Top Santo Domingo Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

The Alcazar of Diego Columbus, the Cathedral, Royal Houses Museum, Ozama Fort, a number of first institutions formed in the Americas, monastery, convent, university, hospital, and other very early 16th century institutions are explained from outside by a historian and researcher getting into the reasons of their formations and evolutions. Follow the footsteps of the Columbus and the conquerors actions to the indigenous and Spanish population; understand  the administrative foundations and the architectural and art beginnings of an entire continent and where the first slaves in the Americas were sold and how life was back then in the colony, like convents stretegic roles . The city captured by British, pirates and corsairs, French, Haitian, and Americans aces expectations.  See landmarks, film locations, and centennial urban transformation and modern ways of businesses too.     

We will board a water boat on board where we will enjoy the landscape of departure from the Romana dock where we will stop at the coral bank and do dives to snorkel for 55 min and also See the impressive fall that extends to the Caribbean Sea and learn about close to the colors of the coral and the vibrant fish that inhabit the Wall. then we go to Catalina Island. You will have free time to swim in the turquoise waters, enjoy a little more snorkeling of impressive reefs and beaches on Catalina Island. the open bar and the sun. During the day you can enjoy merengue, bachata, beer shots and cuba libre and live sport animation and where an open Bar of National Drinks awaits us.

Get a comprehensive tour of Santo Domingo with round-trip transportation from Punta Cana, which means no need to rent a car. Stroll the streets of El Conde, where you can take in the art and architecture, history and culture. Stop for a buffet lunch featuring typical Dominican food, then head for the historic cave of Los Tres Ojos.

This is the only night tour from Santo Domingo to experiences Coco Bongo Punta Cana, you will be taken to in a private transportation roudn trip with some stops for bathroom. Coco bongo is located in Downtown Punta Cana where you could find multiple restaurants in a few steps from the show.

Sail the Caribbean Sea for a day trip to the beautiful Saona Island! Get on a catamaran or speedboat and sail through the crystal clear waters and visit the Natural Pool with photos with the starfish to Saona Island. Savor a delicious lunch under the shade of a palm tree on the beach. Dive into the turquoise waters, play volleyball, learn to dance the meringue or simply sunbathe on the white sand beach of this paradise island.

Bahía de las Aguilas is known as one of the best unique beaches in the whole world, is located far in the south of the island, in this experience you wont stop seeing amazing locations located within the Dominican Republic, we are pretty sure you will come to love this great country and get to know it in ways few people know.

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ► Catamaran Rides to Unspoiled Islands ► Open Bars on Speedboats & on Exotic Beaches ► A Private Tour Guide & Driver in Colonial Santo Domingo ► Visiting an Italianate-Looking Village ► Lunch Buffets & Delicious Food ► Rich Culture And Much, Much More…

With rich colonial history, Santo Domingo ranks among the Dominican Republic’s must-see cities—but exploring solo means missing its hidden secrets. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Santo Domingo hotel and explore the city with your guide. Hear the backstories behind top attractions including the 16th-century Cathedral of Santa María la Menor and the Museo de las Casas Reales, and admire the Ozama River from the Ozama Fortress.

Immerse yourself in the history of the Dominican Republic's first city on this history-focused tour. You'll spend a full day exploring the city highlights with a guide to enrich your experience, providing commentary and navigation. Sites visited include the UNESCO-listed Colonial Zone, the Casas Reales, the Cathedral, Colon Park. Calle de las Camas, El Conde, and others.

Our private waterfalls of the Monte Plata rain forest tour takes you about an hour from the city to a lush tropical rain forest and 2 spectacular waterfalls found there, Salto de Socoa and Sierra de Agua. At both spots you can swim in the cool and clean waters of the river or simply enjoy the amazing beauty and peace of the lush tropical rain forest. After spending the morning at the Socoa Falls, set off on a short scenic drive through the countryside on our way to the second waterfall, on route we enjoy a typical Dominican style lunch prepared by locals. Next, a short 10 minute drive takes to our grand finale, the spectacular Sierra de Agua Waterfalls. This beautiful protected waterfall is made up of three side by side 50 foot waterfalls that create a crystal clear pool of water perfect for enjoying a refreshing dip. Visiting this region provides you with a unique opportunity to see a part of the real Dominican Republic that not many tourists get to see.

Embark on a journey to discover the heritage of Sugar Cane and take part in a tour through the various processes of manufacturing rum. Afterwards you’ll visit the largest developed stalactite cavern in the Dominican Republic with its several hundred pictographs created by the native Taino Indians. You must be at least 18 years old to enter the Historical Barcelo Museum

Immerse yourself in one of the oldest and traditional markets of Santo Domingo where you can marvel at unique souvenirs and paintings. Have an insight look in Dominican´s daily life and discover the Caribbean Version of a typical China Town. This part of the city is introduced by two large and ornate gates, as well as several bronze statues depicting gods and theater characters from this ancient Chinese culture. Laslty you're taking a walk through the chaotic streets of "Pequeño Haiti".

Visit 3 virgin beaches classified among the most beautiful in the world, Leaving Las Galeras in a boat where you will visit the natural beaches where you can practice snorkeling and take photos. You will be surprised by the transparency and color of the water. taste the barbecue lunch and seafood. Relax and enjoy the afternoon at Playa Rincon and Cano frio. then back to the city of Samana to hike over the Cayitos bridge.

This trip is particularly for you if you are visiting Santo Domingo for the first time! Enjoy a three-hour action-packed introduction to Dominican Republic's buzzing capital, America's oldest settlement. As the island's contemporary face with over two mil

Explore the most iconic sites of this city, known for being the first permanent European settlement in America and found out why it's a city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Magical private boat tour in one of our most amazing nature preserves, Los Haitises National Park. Explore our largest mangrove forest, visit large caves with indigenous art, see a wide variety of wildlife, and enjoy breathtaking views of the large limestone cliffs and small islands that dot this spectacular coastline. Afterwards, we visit the historic fishing village of Sabana de la Mar for a delicious Dominican style lunch. An unforgettable day mixed with nature, history and culture.

Party Bus Santo Domingo is the best option for entertainment and party movement with Autobuses Dominicanos Tropicales. Discover the city, and the nightlife with music and open bar in a true Dominican experience. Follow and enjoy the city in the original Dominican party buses. On board a wooden truck where you can enjoy the open bar of national and international drinks, have a soft drink and try a gourmet snack, the typical varied dishes, the party bus in Santo Domingo is for you. On board this musical bus, as the chiva parrandera is called, you will be able to know the main places of Santo Domingo and the colonial city (historical places of the country such as: Faro a Colon, Colonial Zone a walk through the modern city and various stops to do typical dance dynamics.

Our Saona Island private boat tour gets you off the beaten path allows you to discover the natural beauty of the island in a very different way. The largest island in Dominican waters, this beautiful nature preserve is very popular and gets visited by millions of tourists year round. While most of the visitors are only shown a very small portion of the island, our unique nature tour takes you away from the crowds to explore virgin beaches, mangrove forests, coastal lagoons, enjoy an amazing lunch at the sleepy fishing village of Mano Juan, visit a local turtle conservation center, and take a dip in a gorgeous sand bar in the middle of the ocean. Allow us to show you the greener, less touristy side of this pristine tropical paradise!

This experience will allow you to know Santo Domingo as few travellers know it. Adventura and culture within the center of the city.

Our National Park of the East private nature tour gets you away from the hustle and bustle and into pristine forest with the best local nature guides around. Our 1.5 hour nature walk takes you through one of the most pristine forests in the Dominican Republic and visits several caves, one of which you can go swimming in. Our adventure begins on the outskirts of the quiet fishing town of Bayahibe, where people have lived and fished for over 1,000 years. Once in the area we set out on a light hike into the beautiful National Park of the East, a vast dry tropical forest and one of the largest parks in the country. We spend the morning exploring the trails and then swimming at a spectacular cave just off trail. Next, we enjoy a delicious Dominican style lunch prepared by a local family in the nearby sea side community of Bayahibe. After lunch we explore the beautiful village a bit and take you to some of our favorite spots in town before heading back.

Have a ride to the center of the country and discover the jewel of the ecotourism of the island. Admire hundreds of islets teeming with wildlife and pictographs filled caves of the Taino ancestors. First of all you’ll have a fabulous boat ride through it’s stunning mangroves and explore the virgin tropical rainforest.  Then discover the island’s initial history visiting two astonishing caves loaded with Taino Indian art. In addition you’ll have an opportunity to chill in a secluded beach  amidst Los Haitises National Park. Finally enjoy a delicious traditional lunch made with local recipes.

Magical private kayaking tour in one of our most amazing nature preserves, Los Haitises National Park. Explore our largest mangrove forest, visit large caves with indigenous art, see a wide variety of wildlife, and enjoy breathtaking views of the large limestone cliffs and small islands that dot this spectacular coastline. Afterwards, we visit the historic fishing village of Sabana de la Mar for a delicious Dominican style lunch. An unforgettable day mixed with nature, history and culture.

During a tour of approximately 2 hours we will see the cocoa process until it is turned into chocolate. We will start the tour with a hot chocolate, while we see the sowing, cutting and extraction of the fruit, then the fermentation and drying process. We will also have the opportunity to see the chocolate process until it is packed and we can even choose a mold to create a chocolate figure of our own taste. After this we will have a delicious typical lunch.

Our Buggies Macao excursion is one of the best-selling tours in the Dominican Republic Hotels and This tour takes the buggy ride to a new level in Macao, Make your way through the holes of Pantanos, through the towns and typical houses of Bávaro, Visiting Taina cave hole through the beaches and sands of Macau and put yourself to the test on all-terrain tracks. This is the best off-road experience, and you can only participate in this event in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! Drive your own 1600cc buggy complete with 5 Point seat belts, Safety cages, arm guards, comfortable racing bucket seats and bandanas to not breathe and protect you from any inappropriate respiratory activity in the jungle. Ready for an exciting off-road trip?