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Santo Domingo Cultural VIP Tour From Punta Cana

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Santo Domingo Cultural VIP Tour From Punta Cana

About this activity

Explore the highlights of Santo Domingo on a VIP tour, the oldest city in the Americas, a great option for first-time visitors and history buffs. Visit the caves of Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the Colonial Walled Zone, and the National Presidential Palace, traveling between attractions with ease.

Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Santo Domingo with this full-day tour of the capital. Follow a guide on a walk through important monuments of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Round-trip travel from Punta Cana is made easy with hotel pickup and drop-off.

The transfer / transportation is of hours to be marked in the itinerary

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At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Oasis Humpack RD

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Professional Guide
  • Included: VIP service

Itinerary

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    The city of Santo Domingo is one of the oldest in the Caribbean, however, the National Palace is not a structure from the colonial era. Instead, it recalls a different and more recent period in the history of the Dominican Republic. The National Palace was built in the 1940s during the reign of the Dominican Republic's famously brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo. The National Palace is still used as the seat of the government of the Dominican Republic and the offices of the president, so it is not generally open to the public. However, visitors can explore the exterior and take photos of the impressive architecture of the building.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Ancora Cap Cana Marina Resort & Villas
  • Whala! Urban Punta Cana
  • Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
  • Fishing Lodge Cap Cana Diamond Resort
  • Marina Bay Cap Cana
  • Alsol Luxury Village Punta Cana
  • Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
  • TRS Cap Cana Waterfront & Marina Hotel
  • Pickleball Travel PackageR
  • Bakour Punta Cana Suites
  • Reserva Real By Harper
  • Serenade All Suites - Adults Only Resort - All inclusive

and 55 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Santo Domingo Cultural VIP Tour From Punta Cana

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