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Santo Domingo 2-Hours Bike Tour: Uncover the Colonial Zone's Historic and Cultural richness

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Santo Domingo

Uncover the historic and cultural richness of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone on a 2-hour bike tour. See hidden corners, visit parks and plazas, and discover local businesses while feeling like a local.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Zona Bici Bike Rental - The tour starts at our shop Zona Bici at Calle Arzobispo Meriño 217. We are just a block away from Colombus Plaza and the city’s Cathedral so this is our first stop. Here we share some of the park’s history and define some of the busyneses there. From there we ride down to Plaza Padre Billini where we share his history and also the one of La Casa del Tostado and other restaurants and busyness there.
Parque Duarte - We keep on riding and reach the Ruins of the Dominicos Convent and Parque Duarte, again sharing some of the monuments history and cultural importance. From here we go to Regina’s Alley and see Regina’s Agelorum’s church. We go up calle Jose Reyes and hit Calle las Mercedes. There we see La Iglesia de las Mercedes, and what we call the new alternative center of the Colonial Zone. From there Riding down Calle Sanchez we Hit El Malecón and share the tale of the Balandra Aurora Monument. Here we star ridding along the old city’s wall.
San Jose Park - Fisrt the South Wall, where we visit Park San Jose, Montesinos Monument, La Casa Del Gorjón and Plaza Pellerano Castro. From There we reach calle las Damas The oldest street in the city, and is where we share the most historical information. By this time we have reached the East Wall that runs along the Ozama river. Along the wall we see important monuments such as Cristopher Columbus House, Hernan Cortes House, La Fortaleza Ozama among other. At the end of calle las damas we reach Plaza España where we si Don Diego Colon’s Alcazar, El Barrio de las Atarazanas and the ruins of the customs buildings. From there we go the Santa Barabara where we share the histrory of slavery in the city. Our last stop is just a block away from the shop, where we see the Ruins of San Francisco. there we share some insights before going back to the shop.

What's Included

Local guide
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Additional Information

Explore the Colonial Zone in an exciting and genuine manner, experiencing more in less time. As we tour, we impart both historical and cultural knowledge, leading you through beautiful hidden gems ideal for photography.

It’s the ideal starting point for your time in town, to maximise your visit.

Within two hours, we will journey along the seafront, taking in the city’s panoramic vistas whilst basking in the Caribbean sea breeze. We’ll traverse all major parks and squares, along with ancient ruins, churches, and various local businesses that embody the best of our culture.

By the tour’s conclusion, you’ll feel like a Santo Domingo native, armed with the knowledge of the finest places to eat, drink, dance, and shop. Join us for a ride and witness the best that Santo Domingo has to offer.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Location

Zona Bici Bike Rental

Calle Arzobispo Meriño

Cancellation Policy

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

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W4931bspatricka

Feb 13, 2024

Must experience Colonial city centre by bike - We love doing bike tours as we get to see more of the city while getting some exercise. We decided to do the Santo Domingo bike tour and we're lucky enough to also have Miriam as a guide. We also lucked out and we're only 2 on the tour. We got a private tour and Miriam went into great detail regarding landmarks, history, culture, and even finances. What a great way to learn about a country we are visiting. She also asked us if we had any questions and exchanged information on our local Canadian culture. Miriam is a wealth of information and was an absolute pleasure. Definitely recommend. Safe and fairly easy bike tour other than a small uphill ride at the end which can also be walked.