Santo Domingo Day Trip, Punta Cana - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Santo Domingo Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 75.05 USD
Rating: 8 (897 reviews)

Great tour - thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience with the tour guide Viktor who was very enthusiastic and knowledgea...

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Pass through the Santo Domingo colonial area on this tour, where you'll discover the legacy of the Columbus family and the main monuments of the oldest city in America.

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets the Los Tres Ojos National Park
Admission to the Alcázar de Colón
Admission to the Cathedral Primada de America
Buffet–style lunch with non–alcoholic drinks

Not included

Alcoholic beverages

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Accessible only for folding chairs. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Information in accessible formats.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

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Excellent 11,608 Travelers·897 reviews

December 20, 2025
Moe
London, United Kingdom
Great tour - thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience with the tour guide Viktor who was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this t...
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May 10, 2024
Lisagaye
Kingston, Jamaica
The Santo Domingo day trip was great. Your representative assisted me well. The tour guide was exceptional as he ensured that my mom & I were well inf...
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April 1, 2023
Andrii
Ukraine
Very interesting and intense tour was fully on schedule. Our guide Victor was very energetic and told a lot about history and nature of Dominican Repu...
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November 26, 2021
Victoria
U.S. Outlying Islands
Overall very good tour. The Viceroy museum was a favorite. My one suggestion would be to eliminate one activity such as the amber museum and allow eve...
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November 4, 2021
Jose Rafael Martinez Martinez
Monterrey, Mexico
La excursión fue muy buena, fue realmente lo que esperábamos el guía Víctor fue muy ameno y divertido supo como empatizar con la gente que íbamos en e...
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May 22, 2025
Tyron Morgan
Louisiana, United States
Yes, I loved it and learned a lot. It helped me better understand your country and its people. The drivers and tour were attentive and very much infor...
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Jamaica
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Phillipa Miller
Jamaica
The tour guide was awesome..The driver was excellent..The trip was an amazing experience and I will definitely recommend you guys to others from my co...
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December 8, 2021
Vlad
Romania
Very nice tour, the places we visited were beautiful and found out a lot of information from our tour guide. The food at lunch was also good. We wishe...
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Pass through the Santo Domingo colonial area on this tour, where you'll discover the legacy of the Columbus family and the main monuments of the oldest city in America.

Day Trip Details

On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Punta Cana and set off for Santo Domingo.

Firstly, we'll visit the spectacular Los Tres Ojos grotto to see the famous freshwater lakes and their spectacular cave. Then we'll see the outside of the Columbus Lighthouse, where the explorer's remains are said to be located.

Next, we'll make a stop outside the Presidential Palace. We'll observe the stunning exterior of this large-scale neoclassical architectural ensemble and head to the Ciudad Colonial.

Upon arriving in this area of the Dominican capital's historic center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—we'll first visit the interior of the Alcázar de Colón. Located in the Plaza de España, this historic early 16th-century palace blends Gothic, Mudéjar, and Renaissance architectural styles.

We'll continue our tour of the colonia city of Santo Domingo by entering the temple of Santa María de La Encarnación, the Cathedral Primada de America and the oldest on the continent, to discover the secrets it hides. Afterwards, we'll travel back in time as we stroll along the Calle de las Damas, where we'll see the first stone house built in the New World. Next, we'll visit the inside of the National Pantheon, where the remains of illustrious historical figures of the Dominican Republic are laid to rest.

Afterwards, we'll go to a restaurant in the historic centre, where we'll replenish our energy with a delicious buffet lunch with typical dishes such as rice, meat stew and beans. The menu also includes non-alcoholic drinks. Feeling refuelled, we'll head towards the Malecón area to enjoy a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea.

Finally, we'll take you back to your hotel, where you are expected to arrive between 9 and 11.5 hours after pickup.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup starts at the first hotel of the route at 7:30 am, so you can have breakfast at your hotel. However, the exact pickup time for each hotel will be established in advance, except for the following:

Hotel Cortecito Inn and Punta Cana Princess: pickup will be at 7:20 am

Santo Domingo Private Tour

If you'd like to do the tour in a more personalised way with a guide just for you, we recommend booking this private tour of Santo Domingo.

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Pass through the Santo Domingo colonial area on this tour, where you'll discover the legacy of the Columbus family and the main monuments of the oldest city in America.

Day Trip Details

On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Punta Cana and set off for Santo Domingo.

Next, we'll make a stop outside the Presidential Palace. We'll observe the stunning exterior of this large-scale neoclassical architectural ensemble and head to the Ciudad Colonial.

Finally, we'll take you back to your hotel, where you are expected to arrive between 9 and 11.5 hours after pickup.

Hotel Pickup

Hotel Cortecito Inn and Punta Cana Princess: pickup will be at 7:20 am

Santo Domingo Private Tour

If you'd like to do the tour in a more personalised way with a guide just for you, we recommend booking this private tour of Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo Day Trip