Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

Colonial Highlights
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Discover Santo Domingo on a full-day all-inclusive city tour from Punta Cana. Explore the Colonial Zone, iconic landmarks, and enjoy a Dominican lunch.

General Information

Free round-trip transportation

Pick-up and drop-off included from your hotel.

Museum & Monument Entries Included

Alcázar de Colón, Catedral Primada, and more — all entrance fees are covered.

Time to shop & explore

Stroll El Conde Street with free time for photos, shopping, and local flavor.

Dominican buffet lunch included

Enjoy traditional dishes like rice, chicken, salad, and local fruit — plus one drink (water, soda or juice).

Infants 0–2 go free

But must be registered in your booking form.

Instagram-worthy views

Epic seascapes, sunsets, and party moments to capture.

Hotel pick-up begins at 6:00 AM, depending on your location. The bus to Santo Domingo departs punctually at 8:00 AM from Punta Cana. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before your tour.
Tours description

Step into history with a full-day journey to Santo Domingo, the oldest city of the New World. From Punta Cana, travel comfortably in an air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide who will bring the stories of the capital to life.

Walk along Las Damas Street, visit the First Cathedral of the Americas and the Royal Houses Museum, and relive the era of the Spanish conquistadors at the Alcázar de Colón. Admire the mix of past and present as you explore the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see modern landmarks such as the National Theater and the Presidential Palace.

During the day, enjoy a typical Dominican lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of the Colonial City. This all-inclusive tour combines culture, history, and authentic local flavors, offering an unforgettable experience in the Dominican Republic’s vibrant capital.

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Hotel pick-up in Bávaro–Punta Cana, Uvero Alto or Cap Cana. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus with your professional guide.

10:30 a.m.
Arrival in Santo Domingo. Start your journey along the Malecón (seafront boulevard) and pass by modern landmarks such as the National Theater and the Presidential Palace.

11:00 a.m.
Guided walking tour of the Colonial Zone, UNESCO World Heritage Site:

  • First Cathedral of the Americas (Catedral Primada de América)

  • Calle Las Damas, the oldest paved street in the New World

  • National Pantheon

  • Royal Houses Museum (Museo de las Casas Reales)

  • Alcázar de Colón, the former residence of Christopher Columbus’ son

1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch in a local restaurant inside the Colonial City.

2:30 p.m.
Continue exploring with free time to walk, shop, or take photos in the Colonial Zone’s plazas and streets.

3:30 p.m.
Visit to the Faro a Colón (Columbus Lighthouse), an iconic monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus.

4:30 p.m.
Board the bus back to Punta Cana.

6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Arrival at your hotel.

  • Round-trip transportation in air-conditioned bus from most hotels in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Uvero Alto & Cap Cana
  • Professional tour guide (English & Spanish)
  • Entrance fees to all listed monuments and museums
    • First Cathedral of the Americas
    • Alcázar de Colón
    • Royal Houses Museum
    • National Pantheon
  • Walking tour of the Colonial Zone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Visit to the Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colón)
  • Traditional Dominican lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Alcoholic beverages or additional drinks during lunch
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, photos, shopping)
  • Transportation for same-day bookings or from accommodations in Friusa/Verón (meeting point required)
  • Access pass fees for some properties in Cap Cana (if applicable)
  • This is a full-day tour with a long drive (approx. 2–3 hours each way).
  • Guests should be in good physical condition; the walking tour includes uneven cobblestone streets.
  • A modest dress code is required to enter the Cathedral (no sleeveless tops, short shorts, or beachwear).
  • The tour operates rain or shine.
  • Bring extra cash for souvenirs, personal expenses, or gratuities.
  • Transportation is not provided from Friusa or Verón; meeting point instructions will be sent the day before.
  • Guests in Cap Cana must request an access pass for our bus to enter.
  • Exact pick-up time will be confirmed the night before your tour.

All pickups are made directly at the hotel lobby, not at the security gate. The pickup time is scheduled within a 1-hour window before the tour begins, and service is available from hotels located in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Cap Cana.

Please note that we do not provide pickup from Airbnbs, Friusa, or Verón. Guests staying in those areas must go to a designated meeting point. The exact pickup time and meeting point details (if applicable) will be provided the night before your tour.

Drivers will wait a maximum of 5 to 10 minutes at the pickup location. If you are not present within that time frame, it will be considered a no-show, and please note that no-shows are non-refundable.

  • Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestone streets in the Colonial Zone)
  • Light, breathable clothing suitable for warm weather
  • Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
  • Camera or smartphone for photos
  • Extra cash (souvenirs, personal expenses, gratuities)
  • A light sweater or shawl (air-conditioned bus can feel cool)
  • Copy of your booking confirmation and ID/passport
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, no refund will be issued
  • No changes less than 24 hours before start time will be accepted
  • Times are based on local time
  • Dress code required to enter the Cathedral: no sleeveless tops, very short shorts, or inappropriate attire.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women, people with serious back problems, or reduced mobility (the tour includes long walks on uneven surfaces).
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Pick-ups are scheduled within a 1–2 hour window before the tour begins; exact time will be confirmed the night before.
  • Guests staying in Friusa or Verón must go to the designated meeting point in Punta Cana.
  • Guests staying in Cap Cana must request an access pass for our vehicle to enter the property.
  • The driver will wait a maximum of 5–10 minutes at the confirmed location. If you are not present, it will be considered a no-show (non-refundable).
  • This tour operates rain or shine.
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