Punta Cana Trip Overview
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Santo Domingo on a full-day tour of the capital of the Dominican Republic. Discover the first city of the New World, see the first cathedral of the Americas, stroll down colonial streets, and much more!
An insightful Day into the past and the present of the capital city along engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guides. An opportunity to visit all the must-see monuments and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch
Important: Due Covid, most museums are closed, we will do a panoramic visit to this ones
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Punta Cana, Caribbean
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Caribbean
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Santo Domingo on a full-day tour of the capital of the Dominican Republic. Discover the first city of the New World, see the first cathedral of the Americas, stroll down colonial streets, and much more!
An insightful Day into the past and the present of the capital city along engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guides. An opportunity to visit all the must-see monuments and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch
Important: Due Covid, most museums are closed, we will do a panoramic visit to this ones
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Calle Las Damas Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
First street of America
Stop At: Alcazar de Colon, Calle La Atarazana 2 Plaza de Espana, Santo Domingo 10212 Dominican Republic
It is the only known residence of a member of the Christopher Columbus’s family,[1] his first-born son Diego Columbus.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Palacio National, Gazcue, Santo Domingo 10204 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.
Pass By: Theater of Fine Arts, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Theater
Stop At: Museo De Las Casas Reales, Calle Las Damas Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
Originally built in 1508 it is now the home of a very informative museum explaining the rich history of this island and the country of Dominican Republic. It also houses a collection of weapons once owned by the Dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, Callejon de los Curas Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
When you enter the cathedral you will feel a calmness come over you. Seeing the interior for the first time is a real experience. It is so quiet, relaxing, and overpowering and yet it has such a reverent feeling. Make sure to look up toward the heavens and notice the vaulted ceiling made to look like palm branches representing the original roof of the first church. There are many different chapels inside the large structure. The stained glass is magnificent.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zona Colonial, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
is the oldest constantly inhabited city in all of “The Americas”. It is a small town nestled in the capital city of Santo Domingo on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon), Av. Ana On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district, Santo Domingo 11604 Dominican Republic
The monument is both a mausoleum and a museum showcasing objects including a boat from Cuba and Colombian jewelry. Constructed of concrete, the monument is 680 feet (210 m) long.[3] Its architecture is cross-shaped and represents the Christianization of the Americas.
