Santo Domingo Half-Day City Tour – Colonial Zone, Los Tres Ojos & Columbus Lighthouse
Step back in time and explore the charming and rich history of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial. From the Alcazar de Colón, to the Panteón Nacional, our expert guide will take you on a journey through the most iconic sites. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the 15th century while taking stunning photographs and gaining insight into the fascinating culture. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Guaranteed departures - Offered in: English, Spanish, French and Italian - Small group
- Pick-up in private transport to the airport, hotel or Airbnb
- Water bottles in the vehicle (Room temperature)
- Included entry to the Natural Park the Three Eyes Transport tour through Santo Domingo (Faro to Colón and National Palace)
- Included entry to the Alcázar de Colón, National Pantheon, Fortaleza Ozama, among others.
- Zona Colonial Bilingual guide
Activities
Colonial Zone Walking Tour
Explore the first city of the New World, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through cobblestone streets and discover landmarks such as the first hospital, monasteries, plazas, and iconic colonial architecture.
Catedral Primada de América
Visit the first cathedral of the Americas, a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Note: interior visit not available on Sundays due to mass.
Hospital San Nicolás de Bari
Discover the ruins of the first hospital in the New World, built in the early 1500s by Governor Nicolás de Ovando.
Monasterio de San Francisco
The ruins of the first Franciscan monastery of the Americas, one of the most photographed landmarks in Santo Domingo.
Panteón Nacional
A solemn mausoleum where Dominican national heroes rest, located on Calle Las Damas, the oldest paved street in the Americas.
Alcázar de Colón & Museo de las Casas Reales
During the walking tour you’ll pass by the Alcázar de Colón, the former residence of Diego Columbus, and the Museo de las Casas Reales, which once housed the Spanish Crown’s administrative offices. Both are admired from the exterior.
Dominican Rum Museum & Tobacco Factory
Depending on timing, your guide may include a short visit to the Dominican Rum Museum or a local Tobacco Factory, where you can learn about the history of rum and cigars in the Dominican Republic and see artisan cigar rolling.
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colón)
One of the city’s most monumental landmarks dedicated to Christopher Columbus. This tour includes an exterior photo stop only.
Parque Los Tres Ojos
Conclude the tour at Los Tres Ojos National Park, a natural wonder with caves and crystal-clear lagoons. Highlights include La Nevera, accessible by boat, and the open-air lagoon Zaramagullones, surrounded by lush tropical scenery.
