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Punta Cana · Full day

Santo Domingo.

The first city of the Americas, a few hours west along the coast. The Colonial Zone on foot, the Catedral Primada and the Ozama Fortress from the inside, and the underground lakes of Los Tres Ojos before the road home.

From US$100 per person

  • 10 hours
  • Tuesday & Friday
  • Entrances included
  • Hotel pickup

Where the day takes you

One day, and the whole first city of the Americas.

01

The road west

Pickup at your hotel at 7:30 in the morning and the drive west along the southern coast, with your guide setting up the history while the kilometres go by.

02

The Colonial Zone

Parque Colon, the Alcazar de Colon from the street and the first paved avenue in the Americas, walked at a pace that lets you look at it.

03

Inside the landmarks

The Catedral Primada de America and the Ozama Fortress, both of them entered with your tickets already covered.

04

Los Tres Ojos

Three underground lakes inside a limestone cave, cool and still, and the last stop before the road back to Punta Cana.

Included

What your day in the capital includes.

  • Round-trip transport from your hotel
  • Guide for the full day
  • Walking tour of the Colonial Zone
  • Entrance to the Catedral Primada de America
  • Entrance to the Ozama Fortress
  • Entrance to Los Tres Ojos
  • Free time for lunch and shopping
  • Air-conditioned vehicle both ways

Lunch and shopping are paid separately, so you choose the place and the plate. Bring some cash for the day.

The capital, as guests see it

Santo Domingo, stop by stop.

  • Street in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo with historic facades and lanterns
  • Pigeons over Parque Colon in front of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo
  • Columbus monument surrounded by trees and pigeons in Parque Colon
  • Stone facade of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo beside a Colonial Zone street
  • Interior of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo with stone columns and vaults
  • Stone tower of the Ozama Fortress in Santo Domingo under a blue sky
  • Facade of the Alcazar de Colon with arched galleries and palms in Santo Domingo
  • Pedestrian walkway in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo with lanterns and historic buildings
  • Detail of the Columbus statue with its arm raised to the sky
  • The Malecon of Santo Domingo beside the Caribbean Sea, lined with palms

Photos from the city you will be walking

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Good to know

Before you book.

Age

From 2 years old, with a reduced rate for children.

Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a camera and some cash for lunch and shopping.

Departures

Tuesdays and Fridays. Pickup from 7:30 in the morning and back at your hotel around 5:00 in the afternoon.

Who it suits

Guests who enjoy walking, history and a full day out. The Colonial Zone is cobbled, so comfortable shoes make the difference.

Before you write

Questions people ask about Santo Domingo.

How long is the Santo Domingo tour?
Ten hours hotel to hotel. Pickup is at 7:30 in the morning and you are back around 5:00 in the afternoon.
What does the price include?
Round-trip transport from your hotel, your guide for the full day, the walking tour of the Colonial Zone and the entrances for the sites on the route: the Catedral Primada de America, the Ozama Fortress and Los Tres Ojos.
Which days does it run?
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is paid separately, so you pick the place and the plate. There is free time in the Colonial Zone for lunch and for shopping.
Can I bring children?
Yes, from 2 years old. Children travel at US$70 per person.
How do I book?
Write to Yobi on WhatsApp with your date and how many of you are coming, and he confirms the pickup time for your hotel.
What if my plans change?
Our cancellation terms are set out on the cancellation page.

Yobi answers on WhatsApp and sets the day with you.

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Ready when you are

Tell Yobi your date and how many are coming.

That is the whole booking. He confirms the pickup time for your hotel and the rest of the day is yours.