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Christopher Columbus House
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Christopher Columbus House

Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

By Sol Cana Tours
3.8 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $95 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Visit the oldest city of the Americas! Come and join us to experience walking through Santo Domingo, where history started in the Americas. Visit the first cathedral of the new world, Diego Columbus Alcazar, the famous Las Damas street, and some other 5th century colonial monuments. You’ll also have panoramic views of the downtown, residential areas, and the National Presidential Palace. Your best shopping option will be at the colorful market. Lunch is included at a typical Dominican restaurant.

Activity location

  • Alcazar de Colon
    • Calle La Atarazana 2, Plaza de Espana
    • 10212, Santo Domingo, Caribbean, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Alcazar de Colon
    • Calle La Atarazana 2, Plaza de Espana
    • 10212, Santo Domingo, Caribbean, Caribbean

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Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h11h
  • English

Visit the oldest city of the Americas! Come and join us to experience walking through Santo Domingo, where history started in the Americas. Visit the first cathedral of the new world, Diego Columbus Alcazar, the famous Las Damas street, and some other 5th century colonial monuments. You’ll also have panoramic views of the downtown, residential areas, and the National Presidential Palace. Your best shopping option will be at the colorful market. Lunch is included at a typical Dominican restaurant.

Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
$95.00 x 1 Adult$95.00

Total
Price is $95.00
Until Mon, Apr 1

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets in some of the monuments with language selection
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedBuffet lunch at Atarazana Restaurat, typical dominican food, vegetarian option available
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional art historian guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnter to the monuments all inclusive, audio guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To enter the Cathedral, women and men must be covered to the elbows and knees
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
  • It is recommended that you bring cash, a camera, sunscreen, and a hat

Activity itinerary

Calle Las Damas (Pass by)
Calle Las Damas/ Street of the Ladies is the oldest street in the Americas. It is a beautiful street lined with historical buildings from the original settlement of Santo Domingo.was originally named Calle de la Fortaleza/ The street of Strength or Fortress when it was created in 1502 during the reign of Nicolás de Ovando. The street has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) (Pass by)
The Columbus Lighthouse is a cross-shaped monument made of reinforced concrete. Its dimensions are 680 feet (210 m) by 195 feet (59 m). There are 157 beams of light that emanate towards the sky from the structure and a rotating beam, which can be seen from space.
Alcazar de Colon
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In this place, you will see most of the spanish culture utensils. enter this Alcazar and travel to the 15th century and colony age.
Palacio National (Pass by)
The National Palace (Spanish: Palacio Nacional) is a building in Santo Domingo, that houses the offices of the Executive Branch (Presidency and Vice Presidency) of the Dominican Republic.Designed in a restrained neoclassical style by Italian architect Guido D'Alessandro at the behest of Rafael Trujillo, construction started on February 27, 1944 —The centenary of Dominican independence —and was inaugurated on August 16, 1947. Occupying an area of 18,000 square metres and luxuriously appointed throughout, the National Palace is considered one of the most beautiful buildings built in the Dominican Republic. The building stands on the grounds of the former Presidential Mansion (Mansión Presidencial), built during the United States military occupation of 1916-1924.
The 3 Eyes National Park
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Dominican Republic’s Three Eyes National Park is a nature reserve and open-air limestone cave system with a series of crystal clear lakes known as the “eyes.” Located in the capital, Santo Domingo, just ten minutes by car from the popular Colonial Zone, the park provides a sweet respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Along with a guided tour, these caves also offer deeper insights into the pre-colonial and ancestral origins of the Dominican Republic.
Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is recognised as the Americas’ oldest Cathedral dating back to 1512. As the first Cathedral in the new world it holds much significance, remaining one of the Dominican Republic’s most visited attractions and held in high regard throughout the Caribbean.
Zona Colonial
  • 2h
Ciudad Colonial (Spanish for "Colonial City") is the historic central neighborhood of Santo Domingo and the oldest permanent European settlement of the Americas. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also known as Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone). The Ciudad Colonial is located on the west bank of the Ozama River, which bisects the city. It covers 1.06 km2 (0.41 sq mi) bounded by a walled perimeter.
Sol Cana Tours (Pass by)
Our tour guide will accompany you all day during this excursion. your tour bus or van has AC.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAlcazar de Colon
    • Calle La Atarazana 2, Plaza de Espana
    • 10212, Santo Domingo, Caribbean, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAlcazar de Colon
    • Calle La Atarazana 2, Plaza de Espana
    • 10212, Santo Domingo, Caribbean, Caribbean

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