Private half-day tour
Santo Domingo: Private Tour of the Colonial Zone
The cathedral, Calle Las Damas and the Alcázar de Colón, in four private hours.
4hfrom€100private tour
Private day tourSanto Domingo: Private Day Tour of the Colonial Zone, Los Tres Ojos and the Columbus Lighthouse
8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Santo Domingo (the Colonial Zone, Gazcue, Piantini and the Malecón)
Free cancellation, 24h
Both sides of the Ozama River in one day: the Colonial Zone in the quiet of the morning, the Columbus Lighthouse, the cave lagoons of Los Tres Ojos and the Alcázar de Colón.
The day
The old town first, before the heat, then east across the river and back.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in the city.
07:15
The Colonial Zone on foot
Parque Colón and the cathedral, Calle Las Damas and the Ozama Fortress, while the streets are still quiet.
09:15
The Columbus Lighthouse
A huge cross-shaped monument east of the river, finished for the 500th anniversary in 1992, with a museum inside.
Entrance not included
10:30
Los Tres Ojos
Lagoons in open limestone caves, reached by stone steps. A small boat crosses to the last one.
Entrance not included
12:00
Lunch
In the Colonial Zone or near the Malecón.
Lunch not included
13:15
Plaza de España and the Alcázar de Colón
The palace of Diego Colón, Columbus's son, on the square over the river.
Entrance not included
14:15
The Malecón
A drive along the seafront boulevard.
15:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon.
Photos by Sergio Aguirre, Ruddy Corporan, Euralis Rivera Javier 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
- Opening hours
- The Columbus Lighthouse is open every day from 09:00 to 16:30. The Alcázar de Colón opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, and is closed on Mondays.
- Steps
- Los Tres Ojos is reached by several flights of stone steps, down and back up.
- The cathedral
- It is a working church. Cover your shoulders and knees.
- 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 €350. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes. Tell your driver in the morning.
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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