Santo Domingo Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Lunch, Punta Cana

About this activity

On this full day tour, you'll discover a city where modern, high-rise buildings tower over a UNESCO World Heritage Site colonial zone. Your day includes guided visits to the Gothic Cathedral and the Alcazar de Colon, plus lunch and free time.

After a three-hour drive to the capital, you'll arrive in the historic heart of Santo Domingo. Here, you'll be transported back to the days of Christopher Columbus as we head into the colonial zone to pass by the National Pantheon, Ozama Fortress and the Museum of the Casas Reales – your guide will explain their history. You'll visit the Alcazar de Colon, which belonged to Christopher Columbus's family, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, dating from the early 1500s.

Enjoy a typical lunch at the family-owned La Atarazana restaurant, then you'll take a sightseeing drive through modern Santo Domingo. It's a jam-packed day exploring 500 years of history and architecture.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Destination Services Dominican Republic

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees
Included: Lunch with drinks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Please note that the “Casa Reales Museum” will be closed due to maintenance until further notice

Itinerary

Alcazar de Colon

2 hours Admission included

You'll visit the Alcazar de Colon, which belonged to Christopher Columbus's family.
Santo Domingo

3 hours

Dominican lunch in Restaurant La Atarazana. After lunch, drive through the modern area of Santo Domingo, passing the city centre and visiting La Plaza de la Cultura, El Museo del Hombre Dominicano, the Government National Palace and El Faro a Colon.
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor

one hour Admission included

You'll visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, dating from the early 1500s. It boasts the title of the oldest church in the Americas.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

whala!bavaro
Zoetry Agua Punta Cana
Presidential Suites Punta Cana
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Viva Dominicus Palace by Wyndham
Now Garden Punta Cana
Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort
Hm Alma De Bayahibe
Whala!Urban Punta Cana
Alsol Luxury Village Punta Cana
Catalonia Bayahibe
Iberostar Waves Punta Cana

and 32 more pickup points

Your booking includes a hotel pick-up and drop-off. You will receive a message from us informing you about the exact pick-up time and place. To be able to give you this information, it is essential that you have given us the name of the hotel where you are staying at.

Using your ticket

Your booking includes a hotel pick-up and drop-off. You will receive a message from us informing you about the exact pick-up time and place. To be able to give you this information, it is essential that you have given us the name of the hotel where you are staying at. If you have not received the pick-up information at least 72 hours before the activity start time, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]

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%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
Travel time are included on the total duration of the tour.
Please note that the “Casa Reales Museum” will be closed due to maintenance until further notice, instead clients will have more free time in the Colonial Zone.
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility