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Alcázar de Colón: Our most recommended tours and activities

Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch

1. Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch

Santo Domingo is a magical city, full of history, culture and amazing landscapes. Explore the oldest Capital of the “New” World, Santo Domingo, the first city founded in America. This sightseeing tour shows you a city full of history and culture. A great activity for the whole family. - We will pick you up at your Hotel to start an incredible trip to Santo Domingo, during the trip you will see incredible details about the Culture of the Dominican Republic. - Upon arrival in Santo Domingo you will visit the incredible cenotes of Los Tres Ojos National Park, especially natural and magical. - You will visit the most important monuments of the City: The 1st Cathedral of America, the Alcázar de Colón and the National Pantheon, El Faro a Colón. - We will take a walk through the Colonial Zone, a romantic street, the first in America, “The Ladies”. Enjoying an ancient but picturesque panoramic view. It operates every day. Its approximate duration is 10 hours.

From Punta Cana: Santo Domingo City Tour

2. From Punta Cana: Santo Domingo City Tour

Santo Domingo is a magical city, full of history, culture and amazing landscapes. Explore the oldest Capital of the “New” World, Santo Domingo, the first city founded in America. This sightseeing tour shows you a city full of history and culture. A great activity for the whole family. - We will pick you up at your Hotel to start an incredible trip to Santo Domingo, during the trip you will see incredible details about the Culture of the Dominican Republic. - Upon arrival in Santo Domingo you will visit the incredible cenotes of Los Tres Ojos National Park, especially natural and magical. - You will visit the most important monuments of the City: The 1st Cathedral of America, the Alcázar de Colón and the National Pantheon, El Faro a Colón. - We will take a walk through the Colonial Zone, a romantic street, the first in America, “The Ladies”. Enjoying an ancient but picturesque panoramic view. It operates every day. Its approximate total duration is 10 hours.

Santo Domingo: Ciudad Colonial Neighborhood Guided Bike Tour

3. Santo Domingo: Ciudad Colonial Neighborhood Guided Bike Tour

Discover the Colonial Zone in the most fun and authentic way covering more ground in less time. During the tour we share both historic and cultural insights riding by the most beautiful hidden corners with plenty of instagramable locations. It´s the first thing you should do when you get in town so you get the most out of your stay. In two hours we will ride through the sea side for panoramic view of the city while enjoying the Caribbean sea breeze, visit all the main parks and plazas as well as centuries old ruins, churches and all sorts of small local businesses that express the best of our culture. By the end of the tour you will feel like a local, knowing all the best spots to go eat, drink, dance and shop. Come ride with us and experience the best of Santo Domingo. Other things to note It's a 7 KM tour adapted for all ages. Show up 15 min before for the tour.

Santo Domingo: The Best of Santo Domingo City Tour

4. Santo Domingo: The Best of Santo Domingo City Tour

Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. It was the Santo Domingo Tsachila people that attracted tourists from all over the world in the 1960s. What made the Tsachila people so special? What was so unique and charming about their lifestyle? What was the meaning behind the red braids? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Santo Domingo. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those visiting the city for the first time and wanting to get the most out of it! You will also get to experience the following attractions: - Fortaleza Ozama - Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación - Columbus Park - Pantheon of the Fatherland - Museum of the Royal Houses

Santo Domingo: City Highlights Guided Tour with Lunch

5. Santo Domingo: City Highlights Guided Tour with Lunch

This fascinating experience will transport you to the colonial era, you will get to know the first city in America, first you will enjoy one of the most spectacular natural wonders, the Los Tres Ojos National Park, you will be able to admire this wonder of nature where inside a cave springs water forming 4 spectacular lakes, you can navigate in them and see movie scenes. Before entering the city we will be greeted by one of the most impressive architectures, the lighthouse monument to Colon, where you can learn about and explore the fascinating history of the admiral, as well as a brief overview of all the countries of America, for nothing Santo Domingo is known as the door of the Americas. Already in the city you can admire the architecture of the National Palace, its impressive and majestic architecture will dazzle all trace unté and facilitate original and majestic photographs. Now we will go to the historic center where we will walk through the cobbled streets from the time of the colony, we will know the foundations of the Dominican civilization, the famous door the count, the primate cathedral of America, you will be able to visit fascinating structures such as the alcázar de colon and the Ozama fortress where the city was protected and battles with invaders and pirates were fought. A coffee, a cigar, a drink of rum and much more can be found in the bars and restaurants of Calle de las Damas or from the terraces of Plaza España. Undoubtedly an experience where history and tradition can be lived and documented step by step.

Santo Domingo: Guided City Walking Tour

6. Santo Domingo: Guided City Walking Tour

Start your panoramic discovery tour in the historic colonial part of the city, which is a recognized Unesco World Heritage Site. During the stroll admire the Palace of Diego Columbus, the historic museum Casas Reales, the Palace of the first Governor, the Cathedral, and the Colon Park. Walk on Calle Las Damas, which was the first cobblestone street, and stroll down the pedestrian street El Conde following the footsteps of the famouse conquerer Christopher Columbus. This lively city has a lot of historical sights which enchant visitors with its architectural diversity. This tour is perfect to take pictures of all important sights and create pictorial memories.

From Bávaro or Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Highlights Tour

7. From Bávaro or Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Highlights Tour

Santo Domingo is brimming with architectural and historical gems. It's a city that tells a fascinating story, as it was the first city established in the ‘New World' by Europeans. Luis, one of our local guides, says, ‘We like to say we were the first – we had the first church in the Americas, the first hospital, the first monastery, and the first university. All here, in Santo Domingo.' You'll discover the major sights as well as the secrets of the colonial past by coach, train, and foot on this sightseeing tour. Kick off at Independence Park before heading into the warren of cobbled streets that is the old town – known as the Zona Colonial – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see sites dating back to the 15th century and visit the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Alcazar de Colon, which belonged to Christopher Columbus's family. You'll find out more about the complex history of the island with a 4D cinema experience recounting the storming of the city on New Year's Day in 1586 by English privateers led by Francis Drake. Next, hop aboard a mini-train for a tour of the colonial zone before stopping for lunch. You'll savor traditional Dominican dishes in a family-owned restaurant. It's a showstopping location in a 16th-century colonial building full of character and charm. Round off the day with a stroll along Calle de las Damas – site of the Pantheon and Ozama Fort, then enjoy free time to shop or explore. The colonial zone is dotted with cozy, tree-shaded squares and historic churches.

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What people are saying about Alcázar de Colón

Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 20 reviews

I know up was right in time. Gave us plenty of time to browse and visit specific spots. Printed out key pieces of historical significance and was very friendly with everyone.

We visited a lot of interesting places in Santo Domingo, and traveled through the Dominican country side. A must do if you stay at Punta Cana !

Very good tour.. we have seen lot of interesting sites, including Cave in national park, the lunch was good a our guide was profesional. David

Well organized and informative. Beautiful sights. Delicious Dominican lunch.

We loved it! The guide was so helpful and he answered all of our questions.