The 15 Best Santo Domingo Day Trips from Punta Cana

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana - The bus ride from Punta Cana to the capital

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,500 reviews · from $95Our pick

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a guide such as Nacho, Kevin, or Darius, then walk the Colonial Zone, visit the cathedral, Royal Houses Museum, and Fortaleza Ozama, enjoy Dominican lunch, and see the Columbus Lighthouse from the bus.

“It was a long drive to the city for those who don't like 3 1/2 to 4 hrs on a bus. Some of the buses have comfortable headrests and some don't. The museum was great. The lunch was delicious. The headsets as we walked around town were quite crackly, which could be very annoying to some. The guide knew all his facts very well, but was a touch impersonal with the group. I think he had been doing it a long time and I am not sure he enjoyed the work.”

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Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

2.Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 659 reviews · from $55Best value

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo for a full-day introduction to the Dominican capital. Visit Los Tres Ojos, see the Columbus Lighthouse and Presidential Palace from outside, walk the Colonial Zone, eat a typical lunch, and explore landmarks with a guide such as David, Victor, or Juan Carlos.

“Great to day trip to Santo Domingo, to learn about the Dominican Republic history. David is a great guide, knows a ton of history and fully bilingual. Bus though was a bit outdated, but AC worked fine so it got the job done.”

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Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch

3.Santo Domingo Day Trip with Tickets and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 584 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with hotel pickup, a live guide, museum tickets, lunch, and drinks. You’ll visit Los Tres Ojos, the first cathedral in America, Alcázar de Colón, the National Pantheon, Faro a Colón, and the Colonial Zone. Guides such as Victor, Miguel, and Hector are praised for their stories.

“Our tour guide, Victor, was amazing! He is a wealth of knowledge and gave us priceless experience!”

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Punta Cana: All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

4.All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 553 reviews · 10 hours - 750 minutes · from $70

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a bilingual guide such as Willy, visiting Los Tres Ojos, the Colonial Zone, the first cathedral in the Americas, the National Pantheon, and more. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included, but expect a very long day with bus changes.

“Thank you very much!!!❤️❤️❤️ The guide was amazing, my partner separated from the group the it was 5 min job for the guide to find him. He was amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

5.Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 176 reviews · from $95

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo for an all-day history tour with a multilingual guide, entry to Alcázar de Colón, the Cathedral, Three Eyes National Park, Colonial City, and a Dominican buffet lunch. Expect a long road day, group transport, walking, and several scheduled stops.

“The tour guide and driver were both exceptional. The biggest issue I had with the tour was the early morning Pick-Up and excessive waiting. I was picked up at 7:15AM. We then proceeded to pick up several additional passengers. We then waited for more passengers at a gas station for 20-30 minutes. This gas stations was 15-20 minutes away from my hotel. If I had know this I would have just taken a taxi to the last pickup location to avoid the excessive wait time. We finally got on the road between close to 9AM and were returned back to the hotel at 8:30 PM. I would have preferred meeting…”

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From Bavaro: Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

6.Santo Domingo Colonial City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 129 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Travel from Bavaro to Santo Domingo with a multilingual guide such as Alberto, visiting Three Eyes National Park, the UNESCO-listed Colonial Zone, America’s first cathedral, Calle Las Damas, and the Columbus Lighthouse. Expect a full 10-hour day, moderate walking, museum visits, and possible souvenir stops.

“Il nostro guida Alberto molto preparato. Conosce la storia ma sopratutto coinvolge ogni persona, ogni nazionalità nella storia. Divertente e molto attento del gruppo. Parla sempre ed è una cosa buona. Si vede che fa il suo lavoro con responsabilità. Bravo! Nel caso nostro eravamo gli unici in lingua italiana e faceva sempre los stesso discorso in inglese e in spagnolo.”

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Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

7.Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · from $64

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with hotel pickup, a local guide, and a small group of up to 15. Visit Tres Ojos, Faro Colon, Alcazar de Colon, the cathedral, and Zona Colonial, with a Dominican buffet lunch included. Guides may include Victor, Miguel, Mike, or Leo.

“The tour was decent but it is very long day so prepare yourself. My tour guide was hard to understand in English and in Spanish (and I speak both) but he did have nice energy. The food for lunch was great!”

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Santo Domingo City – Full Day All Inclusive Tour

8.Santo Domingo City – Full Day All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $71

Spend a long day traveling from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with guides such as Victor, Leo, or Mike. Visit Los Tres Ojos, the first cathedral in America, Las Damas Street, the National Pantheon, Columbus landmarks, museums, and a Dominican lunch. Expect walking, heat, and possible coach changes.

“Tour guide was nice and accommodating to everyone even though his English wasn't the best. The only thing I didn't like about the tour was the fact that they didn't offer any water or anything on the ride. We walked for hours in the heat and nothing provided”

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Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch

9.Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 73 reviews · 11 hours · from $81

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo by air-conditioned coach for an 11-hour day of caves, colonial streets, Diego Colon’s Palace, the first cathedral in the New World, monuments, and a typical Dominican buffet. English and Spanish guiding is available.

“We got picked up late from our meeting point. Thank God that the customer service in whatsApp is very fast to respond eventhought it says that they are closed. I booked for english language but Spanish was the main language that was used. We were the only english speaking family on this tour. The first part of our tour went great. The 3 eyes park was beautiful, PASSEDBY Columbus monument. Lunch was okay. However, the afternoon part of our tour was a disaster. It rained that day and we did not know what the instructions were because it was relayed in Spanish, we got lost not knowing where the other…”

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Private Transfer between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo

10.Private Transfer between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews Top rated

Travel privately between Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Your driver or local representative tracks your flight, meets you at the airport or chosen address, and can provide a baby seat on request. The drive takes about two hours.

“Driver got to pick up and drop off point on time and also recieved a call in English to confirm book”

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Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

11.Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $85

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a local guide, visiting the Tres Ojos caves, Colonial Zone, Cathedral, Calle Las Damas, National Pantheon, and Calle El Conde. Expect about 12 hours, round-trip transport, a buffet lunch, and group sizes that may reach 120 people.

“Excellent and Well-Organized Tour From the moment we were picked up at our hotel in Punta Cana, everything ran smoothly. The pickup was right on time, and the transportation was very comfortable. Our guide was super professional and shared lots of interesting information at every stop. Santo Domingo really surprised us with its beauty and history, especially the Colonial Zone. Lunch was delicious, featuring well-prepared local dishes. A stress-free, full day, highly recommended!”

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Discover Santo Domingo: A Day Trip from Punta Cana

12.Discover Santo Domingo: A Day Trip from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a bilingual guide such as José, visiting Los Tres Ojos, the Colonial Zone, the First Cathedral, National Pantheon, Alcazar de Colon, and Malecon. A typical Dominican lunch and free time are included, but French guide availability should be confirmed.

“Nous avions réservé cette excursion car il était inscrit qu’elle était possible en français, ce n’était pas le cas le guide ne parlait pas français. Cependant l’excursion était intéressante et le guide a fait l’effort de nous parler en anglais et de s’assurer que l’on comprenait ce qu’il nous disait.”

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From Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Tour with National Park

13.Santo Domingo Day Tour with National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, lunch, and stops at Three Eyes National Park, Columbus Lighthouse, the Presidential Palace, and the Colonial Zone. The advertised tour lasts 8 hours, but transport and shared pickups can make the day considerably longer.

“Manque d’information 2 heures se sont écoulés de la prise en charge à l’hôtel au changement de bus pour faire ensuite 3 heures de route jusqu’à santo Domingo. Ensuite le guide parle trois langues donc il n’a pas que des français dans le groupe il répète donc trois fois la même chose ce qui occasionne une perte de temps. Le dîner quand même bien les trois boutiques visiter attrape touristes toujours les mêmes bebelles. Et les lieux historique ouf ben ordinaire comme explication par notre trilangue. Je ne recommande pas ce 8 heures de transport pour 3 heures d’excursion. Très déçu!”

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Exclusive VIP Excursion: Santo Domingo from Punta Cana – Private Service

14.Exclusive VIP Excursion: Santo Domingo from Punta Cana – Private Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 10h 30m

You’ll travel from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana, or Uvero Alto in a private vehicle to Santo Domingo. With a guide such as Nicolas, you’ll visit Los Tres Ojos, the Cathedral, National Pantheon, Alcázar de Colón, and the Colonial Zone, with time for lunch and photos.

“A day full of sightseeing in Santo Domingo with an excellent guide, Nicolas!”

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From Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour

15.Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo by air-conditioned bus with an English or Spanish guide and multilingual audio. Visit colonial streets, museums, the first cathedral of the Americas, the Alcázar de Colón, and the Presidential Palace. Lunch, drinks, water, transport, and admissions are included.