Experience, first hand, the birth of European civilization in the Americas. Visit the first cathedral, paved road, university, hospital, stone home, tavern, and more, all located within a 16 block radius in Santo Domingo.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Audio guide
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Customers must be at the lobby and look for Caribbean Route, or specified meeting point
Experience
Highlights
- Set Foot in Diego Columbus's Palace
- Kneel in the first cathedral of the New World
- Enter the National Pantheon, the final resting place of the country's most honored citizens
- Stroll along the first paved road of the New World
- Stand before the country's impressive National Palace
Full description
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.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Official guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or van
- Water and soft drinks (non-alcoholic)
- Audio guide
- Local guide
- Visit to the Americas first Cathedral
- Visit to the Colombus Alcazar
- Sightseeing of the most important monuments
- Walking tour
- Time for shopping
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
