Dive into history with our Santo Domingo Colonial Heritage Tour, visiting the oldest city in the Americas! Uncover the rich cultural heritage of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the city’s colonial allure and bustling markets.
Dive into history with our Santo Domingo Colonial Heritage Tour, visiting the oldest city in the Americas! Uncover the rich cultural heritage of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the city’s colonial allure and bustling markets.
- The 3 Eyes National Park - The journey begins at Los Tres Ojos (Three Eyes), a natural park featuring three stunning water caves and remarkable rock formations. Notably, scenes from Jurassic Park were filmed in one of these caves. This site is among the most frequented tourist destinations in the country. Visitors can explore the caves and take…
- The 3 Eyes National Park - The journey begins at Los Tres Ojos (Three Eyes), a natural park featuring three stunning water caves and remarkable rock formations. Notably, scenes from Jurassic Park were filmed in one of these caves. This site is among the most frequented tourist destinations in the country. Visitors can explore the caves and take advantage of the restroom facilities and a cafeteria for refreshments before proceeding with the tour.
- Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) - Constructed in 1992 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in the Americas, this impressive multi-million-dollar lighthouse is also the resting place of the explorer’s remains.
- Palacio Nacional - This opulent building has served as the residence and office of the Dominican president since 1947.
- Malecon - A vibrant boulevard lined with luxury hotels, casinos, and historic monuments and statues.
- Zona Colonial - Stroll and capture photos in the Colonial Zone, beginning at the Columbus Palace. Completed in 1514, it was the residence of Christopher Columbus’s son, Don Diego. The tour continues through the historic Plaza de España and onto Calle Las Damas, the first paved street in the New World.
Santo Domingo, the first city of the Americas, invites you to wander through its ancient pathways and discover the origins of the New World. Explore the oldest colonial city, established in the 15th century.
- Calle Las Damas - At the eastern end of Calle El Conde, discover Calle Las Damas, the first paved street in the Americas, also known as the “street of the ladies.” This charming, narrow road is lined with 16th-century architecture, former colonial buildings now transformed into museums, embassies, and upscale hotels. It connects directly to the Alcazar de Colón Palace, where María de Toledo and her ladies would stroll in the evenings. Key landmarks along this historic street include Fortaleza Ozama, the first fortress in the Americas, and the National Pantheon, the resting place of the Dominican Republic’s national heroes.
- Parque Colon - A lively park in the Dominican Republic, facing the oldest cathedral in the Americas, set in a lush, shaded square surrounded by colonial, republican, and modern architecture. A popular spot for both Dominicans and tourists, it features a towering statue of Christopher Columbus pointing to the island he discovered, with Taino Indian heroine Anacaona at his feet, gazing up at the explorer. Pigeons flutter around this enchanting square, which is filled with benches, merengue music, sidewalk cafés, and ample opportunities for people-watching.
- Alcazar de Colon - Among the most visited museums in the Colonial City, this architectural marvel was completed around 1512. The Gothic and Renaissance-style palace was once home to Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus, and his wife María de Toledo, niece of King Ferdinand of Spain. Overlooking Plaza de España on one side and the Ozama River on the other, it is the oldest vice-regal residence in the Americas and the first fortified palace, now a museum displaying 16th-century furniture, art, musical instruments, and weapons. Winding staircases lead to the couple’s well-preserved bedrooms and the grand crystal chandelier-lit reception hall where events were held for the Spanish aristocracy.
- Panteon Nacional - This 18th-century Jesuit church serves as the final resting place for many of the Dominican Republic’s most esteemed heroes.

- Round trip transportation from Punta Cana Resort
- Dominican style lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round trip transportation from Punta Cana Resort
- Dominican style lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Total Duration is 10 hours including the travel time
- Total Duration is 10 hours including the travel time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.