Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote
Overview
Embark on a day trip to Santo Domingo, the historic capital of the Dominican Republic, with convenient round-trip transportation from Punta Cana. Perfect for families and friends, this guided tour highlights the city's vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich history.
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in a minivan, followed by a bus ride to Santo Domingo. First, visit the breathtaking Three Eyes Cenotes to marvel at its freshwater lakes and impressive cave formations.
Next, enjoy a panoramic view of Faro a Colon, said to house Christopher Columbus's remains, and pass by the impressive neoclassical Presidential Palace.
Explore the picturesque Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas. Stroll along Calle Las Damas, home to the first stone house built in the New World.
Finally, enjoy a tasty buffet lunch before taking a walk along Calle el Conde to board the bus back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Buffet Style Lunch
- Roundtrip Transportation From Your Hotel
- Entrance Fees To Select Attractions
- Certified Local Guide
- Drinks
- Souvenirs
- Hotels located in Uvero Alto and Cap Cana have an additional transport cost of 10 USD per person
- Tips or Gratuities For Tour Guides and Drivers (Suggested but not required)
Meeting and Pickup
Important: The 6:30 a.m. time shown on Viator represents the beginning of the shared hotel pickup window, not the pickup time for every guest. Individual pickup times vary according to hotel location and may be scheduled later. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed directly by Xcape Tours before the tour.Please share your hotel name, room number, email address and cellphone number so we can ensure a smooth transportation experience.
What To Expect
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los tres ojos
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) (pass by)
Palacio National (pass by)
Ciudad Colonial
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Calle Las Damas
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pantheon of the Fatherland
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Calle El Conde
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The displayed start time is the beginning of the pickup window. Exact pickup times vary by hotel and will be confirmed by the operator.
- Hotels located in Uvero Alto and Cap Cana have an additional transport cost of 10 USD per person
- The Cathedral is closed on Sundays, we will share the information externally
- All museums are closed on Monday, we will share the information externally
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Buffet Style Lunch.
- Roundtrip Transportation From Your Hotel.
- Entrance Fees To Select Attractions.
- Certified Local Guide.
- Drinks.
- Souvenirs.
- Hotels located in Uvero Alto and Cap Cana have an additional transport cost of 10 USD per person.
- Tips or Gratuities For Tour Guides and Drivers (Suggested but not required).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Buffet Style Lunch
- Roundtrip Transportation From Your Hotel
- Entrance Fees To Select Attractions
- Certified Local Guide
- Drinks
- Souvenirs
- Hotels located in Uvero Alto and Cap Cana have an additional transport cost of 10 USD per person
- Tips or Gratuities For Tour Guides and Drivers (Suggested but not required)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The displayed start time is the beginning of the pickup window. Exact pickup times vary by hotel and will be confirmed by the operator.
- Hotels located in Uvero Alto and Cap Cana have an additional transport cost of 10 USD per person
- The Cathedral is closed on Sundays, we will share the information externally
- All museums are closed on Monday, we will share the information externally
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
