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The 15 Best Santo Domingo Tours

56 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The capital holds the oldest European streets in the Americas. These 15 cover the Colonial Zone, the caves at Los Tres Ojos and the long day trips from Punta Cana, each priced and honest about the drive.

Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More - At the Columbus Lighthouse, start with the camera
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Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

1.Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 8 hours · from $87Our pick

Spend a day beyond Zona Colonial with guides such as Ronnie, Randolph or Victor, visiting the Columbus Lighthouse, Los Tres Ojos, La Caleta and Boca Chica. Expect a two-hour cave and lake visit with a small boat ride, time for a swim at La Caleta, and fried fish on the beach. Van transport and lunch are included; lighthouse admission is extra.

“Me and my friends really enjoyed this tour! it was nice not having to deal with driving ourselves and we got to see some really beautiful places. lunch was delicious too! Ronnie was a 10/10 tour guide”

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Colonial Zone: Historical Tour with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park - Walk the Colonial Zone with a guide
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Colonial Zone: Historical Tour with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

2.Historical Tour with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 2 - 9 hours

Visit Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse and Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone on a guided tour with transport and attraction tickets included. Walk Calle Las Damas, see the First Cathedral of the Americas and hear about the city’s colonial past. Guides on tours have included Medina, Fernando and Francisco. Pickup is available in some hotel areas.

“Had a great time with this team, very friendly and knowledgeable. Their bus was modern and clean, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Francisco stood out with his deep knowledge and contagious enthusiasm for the history. Highly recommend!”

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Santo Domingo: Colonial Zone Bike Tour - First stop: Columbus Plaza and the Cathedral
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Santo Domingo: Colonial Zone Bike Tour

3.Colonial Zone Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $45Top rated

Ride through Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone on a guided bike tour from Zona Bici, with stops near the Cathedral, the Dominican Convent ruins, Parque Duarte, and Calle Las Damas. Expect historical and cultural context, a small group capped at 15, and bottled water. José is a guide named in tour feedback, though your guide may vary.

“Listening to the history of the Dominican Republic was fascinating! We loved it! We really didn’t want it to end!”

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Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour - What the factory visit covers
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Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour

4.Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $20Best value

At Centro Histórico Ron Barceló, a professional guide leads you through the rum-making story, from sugar-cane history and production to aging and bottling, followed by samples of award-winning rum. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, costs $20 per person, and ends where it begins. Guides Sergio and Luis have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“Tolle Führung durch den gesamten Betrieb, incl. Museum und Verkostung. Sehr günstige Preise beim Einkauf. Gute deutsche Führung.”

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Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo. - The natural pool adds a welcome pause
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Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo.

5.Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $130

Set aside 10 to 12 hours for this group trip from Santo Domingo to Saona Island via Bayahibe. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle, then head out by speedboat or catamaran, with a stop at a natural pool and time on the island. Lunch, soft drinks, water and rum are included. Driver Breidy Solano is praised for attentive service, though group size and English-language support can vary.

“It was a long travel day, but the journey was worth it! The island is beautiful. All of the staff were nice and very helpful with the boat transfers to and from the island.”

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Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch - Santo Domingo’s monuments, from the bus and on foot
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Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch

6.Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 85 reviews · 10 hours · from $74

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo for a 10-hour guided day trip with hotel pickup, Los Tres Ojos National Park, Colonial Zone sights, tickets and buffet lunch. Guides are offered in five languages; Willy is one guide named in connection with the tour, but your guide may vary. Expect a long drive and potentially brief monument stops.

“If the organization of transport from the hotel were more agile (without changes from one transport to another) and instead of going to a specific souvenir shop and leaving aside the coffee/chocolate place; that time could be used to enter the Columbus Lighthouse, for example.”

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From Santo Domingo: Saona Island Day Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks - Speedboat out, shallow water halfway
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From Santo Domingo: Saona Island Day Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks

7.Saona Island Day Trip w/ Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 83 reviews · 12 hours · from $95

From Santo Domingo, travel by road to Bayahibe, then cross by speedboat to Saona Island. The trip includes a 45-minute stop at the Blue Lagoon natural pool, about 2 hours 45 minutes on the island, a buffet lunch, drinks, and a catamaran ride back. Guides speak English and Spanish; Victor is one guide name associated with the outing.

“j'ai beaucoup aimé le catamaran , les animateurs , les boissons à volonté, la musique: tout est fait pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. concernant l'amélioration : la nourriture et l'absence de douche sur l'île de Sanoa. éviter les massages proposés par les dames sur la plage ( elles mentent sur la durée du massage : huile de très mauvaise qualité ; ça m'a brûlé Le dos.”

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Private Catamaran Cruise to Bahia de las Aguilas - The first stop: coral and a guided snorkel
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Private Catamaran Cruise to Bahia de las Aguilas

8.Private Catamaran Cruise to Bahia de las Aguilas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews

Set sail on a private catamaran to Bahía de las Águilas, stopping at a protected coral area to snorkel before continuing to the beach and a floating bar. The roughly three-hour outing includes transfer, an open bar, snacks, snorkel gear, music, and games. The crew provides a short safety and equipment briefing. Confirm the group minimum and price before booking.

“This was a pretty cool experience! We had a private group of 25 people and it was a good number for the boat, though you could fit a few more. The guides were friendly and funny and kept the drinks flowing! The snacks were very much apRead more”

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Zona Colonial: Recorrido Histórico con Chocolate y Mamajuana - Plaza España and the Alcázar de Colón
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Zona Colonial: Recorrido Histórico con Chocolate y Mamajuana

9.Recorrido Histórico con Chocolate y Mamajuana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. The route takes in Plaza España, the Alcázar de Colón, the Museum of the Royal Houses, Fortaleza Ozama, Calle El Conde, Parque Colón, and the cathedral. The advertised title mentions chocolate and mamajuana, but neither is clearly part of the experience.

“Un recorrido muy agradable por la Zona Colonial. Aprendimos mucho sobre la historia y caminamos por calles llenas de encanto. Una experiencia corta pero muy enriquecedora”

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Santo Domingo: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour - Look for the details between the landmarks
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Santo Domingo: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

10.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Cycle about 7 km through Santo Domingo’s Ciudad Colonial with a local guide, pausing at historic sites, plazas, parks, and local businesses. Guides speak Spanish, English, or French, and past tours have been led by Jordano, Mairim, José, and Maryene. Expect history and neighborhood tips, plus a chance to see more than you can cover on foot in two hours.

“Our tour was amazing,we learned loads of things about the area . Our guide tour was very fun and informative. This tour it’s a must if you find yourself in Santo Domingo!”

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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighborhood Tour - Walk through Gualey with a local guide
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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighborhood Tour

11.The Authentic Dominican Neighborhood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Meet local guides such as Juan, Joel, or Mike at Eduardo Brito metro station for a four-hour walk through Santo Domingo’s Gualey neighborhood. Visit a market and a typical Dominican home, try coffee, homemade ice cream, and local food, then ride the cable car and metro for city views and context on daily life.

“One of the best tours I’ve ever done. This was an incredible way to see life for real Dominicans in Santo Domingo. 10/10.”

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Santo Domingo: Colonial Zone Tour with tasting - Inside the Catedral Primada de América
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Santo Domingo: Colonial Zone Tour with tasting

12.Colonial Zone Tour with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Meet at Parque Colón for a two-hour guided walk through Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone. See the first cathedral in the Americas, the Alcázar de Colón, the Museo de las Casas Reales, and other historic sites, with a local guide speaking Spanish, English, or French. The tasting includes Dominican coffee and artisanal chocolate; mamajuana is also mentioned in the tour description.

“Excellent Colonial Zone tour. Fernando is a knowledgeable and friendly guide who makes the history easy to understand and very enjoyable. The tour was well organized and truly worth it. Highly recommended.”

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Private transfer between Santo Domingo Airport and Punta Cana - Finding your driver at Las Americas Airport
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Private Transfer between Santo Domingo Airport and Punta Cana

13.Private Transfer between Santo Domingo Airport and Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews

Julio, your travel concierge, confirms your Santo Domingo airport pickup and sends arrival instructions the day before. A private, air-conditioned van takes your group from Las Americas Airport to Punta Cana, with no shared shuttle queue. The ride is estimated at two hours, though some trips take longer.

“Timely, safe, and hospitable service. Our driver picked us up promptly and made every effort to make our ride comfortable. We were hungry and he recommended a quick local stop that was fresh and delicious. He asked our favoritRead more”

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Santo Domingo Cultural Tour - Los Tres Ojos: caves, lakes, and plenty of steps
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Santo Domingo Cultural Tour

14.Santo Domingo Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · from $89

This 5.5-hour Santo Domingo tour pairs the four lakes of Los Tres Ojos with a photo stop at Columbus Lighthouse and a walk through the Colonial Zone. A typical Dominican buffet lunch is included. Guides such as Miguel, Leo, Francisco, and Johny have led groups, but pickup coordination and the balance of English and Spanish can vary.

“Our tour guide Fransico was VERY informative-gave a lot of information- made sure the group stayed together.. he also spoke in Spanish and English so both parties could follow along. Bc we were in Santo Domingo transportation was arranRead more”

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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops - The Cocoa Plantation brings cacao back to the fruit
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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

15.Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 25 - 50 minutes · from $21

At KahKow Experience in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, follow cacao from fruit to finished chocolate through a holographic show, tasting stops, and a look at factory machinery. The 25 to 50-minute guided tour runs in English, Spanish, French, German, or Russian. Add a workshop to make your own chocolate bar or cacao-butter soap.

“Tour starts on time. We were taken through the process of cocoa growing and production. It was very informative. We made our chocolate and also bought some of the products.”

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Just added: Santo Domingo Tours

★ 4.8The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Attraction13 reviews
★ 3.9Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamaran, Food & DrinkFrom $9511 reviews
★ 5.0Tres Ojos, Faro a Colón & Mamajuana TourFrom $803 reviews
★ 4.0Santo Domingo Tour with caves from Punta CanaFrom $855 reviews
★ 4.0Three Eyes National Park Guided TourFrom $3541 reviews
★ 3.9Small Group Tour with Cable Car from BayahibeFrom $995 reviews
★ 3.4Saona Island VIP | Private Beach, Open Bar & LunchFrom $1106 reviews
★ 5.0Paradisiac Waterfall & Lunch Cooked Over WoodFrom $983 reviews
★ 4.7Saona Island Cataraman Food And DrinkFrom $1064 reviews
★ 4.1Private City Tour walkingFrom $553 reviews
★ 4.5Natural Treasures of the CityFrom $17512 reviews
★ 5.0Nightlife, Rhythm, Culture Tour with LocalsFrom $554 reviews
★ 4.8Latin dance classes: Salsa and moreFrom $3513 reviews
★ 4.0Santo Domingo Historical City Tour: Explore the HeritageFrom $8015 reviews
★ 4.7Colonial Zone Walking Tour with TastingsFrom $2037 reviews

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