Santo Domingo Walking Tour: Explore the First City of the Americas

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Embark on a captivating walking tour of Santo Domingo, the First City of the Americas. Explore ancient edifices and monuments, uncovering the rich cultural heritage of this modern-day metropolis.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Alcazar de Colon - Transports you to the time of the Spanish explorers. It’s the earliest fortified palace of European origin in the New World. Situated as a component of the Ciudad Colonial, it’s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Catedral Primada de América de Santo Domingo - Step into The Cathedral of Santo Domingo, also referred to as the Primada de América Cathedral, which holds the title of the first cathedral in the Americas since 1546.
Calle Las Damas - Wander along Las Damas Street, the most ancient paved road in not just the Dominican Republic, but the entire Americas. It’s home to the highest concentration of historical monuments in the vicinity. The Museo de la Casas Reales, once the seat of government, now captivates with its collection of artifacts from the colonial period. A site of great historical importance, the National Pantheon, originally a Jesuit church, now serves as the burial site for many distinguished Dominicans following its renovation in 1538.
Museo De Las Casas Reales - Inside, you’ll be fascinated to find a collection of maps, vintage tapestries, and numerous relics from the Colonial era, integral to the Dominican Republic’s storied past.
La Atarazana - Here, you’ll have the pleasure of savoring the national Dominican fare, famously known as \

What's Included

Lunch included
Entrance fees covered

Additional Information

Discover Santo Domingo, the First City of the Americas. Travel across its most important roads all leading towards ancient edifices and monuments of an invaluable cultural heritage in a modern-day city.

Through yesterday’s narrow lanes, we will set out to unveil the humble beginnings of the New World. Tour the oldest colonial city, erected in the fifteenth century, and scour the first colonial epoch residences.

Get ready to board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and immerse yourself in our culture and heritage. Come with us and discover the first city of the new world. Our expert tourist guide will take you to the First City of the Americas, where you will learn about the diverse history of this modern-day metropolitan city.

Location

Alcázar de Colón

Calle La Atarazana

meeting point is at the Alcazar entree

Cancellation Policy

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

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Jessicatd182wb

Aug 8, 2024

Amazing!!! - Amazing trip and you learn a lot about the history and culture of the beautiful Dominican Republic. I would recommend it. Rene was our driver and Nacho was our tour guide. They did an amazing job.