Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included
Description
Discover the historical richness of Santo Domingo on this full-day tour from Punta Cana. Founded in 1496, Santo Domingo is the oldest European city in the Americas, where history unfolds in the Colonial Zone—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the stunning Los Tres Ojos caves, and explore iconic landmarks like the Alcázar de Colón and the Catedral Primada de América. Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch and free time for shopping or relaxing on the charming streets. With an expert bilingual guide, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant culture and history of the Dominican Republic. - Full-day guided tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo - Visit key historical sites including the Alcázar de Colón and the first cathedral - Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch at a local restaurant - Comfortable round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned bus
Tour Options
Itinerary
walking tour
your guide takes you on a panoramic drive past the Columbus Lighthouse (El Faro a Colón) and the Presidential Palace before arriving in the Zona Colonial — the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city.
Inside the Colonial Zone, you’ll visit: Alcázar de Colón — the palace of Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus
Inside the Colonial Zone, you’ll visit: The National Pantheon — where Dominican heroes rest
Inside the Colonial Zone you will visit: Catedral Primada de América — the first cathedral built in the New World, dating to 1512
After the guided tour, you have free time on El Conde pedestrian street and Calle Las Damas — the oldest street in the Americas — to explore, shop for local crafts, cigars, rum or Larimar jewelry, or simply sit at a café and watch the city go by.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included from selected resorts in Punta Cana. Depending on the hotel’s access rules, we will pick you up either from the main lobby or from a designated meeting point assigned by the resort. If you are staying at an Airbnb, private apartment, villa, or residential complex, please contact us after booking and send us the residential name and full address so we can confirm the closest available pickup point or provide the exact meeting instructions.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
