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Santo Domingo Historical and Cultural Tour from Punta Cana

By JackCana Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$177 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

By booking this tour, you will have an authentic experience of Santo Domingo, the historic capital of the Dominican Republic. You will not only visit the city, but you will live it. Our focus is on providing a trip that goes beyond the typical tourist tours, allowing travellers to immerse themselves in the rich history, culture, and vibrant life of the capital. Accompanied by expert local guides, you'll not only receive detailed information about each site, but also personal anecdotes and hidden stories that other tours might miss. These guides, passionate about their city, will take you to hidden corners and show you Santo Domingo from a unique perspective. The taste of a place is as important as its view. Therefore, this tour includes a meal in a traditional restaurant in the Colonial Zone, providing the opportunity to taste true Dominican cuisine in an authentic setting.

Activity location

  • Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
    • Av. Ana, On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district
    • 11604, Santo Domingo, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
    • Av. Ana, On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district
    • 11604, Santo Domingo, Caribbean

Check availability

Santo Domingo Historical and Cultural Tour from Punta Cana
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
NZ$177.30 x 1 AdultNZ$177.30
Total
Price is NZ$177.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to monuments and museums
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to main attractions
  • What's includedWhat's includedprofessional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedRound trip transfer
  • What's includedWhat's includedtime for shopping
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This natural park is a geological jewel that houses three impressive freshwater lakes inside, each with unique characteristics. The cave, formed by geological processes over thousands of years, offers a cool and mysterious environment. Visitors are mesmerised by the play of light and shadow on the crystal clear waters of the lakes, while learning about the history and culture of the Taíno people who once inhabited the region.
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This modern monument, built in honour of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the New World, is both a mausoleum and a museum. It is said to house the remains of Columbus and features exhibits that tell the storey of his voyage and the impact of his arrival in America. Its imposing architecture and the lights that illuminate it at night make it a landmark in Santo Domingo.
Zona Colonial
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The historic heart of Santo Domingo, the Ciudad Colonial is a living testimony to the rich history of the Dominican Republic. With cobbled streets, charming squares, and buildings dating back to the early days of European colonisation in the Americas, it's a journey back in time. Every corner tells a storey, from the epic battles to the romances and court intrigues.
Alcazar de Colon
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
This Renaissance structure was the residence of the son of Christopher Columbus, Don Diego. It is a testament to the power and wealth of the early Spanish settlers. With rooms displaying period furniture and artefacts, it offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life and opulence of the colonial elite.
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
As the first cathedral built in the New World, this building is a monument to the faith and determination of the early settlers. With impressive architecture and stained glass windows that tell biblical stories, it is a place of reflection and wonder.
Amber World Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Dominican amber is known worldwide for its quality and beauty. This museum offers a deep dive into the world of amber, from its geological formation to its use in jewellery and art. The pieces on display, some with fossils dating back millions of years, are testimonies of the island's prehistoric past.
Museo del Ron y la Cana
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Rum is an essential part of Caribbean and Dominican culture. This museum takes visitors through the rum production process, from sugar cane to distillation and ageing. Tastings allow visitors to appreciate the nuances and flavours of different Dominican rums.
Museo De Las Casas Reales
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Housed in historic buildings that once housed the colony's main administrative offices, this museum offers a detailed look at life during the colonial era. With rooms dedicated to history, art and culture, it is an essential stop to understand the rich tapestry of the Dominican Republic.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESColumbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
    • Av. Ana, On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district
    • 11604, Santo Domingo, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEColumbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
    • Av. Ana, On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district
    • 11604, Santo Domingo, Caribbean

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