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Colonial Zone: Historical Sightseeing Tour with a visit to Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

By COPRIXA TRAVELS, S.R.L.
7.6 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$60 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the First City of the Americas
  • Visit the museum created for Christopher Columbus
  • Get to know the Los 3 Ojos Natural Park and its caves
  • Walk along the first street in the Americas
  • Discover the First Cathedral of the Americas

Activity location

    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • F4G8+7VR, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic | Our guide will be waiting for you at the Reloj del Sol, right in front of the Royal Houses Museum.
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

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Historical Tour in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, First of America

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

THIS OPTION ONLY INCLUDES THE TOUR OF THE COLONIAL ZONE, you'll get to know the history of the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo on a fascinating tour. We'll check out the most iconic spots like Las Casas Reales, Plaza España, and the Catedral Primada, among others.

Price details
NZ$59.50 x 1 AdultNZ$59.50
Total
Price is NZ$59.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport service to each of the excursions.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission tickets to each attraction.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Zona Colonial.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Craft Market.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets to national monuments and Los Tres Ojos Park.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    National tour guide in the Zona Colonial
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mamajuana
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Local Shopping

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

On this experience, we'll thoroughly explore each iconic spot in the tourist area of Santo Domingo, providing detailed information and taking the time needed to do so.

Santo Domingo de Guzmán is, without a doubt, one of the most captivating cities in the Caribbean and holds the title of being the first city founded in the New World in 1496. This beautiful capital city invites you to discover its attractions, and on our excursion, you'll be able to do just that.

Our itinerary begins with a visit to the Three Eyes National Park, an amazing combination of caves and cenotes that are characterised by their high mineral content and a beauty that is difficult to express in words.

We'll continue our tour at the Faro a Colón, a Dominican monument and museum built in honour of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of the New World. Inside the lighthouse, there are exhibits from different countries around the world. It also has rooms for temporary exhibitions and conference
conference rooms.

Then, we head to the Zona Colonial, the first city of the New World, where the most outstanding and majestic buildings from the colonial era stand. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the First Cathedral of the New World, the Alcazar de Diego Colon, the famous Calle Las Damas, and other 15th-century colonial landmarks such as:

• Royal Houses Museum.
• National Pantheon.
• Colon Park.
• Ozama Fortress
• Duarte Museum
• Taino Museum

Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore the Zona Colonial to admire the most outstanding monuments and architecture. You'll learn about the life of the Spanish conquistadors while visiting the Alcázar de Diego Colón, the residence of the Great Admiral's family.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • F4G8+7VR, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic | Our guide will be waiting for you at the Reloj del Sol, right in front of the Royal Houses Museum.
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic