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Santo Domingo: Ciudad Colonial Neighborhood Guided Bike Tour

1. Santo Domingo: Ciudad Colonial Neighborhood Guided Bike Tour

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Santo Domingo? Join us on the most fun and authentic tour of the Colonial Zone, where history and culture come to life, all while creating lasting memories! Get ready to cover more ground and make the most of your time in this vibrant city. Our tour is designed to take you to the most beautiful and hidden corners, perfect for those Insta-worthy shots that will make your friends jealous! This tour is not just a sightseeing trip; it's an immersion into the soul of Santo Domingo. From panoramic views of the Caribbean sea, feeling the refreshing breeze on your face, to exploring the main parks, plazas, and centuries-old ruins, you'll get a taste of the city's rich history and heritage. But that's not all! We'll take you to visit charming local businesses that truly showcase the best of our culture. You'll have the opportunity to experience Santo Domingo like a local, discovering all the best places to eat, drink, dance, and shop. By the end of the tour, you'll feel like you've lived here for ages! Don't worry about age restrictions; this 7 KM tour is adapted for all ages, so everyone can join in on the fun. Just show up 15 minutes before the tour begins, and we'll take care of the rest. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, put on your walking shoes, and come ride with us on this unforgettable journey through Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone. Get ready to experience the best this city has to offer, and let the adventure begin! See you soon!

Santo Domingo: Historical City Tour

2. Santo Domingo: Historical City Tour

Here is where the first Cathedral was built, where the first Bishop was sanctified, where the first Governor resided, and where the first hospital opened. The city has a lot of cultural attributes and architectural sites of interest, like nowhere else on the Hispaniola island. The walking tour starts in the historic colonial part of the city, which is a recognized Unesco World Heritage Site. The trip is perfectly suited for all those wanting to learn more about the historical origins of the New World. During the stroll, visit the first Cathedral, the first univrsity, the fortress and the Palace of Justice. Enjoy a walk on Calle Las Damas, the first cobblestone street, and see the first hospital, the first shipyard and the first viceregal palace of the American Continent. Explore some of the most important museums, squares and landmarks and take this special opportunity to take some unique pictures.

Santo Domingo: Full-Day Tour from Punta Cana by Airplane

3. Santo Domingo: Full-Day Tour from Punta Cana by Airplane

Experiencing the capital of Santo Domingo is essential when getting to know the country. This is where the history of America began. It is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city, with a deep historical past associated with the conquest of the Americas. Located south of the island, the city is washed by the waves and breezes of the Caribbean Sea. The Colonial Zone, declared a Common Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, includes the oldest buildings created by the Spaniards as the first administrative offices, or the first cathedral in the new world. You can explore the colonial zone your way, with your guides designing a unique path for you, allowing you to save some time for shopping later. When lunch time approaches, you will be able to eat “La Bandera” in a typical restaurant. La Bandera is a national dish in the Dominican Republic, consisting of rice, beans, stewed meat, avocado, and fried plantain. As the afternoon closes in, you will depart to the airport to take off to Punta Cana.

Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour All Inclusive

4. Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour All Inclusive

Get ready to uncover the hidden gems of Santo Domingo on this exciting city tour! We'll pick you up at your hotel and embark on a journey to the oldest city in America, a Unesco World Heritage Site. We'll visit Los Tres Ojos National Park, where we'll venture into a fascinating subway cave once used by the Taino Indians for their rituals, but the adventure doesn´t end there! As we explore the vibrant streets of Santo Domingo, we'll mix walking tours and bus rides to fully immerse ourselves in the Dominican capital's history. From the Alcazar de Colon to the National Pantheon, and even the First Cathedral of America, we'll dive deep into the rich heritage of this colonial city. After visiting different places of the city, we'll take a well-deserved break at a local restaurant to indulge in a delicious typical lunch with refreshing drinks. With our energy replenished, we'll continue our exploration, getting a glimpse of the modern area and passing by the impressive Presidential Palace, the seat of power in the Dominican Republic. After five hours of adventure and discovery, our panoramic tour of Santo Domingo will come to an end, leaving you back at the starting point with unforgettable memories of this captivating city.

Colonial Zone: Immersive Segway City Tour

5. Colonial Zone: Immersive Segway City Tour

First Cathedral of America: Admire the majestic architecture of the Cathedral, the first cathedral built in America and one of the main historical treasures of Santo Domingo. Discover its religious and cultural importance and its role in Dominican history. Ozama Fortress: Explore this impressive fortress, the oldest in the New World, built in the 16th century. Learn about its military and defensive relevance in colonial times, while enjoying panoramic views of the Ozama River and the Colonial City. Museo del Chocolate y Cacao: Immerse yourself in the history of cocoa and chocolate in the Dominican Republic, one of the world's leading producers of cocoa. Learn about the production of chocolate, taste delicious samples, and shop for authentic Dominican chocolate products. Alcazar de Colon: Visit the former residence of the son of Christopher Columbus, Diego Colón. Explore its luxurious halls, patios, and gardens, and learn about the life of the Columbus family and their influence on the island's history. Parque Colon: Rest and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Parque Colón, a busy place surrounded by impressive colonial buildings. Here you will be able to observe local people and tourists while soaking up the historical atmosphere of the city. Colmado con Musica Tipica Experience: Immerse yourself in the Dominican culture in an authentic "colmado" (a kind of bodega). Enjoy typical Dominican music, try local drinks and meet the locals while learning about their customs and traditions.

Punta Cana: All-Inclusive Day Trip to Santo Domingo

6. Punta Cana: All-Inclusive Day Trip to Santo Domingo

Enjoy an insightful day discovering the past and the present of the capital city along with an engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly guide. Seize the opportunity to visit all the must-see monuments and enjoy a delicious typical Dominican lunch. Pay homage to the First Cathedral of the Americas. Stroll down Las Damas Street where you will see many important monuments. Pass by the Museo de la Casas Reales then walk across the Alcázar de Colón which takes you back to the era of the Spanish conquistadors. On the boardwalk of Santo Domingo, appreciate the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and modern buildings such as the Fine Arts Palace, the National Theatre, and the Presidential Palace. Enjoy a nice lunch in a typical restaurant in the capital.

From Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour

7. From Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour

During this tour, you will visit key sites, including: the caves at Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the walled Colonial Zone, and the National Presidential Palace. Travel between the attractions with ease in an air-conditioned coach. A traditional Dominican lunch is also included. Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Punta Cana in an air-conditioned coach. Travel about two and a half hours to Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the New World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Visit some of the most spectacular places in this rich colonial city, including Diego Colon’s Palace, the Holy Cathedral Primada, the Fortaleza, and the National Pantheon. Walk and take pictures in the Colonial Zone, starting at the Columbus Palace. Completed in 1514, this was the home of Christopher Columbus's son, Don Diego. From the Palace, the tour will go through the historic Plaza de Espana and on to Calle Las Damas (the first paved street in the New World). Keep walking to the National Pantheon where heroes were laid to rest. The colonial tour will culminate at the First Cathedral of the New World.

Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo Tour

8. Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo Tour

Discover the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere, Santo Domingo. ‘La Capital,’ as it’s typically called, is a collage of cultures and neighborhoods with the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at its heart. On this day trip, explore the city with a local guide. Next, head to Santo Domingo and its Colonial Zone for your guided tour of the city. Walk along iconic and unique streets such as Las Damas, El Conde, Arzobispo Meriño, Isabel La Católica, and more. Enjoy included entry to emblematic monuments such as Colonial Gate Cinema 4D, the National Pantheon; the only known residence of a member of Christopher Columbus' family, Alcazar de Colon; and the oldest cathedral in the Americas, Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor. At 1 PM, savor a delicious Dominican buffet at one of the most famous restaurants in town, El Museo del Ron. At 2:15 PM, enjoy 45 minutes of free time to explore the Colonial Zone at your own pace. At 3 PM, visit the famous Malecón boulevard, then the Faro a Colón lighthouse, a memorial to Christopher Columbus. Begin your journey back to Punta Cana between 4 PM-4:15 PM and finish the tour with drop-off at your hotel.

Punta Cana: City Tour Santo Domingo Full-Day Trip

9. Punta Cana: City Tour Santo Domingo Full-Day Trip

See the heritage of one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean and follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus on this excursion to Santo Domingo. Itinerary Between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Punta Cana and we will set off to Santo Domingo. First, we will visit the Los Tres Ojos cave to see the four lakes that are inside: El Azufre, La Nevera, Las Damas and Zaramagullones. Next, we will stop at the Colón lighthouse, a place where the remains of the navigator are said to be found. Afterwards, we will make a brief stop at the Presidential Palace, a large-scale neoclassical architectural complex. Next, we will enter the historic center of the city to see the Primada de América cathedral, the oldest on the continent, and the Plaza de España, where the Alcázar de Colón, former residence of the admiral, rises. We will have the opportunity to explore the Colonial Zone and learn the most curious facts of the past. You will not stop taking photos! We will visit an amber workshop to see the process the resin goes through until it becomes a conifer fossil. In addition, we will also see the semi-precious stone Larimar, a specific variety from the Dominican Republic. After the visit, you will have one hour of free time to buy souvenirs. Finally, we will taste a buffet lunch in which there will be no shortage of rice, meat stews and beans. With renewed energy we will return to your hotel, where the arrival is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Pickup The tour includes pickup from hotels in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Úvero Alto,

Santo Domingo: Guided City Walking Tour with Cathedral Visit

10. Santo Domingo: Guided City Walking Tour with Cathedral Visit

Start your panoramic discovery tour in the historic colonial part of the city, which is a recognized Unesco World Heritage Site. During the stroll admire the Palace of Diego Columbus, the historic museum Casas Reales, the Palace of the first Governor, the Cathedral, and the Colon Park. Walk on Calle Las Damas, which was the first cobblestone street, and stroll down the pedestrian street El Conde following the footsteps of the famouse conquerer Christopher Columbus. This lively city has a lot of historical sights which enchant visitors with its architectural diversity. This tour is perfect to take pictures of all important sights and create pictorial memories.

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The 2 hours bike tour is the best way to start the visit in Dominican Republic, but just Santo Domingo. The tour will teach a lot about origins of the country, traditions and history from arrival of Tahinos till the independence from Spanish and Haiti. All in a very simple and pleasant way, while riding around the colorful and vibrant streets of the colonial zone. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and he will give lots of incredible recommendations about local habits as well as nightlife and local restaurants tips. Thanks to this tour we discovered how fascinating, colorful and at the same time full of controversies this country can be. The ride through the barrio outside the colonial zone is eyes opening. We were amazed by the colonial zone and the culture surrounding us. I would definitely do the bike tour again and I highly recommend anyone to get the gist of the Dominican culture through this ride, even if only visiting town for one day!

Hello, we could not participate in this activity because there was a disagreement on the schedule at the meeting point. It's a shame because this visit must be interesting ... however, we put 5 * because the situation was taken into consideration immediately and by the company Go excursion and Get Your Guide in person where we were able to obtain a full refund with good obviously recommendations that we gave to the people who organize this excursion to prevent this from happening again. Again, Get Your Guide is very serious, it's not the first time we've booked with GYG and we've always been very satisfied! We will continue…thanks.

The guide, a very capable person, spoke in 4 languages, he informed us all about the destination throughout the excursion regardless of the country we came from. Lunch was delicious and we were able to enjoy a typical Dominican dance show. Transport very comfortable with air conditioning.

José fue un excelente guía, recorrer la ciudad en bicicleta fue muy agradable. Al final nos dio un mapa con todos los sitios recomendados para visitar.

Excellent tour. Excellent guide. I recommend it without any reservations