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
  • Santo Domingo - We will go into our colorful neighbourhood where you will feel the authentic Dominican vibes and energy. We will visit the fisherman small port, the colorful houses on the hills in the background and the neighborhood’s sign.
  • Santo Domingo - We will visit a local market and discover the genuine Dominican gastronomy along with…
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 eather a grey shirt or blue and white cap 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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Kunu007
Jan 25, 2025
Experience Santo Domingo life - Hi, This was a great trip to get away from the standard colonial zone tours in Santo Domingo. It was a chance to go into the local neighborhood to walk and experience what the local people live like and sample some of local snacks and drinks. Also I had to chance to travel in the cable car and metro which was a nice experience. It was expertly guided and I had a explanation of what I was seeing and the history behind it. I would recommend for anyone looking to do something other than the colonial tours that every other company offers, this is a unique experience.
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X7148whstefanh
Jan 20, 2025
An experience for life. Mad Happiness Insights and Peace - Tour was awesome! Great views of the city. A lot of information about the city! Great people met at baseball or even ordinary people.
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Cjerido
Jan 19, 2025
Tour around Santo Domingo - Amazing tour around Santo Domingo. Learned a lot of history and the changes happening around the neighborhoods. Delicious empanadas, batata helado, and the best Dominican coffee. Que Rico! Great memories were made.
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Olga
Jan 16, 2025
Incredible amazing experience - I had lived another life during this excursion. It was extremely interesting and culturally enriching. After several visits to all-inclusive resorts (which were good but a bit boring), I finally managed to learn the true authentic local culture. I am a solo traveller and never ever have I felt insecure or anything like that. I loved the guides’ detailed explanations on the history of every barrio, its people and way of living. Metro ride and téléphérique were amazing too!!!! I had lived a life of a Dominican for what I am extremely grateful. I hope to be back soon and take on this same excursion because I want to experience all lived once again. NOTE: feel free to bring cash to try local food, etc.
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Colinf67
Jan 6, 2025
A great tour with a difference - Juan and Mike are great guides, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This tour is not your typical city tour they will show you parts of the city you would not otherwise go to as a tourist. In doing so they bring some of the money tourism brings into the poorest parts of the city, their mission is admirable. You will see how the locals live, try their food and learn a lot about the city you wouldn't know from visiting just the famous sights. We really enjoyed it and would recommend to others
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Jsc1875
Jan 4, 2025
Great, educational time with flexible, knowledgeable, personable guides - I went on this tour with my 10-year-old son, and, while we were in DR primarily to watch baseball and go to the beach, this tour will be the thing he remembers the most. The concept is quite simple- walk around a Santo Domingo neighborhood, and experience real, everyday experiences of Dominicans. Whether it was the unforgettable freshly made empeñadas or homemade ice cream, the food was a hit. Our tour guide Joel even brought my son into a local barbershop (per his request) and we had a great time chatting with the guys who were in there at the time. Point is, the guide was very flexible. The cable car ride was also something that made a huge impression. I hope you’ll check this tour out- it is worth it.
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Jerelmc
Jan 3, 2025
Hood tour to live like a local - Very good experience to interact with locals and see how regular people live on daily basis. If you are a frequent traveler and love to immerse yourself with non-traditional experiences, then this tour is perfect! This is definitely not the typical tourist trap.
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Stephane
Dec 31, 2024
Awesome! Best tour ever - It was perfect! I usually avoid tours but I booked this one hoping to discover more about Santo Domingo and.. wow! We went to many places (short, sweet, perfect) and got to know more than expected. Mike was amazing, friendly and awesome. I highly recommend this tour A+++
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Andyme7036mm
Jan 25, 2025
The best of Santo Domingo. - I was able to see both sides of the people living in Santo Domingo as well.As the old part of town which I especially enjoyed the guide was outstanding
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Meander230856
Jan 1, 2025
Hood Tour - I've been on many tours in different countries, but I really enjoyed this tour. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was indeed a hood tour, but I felt safe with my guide being from the neighborhood. Trolley lift and Metro ride was definitely an experience. Yes I would recommend.
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