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Ciudad Colonial (Zona Colonial) Tours and Tickets
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The lively streets of Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial—one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods—are ripe with the sights, smells, and sounds of Latin America. This tiny enclave is filled with traditional European-style architecture, well-kept parks, cobblestone streets, and artistic nods to adventurers past.
- Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Tours and Tickets to Experience Ciudad Colonial (Zona Colonial)
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Colonial Zone Train 45 minutes of history and culture in Santo Domingo
Discover Santo Domingo's past with Mamajuana Travel's "Colonial Zone Train: 45 Minutes of History & Culture". This tour aboard the charming Chuchu Colonial train takes you on a scenic ride through the city's historic heart. With 16 daily departures, you'll uncover the secrets of 25+ monuments, narrated via an audioguide in 7 languages. Perfect for those with limited time or prefer not to walk. The journey begins at Calle El Conde Nº 60.
Embark on this historical adventure today!
... More- 45 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 20.00
Santo Domingo 1-Day Tour from Punta Cana
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.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 55.00
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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USD 95.00
Colonial Santo Domingo and hidden natural beauties City Tour
We will take you to the 15th-century Santo Domingo called Zona Colonial, where we will visit unique locations for photos and enter some of the most impressive museums.
Cultural sights like Plaza de España and Calles las Damas (Ladies Street) got the name for having walked out of the ladies from the city every afternoon. Such unique places like the first cathedral of the new world and many other special places.
This tour is unique because not only you will get to know Colonial Zone but also one of the lungs of the city for its beautiful underground lakes and green trees like Los Tres Ojos park.
... More- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 80.00
Price varies by group size
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
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.
... More- 3 hours 50 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 64.00
Santo Domingo City Tour From Punta Cana
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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 77.00
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- 11 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 95.00
Santo Domingo Colonial (City Tour)
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.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 70.00
Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour
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.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 75.00
Santo Domingo Best Kept Secrets
Attention new visitors to Santo Domingo, your perfect introductory tour is here! Great for new travellers to the capital or those with less time to explore, our star-studded itinerary will take you through one of America’s oldest settlements. Learn about its colonial history, how the locals live, before finishing the tour with a cold beer at the local colmado.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 31.03
All-Inclusive Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Explore Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the Americas, on this 12-hour tour from Punta Cana. Stop at 'Los Tres Ojos', a limestone caves containing a series of three lakes, to learn about the Dominican Republic's native Taino Indians. Stroll through the streets of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone with your local guide, snapping photos and learning about the city's history. Eat a traditional Dominican buffet lunch and choose to spend time shopping for souvenirs.
... More- 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 59.62
Full day tour to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
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.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 90.00
Santo Domingo Sights & Bites walking tour
Combine Santo Domingo’s delicious bites with its cultural delights on a walking tour that gives you the inside scoop on the capital of the Dominican Republic. Exploring on foot means that you be able to stop and get a closer look at top attractions in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, while wandering with a guide lets you overcome the language barrier and try lesser-known local delicacies.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 60.00
Full-Day Adventure Tour of Culture through Santo Domingo
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 125.00
Santo Domingo Full Day Cultural Tour
Explore the cultural sites of the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the New World with this full-day guided walking tour of Santo Domingo from Punta Cana. 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. Lunch and pickup included for convenience.
... More- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 80.00
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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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USD 85.50
USD 95.00
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Full Day Private Tour to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Each place you will visit will make you feel part of history.
It is the most complete excursion where at the end you will feel that you really know the country. The guides will be private which means there will be no rush, and since it is private you can take as much time as you need. they will see the history of how Christopher Columbus arrived and the history of independence, they will see caves used by the indigenous people as dens
... More- 8 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 68.00
Santo Domingo
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.
... More- 9 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 67.00
Chocolate-making experience & Colonial Zone walking tour
Discover Santo Domingo’s historic landmarks and learn about chocolates with this half-day private tour. After pickup from your Santo Domingo hotel or address, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the Zona Colonial, which you will explore on a walking tour with your personal guide. Afterwards, visit a cacotal to learn about the chocolate making process, with a final stop at the 3 Eyes National Park.
... More- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 180.00
Price varies by group size
Santo Domingo City Tour in Punta Cana
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 100.00
Santo Domingo City Tour with Pickup in Santo Domingo
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 120.00
Santo Domingo Cultural Tour
This full-day tour is a perfect introduction to the history and highlights of Santo Domingo. Save time following a map, and enjoy the company of a local guide who shows you some of the New World’s oldest sites. The trip visits the Columbus Lighthouse, the Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, Los Tres Ojos National Park, and the Colonial Zone—which is known for its 16th-century monuments.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 69.99
Full-day Santo Domingo Tour with Roundtrip Transfer from Airport to Hotel
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.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 100.00
Full Day Excursion to Colonial City of Santo Domingo
Welcome to Santo Domingo City Tours! We are the best option to explore the beautiful city of Santo Domingo. Our tours offer an unforgettable experience, where you can enjoy the rich history, culture and beauty of this Caribbean city.
Our team of expert tour guides will take you on a tour of the main points of interest in the city, including the Colonial Zone, the first European city in the New World, where you can see historical buildings, cathedrals and museums, as well as experience the local culture. .
In addition, we offer tours to impressive natural places such as Los Tres Ojos National Park, where you can admire the underground caves and crystal clear lakes.
Don't miss the opportunity to discover all that this city has to offer with Santo Domingo City Tours. Book your tour today and join us on this adventure!
... More- 2 hours 40 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 120.00
What are people saying about Ciudad Colonial (Zona Colonial)
dpcall80, Dec 2022
Enjoyable!
Not very punctual! They said 9:00 am, but we left about 9:45. Beautiful park to wait in. We had the train to ourselves! A good way to see the Zona Colonial.
Riley_S, June 2022
Great Experience
Our guide knew a lot about the area and took us to a lot of cool places. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot about the island.
JudyHollander, May 2022
A worthwhile afternoon in Santo Domingo
MrT geared the trip to my interests and limitations.. we did both history and natural resources. He picked me up on and dropped me off where I wanted. And there were plenty of bathroom stops. I am 80 in good shape. His English is good.
Cedric_P, Aug 2021
Exceptional tour guide with a lot of historical knowledge
The tour guide was great! Clearly dominated the history of the dominican republic, as if almost a historian. The tour felt super complete. He was able to get u expedited entry almost everywhere. We were pleasantly surprised and had such a great time. Would recommend to anyone doing santo domingo in one day.
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