Santo Domingo City Tour from Bayahibe
- Duration: 11 Hours (approx.)
Visit Santo Domingo—the capital of the Dominican Republic and enjoy the rich culture and great historical past. See sites of the "First City of America," including the Cathedral, the Alcazar (Columbus house) & "Los Tres Ojos" cave..
Come and enjoy the island's largest city. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496, notice the mixture of old and new as you enter the first continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. As the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World, Santo Domingo became the city of many firsts for the Americas. Visit Colonial Town to tour the first cathedral of the Americas. Pass the first street of the New World - the "Calle de las Damas". Visit a 4 D cinema where you will see how Sir Francis Drake conquered Santo Domingo and explore with us the famous cave "Los Tres Ojos?
Stop for lunch among the ancient cobblestone streets and watch as luxury cars share the roads with horse-drawn carriages. Next, stop at the oldest Viceregal residence in the Americas, the Diego Columbus House, before your group makes the journey back to Punta Cana.
Frequency:
Daily except for Sundays and Mondays
Highlights
Touring Spanish colonial “City of Firsts”
Panoramic views of "Faro al Colon"
- Visiting the Diego Columbus House
- Visiting the first cathedral of the Americas
- Visiting the caves "Los Tres Ojos"
- City awarded American Capital of Culture in 2010
- Typical Lunch
Inclusions
- Tour-guide
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel in Punta Cana
Admission to Columbus House, Cathedral, and Caves "Los Tres Ojos"
Lunch (Buffet style - typical Dominican food)
- 1 non-alcoholic beverage
Know Before You Book
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- You need comfortable shoes and you should not forget your camera and some cash for tips & souvenirs.
- This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties
- Hotel pickup is available from the hotels listed in the following step.
Cancellation Policy:
We do not charge cancellation fees or fees for changes. If you have to cancel an excursion we will refund 100% – no questions asked. Please be fair and try to advise us early if you have to cancel or change your booking since we block your seats and make all the necessary arrangements for your tour.