🏨 Santo Domingo Walking Tour Full Day From Punta Cana Activity

Santo Domingo Walking Tour Full Day From Punta Cana

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Punta Cana, Punta Cana

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

We’ll discover the main historical sites of Santo Domingo, a city founded in 1498 by the Spanish on their arrival in America. We’ll visit places such as Santa María la Menor (Primate Cathedral), the National Pantheon and the Alcázar de Colón, home of the first Governor of Santo Domingo Diego Columbus, and Las Casas Reales Museum, all found in the colonial district.

We’ll shop at the Colonial Market, where the history of the New World began. Lunch will be at a restaurant in the prestigious Colonial District with its exquisite décor so typical of the region. Then we’ll visit the capital’s main government buildings.
We can enjoy the experience of visiting the capital of the Dominican Republic with its historic Colonial City.
DURATION
Full day
RELEVANT OBSERVATIONS
It is not allowed to enter the Cathedrals with shorts and / or sleeveless shirt. Please bring appropriate clothes. The order in which the different activities are carried out, may change depending on the daily operation

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Beverages (water, refreshments & White or red wine during the Buffet)

Buffet lunch

Driver/guide

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Local guide

What's Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Alcazar de Colon

The Alcázar is one of the most relevant spots in the Ciudad Colonial and the first fortified palace in the New World. The residence has been used as a home for the Columbus family of Toledo until approximately 1577. It was declared National Monument in 1870.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Panteon Nacional

The National Pantheon was built from 1714-1746 by the Spaniard Geronimo Quezada y Garçon and was originally a Jesuit church. Today, the structure stands as a national symbol of the Dominican Republic and serves as the final resting place of the Republic's most honored citizens.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)

Is a monument in tribute to Christopher Columbus.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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor

The Cathedral of Santo Domingo, better known as Primada de América Cathedral, was declared in 1546 the first cathedral of the New World by the Pope Paul III, at the request of the emperor Charles V. This gorgeous minor basilica is dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zona Colonial

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 an important section of the city due to the high number of landmarks, including Alcázar de Colón, Fortaleza Ozama, Catedral de Santa María la Menor, and others.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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. Is considered one of the most beautiful buildings built in the Dominican Republic.

• Admission Ticket Free

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