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Faro a Colon, Santo Domingo

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Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch

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Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch
3.8611112 out of 5 stars
3.9
3.8611112 out of 5 stars
72 reviews

Visit the oldest city in the Americas on this sightseeing day trip from Punta Cana. This is a great choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.

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Duration 11 hours
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Spanish, English
Pickup included
The supplier will let you know 24 hours before what kind of bus you have to wait for. If you are staying in a hotel, please wait by the lobby or meeting point.

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Itinerary

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    10 pickup location options:

    Uvero Alto, Bávaro, Lainemille, Folie stay, Punta Cana, EXCELLENCE DEL CARMEN SUELO, Cabeza de Toro, Carretera Cabeza de Toro, Punta El Cortecito, MJ73+4GJ

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    Santo Domingo

    Guided tour, Bus tour (2 hours)

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    Santo Domingo

    Shopping, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (2.58 hours)

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    The Three Eyes National Park

    Sightseeing (35 minutes)

  • 10 drop-off locations:

    Uvero Alto, Punta El Cortecito, Cabeza de Toro, EXCELLENCE DEL CARMEN SUELO, Lainemille, Punta Cana, Carretera Cabeza de Toro, MJ73+4GJ, Bávaro, Folie stay

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the spectacular Diego Colon’s Palace
  • See the National Pantheon
  • Admire the Holy Cathedral Primada - the first church in the New World

Full description

During this tour, you will visit key sites, including: the caves at Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the walled Colonial Zone, and the National Presidential Palace. Travel between the attractions with ease in an air-conditioned coach. A traditional Dominican lunch is also included.

Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Punta Cana in an air-conditioned coach. Travel about two and a half hours to Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the New World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
Visit some of the most spectacular places in this rich colonial city, including Diego Colon’s Palace, the Holy Cathedral Primada, the Fortaleza, and the National Pantheon.

Walk and take pictures in the Colonial Zone, starting at the Columbus Palace. Completed in 1514, this was the home of Christopher Columbus's son, Don Diego. From the Palace, the tour will go through the historic Plaza de Espana and on to Calle Las Damas (the first paved street in the New World).
Keep walking to the National Pantheon where heroes were laid to rest. The colonial tour will culminate at the First Cathedral of the New World.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing tour
  • Professional guide
  • Admission ticket
  • Buffet lunch (typical Dominican fare)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Shorts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  •  Not recommended for participants with back problems
  •  Not recommended for pregnant women
  •  Not recommended for children aged 5 and under
  •  Please note that after being picked up at your hotel, the supplier will wait for other customers at a gas station

From $77.03 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 72 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    3.8/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5
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Maria Paz – ChileFebruary 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Good tour, good guide. I didn't enjoy the lunch very much, but it was fine for the price of the tour. The excursion itself was good, a bit tedious at times due to the wait times, but overall a good tour, highly recommended.
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GetYourGuide traveler – SpainDecember 29, 2024 – Verified booking
The cave of the three eyes was what I liked the most, although the rest were also good.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesJuly 29, 2024 – Verified booking
We got picked up late from our meeting point. Thank God that the customer service in whatsApp is very fast to respond eventhought it says that they are closed. I booked for english language but Spanish was the main language that was used. We were the only english speaking family on this tour. The first part of our tour went great. The 3 eyes park was beautiful, PASSEDBY Columbus monument. Lunch was okay. However, the afternoon part of our tour was a disaster. It rained that day and we did not know what the instructions were because it was relayed in Spanish, we got lost not knowing where the other group went. Other tours that we saw provided umbrella for their clients and tracked down missing people. But I traveled with my family who are ages 70+, we braved the rain looking for our group. It was a walking tour, we did not even get a chance to take a picture with some sceneries. We did not even see most of what was listed on the full description of the tour. This tour is disappointing!

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