From Bavaro: Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

Current price is: RD$68.00. Original price was: RD$85.00.

Discover the first city of America, founded in 1496, during this historically-rich tour. This colonial city is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the place of the first European settlements in America.

Category: Dominican Republic Tags: Excursion, Tour

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Take a trip back in time, where you will enjoy an interesting historical recount. Visit the most emblematic museums of the Dominican capital, with architectural designs dating from the time of the discovery of America.

Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus while a professional guide shares their knowledge about the history of European colonization in America. After your hotel pickup, head to 3 Eyes National Park, a complex of underground caves and lagoons initially inhabited by the Taino Indians.

Next, set out to visit the Colonial Zone, the first permanent European settlement in America. Founded in 1502 by the Spanish colonizers, it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Visit the first Cathedral of America, the Alcázar de Colón or the Palacio Virreinal de Don Diego. Get to know La Calle Las Damas, the first street on the island.

Enjoy panoramic visits to the National Palace and the Columbus Lighthouse, a monument built in memory of Christopher Columbus and where his remains rest.

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Highlights	See the first headquarters of the Spanish colonial government in America, the first hospital and the first cathedral Observe the Columbus Lighthouse where Christopher Columbus’ remains rest Discover outstanding medieval and renaissance art from the 16th century and beyond at various city musuems Visit the Colonial Zone, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO Experience the underground caves and lagoons at 3 Eyes National Park
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Duration 10 hours	Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide	Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Pickup included	At your hotel lobby in Bavaro.
Includes	Hotel pickup and drop off Museum entrance fees Professional tour guide in your chosen language
Not Includes	Gratuities Souvenirs Photos Lunch
Important information	What to bring Comfortable shoes Sunglasses Sun hat Sunscreen Not allowed Pets Oversize luggage Know before you go Please bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes There will be a moderate walk