Full day tour to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

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About this activity

Explore the highlights of Santo Domingo, the oldest city in America, on this day trip from Punta Cana, a great option for first-time visitors and history buffs. Visit the caves of Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the walled Colonial Zone, and the National Presidential Palace, traveling between attractions with ease.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 150 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Shelting Tours

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks

Itinerary

Zona Colonial

45 min

The Colonial City is the oldest urban nucleus of the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. The Colonial City was the first permanent European settlement in America, founded in 1502 by Spanish colonizers.
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)

45 min

The Columbus Lighthouse, commonly known as the Columbus Lighthouse, is a Dominican monument and museum built in honor of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of the New World.
Alcazar de Colon

45 min

The Alcázar de Colón or Viceregal Palace of Don Diego Colón is a palace located in the Plaza de España in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was built on a site near the cliffs that look towards the Ozama River, granted to Diego Colón, first-born son of the discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, by King Ferdinand the Catholic, to build a dwelling for him and his descendants on the island of Hispaniola, which he arrived in 1509 as governor and where today The Alcazar de Colón Museum works. Archived 2019-01-09 at the Wayback Machine.
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor

45 min

The Catedral Primada de América, Catedral de Santo Domingo or Basilica Menor de Santa María de la Encarnación, is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación that is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic
Calle El Conde

45 min

Calle El Conde is an old street in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. For a time it was one of the main streets of Santo Domingo, named after the Count of Peñalva.
The 3 Eyes National Park

45 min

Los Tres Ojos National Park is a cavern that has a freshwater lake, naturally divided into three lakes that can only be seen from the inside and a single lake that can be seen without having to be inside. Located in the Santo Domingo Este municipality in the Dominican Republic.
Monasterio de San Francisco

45 min

The Monastery of San Francisco in the city of Santo Domingo is one of the most important ruins in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo and was declared a World Heritage Site.
Fortaleza Ozama

45 min

The Santo Domingo Fortress or Ozama Fortress is one of the historical Cultural Monuments of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. It was built by the Spanish during colonial times and is the oldest fort built by Europeans in America.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar
Bahia Principe Grand Turquesa - All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Hotel Tropical Punta Cana Rd
Punta Cana Sun and Beach
Hostal Palmas De Punta Cana
The Level at Melia Caribe Beach Resort
TOT Punta Cana Apartments
Bahia Principe Escape Ambar
Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana

and 101 more pickup points

This schedule is an approximation.

Please, let us know your hotel or accommodation name We will be contacting you to give you the right pick-up time, depending on your hotel or your accommodation.