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Discover the rich history of the Dominican Republic on a guided tour of Santo Domingo. Visit the first cathedral in the New World, the Columbus Palace, and enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch.

Highlights

• Discover the rich history of the Dominican Republic on a guided tour
• Visit the first cathedral in the New World and the Columbus Palace
• Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch in a local restaurant
• Explore the historic Zona Colonial and the modern side of the city
• See the modern Palacio Nacional, the president's office, and more

Description

Discover the history of the first street in America on a full-day tour of Santo Domingo. Enjoy a unique lunch in a typical restaurant, stroll through the streets of 'El Conde', and make a short stop at the historic 'Los Tres Ojos' cave. Start your tour with a visit to the Columbus Palace. Completed in 1514, it was the home of the son of Christopher Columbus, Diego. From the palace, walk to the historic Plaza de España and to Calle Las Damas, the first paved street in the New World. The final destination is one of the most important sites in the Dominican Republic: the first cathedral in the New World. Enjoy lunch in one of the best Dominican restaurants in Santo Domingo, known for its excellent home cooking and typical dance performances by the waiters and waitresses. After lunch, pass through some of the modern areas of the capital and the National Palace where the Dominican president and the highest government officials have their offices.

Includes

Guided tour of Santo Domingo Lunch at a typical Dominican restaurant Visit to Los Tres Ojos cave Stroll through El Conde pedestrian street

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes Bring a camera to capture the sights Sunscreen and a hat are recommended to protect against the sun Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated Note that smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed during the tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund