Santo Domingo Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks

Explore Santo Domingo’s iconic landmarks and rich history with our exclusive city tour. Book now for an unforgettable journey through the Dominican Republic’s cultural treasures.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Colonial - The Colonial District stands as the historic heart of Santo Domingo, the vibrant capital of the Dominican Republic. Established in 1502 by Spanish pioneers, it proudly claims the title of the earliest European settlement in the Americas, marking a pivotal moment in history.
  • Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) - often referred…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Discover the rich history and culture of the Dominican Republic with our exclusive Santo Domingo tour! With convenient pickup in Santo Domingo, we’ll take you on an unforgettable journey through the city’s most iconic landmarks. From the majestic Columbus Lighthouse to the impressive Columbus Alcazar, and from the historic First Cathedral of America to…

Location
Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Go570948
Apr 15, 2025
10/10 would highly recommend - I took my mom with me on this tour and we absolutely loved it. My mom was born in the Dominican Republic and never had the opportunity when she was young to truly explore the island. She had never walked the Zona Colonial and she absolutely adored the caves! I had so much fun learning about the history of each stop and our tour guide, I forget his name, was the absolute best! He was well informed of the historical sites and super charismatic. He cared for the group and ensured we were safe and having a great time! Would recommend!
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Benjamin_z
Apr 3, 2025
Solid tour with very... - Solid tour with very helpful guide Victor. Easy way to see the top tourist spots in city. Easy walking except for the cave itself
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X7284mzlaurenc
Mar 6, 2025
Would absolutely recommend! - My guide, Andresito, was incredibly welcoming, inclusive, and extremely knowledgeable! He took amazing care of us and helped us understand the history of Santo Domingo as well as the culture and sights. Thanks for a wonderful day!
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Andy_m
Nov 19, 2024
It was an awesome experience - The historical sites were great and the friendly people. We had the opportunity to sample the local food and drink. It was a great experience
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Alejandra_m
Oct 8, 2024
Would Book Again - Our tour guide Miguelon spoke English and Spanish, was very knowledgeable and showed us a wonderful time. Would recommend him and the tour to anyone!
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348miaa
Apr 21, 2025
‘Whelming - It was ok, but the group size was a bit large (25 people) and it started late. But the sites visited were beautiful and historic. And our guide Rudolpho was very knowledgeable about the history of Santo Domingo. The complementary lunch was also good.
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Lakshminarayanan_s
Jan 20, 2025
Average at best, and did not cover all places in the itinerary - The tour started off well with tres Ojos and faro a colon. After that it slowed down to a crawl. The guide kept taking us to different shops. We went to 3 or 4 gift shops which were so unnecessary. We did not do all the places listed in the itinerary, like the San Francisco monastery. To his credit, the guide had a lot of knowledge and was animated in his explanations which were nice. But he was very vocal about his disdain for Haitians. His racism put us off on multiple occasions.
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Sharon_n
Mar 30, 2025
Do NOT Book This Tour! - This was an absolute scam. I waited over 90 minutes for pickup with zero communication—no car details, no updates, nothing. When the driver finally arrived, he just dumped me at Tres Ojos and left me to fend for myself. I was literally begged into another tour group by a random guide who had no idea who I was or why I was there. How is this even a business? Out of all the attractions listed, I only got access to three: Tres Ojos (only saw 3 lagoons), the Basilica Cathedral, and Fortaleza Ozama. The rest? Either skipped entirely or just walked past. I paid for full access and got a glorified stroll with zero structure. This was terribly mismanaged, unprofessional, and straight-up not what was advertised. Do not book this tour. Save your time, money, and sanity.
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Erik_a
Jan 2, 2025
Canceled Tour - They canceled on us the day of the tour. Saying they weren’t doing tours. The tour was booked over a month in advance. They also weren’t responding to messages. We ended up going to most of the tour stops on our own.
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Valentina_t
Dec 30, 2024
Just bad - Half of the time we were just waiting and half of the sightseeing spots were not visited, although it was included in the price
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).