Santo Domingo Tour: Explore Local Culture

Embark on a private guided tour of the authentic Dominican hood in Santo Domingo. Explore the city’s cable car, indulge in local cuisine, and interact with the friendly locals. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santo Domingo - We will go into our colorful neighbourhood where you will feel the authentic Dominican vibes and energy. We will visit the fisherman small port, the colorful houses on the hills in the background and the neighborhood’s sign.
  • Santo Domingo - We will visit a local market and discover the genuine Dominican gastronomy along with…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Authentic Dominican breakfast
  • Metro and cable car tickets
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the neighborhoods of Santo Domingo city on this walking tour about 5 minutes away from the colonial zone. During this half-day excursion, follow your local guides born and raised in these areas to view some of the local hidden places, stop by our hood sign, visit a typical house, taste typical local Dominican patties or authentic…

Location
Estación del metro Eduardo Brito gualey
Avenida Francisco del Rosario Sanchez
You will find a metro station with the name Eduardo Brito on it and a guide will be right at the entrance wearing eather a grey shirt or blue and white cap with the name of Urbano Tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marcel
Aug 8, 2025
As Authentic as it gets - Maikyyyyy. When you said authentic tour you really meant it. From the history, to the coffee, chocolate and ice cream to meeting your neighbors, I loved every minute of the tour. The cable car experience was the best, I wish my country had something like it (I may propose it as a business idea lol) But I will be back for more trips and tour to the Dominican Republic with the Urbano company. Loved the experience!
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Daytrip796158
Aug 8, 2025
Authentic and joyful!! - The tour was incredible!! Meeting the local people and seeing the everyday life real people of Santo Domingo is a fantastic idea. I love to support local business and UrbanoTours is going about doing this in a new and authentic way 😄 💗💯
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Faraway42909091999
Aug 6, 2025
Authentic experience!!! - I have often visited Santa Domingo, it was the most local and typical experience I discovered. I discovered a neighborhood DE workers not rich and far DE the colonial zone with super beautiful houses. A popular area and a great population never EN as a single woman I felt uncomfortable. The people I met were kind and wonderful. I started the tour with Juan who was a great and caring guide and driver. And the continuation of the program with Joel which was great to make me discover typical and exceptional neighborhood. Thank you both.
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Ashley_h
Aug 3, 2025
July 2025 Tour - This was truly authentic and an experience I would do again and again! We enjoyed every bit of this tour with Mike and Juan!! There is quite of bit of walking so I’m glad I wore some comfortable shoes.
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954angiet
Jul 22, 2025
Perfect tour for us and our teenage sons. - Maiky was an excellent tour guide, and took us to parts of the city that many do not get to experience. We saw local kids playing baseball and soccer, tried out local drinks and food, and took rides on the local transportation, including the tram and train. Our teenage sons enjoyed the tour as much as we did.
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V77pnkatk
Jul 20, 2025
Highlight of my trip to the DR! - I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! It was the absolute highlight of my week-long trip to the Dominican Republic! Juan and Joel are absolutely amazing, and it was the adventure of a lifetime to explore their neighborhood with them! I had the best time meeting and connecting with locals (all of whom know and adore Juan and Joel) and experiencing what life is like outside of the tourist areas of Santo Domingo. I had such a great time, I booked several other experiences with Urbano Tours, as well. Even booking the tour was a dream - they are incredibly responsive and accommodating, which is rare! They really go out of their way to make sure you get the experience that you’re looking for in a way that fits your schedule! I went as a solo female traveler and this was a perfect experience for me - I had a great time with our group and Urbano Tours made sure all of the logistics were taken care of! Urbano Tours will, without a doubt, enrich your experience in the DR!
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Wendell_g
Jul 20, 2025
Hanging with My Boys! - It was great! Maiky and his boss were Awesome. They new everything and everybody. The potato ice cream was fantastic and so was the lady that lived there. Her brother was funny and nice as well....Was supposed to go on the beach tour the next morning but didn't wake up in time. Definitely, definitely advise to take this tour for a Dominican experience. WONDERFUL!!!
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Knowhome
Jul 4, 2025
Great way to see the real Santo Domingo - It was really interesting to see another side of Santo Domingo away from the tourist areas. Mike was very friendly & knowledgeable & it was well worth it. Booking was easy & they were very communicative through WhatsApp. I took an Uber to the meeting spot.
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Anaat2765dh
Jul 3, 2025
A unique experience - A great authentic and history lesson on Gualey and it's surrounding communities. Although raining throughout our tour Joel did a great job accommodating and making the tour a memorable experience. Loved the cable cars and the metro system.
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Kbchau
Jun 29, 2025
The Soul of Santo Domingo - This is a fully immersive local experience. Our tour guide, Joel walked us through daily life in neighborhoods like De Los Guandules. We visited markets and alleyways that most tourists would never think to go to. We took cable cars and subway transit to see what a typical daily commute to work or another neighborhood would entail. It’s very important to note that Joel has a deep connection to the area where he was raised. He knew everyone which made us feel safe at all times. Parts of this review is not meant to create fear but you will meet real locals with real stories. We learned about their challenges in the community and their resilience despite this. Everyone appreciated this unique experience. My friend and I even stayed after it ended and had a few beers on the corner with the locals. Thank you so much and I wish other cities of the world do similar tours!!
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).