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From Bavaro: Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

3.5  / 5
92 reviews
Activity provider:Tours Republica
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From Bavaro: Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

Activity provider:Tours Republica
3.5  / 5
92 reviews
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From $85 $76.50 per person

Discover the first city of America, founded in 1496, during this historically-rich tour. This colonial city is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the place of the first European settlements in America.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Pickup included
At your hotel lobby in Bavaro.

Experience

Highlights
  • See the first headquarters of the Spanish colonial government in America, the first hospital and the first cathedral
  • Observe the Columbus Lighthouse where Christopher Columbus’ remains rest
  • Discover outstanding medieval and renaissance art from the 16th century and beyond at various city musuems
  • Visit the Colonial Zone, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
  • Experience the underground caves and lagoons at 3 Eyes National Park
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Take a trip back in time, where you will enjoy an interesting historical recount. Visit the most emblematic museums of the Dominican capital, with architectural designs dating from the time of the discovery of America. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus while a professional guide shares their knowledge about the history of European colonization in America. After your hotel pickup, head to 3 Eyes National Park, a complex of underground caves and lagoons initially inhabited by the Taino Indians. Next, set out to visit the Colonial Zone, the first permanent European settlement in America. Founded in 1502 by the Spanish colonizers, it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.  Visit the first Cathedral of America, the Alcázar de Colón or the Palacio Virreinal de Don Diego. Get to know La Calle Las Damas, the first street on the island.  Enjoy panoramic visits to the National Palace and the Columbus Lighthouse, a monument built in memory of Christopher Columbus and where his remains rest.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Professional tour guide in your chosen language
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Photos
  • Lunch

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

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  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage

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  • Please bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes
  • There will be a moderate walk
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3.5 /5

based on 92 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    3.5/5
  • Value for money
    3.7/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – BelgiumAugust 19, 2023 – Verified booking
We were at reception at 7:00 - the bus arrived at 8:00 without any contact the day before to notify us. The transporter picked up other people at a station then we drove for more than 2 hours towards Saint Dominique. 1st stop, souvenir shop then visits to the different sites: the 3 phis park, the colonial zone? The palace presents time, the alleys of the center, the cathedral, .. the guide explained everything in Spanish and English, very friendly and caring, the same for the driver who was careful. To us at every stop for our safety. We went for lunch at the imperial buffet, choice a little limited but it was ok, helpful staff and very clean place. I do not recommend the manager at all, the operator because he is unpleasant, not serious and rude, but I recommend the driver who had a clean, spacious, air-conditioned juice and drove well and the guide who was great all day.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyApril 18, 2023 – Verified booking
The pick up was punctual but they made us get on a bus that was going to take us to another place and then get on the bus to Santo Domingo. All very unserious. The excursion very good. We were able to see a bit of the city. The first stop in a place (which was not in the contracted itinerary) was unnecessary since we lost a lot of time there. Removing that quite informative excursion.
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Serena – ItalyNovember 17, 2022 – Verified booking
Very suggestive tour, the guide was kind and helpful in answering my questions. We saw the main monuments and had a pleasant walk around the colonial area. The only flaw: the visit to the natural park was too hasty and we didn't visit it all.
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