a day in santo domingo

Historical and Cultural Immersion

Santo Domingo is the oldest city in the Americas built by Europeans. Its colonial zone is therefore a highly historic site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We offer this walking or cycling excursion to immerse yourself in this rich historical past. Between the charm of the cobblestone streets, the beauty of the old buildings, and the festive Dominican atmosphere, don't miss a single detail of the explanations (in your language) from your dedicated official national guide for the day.

WALKING TOUR

You will meet your guide at 9:00 AM directly in the Colonial Zone. Then you will embark on a walking tour of approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. (A taxi can be arranged from your accommodation.)

On the planning:

- The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation, the first building constructed in the early 16th century.

- Calle de Las Damas, lined with colonial houses and buildings, the oldest street in the city.

- The National Pantheon, the final resting place of important figures in the history of the Dominican Republic.

- The vast Plaza de España (Spain Square).

- The Alcázar de Colón, the first fortified palace in the New World.

- A shopping break.

- A 7-minute 4D film about the Battle of Santo Domingo and the pirate Drake.

After this busy morning, a buffet lunch awaits you at a local Dominican restaurant.

Then the day continues with a visit to the "Los 3 Ojos" (Three Eyes) caves.

Around 2:00 PM, a taxi will pick you up to take you to this exceptional natural site right in the heart of the city. A striking contrast awaits you, accompanied by your official guide.

These caves house in incredible underground blue freshwater lake. This place was also frequented by the Taíno people in ancient times.

The visit lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, including a unique boat trip inside one of the caves.

Finally, you will return by taxi to the starting point.

PRICES WALKING TOUR

2 people: $150/person

3 people: $130/person

4 people: $120/person

5-6 people: $115/person

7-10 people: $110/person

WALKING TOUR : From Las Terrenas by taxi

4 people: $150/person

5 people: $140/person

6 people: $135/person

7 people: $125/person

8 to 10 people: $120/person

You will meet your guide at 10:00 AM directly in the Colonial Zone. Then you will set off on a 2-hour, 5km bike tour. (A taxi can be arranged from your accommodation.)

The bike tour does not include entrance fees to monuments, but it offers a broader overview of the Colonial Zone than the walking option.

However, the bike route passes through the most iconic locations in the old city, with stops along the way so your guide can share the history and experiences of the period.

Places you will pass through:

- Colon Park and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation

- Bellini Square and the Casa del Tostado (House of Tostado)

- The ruins of the Dominican Convent and Duarte Park

- Calleron Regina and its church

- Mercedes Street and its church

- The new alternative center of the Colonial Zone

- The Malecón (seafront promenade) with the Balandra Aurora - Monument and the obelisks

- The Old City Walls

- San José Park, the Montesinos Monument, the Casa del Gorjon (House of Gorjon), and Pellerano Castro Square

- The Ozama River and its walls

- The House of Christopher Columbus and the House of Herman Cortés

- Ozama Fortress

- Las Damas Street

- The immense Plaza de España

- The Alcázar de Colón

- The Atarazanas district and the ruins of the customs houses

- Santa Barbara and the history of slavery

- The ruins of San Francisco

After this busy morning, a buffet lunch awaits you at a local Dominican restaurant.

Then the day continues with a visit to the "Los 3 Ojos" (Three Eyes) caves.

Around 2:00 PM, a taxi will pick you up to take you to this exceptional natural site in the heart of the city. A striking contrast that you will be eager to discover, always accompanied by your official guide.

These caves house in incredible underground blue freshwater lake. This place was also frequented by the Taíno people in ancient times.

The visit lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, including a short, unique boat ride in one of the caves.

Finally, you will return to the starting point by taxi.

BIKE TOUR

Included:

- Visits and entrance fees to the monuments mentioned in the program.

- 4D Cinema

- Dominican buffet lunch

- Round-trip taxi transportation from the Colonial Zone to the caves

- Visit to the Tres Ojos Caves

- Full-day national tour guide

PRICES BIKE TOUR

2 people: $130/person

3 people: $120/person

4 people: $110/person

5 to 8 people: $105/person

9 to 10 people: $100/person

BIKE TOUR : From Las Terrenas by taxi

4 people: $140/person

5 people: $130/person

6 people: $125/person

7 people: $120/person

8 to 10 people: $115/person

Included:

- Guided bike tour of the Colonial Zone

- Bike/helmet/water/coffee

- Dominican buffet lunch

- Round-trip taxi transportation from the Colonial Zone to the caves

- Visit to the 3 Ojos Caves

- National tour guide