Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace)
Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace)
Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace)

Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace) Tours and Tickets

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This UNESCO World Heritage site located in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, is the oldest Viceroy residency in all of the Americas. Once the home of the famous Columbus family, the symmetrical structure was built by the famous explorers son is 1515.

This historic site, which is now home to the Museo Alcazar de Diego Colon, was once an architectural constellation of fifty rooms, gardens and courtyards. While this once impressive palace is today approximately half the size, the artifacts, tapestries and documents on display in the museum showcase a rich and colorful history that grants travelers a deeper understanding of the culture and stories of Santo Domingo, as well as one of the world’s most well-known explorers.

  • Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Calle La Atarazana 2, Plaza de Espana, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tours and Tickets to Experience Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace)

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Santo Domingo 1-Day Tour from Punta Cana

Santo Domingo 1-Day Tour from Punta Cana

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Santo Domingo has many beautiful monuments, historical attractions and natural enclaves, but selecting which ones to visit in one day requires knowledge of the area and a lot of planning. This ideal tour for travelers short on time visits a selection of top attractions, including Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, and the city of Santo Domingo. After exploring the main sights of the city, the journey continues to the Colonial Zone for a delicious lunch and more sightseeing.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 55.00
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 95.00
Historical Tour of Santo Domingo and 3 eyes Caves with Lunch

Historical Tour of Santo Domingo and 3 eyes Caves with Lunch

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THE BEST HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE IN SANTO DOMINGO! - Our tour begins with a meeting in the lobby of your hotel or starting point coordinated with our operator to start our tour of the city. - The first point of visit will be the caves of the three eyes where accompanied by our guide they will climb underground. - We will make a stop at the colon 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 pause to have a typical Dominican lunch in the company of a place with a visit and history of the locals. - And finally we will visit the typical local product store - Later we will make your return to your hotel.
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 94.00
Price varies by group size
Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo

Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo

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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.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 80.00
Price varies by group size
Santo Domingo City Tour From Punta Cana

Santo Domingo City Tour From Punta Cana

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Santo Domingo has many beautiful monuments, historical attractions and natural enclaves, but selecting which ones to visit in one day requires knowledge of the area and a lot of planning. This ideal tour for travelers short on time visits a selection of top attractions, including Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, and the city of Santo Domingo. After exploring the main sights of the city, the journey continues to the Colonial Zone for a delicious lunch and more sightseeing.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 77.00
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 11 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 95.00
Full-Day Guided Tour in Santo Domingo

Full-Day Guided Tour in Santo Domingo

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Have a tour of Santo Domingo on an electric scooter, learn all about the history, and finish your tour with a plate of mofongo, the traditional Dominican dish, all in one half day tour. This small group, intimate tour will take you to places you may not find on your own, and do it while having a scooter adventure, too.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 53.00
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

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Immerse yourself in the city culture, history, and architecture of Santo Domingo on this full-day city sightseeing tour from Punta Cana. Highlights include Casa de Campos, Three Eyes (Tres Ojos) Park, Faro Colon, the Santo Domingo Cathedral, and others. Buffet lunch of typical Dominican food included, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in Punta Cana.
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  • 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 64.00
Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

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Check out the landmarks and hear all about the colonial history of Santo Domingo on this group city tour. Your guide will take you back in time with stories about the colonial past. You’ll keep costs down by sharing this tour with a group, but still learn all about Santo Domingo, and enjoy a Dominican buffet lunch, over the course of the day.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 70.00
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from La Romana

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from La Romana

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Explore the history of the oldest city in the Americas on this family-friendly tour from La Romana. Learn about Santo Domingo's historic and cultural significance and see important monuments, and landmarks, then continue on to explore the boardwalk area. Lunch at an upscale Dominican restaurant is included.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 87.18
Santo Domingo Colonial (City Tour)

Santo Domingo Colonial (City Tour)

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This tour to Santo Domingo shows you the highlights in and around the capital city. First, stop at Los Tres Ojos National Park. Meaning “three eyes” in Spanish, it boasts three impressive lakes. Then explore Old Town Santo Domingo with a professional tour guide, learning about its importance as the first seat of the Spanish colonial government in the Americas. A traditional Dominican lunch is included.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 70.00
Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour

Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour

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See all the highlights of Santo Domingo on this full day group tour, starting and ending with pick up from your accommodation in Cap Cana. You’ll hear all about the history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Your driver will take you from place to place with ease. Some top attractions include the Columbus Lighthouse, Three Eyes National Park and its caves, the National Presidential Palace, and the walled Colonial Zone.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 75.00
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Santo Domingo Historical and Cultural Tour from Punta Cana

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.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 85.50
USD 95.00
USD 9.50savings
Private Santo Domingo Colonial Private trip From Punta Cana

Private Santo Domingo Colonial Private trip From Punta Cana

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Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation on this full-day private tour of Santo Domingo from Punta Cana. Skip the hassle of renting a car and figuring out directions on this day trip, accompanied by a private guide. See the highlights of Santo Domingo's 500-year-old Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a flexible tour accompanied by engaging commentary from your guide.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 499.00
per group
Full day tour to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Full day tour to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

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See all the highlights of Santo Domingo on this full day group tour, starting and ending with pick up from your accommodation in Punta Cana. You’ll hear all about the history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Your driver will take you from place to place with ease. Some top attractions include the Columbus Lighthouse, Three Eyes National Park and its caves, the National Presidential Palace, and the walled Colonial Zone.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 90.00
Full-day Santo Domingo Tour with Roundtrip Transfer from Airport to Hotel

Full-day Santo Domingo Tour with Roundtrip Transfer from Airport to Hotel

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In this tour you will enjoy the best of Santo Domingo, you will live an unforgettable experience going to the most etravagant places of Santo Domingo. You will visit some places such as the Colonial Zone, the Colon Lighthouse, El Conde Street, Los Tres Ojos Lake and many more places full of history and fun. Take photos and enjoy with your family or friends and learn more about the most emblematic places of Santo Domingo. It includes a round trip trader from the airport to your hotel Conne minimum of 6 people.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 100.00
Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo

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Visit the picturesque colonial city of Santo Domingo during this full-day excursion. Enjoy pickup and drop-off at any hotel in Bávaro and Bayahibe. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus. Highlights include the Basilica of Santa María la Menor, the National Pantheon, and the Alcázar de Colón, plus a traditional Dominican lunch.
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  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 67.00
1-Hour Colonial Historical Segway Tour in Santo Domingo

1-Hour Colonial Historical Segway Tour in Santo Domingo

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Embark on an exciting tour through the colonial zone of Santo Domingo and uncover a rich cultural history at every turn. From the majestic Primatial Cathedral of America, witness to centuries of devotion, to the impressive Fortaleza Ozama, guarding colonial secrets, this journey will transport you through time. Immerse yourself in the sweet history of cacao and chocolate at the Chocolate and Cacao Museum, visit the Alcazar de Colon to learn about the Columbus family's life, and unwind at Parque Colon while soaking in the historic ambiance. For an authentic cultural experience, enjoy typical music and the hospitality of a local "colmado." An unforgettable adventure filled with historical treasures and genuine encounters awaits on this captivating exploration of Santo Domingo's colonial zone.
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  • 1 hour
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 35.00
Full-Day Adventure Tour of Culture through Santo Domingo

Full-Day Adventure Tour of Culture through Santo Domingo

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Discover culture, history, and nature with this full-day guided tour of Santo Domingo, the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the New World. Visit top historical sites, some dating from the 15th century, including the Colonial City, Columbus Lighthouse, the San Franciscan Monastery, Santo Domingo Fortress, and more, along with the Three Eyes National Park.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 125.00
Santo Domingo City Tour

Santo Domingo City Tour

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Discover the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, on a full-day city tour from the Punta Cana areas. Once you arrive, enjoy a tour of the area’s main highlights including Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the Colonial Zone, and the Alcazar. While you explore, listen to commentary from your guide about the history and culture of the Dominican Republic.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 70.00
Santo Domingo City Tour in Punta Cana

Santo Domingo City Tour in Punta Cana

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On this tour you will enjoy the best of Santo Domingo, you will live an unforgettable experience touring the most extravagant places in Santo Domingo. On this tour you will see some of the most popular tourist attractions in Santo Domingo. You will visit places such as the Colonial Zone, the Columbus Lighthouse, El Conde Street and Los Tres Ojos Lake. You can also take photos and enjoy with your family or friends while you learn more about the most emblematic places of Santo Domingo. Take photos and enjoy with your family or friends and learn more about the most emblematic places of Santo Domingo.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 100.00
Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup in Santo Domingo

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Explore the highlights of the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the New World with this city tour of Santo Domingo from Santo Domingo. Visit top historical sites, many dating from the 15th century, including the Colonial City, Columbus Lighthouse, the San Franciscan Monastery, and more, along with the Three Eyes National Park.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 120.00
Guided Tour in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo

Guided Tour in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo

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Tour of the entire colonial zone from 2 to 3 hours with trained personnel identified by the Ministry of Tourism. The tour has tickets included to the main tourist attractions and in several languages. Museum of the Royal Houses, Metropolitan Cathedral and Primate of America as well as Alcázar Colón.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 35.00
Santo Domingo Full Day Trip from Punta Cana

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
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  • 7 hours 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD 79.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace) hours of operation?
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Alcázar de Colón (Columbus Palace) hours of operation: Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.