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City Tour Santo Domingo

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo and discover the history of the first city of the New World. Visit Los Tres Ojos, admire the Faro a Colón and the Palacio Nacional, tour the Zona Colonial with a guide, enter historic monuments, and enjoy a Dominican lunch.

FromUS$55/ adult

Destination

Santo Domingo

Duration

Full day

Languages

Guía multilingüe

Pickup

Included at your hotel

Cancellation

Free

Agency rating

4.8 ★ · 130 reviews

What will you experience?

A quick overview of the experience.

The experience

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo and discover the history of the first city of the New World. Visit Los Tres Ojos, admire the Faro a Colón and the Palacio Nacional, tour the Zona Colonial with a guide, enter historic monuments, and enjoy a Dominican lunch.

Why choose this tour?

  • Coordinated by ForFun Travel in Punta Cana
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation
  • Duration: Full day
Ideal forCulture & historyTravellers with hotel pickupFamilies with childrenFlexible plans

Highlights

The key moments of the tour.

Full-day excursion to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Admission to Los Tres Ojos National Park

Guided tour of the Zona Colonial

Guided tour of the Zona Colonial

Guided tour of the Zona Colonial

Alcázar de Colón

About the experience

5-star experiences from our travellers

4.8/5 on Google · 130+ reviews

  • Reliable, professional, kind and has a deep knowledge of the best routes and places to visit in Dominican Republic. We took a tour from Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Samana…

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    SScarlettGoogle · hace 5 años
  • Andy was punctual and professional. I will definitely recommend him for your next travel.

    JSJennifer S.Google · hace 2 años

Itinerary

El orden del recorrido puede cambiar a discreción del Tour Leader o del equipo operativo por razones logísticas, climáticas, marítimas, de seguridad o afluencia de visitantes.

  1. Parada 1

    Pickup at Punta Cana hotels

    Your day begins with pickup at your hotel or confirmed meeting point in Punta Cana. The exact time depends on your accommodation's location and assigned route. Once all participants are gathered, the group gets ready to start the journey to Santo Domingo.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Pickup at Punta Cana hotels
  2. Parada 2

    Journey to Santo Domingo

    The trip to the Dominican capital begins. Along the way, you can observe landscapes of the country's eastern region, including stretches of sugarcane fields, as you approach a city where over five centuries of history coexist with modern life.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Journey to Santo Domingo
  3. Parada 3

    Los Tres Ojos National Park

    Explore one of Santo Domingo's most surprising natural spaces. Los Tres Ojos is a cavern system with freshwater lakes surrounded by rock formations and tropical vegetation. The tour allows you to discover a landscape completely different from the rest of the city and see one of its best-known natural attractions.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Los Tres Ojos National Park
  4. Parada 4

    Faro a Colón

    Continue toward the Faro a Colón, one of Santo Domingo's most recognizable monuments. On this standard tour option, a panoramic visit is conducted to learn about its historical importance and take photos of the exterior.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Faro a Colón
  5. Parada 5

    Palacio Nacional

    During the tour of Santo Domingo, you will also view the Palacio Nacional, seat of the Dominican Executive Power and one of the country's most recognized institutional buildings. The visit is panoramic, ideal for admiring its architecture and taking photos from the outside.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Palacio Nacional
  6. Parada 6

    ZONA COLONIAL

    City Tour Santo Domingo — ZONA COLONIAL
  7. Parada 7

    Catedral Primada de América

    Visit one of Santo Domingo's most important religious and historic monuments. The Catedral Primada is an essential part of the Ciudad Colonial tour, noted for its architecture and significance in the continent's history.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Catedral Primada de América
  8. Parada 8

    Parque Colón

    Discover one of the Ciudad Colonial's most iconic spaces. Parque Colón is surrounded by historic buildings, restaurants, cafes, and vibrant urban life, making it one of the historic center's main gathering points.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Parque Colón
  9. Parada 9

    Calle de las Damas

    Walk down one of Santo Domingo's most historic streets and discover part of the architecture and stories connected to the early years of the colonial city.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Calle de las Damas
  10. Parada 10

    Alcázar de Colón / Plaza España

    Explore the area around the Alcázar de Colón, former residence of Diego Colón, son of Christopher Columbus, and view Plaza España, one of the Zona Colonial's most iconic open spaces.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Alcázar de Colón / Plaza España
  11. Parada 11

    Fortaleza Ozama

    Discover one of the Ciudad Colonial's most important historic defense complexes and learn about its role in protecting Santo Domingo during the colonial era.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Fortaleza Ozama
  12. Parada 12

    Calle El Conde and colonial spaces

    Walk along one of Santo Domingo's best-known pedestrian streets, lined with shops, historic buildings, restaurants, and spaces where daily life blends with colonial heritage.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — Calle El Conde and colonial spaces
  13. Parada 13

    DOMINICAN LUNCH

    Pause to enjoy a varied Dominican-style lunch. It's the perfect time to rest after walking and experience local gastronomy before continuing the tour.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — DOMINICAN LUNCH
  14. Parada 14

    FREE TIME IN THE ZONA COLONIAL

    Enjoy free time to stroll around, take photos, visit shops, and buy souvenirs before reuniting with the group.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — FREE TIME IN THE ZONA COLONIAL
  15. Parada 15

    RETURN TO PUNTA CANA

    After completing the tour of Santo Domingo, we will begin the return journey to Punta Cana. Arrival may vary according to traffic and the location of each accommodation. Transportation will end at the corresponding hotel or drop-off point.

    City Tour Santo Domingo — RETURN TO PUNTA CANA

What's included

Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana
Multilingual guide
Admission to Los Tres Ojos National Park
Panoramic view of Faro a Colón
Panoramic view of Palacio Nacional
Guided tour of the Zona Colonial
Admission to historic monuments included in the program
Admission to Catedral Primada de América
Varied lunch
Free time for shopping
Free time for photos

What's not included

Tips
Personal expenses
Food, drinks, or services not mentioned as included
Personal purchases and souvenirs
Any service not expressly indicated in the program

Pickup

Pickup included: we will confirm the exact time and meeting spot on WhatsApp.

Pickup at your accommodation

Round-trip transportation

Pickup time

The exact pickup time depends on your hotel or accommodation and will be confirmed after booking.

Pickup times

  • mañana

    6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

The exact pickup time depends on your hotel or accommodation and will be confirmed after booking.

Important information

Cancellation and change policies

Frequently asked questions

Price from (per person)

US$55/ adult

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