Do you want to go to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana in just 30 minutes? Don’t miss the opportunity with this day tour to Santo Domingo by plane accompanied by an English speaking guide. You’ll visit the Columbus Alcazar, the cathedral and many more important monuments.

Santo Domingo Day Tour by Plane

We’ll pick you up from your hotels between 6 and 7 am, and head to Punta Cana airport where the plane will be waiting to take us to Santo Domingo.

After 35 minutes, we’ll land at 8:10 am and a minibus will be at the terminal to take us to Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone. Then, we’ll spend two hours being guided around the Columbus Alcazar and the Santo Domingo Cathedral. Did you know that this place of worship is one of the oldest Catholic buildings in Latin America?

We’ll wander around the old town of the Dominican capital. In particular, we’ll focus on Las Damas street where there are several historic buildings including the Hernán Cortés house, the Chapel of Our Lady of Remedies, the Casas Reales Museum and more. You’ll then have an hour and a half of free time to continue exploring the city or go shopping. 

Afterwards, we’ll stop to have lunch at a local restaurant which will including a main meal and a drink. We’ll sample a traditional dish including rice, beans, stewed meat, avocado and fried banana. If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements you should state this at the time of booking. 

Finally, we’ll get on the bus to the next stop: Agora shopping center. After an hour and a half of free time, we’ll go back to Santo Domingo airport to get a flight back to Punta Cana at 4:30 pm. We’ll then drop you off at your hotels at 6 pm. 

Important Information

The maximum weight to board the plane is 136 kilograms per person (300 pounds).

Santo Domingo Day Trip

If you’d like to go to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana with the cheaper option or you just prefer road travel you can book the Santo Domingo Day Trip.

Covid-19 Measures

Please check local restrictions before traveling. All of our services comply with recommendations to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

Price

Price List	Adults	Children between 3 and 8 years old	Children under 3 years old
Tour in English	US$ 272 US$ 216.25	US$ 272 US$ 216.25	Free

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Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other language.

Included

• Pick up and drop off at hotel.
• Plane tickets between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.
• English speaking guide.
• Transport by car or minibus.
• Entry to the Columbus Alcazar.
• Lunch: Main meal and a drink.
• 20% discount on the official ticket price.

When to book?

You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Digital voucher

Show the voucher on your phone to take part in the activity.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Pet-friendly?

No.

Frequently asked questions

• Q – How to book?
  A – To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Free cancellation

No hidden fees or surcharges
Free cancellation uu to 7 days before the service starts.

Or we can do it for you, just contact us!

Pass through the Santo Domingo colonial area in this tour where you’ll discover the legacy of the Columbus family and the main monuments of the oldest city in America.

Itinerary

First thing in the morning we’ll pass by your hotel to pick you up and leave towards the Dominican capital, arriving following a two-hour bus journey.

On our guided tour of the Santo Domingo colonial area, we’ll pass through the historic centre from the 16th century, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The visit begins with the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the first cathedral built in the new world. Here we can see a stunning example of the “plateresque” architectural style, prevalent throughout Spain from the late 15th century onwards, and used for the first time outside Spain in this cathedral. 

Next, we’ll see the National Pantheon, a monument from the 18th century which houses the remains of many of the Dominican Republic’s most famous and honoured citizens. Next, the tour visits Plaza de España, where the Alcázar de Colón can be found, the old residence of Christopher Columbus himself. And the Museum of Royal Houses, where we’ll learn about the palaces in which the old governors stayed, but we won’t visit on this tour. After having visited the museum we’ll pause to enjoy a typical Dominican lunch in the centre of the city.

The excursion continues over the afternoon with a panoramic tour of the Santo Domingo new town, where we’ll see some of the most important buildings in the Dominican capital, such as the Palace of Fine Arts, the National Theatre, or the Presidential Palace. The route ends on the banks of the Ozama River, with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse, a monument dedicated to the famous explorer, where his remains are said to rest.

With the tour of Santo Domingo over, we begin our return journey to the hotels of Punta Cana, where we’ll arrive late in the afternoon.

Hotel Pick Up

This tour includes hotel pick up in the following areas: Bávaro, Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, Cap Cana and Bayahibe.

Covid-19 Measures

Please check local restrictions before traveling. All of our services comply with recommendations to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

Price

Adults	Children between 4 and 11	Children under 4
US$ 89.00	US$ 44.50	Free

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Duration

9 hours – 11 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

• Hotel pick up and drop off.
• Bus transport.
• English speaking guide.
• Entry to all the museums and momuments visited.
• Typical Dominican lunch.
• 17% discount on the official ticket price.

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Digital voucher

Show the voucher on your phone to take part in the activity.

Pet-friendly?

No.

Frequently asked questions

• Q – How to book?
  A – To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
• Q – Is a minimum number of participants required?
  A – This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we’ll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Free cancellation

No hidden fees or surcharges
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the service starts

Or we can help you, just contact us!