Santo Domingo City Tour

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Ever wondered where is the American continent’s first Cathedral? Or think about how Christopher Columbus’ family fortress looks like? Well, amongst some of the most interesting things to do in Santo Domingo those will be just a couple of the incredible amount of moments you’ll experience during this excursion! The astonishing Santo Domingo city is located at two and half hours from Punta Cana, mind to join us and explore its jewel-like charm?

A city reigned by Dominican charm and cultural heritage

The excursion begins with an early pick-up from your Punta Cana resort to start the journey at Santo Domingo, the capital and cultural heart of the Dominican Republic. The vibrant mix of modern sights, architecture, history and things to do in Santo Domingo, makes it a perfect tropical yet cultural destination. This excursion was tailored for those looking for the truly local and Dominican experience to sample and learn about the incredibly rich culture and heritage Santo Domingo has to offer. We promise you this Santo Domingo city tour will be an amazing memory to bring back home!

Take a guided walk through colonial history with this Santo Domingo city tour!

Your experienced and expert English-speaking guide will take a stroll through the Colonial Zone for you to admire the most remarkable monuments and iconic architecture of the city. You’ll come upon with all the details about how the Spanish conquerors used to live after arriving to Santo Domingo with an interactive visit to the famous “Alcazar de Colon”, the fortress where Columbus’ family lived. Speaking of history, you will also visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor — the oldest Cathedral in the Americas! As you may notice by now, there is a wide array of things to do in Santo Domingo and culture is truly an incredible way to know a place but, the excursion is not over yet since now you must be feeling hungry so…

Get the chance to delight with traditional Dominican food and do some shopping!

All this sightseeing around Santo Domingo can really work up an appetite and there is no better place to have a truly Dominican meal than a traditional restaurant in Santo Domingo. “Mangu”, “Tostones” and of course some “Sanconcho” will be only some of the typical Dominican dishes you’ll find across the menu. Try them all if possible and keep falling in love of the enchanting Santo Domingo look and feel! This exciting Santo Domingo city tour cannot come to an end before you ‘shop ‘till you drop’. This is the moment where you will have free time to visit all the colorful shops and boutiques around the small mecca in the Columbus Plaza and enjoy of all the different things to do in Santo Domingo while buying souvenirs for each family member or friend. By now we bet that this alluring Caribbean city has already leave you speechless and amused with all you’ve been able to experience so, we invite you to relax, rekindle and leave all worries behind while giving into the magic of this majestic city!