Visit the house built by Columbus, the Cathedral and see the Christopher Columbus lighthouse, the explorer’s final resting place. Soak up the atmosphere of the oldest street of the new world “Calle las Damas” and experience a Dominican market where the bargains are endless & bartering is fun.
Swap the beaches with culture and history on this full-day tour to Santo Domingo, which includes transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and a guide to provide more background on Santo Domingo and different attractions.
Your day starts with pickup from your Santo Domingo hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Pass by Calle las Damas, the first paved road in the Americas, then visit the Alcazar de Colon, built by Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego.
Pass by the National Palace and Theatre of Fine Arts, then stop at the Museum of the Royal Houses for a quick visit. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas, followed by a walk around the Colonial Zone. On the way back to Punta Cana, pass by the Columbus Lighthouse.
