Full Day Santo Domingo from Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo Este

Explore Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial, visit historic museums, stroll Plaza de España, and discover Parque Los Tres Ojos with a private guide.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The 3 Eyes National Park - One of our most hidden and beautiful places within the city, featuring stunning caves and crystal-clear ponds.
  • Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) - A mausoleum monument located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, dedicated to Christopher Columbus.
  • National Palace of the Dominican Republic - (Photo stop) The National Palace is a building in Santo Domingo that houses the offices of the Executive Branch of the Dominican Republic.
  • Parque Independencia - Dominating the western edge of the Colonial City and facing the start of Calle El Conde, Independence Park is one of the DR’s most revered sites. Inside this walled and guarded landmark is the Altar de la Patria, a white-marble mausoleum containing the remains of the Founding Fathers of the Dominican Republic.
  • Calle El Conde - Calle El Conde is a historic street in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. It was once one of the main streets of Santo Domingo and is named after the Count of Peñalva.
  • Catedral Primada de América de Santo Domingo - Built between 1510 and 1540, the first cathedral of the Americas—known as Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Encarcación o Anunciación, Primada de América—continues to stand proudly in the heart of the Colonial City. This 500-year-old Gothic-style building remains a key site for official ceremonies and religious celebrations. A tour of the interior reveals the cathedral’s ornate Gothic ceiling, colonial-era oil paintings, sacred chapel rooms, and an area with gravestones containing the remains of archbishops. The remains of Christopher Columbus were discovered here in the 19th century.
  • The Colonial Gate 4D Cinema - Promotes the short film “The Battle of Santo Domingo,” which won an award at the ITB Berlin Tourism Fair 2016.

4D cinema emerged from the need to present Dominican history and culture in a unique way, offering visitors, especially tourists, an unforgettable experience during their stay in the country.

  • Museo del Ron y la Cana - The Museum of Rum and Sugarcane provides fascinating information on the history of the equipment used in colonial times to extract juice from sugar cane for processing Dominican rum.
  • Zona Colonial - A sightseeing tour through Calle de las Damas (Lady’s Street) and the ruins of the first hospital in America (Ruinas de San Francisco and Hospital San Nicolás).
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission to museums and points of interest
What's Not Included
  • Shopping, drinks or tips
Additional Information

We will take you to the 15th-century Santo Domingo known as Zona Colonial, where we will visit unique photo spots and enter some of the world’s most spectacular museums.

Cultural landmarks like Plaza de España and Calles las Damas (Ladies Street) are named for the ladies who strolled there every afternoon. Unique sites such as the first cathedral of the new world and many other colonial locations are rich in history.

This tour is special because you will explore the Colonial Zone and also visit one of the city’s green lungs, featuring beautiful underground lakes and lush trees, like Parque Los Tres Ojos. You’ll also get to taste the finest chocolate made from cacao.

On this tour, you will have a private guide and transportation.

Location
The 3 Eyes National Park
Calle Marginal Las Americas Este
Cancellation Policy

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

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