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Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour from Punta Cana
Discover the famous historical sites of the capital of the Dominican Republic in a full-day guided sightseeing tour by comfortable air-conditioned bus.
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Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour from Punta Cana

Discover the famous historical sites of the capital of the Dominican Republic in a full-day guided sightseeing tour by comfortable air-conditioned bus.
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday
12 hours See schedule
English, Spanish, French, German
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  • Enjoy a complimentary pick up at your hotel in Punta Cana, Bavaro and Uvero Alto
  • Drive to Santo Domingo through the island's beautiful countryside in air conditioned bus
  • Visit the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, the first university in the Americas
  • Get off the bus and explore the Palace of Fine Arts and take photos of the Presidential Palace
  • Pass through the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo and see the first cathedral of the Americas
  • Stroll down Calle las Damas, the oldest paved street where many historical person used to walk around
  • Check out the colonial era artifacts at the Museo de la Casas Reales
  • Watch a 4D movie about the history of Santo Domingo in the cinema
  • See Alcazar de Colon where Christopher Columbus planed the conquest of the Americas
  • Enjoy soft drinks on the bus and a delicious Dominican lunch a typical restaurant
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Vegetarian food available
Open bar
Kids friendly
Round trip transfer included
Guided tour
Mobile voucher accepted
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Loulou773
Reviewed by Loulou773 on November 30
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Santo Domingo. We had lunch in a local restaurant and visited a farmer's market. Very pleasant journey.
Reviewed by Loulou773 on November 30
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Get ready to be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Punta Cana, Bavaro and Uvero Alto, and drive to Santo Domingo in a comfortable, air conditioned bus. Follow your knowledgeable guide and learn about the history of the most important city in the history of the Caribbean.


Encounter the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, the first institution of higher learning in America, and the oldest colonial building in the New World.


Visit the Palace of Fine Arts, and get off the bus to take photographs of the presidential palace, and pause for lunch at a typical Dominican restaurant.


Continue the Santo Domingo sightseeing tour to Columbus Park. Drive through a colonial neighborhood, and pay homage to the first cathedral of the Americas, birthplace of a fervent Catholic faith.


Stroll down Calle las Damas, the oldest lane not only in the Dominican Republic, but in America. The Museo de la Casas Reales, formerly the Governmental Palace, has a lovely display of colonial-era artifacts, which you will get to observe.


Visit a 4D cinema and watch a movie about the history of Santo Domingo.


A guided walk across the Alcázar de Colón will give you an insight into the era of the first Spanish conquistadors. See original furniture and items used by the first born son of Christopher Columbus.


At the end of this immersive day trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana, chat with your guide and mingle with fellow travelers as we return you to your hotel.


The Santo Domingo sightseeing excursion is offered in different languages depending on the day:

English: Everyday

French: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Spanish: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

German: Tuesday and Saturday

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Price includes
  • Hotel transfer from Punta Cana, Bavaro and Uvero Alto
  • Full-day guided sightseeing tour
  • All entrance fees
  • 4D cinema movie
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks
What to bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
Good to know
    • Must sign waiver form
    Flexible cancellation policy
    • Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
    • Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
    • Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
    • If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
    • No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
    • Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
    • In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
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    1. Click on the Book now button and choose the date and amount of tickets
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    5. On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
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    Tour starts with a pick up at your hotel in Uvero Alto, Bavaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana or Cabeza de Toro. Exact pick up time will be advised after reservation.

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    Reviews (24)
    4.4
    overall rating
    83%
    recommended
    144
    times booked
    Loulou773
    Vising an old historic city(*)(*)(*)(*)( )Recommended
    Reviewed by Loulou773 on November 30, 2019
    Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Santo Domingo. We had lunch in a local restaurant and visited a farmer's market. Very pleasant journey.
    hahnje
    Perfect Tour for History Buffs(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by hahnje on November 29, 2019
    We did four excursions while we were in Punta Cana for our honeymoon: Saona Island, Reef Explorer, Santo Domingo Tour, and Scape Park. Based on my research before we left, I knew I wanted to do these four excursions, but Angel from Amstar (located at Secrets Cap Cana) gave us more insight into each one, which was very helpful!

    We had an early start and a long bus ride to the capital city (about 2 ½ hours), but it didn’t feel long because our tour guide, Munchie, did a great job explaining the country’s culture and history. Once we got there, the day was jam packed with history and fantastic monuments—something we really enjoyed! If you are a history buff, this is a must do! Visiting the church, which is nearly 500 years old, was an unforgettable experience.

    Tip: It was pretty hot when we were there, so I wore shorts and a t-shirt. When we got to the church, they let people borrow cover-ups if needed.
    Rodrizzzle
    Nacho kept it fun!(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Rodrizzzle on October 24, 2019
    Our day was long but Nacho our tour guide kept it exciting! It was a long commute from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo, but the coach bus ride kept us comfortable with a stop before and after. Take comfy shoes and lots of water.
    KJamo
    Great day(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by KJamo on October 22, 2019
    Had a great day out...dont get me wrong it's a 2 hour plus ride in by coach and for the first hour we where not kept informed on what was going on.! Picking other guests from all over the place, but come on guys let your guests know? Munchie was our guide he was funny and pretty ok! But like always the DR is all about flippin sales and Tips, but seeing the capital was good, some people live in some terrible places in this world, sad to see some things, the capital is packed with people one of the busiest mental citys I've visited! Theres no law in regards to the cars and bikes on the road... crazy ! But all in all for the price it was good! Nice lunch as well
    Giu
    Tour orribile bad organization(*)( )( )( )( )
    Reviewed by Giu on September 30, 2019
    This tour is ugly especially for Dario's arrogance towards Italian tourists
    I recommend visiting the city by private taxi
    Very time of shopping organizzate d by the their by the friends
    Haydee
    Great Tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Haydee on September 30, 2019
    Dario was a fantastic tour guide. He was patient with the little ones and informative too! We enjoyed every aspect of the tour!
    sammie2017
    San Domingo day tour review(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by sammie2017 on September 26, 2019
    Great tour that shows what San Domingo has to offer. The driver and guide were prompt for pick up which was super early. We then had a bit of waiting about while other people joined the bus... it would have been good to know what was happening once we got on the bus.. the guide didnt really speak to us until the bus was full.. the rest of the day was great. The highlights for me included the 4d cinema and lunch.. the restaurant setting is lovely and the food was sooo good.

    One thing to note which the tour company doesn't have much control over is the sellers at the monuments they can be a bit overwhelming especially when following to the bus.
    Dave C
    San domingo tour(*)(*)(*)( )( )
    Reviewed by Dave C on September 25, 2019
    I think our tour operator mislead us on this one we were expecting a 12hr day out. It nice to see some of the history of then island. We had a nice buffet lunch with dancers to entertain you. Personally i dont think this is one for the young or the old as its a long hot day. Shopping was only in gift shops, bit,of a let down tbh. And the stop at chocolate shop on the way home was a waste of time. History side was great but the overall a bit of a let down.
    duanechambers
    Full day Santo Domingo Tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by duanechambers on August 31, 2019
    My wife and I did the tour with Nacho as our guide and Enrique as the driver. We were immersed in the early history of the Americas and walked the streets that Christopher Columbus walked. Very educational and fun day. Nacho is hilarious
    Da Costa Family
    Santo Domingo tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Da Costa Family on August 29, 2019
    Knowledgeable guide, friendly staff, great food (lunch), ready to assist you. The itinerary was on time. Very Happy with service. :)
    ma i
    A disappointing experience(*)(*)( )( )( )
    Reviewed by ma i on August 27, 2019
    Old Santo Domingo is beautiful and full of a rich and significant history. It’s a shame that Runners has turned this experience into more of an organized shopping and entertainment tour. Many of the historical comments were inaccurate and sheer crowd-pleasing propaganda. The history of the people of Santo Domingo deserves to be treated with more respect. In addition we wasted one hour at a souvenir shop in old Santo Domingo that nobody had asked for, after a good 20 min sermon by the tour guide on the bus about not buying in the street but in that shop. Same with chocolate factory stop, where we wasted another 30 min after already spending another 45 min there in the morning. All in all and in retrospect you are better served (and respected) jumping on a bus and contracting a local accredited history guide in old Santo Domingo. You won’t be treated as a commodity to make a commission on...
    Shash
    Santo Domingo tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Shash on August 27, 2019
    The trip overall was great! The cathedral was beautiful, it's a must see if you like historic sites. Our guide Dario was very informative. The museum was an experience you wont forget. You get a summary of the city's history in a 4D mini theater with moving seats, water splashes and wind. Least favorite part, was the chocolate factory tour but that was my personal preference (due to the fact I'm not a big chocolate lover). Credit to our driver Enrique who made sure we got there safe and back. Oh and by the way hands down the lunch was the best Dominican food I've had since I've been here!
    Patrick
    Neat(*)(*)(*)(*)( )Recommended
    Reviewed by Patrick on August 23, 2019
    Enjoyed the trip with Dario & Enrique as our guide. The church was beautiful and it was fun listening to the history of the cities.
    The 4D theater experience was a delight, would recommend for people with kids, or without.
    There wasn't much shopping to be done and it was all tourist shops, so don't expect a good deal unless perhaps you're much better at bargaining than I am.
    Lovely way to spend the day, but unless you're a history buff, it's not a must-see.
    Joel D
    Tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Joel D on August 21, 2019
    Great experience, the one day tour is worth it to learn the history of DR. Very interesting and go past some amazing views and the rum, enjoy the rum
    Sharon i
    Exceptional Day(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Sharon i on August 21, 2019
    A very well organised day from start to finish. It does not matter what country you are from they cater for all nationalities. The guide is with you all the way and will answer any questions you have. The guide we had was Dario who is full of knowledge and very informative. He also advises you of the do's and don't. 100% in safe hands. You are provided with water all day and given a lovely lunch at a beautiful restaurant. Definitely given 5 star treatment. Also a shout out to the driver Enrique. Both men very polite. Will be using this company again for future tours. Thank you very much family.
    26melina
    Santo Domingo(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by 26melina on August 17, 2019
    It’s was a very good tour, everyone was nice, the tour guide Dario was very attentive and nice, and the driver was great too! We had a great time...totally recommend!!
    Jiggycee
    Family tour to Santo Domingo(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Jiggycee on August 15, 2019
    Best tour ever . Very informative and learned tons of important information. Guide was very helpful and bilingual (Dario). The driver provided a safe and comfortable ride for us all (Enrique ) . Will be returning next year !!!
    CSK
    Santo Domingo Tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by CSK on August 08, 2019
    Surprisingly this was a very good tour. The information provided (in 3 different languages -- English, Spanish, & French) managed to stay consistent and very educational. The places we visited were never crowded and the time spent was perfect. Lunch provided was not shabby at all, the ambiance of the restaurant truly put you in the spirit of Santo Domingo. I did this tour with my 2 teenage sons who both felt it was a worthwhile excursion. Lastly, our tour guide Dario and bus driver Enrique were awesome. They kept us safe, organized and provided a fun filled day.
    Go
    Great experience(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
    Reviewed by Go on August 08, 2019
    Our driver and your guide was great! It was a super informative trip and they told us a lot of history behind Santo Domingo. Took the time to answer questions and was a lot of fun
    23oksana
    Very poorly organized(*)( )( )( )( )
    Reviewed by 23oksana on August 02, 2019
    We really regret taking this excursion. We had English/Spanish group and guide constantly forgot to switch back from spanish to English. We felt excluded and didn’t get a lot of the information. Moreover, beggars on the streets were very annoying and sometimes rude and pushy.
    There is not much to see in Santo Domingo. City is extremely neglected and dirty, architecture is mediocre.
    I would not recommend this tour.