4 Tours & Day Trips in Santo Domingo to Build a Day Around

1.Los Tres Ojos, Boca Chica & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 8 hours · from $87Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Santo Domingo with a bilingual guide such as Ronnie, Randolph, or Victor. Visit the Columbus Lighthouse, walk through Los Tres Ojos and ride by boat to its fourth lake, swim at La Caleta, then eat fried fish on Boca Chica Beach. Transport, lunch, and the cave tour are included for $87.

“Extremely happy with our tour from La EX Tours! Ronnie was our guide and he provided safe transportation, abundant knowledge about the DR and its history, and great flexibility with the time we spent at each stop. As two women traveling to a new country, we wanted a reliable guide to take us outside of Zona Colonial, and we were lucky to find this tour last minute. They picked us up very close to our Airbnb in la Zona Colonial. It was fun, adventurous, and the lunch was delicious. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour around Santo Domingo. Highly recommend!”

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2.Colonial Zone: Historical Tour with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 2 - 9 hours · from $5Best value

Visit Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, and Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk Calle Las Damas, see the First Cathedral, Royal Houses, Ozama Fortress, and more. Guides including Medina, Fernando, Ricardo, Francisco, and Domingo have led engaging history walks. Pickup is available from many Punta Cana and Bávaro hotels.

“A very pleasant walking tour through the Zona Colonial. Our guide, Medina, shared the history in a clear and engaging way. The pace was relaxed, allowing us to truly enjoy the streets and historic landmarks. A simple but meaningful experience.”

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3.Colonial Zone Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $45Top rated

Ride through Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone with a local guide, stopping at Columbus Plaza, the cathedral, Duarte Park, the Dominicos ruins, Regina’s Alley, the South Wall, and Calle Las Damas. José is one of the guides praised for clear English, humor, and honest context. Bikes and bottled water are included, with electric bikes available according to recent bookings.

“Nice experience…great tour guide… we liked the option to have an electric bike 😊 we would definitely book this tour again or even just rent from this bike shop.”

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4.Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $20

At Centro Histórico Ron Barceló, a professional guide such as Sergio or Luis leads you through sugar-cane history, rum production, aging, bottling, and tasting. The 90-minute visit costs $20, includes beverages, and ends where it began. It is a useful stop for rum fans, curious drinkers, and anyone seeking an indoor activity near Santo Domingo.

“Amazing tour! Luis was so informative Learned so much about the run making process. And we were treated so well!”

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