Experience a full-day tour of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone and underground lakes. Explore historic sites, museums, and unique locations. Discover the city’s lungs and indulge in delicious chocolate.
- 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 that holds 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 - Constructed 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 - Showcases the short film “The Battle of Santo Domingo,” which won an award at the ITB Berlin Tourism Fair 2016. The 4D cinema was created to present Dominican history and culture in a unique way, offering visitors—mainly 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 clothing used in colonial times to extract juice from sugar cane for the production of 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).
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to museums and points of interest
- Shopping, drinks or tips
Join us on a journey to 15th-century Santo Domingo, specifically the Zona Colonial where rare and fascinating locations await your lens and we’ll be stepping into some of the world’s most extraordinary museums.
Touch history in heritage sites such as Plaza de España and Calles las Damas, the latter earned its moniker as the chosen promenade of the city’s ladies each afternoon. Explore exceptional sites such as the first-ever New World cathedral and a trove of other colonial gems steeped in history.
What sets this tour apart is your opportunity to discover the Colonial Zone in addition to one of the city’s lifelines, renowned for its stunning subterranean lakes and verdant trees like those at El Parque Los Tres Ojos. Also, get acquainted with top-grade chocolate created from local cocoa.
For this tour, your own personal guide and transit will be provided.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
