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Colonial Zone: Historical Tour with Visit to Columbus Lighthouse and Los Tres Ojos Park

By COPRIXA TRAVELS, S.R.L.
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Price is P 2,145 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the First City of the Americas
  • Visit the museum dedicated to Christopher Columbus
  • Get to know the Los Tres Ojos Natural Park and its caves
  • Walk along the first street in the Americas
  • Discover the First Cathedral in the Americas

Activity location

    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • F4G8+7VR, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic | Our guide will be waiting for you at the Reloj del Sol, right in front of the Royal Houses Museum.
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

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Historical Tour in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, First of America
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

THIS OPTION ONLY INCLUDES THE TOUR OF THE COLONIAL ZONE, you'll get to know the history of the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo on a fascinating tour. We'll check out the most iconic spots like Las Casas Reales, Plaza España, and the Catedral Primada, among others.

Starting time: 17:00
Price details
P 2,144.98 x 1 AdultP 2,144.98
Total
Price is P 2,144.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation service to each of the excursions.
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    Entrance tickets to each attraction.
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    Visit to the Zona Colonial.
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    Visit to the Artisan Market.
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    Entrance tickets to national monuments and Los Tres Ojos Park.
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    National tour guide in the Zona Colonial
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    Water
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    Mamajuana
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    Tips
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    Local Shopping

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

On this experience, we will thoroughly explore each iconic site in the tourist area of Santo Domingo, providing detailed information and taking the time needed to do so.

Santo Domingo de Guzmán is without a doubt one of the most captivating cities in the Caribbean and holds the distinction of being the first city founded in the New World, in 1496. This beautiful capital city beckons you to discover its attractions, and on our tour, you will be able to do just that.

Our itinerary begins with a visit to the Three Eyes National Park, an astonishing combination of caves and cenotes characterized by their high mineral content and a beauty that is difficult to put into words.

We will continue our tour at the Faro a Colón lighthouse, a Dominican monument and museum built in honor of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the New World. Inside the lighthouse, there are exhibits from various countries around the world. It also features rooms for temporary exhibitions and conference rooms.
conference rooms.

Next, we will head to the Zona Colonial, the first city of the New World, where the most notable and majestic buildings from the colonial era stand. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the First Cathedral of the New World, the Alcazar de Diego Colon, the famous Calle Las Damas, and other 15th-century colonial landmarks, such as:

• Royal Houses Museum
• National Pantheon
• Colón Park
• Ozama Fortress
• Duarte Museum
• Taino Museum

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the Zona Colonial to admire its most notable monuments and architecture. You will learn about the lives of the Spanish conquistadors as you visit the Alcazar de Diego Colon, the residence of the Great Admiral's family.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • F4G8+7VR, Santo Domingo 10212, Dominican Republic | Our guide will be waiting for you at the Reloj del Sol, right in front of the Royal Houses Museum.
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic