Santo Domingo Tour from Punta Cana – Colonial Zone Day Trip
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Full day
RESORT PICKUP
Round trip ✓
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Cobblestones underfoot, centuries-old stone walls, the stone façade of the Cathedral. Step into the rich history of the Dominican Republic on a full-day Santo Domingo Tour from Punta Cana.
With an English-speaking guide, start at the Los Tres Ojos caves and the Columbus Lighthouse, then walk the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Alcázar de Colón, Calle Las Damas, the National Pantheon and the First Cathedral of the Americas, in the first city of the Americas. Lunch, drinks and entrance fees are included, and there's free time in the Colonial Zone at the end. Among day trips from Punta Cana, this is the history day.
Round-trip hotel transport, with a long drive each way. Adults $85, kids 4–9 $50, under 4 free, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Why Culture Lovers Book This Santo Domingo Escape
What to Expect
Here is how your day unfolds, step by step.
STEP 1
Early hotel pickup
STEP 2
Drive to Santo Domingo
STEP 3
Los Tres Ojos caves
STEP 4
Columbus Lighthouse (photo stop outside)
STEP 5
Colonial Zone walk: Alcázar de Colón, Calle Las Damas, National Pantheon, First Cathedral of the Americas
STEP 6
Lunch
STEP 7
National Palace (outside) and free time in the Colonial Zone
STEP 8
Drive back
STEP 9
Hotel drop-off
What's Included
- Guided Santo Domingo city tour
- English-speaking guide
- Colonial Zone visit
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Scenic and photo stops
- Round-trip transport from most Bávaro / Punta Cana hotels (some remote areas may cost extra)
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Personal purchases
Pickup Times & Zones
Early morning pickup; your pickup time is sent after booking. Round-trip transport from most Bávaro / Punta Cana hotels (some remote areas may cost extra).
What to Bring
Pros
- Lunch, drinks and entrance fees included
- English-speaking guide
- History you can't see from the beach
Cons
- Long drive each way
- Cathedral dress code
FAQs
How long is the day?
A full day, with a long drive each way. Your pickup time is sent after booking.
What will we see?
Los Tres Ojos, the Columbus Lighthouse, the Alcázar de Colón, Calle Las Damas, the National Pantheon, the First Cathedral of the Americas and the National Palace (outside).
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch and drinks are included, and so are entrance fees.
Is there a dress code?
Shoulders and knees covered for the Cathedral.
Can kids come?
Yes, from age 3. Children 4–9 $50.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
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