we did in Santo Domingo/ Zona colonial. There are various tours offered, but I guarantee this was the most authentic and realist! The tour guides paint a realistic and accepting picture of the city. Bicycling made the tour more engaging and enjoyable! At the end of the tour they gave us a map with great must visit locations! I recommend you do this trip on the first day of your visit of Santo Domingo! Loved the overall vibes! Definitely recommend!
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905betzaidas
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing! - This was a really great tour. I really appreciated the way history was told. We had so much fun and got so many amazing views.
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Marisolma_ma
Jun 26, 2024
Unrepeatable - Our Jordanian guide was very friendly, we really liked his guided tour. The person at the reception was also very friendly. They gave us recommendations of where to go and we learned very interesting facts about their history and culture. We really liked it.
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Nominanza
Jun 20, 2024
Best way to explore the city! - Felt like the best way to explore the city! Jordano took us throw all the main attractions of the colonial zone, and a little bit out of it, adding some historical facts on top. Me, my wife, and our 3 years old - all enjoyed it. Bikes were in ok condition and colonial zone has so much to offer! After the tour we were well equipped to explore the city on our own.
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687pattih
May 23, 2024
Made Santo Domingo come alive! - I have grown to love city bike tours when we travel and this did not disappoint. We had a wonderful tour around Santo Domingo where we learned the good, the beautiful and the ugly. It was such a educational and enjoyable experience. It wasn't a difficult ride at all and our guide took very good care of us on the road and at all the stops. Thank you for making Santo Domingo come alive.
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Sightsee56298849262
May 17, 2024
First mandatory stop - Excellent service, we went with children and they were always attentive to safety. Knowledge in the area was very good and in explanation.
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Moimoit
May 7, 2024
Bike tour - We did a 2 hour bike tour. The guide adapted to us very well. The visit was very pleasant and friendly.
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Team-oasissxm
Apr 29, 2024
Unmissable family activity - Visit the colonial city by bike with José who explains everything you need to know. A great time with the family, an easy little activity to do as a family. Thank you Jose!!! It will make you want to visit several beautiful places. It’s unavoidable……
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Elizabeth_d
Apr 18, 2024
Great Tour! - Jose was an amazing tour guide who explained so much of the history of the DR in our 2 hour tour. The Zona Colonial is gorgeous and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We splurged for the bikes, but we would have been fine with regular bikes.
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