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Santo Domingo City Tour From Punta Cana: Explore Caribbean's Oldest City and Historical Landmarks
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Santo Domingo
Embark on a full-day adventure from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, the Caribbean’s oldest city. Explore historical landmarks, visit the Our Lady of Incarnation cathedral and Colón Palace, and learn about the rich history of Santo Domingo. Don’t miss the chance to see the colonial architecture and visit the cenote at Los Tres Ojos National Park.
Embark on a full-day adventure from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, the Caribbean’s oldest city. Explore historical landmarks, visit the Our Lady of Incarnation cathedral and Colón Palace, and learn about the rich history of Santo Domingo. Don’t miss the chance to see the colonial architecture and visit the cenote at Los Tres Ojos National Park.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) - This cross-shaped monument, commemorating the Christianization of the Americas, measures about 800 meters in length and 36.5 meters in height. It is believed to house the remains of Admiral Christopher Columbus, although genetic analysis has confirmed that the actual remains are in the Cathedral of Seville.
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- Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) - This cross-shaped monument, commemorating the Christianization of the Americas, measures about 800 meters in length and 36.5 meters in height. It is believed to house the remains of Admiral Christopher Columbus, although genetic analysis has confirmed that the actual remains are in the Cathedral of Seville.
- The 3 Eyes National Park - Los Tres Ojos National Park is a cave featuring a freshwater lake naturally divided into three visible lakes from the inside and one visible from the outside. Located in the Santo Domingo Este municipality of the Dominican Republic, the lake was discovered during the North American intervention in 1916. The park’s name refers to its three main lakes, though there is a fourth. Evidence suggests that the cave was frequented by the indigenous people of Quisqueya Island, known as the mother of all lands.
- Santo Domingo - The Primate Cathedral of America, also known as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo or Minor Basilica of Santa María de la Encarnación, is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación. It is situated in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Officially named Santa Iglesia Catedral Basilica Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Encarnación or Annunciación, it is located between Arzobispo Meriño and Isabela La Católica streets, next to Parque Colón, with its main entrance facing west towards Arzobispo Meriño street, near the corner of Arzobispo Nouel.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
- Convenient pickup & drop-off service
- Admission to Los Tres Ojos National Park
- Lunch included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
- Convenient pickup & drop-off service
- Admission to Los Tres Ojos National Park
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Explore a storied Caribbean metropolis on this day-long journey to Santo Domingo. Encounter the city’s principal attractions, such as the Our Lady of Incarnation cathedral, Colón Palace, and the National Pantheon. Seize the chance to admire the colonial-era buildings along the Malecon prior to your return to Punta Cana. Journey to Los Tres Ojos National…
Explore a storied Caribbean metropolis on this day-long journey to Santo Domingo. Encounter the city’s principal attractions, such as the Our Lady of Incarnation cathedral, Colón Palace, and the National Pantheon. Seize the chance to admire the colonial-era buildings along the Malecon prior to your return to Punta Cana. Journey to Los Tres Ojos National Park and discover the cenote while gaining insights into Santo Domingo’s extensive history.
Location
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
Av. Ana, On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(11 Ratings)
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Lucy_h
Dec 29, 2024
Great deal! Lots to see and learn! - It was a long day but worth it because we saw so many highlights and important sights in Santo Domingo. It’s such a significant part of American history that people should learn about. Also a nice lunch was included. Great price for an entire full day!
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Sherpa752036
Jan 11, 2024
Historical tour - Beautiful tour, place with many stories, city with many cultural riches....
It should be left to do close to the return as it is almost 200km from Punta Cana, but it is worth it.
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Oreofe_a
Nov 28, 2022
It was alot of walking,... - It was alot of walking, but it was fun. We were dropped off by our individual driver at the gas station and pick up by a bus. We saw the presidential house, we shopped and ate. The food was fantastic and the tour guy did a great job explaining in English.
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Connie_m
Jun 24, 2022
Good tour, but more explanation needed about pickup. - We had booked for a small group of no more than 15 people. A large bus picked us up, but later dropped us off at a gas station where a small van of 6 passengers were transported to Santo Domingo. The tour guide was very informative. 4 more passengers were added to the van as we traveled through Santo Domingo. The van driver drove well,but did not know where any of hotels were upon return.
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Guide826898
Jan 21, 2025
Interesting but long - More driving time than sightseeing. Knew the ride there and back would be long, expected less driving time in the city, though. I never expect much from a tour lunch, but provided lunch was the worst, I have ever encountered on a tour. Our guide was good, was having to interpret in three languages. Might not have gotten as much information because of this.
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678shawnh
Jan 18, 2025
Great guide. Long day and uncomfortable transportation - I normally do not leave a review but thought if I would have a read a review similar to the one I’m writing, I would have passed on the tour. We booked the day before the tour. Follow up email said someone would contact us with a time for pickup. That didn’t happen. We received a call when they were actually at our hotel for pickup. 15 passenger van was our mode of transportation which would have been fine for a short distance. The seat was approximately 12” wide and the smaller gentleman sitting next to me took up half the space, leaving me with half an aisle seat the entire trip. To make it even worse of a ride, the driver played loud Latino music.
We picked up our guide at the first stop in Santo Domingo. He was the only good part of the tour., he was Very knowledgeable. After stopping at the national park and Columbus lighthouse, we went to Santo Domingo and saw the presidents house and continued on to a downtown area. It would have been nice if at this point we could have ventured out on our own and had a meeting point as we were not interested in the tourist shops or some other points of interest that were in this area. The lunch was similar to resort food, not to our liking. We had actually rented a car for our entire trip but weren’t sure if we could navigate Santo Domingo on our own. Come to find out, it would have been very easy to navigate. On the way home, we had to stop at 5 hotels before our stop, adding another 45 minutes to the long day. We left at 8 and returned at 8. Hopefully this review gives enough information to those considering it.
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Brad_b
Dec 4, 2022
Nice Tour - Had to transfer to a different bus and ride is very long n bring. Tour guide didn’t speak English well and what he did know he talked very fast. During tour he walked very fast had to find him several times. Tour should provide at least water but we had to buy everything.
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Celmirao354
Oct 6, 2022
False VIP Tour - Everything started well, transportation only for two, the friendly driver, nice guide, knowledgeable about his country and although I knew that we would do the same activities as another group, the issue of food disappointed me a lot, we paid much more for VIP treatment and we received the buffet food of any normal tour, super bad presentation, unpleasant taste, they even presented burnt rice, there was nothing good in that food, it was so unpleasant that I ended up with a stomach ache. They never gave us drinks during the tour, not a bottle of water at least. In addition, the driver got confused and we had to wait 20 minutes in that intense sun without water or shade for the guide to look for him while the other tours with 15 people and their drivers were ready. Bad coordination and was the worst meal of my life. Disappointed and sick!
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