Full-day excursion to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
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 National Palace, tour the Colonial Zone with a guide, enter historical monuments, and enjoy a Dominican lunch.
FromUS$65/ adult
Destination
Santo Domingo
Duration
Full day
Languages
Español · Inglés · Portugués
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 National Palace, tour the Colonial Zone with a guide, enter historical 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
Highlights
The key moments of the tour.
Entrance 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
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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.
Parada 1
Hotel pickup in Punta Cana
Your day begins with pickup at the hotel or confirmed meeting point in Punta Cana. The exact time depends on the location of your accommodation and the assigned route. Once participants are gathered, the group prepares to start the journey to Santo Domingo.

Parada 2
Journey to Santo Domingo
The tour towards the Dominican capital begins. During the journey, you will be able to observe landscapes of the east of the country, including sugarcane expanses, as you approach a city where more than five centuries of history coexist with modern life.

Parada 3
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Explore one of Santo Domingo's most surprising natural spaces. Los Tres Ojos is a cave 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 learn about one of its most famous natural attractions.

Parada 4
Faro a Colón
Continue towards Faro a Colón, one of Santo Domingo's most recognizable monuments. During this standard option, a panoramic visit is made to learn about its historical importance and take photos of the exterior.

Parada 5
Palacio Nacional
During the tour through Santo Domingo you will also contemplate the Palacio Nacional, seat of the Dominican Executive Branch and one of the country's most recognized institutional buildings. The visit is panoramic, ideal for appreciating its architecture and taking photos from the outside.

Parada 6
COLONIAL ZONE

Parada 7
Catedral Primada de América
Discover one of Santo Domingo's most important religious and historical monuments. The Catedral Primada is an essential part of the tour through the Colonial City and stands out for its architecture and its importance within the history of the continent.

Parada 8
Parque Colón
Discover one of the most emblematic spaces of the Colonial City. Parque Colón is surrounded by historic buildings, restaurants, cafes, and a vibrant urban life that makes it one of the main meeting points in the historic center.

Parada 9
Calle de las Damas
Walk along one of Santo Domingo's most historic streets and discover part of the architecture and stories linked to the first years of the colonial city.

Parada 10
Alcázar de Colón / Plaza España
Discover the surroundings of Alcázar de Colón, former residence of Diego Colón, son of Cristóbal Colón, and contemplate Plaza España, one of the most representative open spaces in the Colonial Zone.

Parada 11
Fortaleza Ozama
Discover one of the most important historic defensive complexes in the Colonial City and learn about its role in protecting Santo Domingo during the colonial era.

Parada 12
Calle El Conde and colonial spaces
Walk down one of Santo Domingo's most famous pedestrian streets, surrounded by shops, historic buildings, restaurants, and spaces where everyday life blends with colonial heritage.

Parada 13
DOMINICAN LUNCH
Take a break to enjoy a varied Dominican-style lunch. It is the perfect time to rest after walking and get to know part of the local gastronomy before continuing the tour.

Parada 14
FREE TIME IN THE COLONIAL ZONE
Enjoy free time to walk around the area, take photos, visit shops, and buy souvenirs before gathering again with the group.

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.

What's included
What's not included
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 place of lodging and will be confirmed after booking.
Pickup times
mañana
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
The exact pickup time depends on your hotel or place of lodging and will be confirmed after booking.
Important information
Cancellation and change policies
Frequently asked questions
Price from (per person)
US$65/ adult
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