Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the historical richness of Santo Domingo on this full-day tour from Punta Cana. Founded in 1496, Santo Domingo is the oldest European city in the Americas, where history unfolds in the Colonial Zone—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the stunning Los Tres Ojos caves, and explore iconic landmarks like the Alcázar de Colón and the Catedral Primada de América. Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch and free time for shopping or relaxing on the charming streets. With an expert bilingual guide, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant culture and history of the Dominican Republic.

- Full-day guided tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo
- Visit key historical sites including the Alcázar de Colón and the first cathedral
- Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch at a local restaurant
- Comfortable round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned bus

What's included

  • Lunch is served at a traditional Dominican restaurant where you’ll enjoy la bandera dominicana — rice, beans, meat and salad — the national dish of the Dominican Republic.
  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities and pictures

What to expect

  1. Zona Colonial
    2h · Admission ticket included
    walking tour
  2. Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    your guide takes you on a panoramic drive past the Columbus Lighthouse (El Faro a Colón) and the Presidential Palace before arriving in the Zona Colonial — the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city.
  3. Alcazar de Colon
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Inside the Colonial Zone, you’ll visit:

    Alcázar de Colón — the palace of Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus
  4. National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Inside the Colonial Zone, you’ll visit: The National Pantheon — where Dominican heroes rest
  5. Catedral primada de Americas
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Inside the Colonial Zone you will visit: Catedral Primada de América — the first cathedral built in the New World, dating to 1512
  6. Calle Las Damas
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After the guided tour, you have free time on El Conde pedestrian street and Calle Las Damas — the oldest street in the Americas — to explore, shop for local crafts, cigars, rum or Larimar jewelry, or simply sit at a café and watch the city go by.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is included from selected resorts in Punta Cana. Depending on the hotel’s access rules, we will pick you up either from the main lobby or from a designated meeting point assigned by the resort.

If you are staying at an Airbnb, private apartment, villa, or residential complex, please contact us after booking and send us the residential name and full address so we can confirm the closest available pickup point or provide the exact meeting instructions.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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