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The 10 Best City Tours in Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Province
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and a UNESCO world heritage site, is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and one of the most populous cities in the Caribbean. The city is a mix of old world charm and modern Latin flair. Its medieval palaces and fortresses mix with nightlife and shopping to rival any modern city in the world. You'll find pristine beaches and hidden gems like a salsa/merengue club set inside a huge underground cave.
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1. Santo Domingo City Tour (Full Day)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A historic adventure awaits you when exploring the oldest city in the Americas and first capital of the New World. During the journey you will learn about the history of Santo Domingo and its many attractions.
Inclusions: Transportation, (Only from/to centrally located Hotels in the Bayahibe area)., Lunch and beverages., Tour guide., Entrance to museums
Exclusions: Tips, Photos
Reviewed By sarabG257OO
Had an excellent time. Breath taking views. Swimming with the star fish at the sand bar in blur clear crystal waters was enjoyable. Wish could have been there a little longer to snorkel. Saona Island is georgios. Loved the lay out and the beach was clean and well maintained Only part that I didn't care for was on arrival prior to getting on the boat, locals were there selling merchandise. 2 young men one with an iguana and another with a monkey corner my daughter and I, Took her phone and started taking pictures. Than they demanded $20 for the pictures that they took on her cell phone without our approval. So a total of $40. I said no , I started to walk away and they continued to follow us to the boat. At one point they had their hand on my backpack. I told them again, NO and got on the boat.
2. Santo Domingo City Tours Full Day From Punta Cana
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour from Punta CanaClose your eyes and there you are! Diving in the history by the stimulation the first street in the America. Take time to enjoy a unique lunch in a typical restaurant and discover the authentic side of the city. You can stroll around the streets of “El Conde”, the only pedestrian street in Santo Domingo, where you will find all kinds of arts and souvenirs. Also, make a small stop to the historic cave “Los Tres Ojos”. Santo Domingo Tour. Also, meet the people of Santo Domingo in the modern part of the city, with its modern enterprises and architectures.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide, Buffet for Lunch, Food Tasting, Snack, Professional photographer guide, All Fees and Taxes, Admission
Exclusions: tips, Souvenir photos (available for purchase
Reviewed By ralphb673
It is a nice trip but there is no distinction between the $50 dollar trip and the supposedly all inclusive $112 dollars one they one have run and beer and they serve everyone the buffet if you want lobster you have to pay $25 dollars extra so go to the trip but don’t pay for the all inclusive one that one don’t exist.
3. Unforgettable Jarabacoa & Santo-Domingo Trip
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
We have comfortable air-conditioned bus with a guide, free wi-fi, alcohol and soft drinks. During the whole excursion you will hear the interesting and funny stories aboot Dominican people, about their hobbies, daily life, education and so on. You will be accomponied with the guide from the very beginning of the excursion till the bringing you back to the hotel. With us you will have unforgettable experience in Dominican Republic!
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch
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Reviewed By 959danz
Let me just say, that i have done ATV tours many times, in DR, Mexico, etc... when i say - this one is different - i mean it! Ride along the beautiful beach under coconut palms... enjoy fresh air - not dust, stop for a swim at a private beach, visit local villagers. Try local food. Learn about Coconut oil making along the way... and i even bought a real machete from a local shop. 3.5 hours of pure riding - even my two teenage sons were satisfied. Great tour guides who were there to answer questions along the way. Under 1 hour ride from most hotels in a comfortable bus. Well worth the time and money spent. Recommendations - wear long pants - engines can get pretty hot and your calfs will feel it. Cover back of your neck with bandana - it will get burned. Observe how locals dress - they know best. Sunscreen for your face and arms and ears. Sunglasses. And make sure you bring cash for your guides and for shopping. Fresh marakuya juice and crab empanadas purchased from locals were a very nice snack. Highly recommend. Dima and Rustam - your guides are the best!
4. Экскурсия в Санто-Доминго
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A comfortable bus will take you from the hotel and we will embark on our journey (drive time is 2 hours). Our first stop will be the Three Eyes cave. This cave got its name thanks to three crystal clear lakes located at a depth of 15 meters. However, in 1916, the fourth lake was discovered, which is considered to be the most spectacular. And we will definitely visit it! Our next stop will be the colonial city. Here we can plunge into the atmosphere of authenticity and feel the spirit of the Spanish conquerors. You will enjoy an exciting walk along the first street of the New World, a visit to the house of Diego Columbus, a fort of the 16th century and the first temple of the New World, where the ashes of Christopher Columbus were found. At the end, you will have lunch with a gorgeous view of the colonial square. Next, we will go to the eastern part of the city, where we will visit the Columbus Lighthouse.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Soda/Pop, WiFi on board
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Reviewed By I3098RXnikkir
Julia was amazing and so great about keeping in touch. Excellent communication! Very flexible with covid and safe! Beautiful ceremony.
5. Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
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4.6 based on 332 reviews
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Santo Domingo on a full-day tour of the capital of the Dominican Republic. Discover the first city of the New World, see the first cathedral of the Americas, stroll down colonial streets, and much more! An insightful Day into the past and the present of the capital city along engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guides. An opportunity to visit all the must-see monuments and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch Important: Due Covid, most museums are closed, we will do a panoramic visit to this ones
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By grege120
Ruddy was a great tour guide, great history lesson of the DR and look at everyday life. Rafael was our driver and it felt safe. It was an enjoyable experience.
6. Santo Domingo City Tour Supreme
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Would you like to walk in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus? Of course you would! That's why we're inviting you to this exclusive excursion from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Typical Dominican lunch, Driver/guide, Sightseeing bus tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Headsets to hear the guide clearly at the Colombus House
Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase)
Reviewed By kellyz2020
DO NOT BOOK A TOUR WITH THIS COMPANY. I booked via Viator (first mistake) and paid in full for this trip. I was so excited to go diving and spend the day on Catalina Island. Excursion Star left a voicemail at 8:45 pm the night before my trip (I don’t have an international phone plan so I can’t receive or make calls without wifi) that stated “we will be picking you up in your hotel lobby at 7:30 am tomorrow morning. I got home around 12:30 am, listened to the VM and texted them saying I got the VM and would be ready and waiting in the lobby. I was in the lobby waiting at 7:20 am, by the time 7:40 am rolls around I start texting and messaging Viator. No one messages back. I tried calling (I had to pay for making this international call) but it didn’t ring. Then at 7:50 am someone from the tour company calls and says they aren’t coming because I didn’t call them back last night (at 9 pm even though the website states they closed at 4 pm) to “confirm pick up”. I was confused because I thought the VM was confirming pick up as they said “ this call is to confirm pick up and we will be picking up at 7:30 am in the lobby of your hotel”. I begged them to come get me as it was the only day I could dive and I already paid, begged them even though this was clearly NOT my error. They refused and then refused refunding me. Luckily I have the voicemail which clearly supports my side. Unluckily I not only missed out on diving and Catalina Island, but had to spend the entire morning on the phone with Viator proving they no-showed. Viator should be on the side of the customer who PAID for a tour they didn’t receive and the tour operator should have to provide the burden of proof. Instead I had to send the voicemail recording and documentation supporting the fact that they never called “numerous times to no avail to reach me”, they never texted or emailed. Very poor customer service and ruined my vacation. Pay a little extra and go with a tour company that values your time and your expectations for a vacation!! DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE. You will be left with a ruined vacation and zero help. I should add this is the second time I’ve booked a tour with Viator where the tour operator no-showed and you have to fight tooth and nail to get a refund even when you have all the supporting documentation proving you were not in the wrong. Viator and it’s operators are just trying to rip you off-not worth the hassle!!
7. Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from La Romana
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Santo Domingo, the First City of the Americas, on a full-day tour of the capital of the Dominican Republic. Discover the first city of the New World, see the first cathedral of the Americas, stroll down colonial streets, and much more! we will set out to unveil the humble beginnings of the New World. Tour the oldest colonial city, erected in the fifteenth century, scour the first colonial epoch residences and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch. Important: Due Covid, most museums are closed, we will do a panoramic visit to this ones
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By tracyaQ4444JP
PJ was awesome and very fun! Made the experience memorable. Made sure everyone was safe before heading out on the trails.
8. Half day City Tour Santo Domingo
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
The walking tour will take you to the many historical buildings and sites of the city. The visit will include palaces, forts, museums, churches and plazas. You will visit among others the famous “Alcazar de Colon” and the first Cathedral of the “New World”. Enjoy at the end of the tour the pedestrian zone of “El Conde” where you’ll see many shops and street vendors.
Inclusions: Local English-speaking tour guide, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By enriqueedr
I did the "Dominican Rum & Taino Caves Tour" with Dom Rep Tours and was very satisfied with the service. It was a great expirence and I really enjoyed the combination of visiting the Rum distillery and the caves.
9. Santo Domingo City Tour
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
The city of Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and its historical center. The city boasts an impressive historic area – the Colonial City (Ciudad Colonial) with numerous touristic sights. Santo Domingo City Tour is an excursion for all history lovers and those who want to feel the authentic Dominican atmosphere. You will explore all remarkable attractions of the Colonial City, enjoy a buffet lunch, and learn a lot about Dominican history and culture.+ Comfortable transportation in an AC bus + Professional guide + Entrance to Los Tres Ojos Park, Visit to the Colonial City, Entrance to the Alcazar of Columbus, Entrance to the Cathedral, Entrance to the Lighthouse of Columbus + Delicious buffet lunch
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch
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Reviewed By KgdesignW
We enjoyed it very much! Its a great option for a family. If you'll ever be here, try zip line and wake lake. They are awesome!
10. Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the highlights of Santo Domingo on this 4-hour sightseeing tour of the Dominican Republic's capital. With commentary from your local guide, visit 3 Eyes National Park and the Colonial Zone, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See Catedral Primada de America, the oldest cathedral in the Americas, as well as Plaza de Reloj del Sol and the Iglesia de los Jesuitas among other landmarks. This coach tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Santo Domingo hotel. 4-hour sightseeing tour of Santo Domingo Enjoy a panoramic introduction to this historic colonial city Visit the World Heritage-listed Colonial Zone with its Spanish architecture and 16th-century monuments See the oldest cathedral in the Americas, Catedral Primada de America Learn about the city’s history and culture from a guide Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Santo Domingo ONLY
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
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