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Museum of the Royal Houses (Museo de las Casas Reales) Tours and Tickets
Travelers looking to get in touch with Dominica Republic’s deep European roots will find the Museum of the Royal Houses a must-see stop in Santo Domingo. This 16th-century building was once home to the administrative offices of the Spanish colonies.
Two distinct structures—the South and North buildings—were designed to house the first court of the New World, the offices of political leaders and the workspace of the comptroller. Visitors can wander the grounds and explore the labyrinth of rooms, which include displays on early legislation, the office of the chief judge, historical ceramics, military function and old world family life.
- Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Tours and Tickets to Experience Museum of the Royal Houses (Museo de las Casas Reales)
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Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this full-day excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, and get fantastic views of downtown. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
... More- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$95.00
Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo
In this experience we will visit each iconic place in the tourist center of Santo Domingo and we will be providing information in great detail and taking the relevant time.
We will also be ready for every luxury of detail and we will guide with the highest standards of professionalism and human quality that characterizes us.
Our goal is to show the world our history, our values and provide an exceptional service, seeking that our clients feel how special they are for all Dominicans and their experience is memorable in each of their excursions, this will not be the exception.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$80.00
Price varies by group size
Half Day Historical Tour of Santo Domingo
We start with a meeting in the lobby of your hotel or starting point coordinated with our operator to start our tour until we reach the first point of visit, the caves of the three eyes where accompanied by our guide they climbed underground. We will make a stop at the Columbus Lighthouse to take photos of this attraction inaugurated by Pope John Paul 2. We will visit the presidential palace as well as places and places in the modern city of the country. - We will arrive at the colonial zone where they will visit places such as: The Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon, the Primary Cathedral of America with a duration of 45 minutes, the Dominicus Convent, Las Damas Street, the Amber Museum. - Then we will take a break to have a typical Dominican lunch in the company of places with visits and history of locals. - And finally we will visit the typical local product store - Then we will return you to your hotel.
... More- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$70.00
Full day shared tour to Santo Domingo
We begin with a meeting in the lobby of your hotel or starting point coordinated with our operator to start our 2 hour and 30 minute tour until we reach the first point of visit, the caves of the three eyes where accompanied by our guide they climbed underground. We will make a stop at the Columbus Lighthouse to take photos of this attraction inaugurated by Pope John Paul 2. We will visit the presidential palace as well as places and places in the modern city of the country. - We will arrive at the colonial zone where they will visit places such as: The Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon, the Primary Cathedral of America, the Dominicus Convent, Las Damas Street, the Amber Museum. - Then we will take a break to have a typical Dominican lunch in the company of places with visits and history of locals. - And finally we will visit the typical local product store - Then we will return you to your hotel.
... More- 8 hours 15 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$65.00
Colonial Experience Tour
They will get to know the most emblematic places of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, their history, anecdotes, stroll through its streets, entrance to the interior of monuments and museums (Ozama fortress, Casa de Bastidas, Pantheon of the Fatherland, Museum of the Royal Houses, among others) with the opportunity to explore its beauty and charm. We will finish our Tour at the Rum Museum, where you can enjoy the distillery demonstration.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$35.00
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Santo Domingo Historical and Cultural Tour from Punta Cana
By booking this tour, you will have an authentic experience of Santo Domingo, the historic capital of the Dominican Republic. You will not only visit the city, but you will live it. Our focus is on providing a trip that goes beyond the typical tourist tours, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the rich history, culture, and vibrant life of the capital. Accompanied by expert local guides, you'll not only receive detailed information about each site, but also personal anecdotes and hidden stories that other tours might miss. These guides, passionate about their city, will take you to hidden corners and show you Santo Domingo from a unique perspective. The taste of a place is as important as its view. Therefore, this tour includes a meal in a traditional restaurant in the Colonial Zone, providing the opportunity to taste true Dominican cuisine in an authentic setting.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$85.50
$95.00
$9.50savings
Walking Tour from Santo Domingo City
Discover Santo Domingo, the First City of the Americas. Travel across its most important roads all leading towards ancient edifices and monuments of an invaluable cultural heritage in a modern-day city.
Through yesterday’s narrow lanes, we will set out to unveil the humble beginnings of the New World. Tour the oldest colonial city, erected in the fifteenth century, and scour the first colonial epoch residences.
Get ready to board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and immerse yourself in our culture and heritage. Come with us and discover the first city of the new world. Our expert tourist guide will take you to the First City of the Americas, where you will learn about the diverse history of this modern-day metropolitan city.
... More- 3 hours 5 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$60.00
Guided Tour in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
Explore the Colonial Zone on a 2 to 3 hour tour with our expert staff certified by the Ministry of Tourism.
Includes tickets to the main points of interest: Museum of the Royal Houses, Metropolitan Cathedral and Primada de América. We offer guides in several languages so that everyone can enjoy this historical experience.
Book now and travel back in time with us!
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$65.00
Santo Domingo Full Day Trip from Punta Cana
Discover one of the Caribbean's oldest cities during this full-day excursion to Santo Domingo. Visit the city's top landmarks including the Our Lady of Incarnation cathedral, Colón Palace, and the National Pantheon. You also have the opportunity to take in the colonial architecture of the city near the Malecon before heading back to Punta Cana
... More- 7 hours 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$79.00
Santo Domingo City Tour
We’ll discover the main historical sites of Santo Domingo, a city founded in 1498 by the Spanish on their arrival in America. We’ll visit places such as Santa María la Menor (Primate Cathedral), the National Pantheon and the Alcázar de Colón, home of the first Governor of Santo Domingo Diego Columbus, and Las Casas Reales Museum, all found in the colonial district.
We’ll shop at the Colonial Market, where the history of the New World began. Lunch will be at a restaurant in the prestigious Colonial District with its exquisite décor so typical of the region. Then we’ll visit the capital’s main government buildings.
We can enjoy the experience of visiting the capital of the Dominican Republic with its historic Colonial City.
RELEVANT OBSERVATIONS
Entrance to the Cathedral is not allowed in shorts and / or sleeveless T-shirt. Please wear appropriate clothing.
INCLUDES
Buffet style lunch
Water, refreshments & white or red wine (during lunch)
Transportation
Tour Guide (various languages)
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$85.00
Panoramic City Tour
While quietly strolling through the cosy streets of Santo Domingos colonial district you enjoy a panoramical overview over the most important sights it has to offer. Discover architectonical highlights, have a look at the first cathedral in the Americas as well as the first hospital among others. Join us on this walking tour!
... More- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$46.00
Full Day Santo Domingo City Guided Tour with Lunch
On a comfortable air-conditioned bus and an experienced tour guide, we will drive to Discover a city full of history and culture in each of its corners. Our tour guide will take you and explain and answer all your question you made have about this incredible country. Santo Domingo is the oldest city in the New World, this will be the perfect experience, also enjoying the real Dominican food and the typical environment of the Dominican Republic and having time to shopping your family and friend gifts.
... More- 10 hours 15 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$78.32
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this 10-hour excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, get fantastic views of downtown and shop for souvenirs at the local markets. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$76.50
Santo Domingo & Alto De Chavon Full Day Small Group Experience
The City of Santo Domingo was the first places in the entire Caribbean and Latin America, where the Spanish-European established, from here they spread and teach the Spanish Language and the Catholic Culture Religion in all territory knows today as Latin America, the new Continent, discovery by Cristobal Colon in 1492. Santo Domingo the oldest city in America, have the most antique Colonial Zone, and the most oldest monuments of the entire Caribbean and Latin America. In Santo Domingo, We can find: The First Cathedral of the New World "Cathedral De las Mercedez, We can also find The Museum of Alcazar de Colon, four generations of the Spanish Royal Family was living in this Alcazar, today is a Museum, we will visited. We are going to walk in the Street of the Ladies "Calle Las Damas", first street in Honor to the Ladies in the New World.
We are going to visited the Museum of the Real Houses "Museo de las Casas Reales", one of the most important of the Region of the Caribbean.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$165.00
Walk through the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, ALL INCLUSIVE plan
On this tour you will walk through the picturesque cobbled streets, allowing you to absorb the colonial charm that still lingers in every corner.
You will contemplate majestic historical monuments that stand as silent witnesses of the glorious past of Santo Domingo. You will visit the imposing First Cathedral of America, an architectural masterpiece and the first Christian temple in the New World. The Ozama Fortress will transport you to times of conquest and defense, while the Alcázar de Colón will give you a glimpse of how rulers lived in the colonial era.
Our City Tour in the colonial city of Santo Domingo is an unforgettable and fascinating experience that will give you a deeper connection with the history, culture and beauty of this very special place.
In addition to the monuments, you will have the opportunity to visit local art galleries, where talented artists display their creativity and passion in various artistic expressions.
... More- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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$134.00
Price varies by group size
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