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An aerial view of the Alcázar de Colón in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo

Private day tour from Punta CanaSanto Domingo Private Day Trip from Punta Cana: Colonial Zone and Los Tres Ojos

10h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Punta Cana (Bávaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto and Punta Cana)
Free cancellation, 24h

The capital in one day: the cave lagoons of Los Tres Ojos, then the Colonial Zone on foot, with the cathedral, Calle Las Damas and the Alcázar de Colón.

The day

A long day: about five of the ten hours are on the road. The rest is in the oldest part of the capital.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected anywhere in Punta Cana. The drive west along the south coast takes about two and three-quarter hours.

09:45

Los Tres Ojos

Lagoons in open limestone caves on the east side of the city, reached by stone steps. A small boat crosses to the last one.
Entrance not included

11:00

Parque Colón and the cathedral

The square with Columbus's statue, and the cathedral beside it, the oldest in the Americas.
Entrance not included

11:45

Calle Las Damas and the Ozama Fortress

The first street of the colonial city, past the National Pantheon, to the fort above the river.

12:30

Plaza de España and the Alcázar de Colón

The palace of Diego Colón, Columbus's son, on the wide square over the river.
Entrance not included

13:15

Lunch in the Colonial Zone

Restaurants on the squares and on Calle El Conde.
Lunch not included

14:30

The Malecón, and back

A drive along the seafront boulevard, then east to Punta Cana.

17:00

Back to your hotel

In the late afternoon.

An aerial view of the Alcázar de Colón in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
An aerial view of the Alcázar de Colón in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
A colonial building and a palm tree in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
A colonial building and a palm tree in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
A turquoise lagoon surrounded by green forest at Los Tres Ojos
A turquoise lagoon surrounded by green forest at Los Tres Ojos

Photos by Venero Encarnación Martínez, Aristides Sanchez, Sergio Aguirre on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Entrances, the boat at Los Tres Ojos, lunch and drinks are not included.

Before you book

Mondays
The Alcázar de Colón is closed on Mondays. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. On a Monday we see it from the square and spend longer elsewhere.
The cathedral
It is a working church. Cover your shoulders and knees.
Steps
Los Tres Ojos is reached by several flights of stone steps, down and back up.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €370. Choose the number of people when you book.

Yes. We spend the extra hour in the Colonial Zone.

No. The price covers the car and the driver. Licensed guides can be hired in the Colonial Zone.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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