Visit the oldest city in the Americas on this sightseeing day trip from Punta Cana. This is a great choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- The supplier will let you know 24 hours before what kind of bus you have to wait for. If you are staying in a hotel, please wait by the lobby or meeting point.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the spectacular Diego Colon’s Palace
- See the National Pantheon
- Admire the Holy Cathedral Primada - the first church in the New World
Full description
During this tour, you will visit key sites, including: the caves at Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the walled Colonial Zone, and the National Presidential Palace. Travel between the attractions with ease in an air-conditioned coach. A traditional Dominican lunch is also included.
Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Punta Cana in an air-conditioned coach. Travel about two and a half hours to Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the New World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit some of the most spectacular places in this rich colonial city, including Diego Colon’s Palace, the Holy Cathedral Primada, the Fortaleza, and the National Pantheon.
Walk and take pictures in the Colonial Zone, starting at the Columbus Palace. Completed in 1514, this was the home of Christopher Columbus's son, Don Diego. From the Palace, the tour will go through the historic Plaza de Espana and on to Calle Las Damas (the first paved street in the New World). Keep walking to the National Pantheon where heroes were laid to rest. The colonial tour will culminate at the First Cathedral of the New World.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Sightseeing tour
- Professional guide
- Admission ticket
- Buffet lunch (typical Dominican fare)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Cash
Not allowed
- Sandals or flip flops
- Shorts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Not recommended for children aged 5 and under
- Please note that after being picked up at your hotel, the supplier will wait for other customers at a gas station
