Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo

Embark on a half-day excursion in Santo Domingo, exploring iconic places in the Colonial Zone, Lighthouse to Colón, and Tres Ojos. Discover our history and values with exceptional service.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Colon - We start the tour in the Parque Colón, the main place or entertainment square of the Colonial City surrounded by important monuments such as the First Cathedral of America, the first City Hall of Santo Domingo, Calle el Conde, famous restaurants, shops, among others. In the park there is a statue of Christopher Columbus erected by the French sculptor Ernesto Gilbert in 1887.
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

On this journey, we’ll explore all the iconic sites in Santo Domingo’s tourist hub, providing extensive and detailed information at a comfortable pace. We remain poised to offer comprehensive guidance with unparalleled professionalism and humanity that sets us apart. Our mission is to share our history, our values, and provide stellar service. We aim to…

Location
Parque Colon
Calle Isabel La Catolica, Centro Histórico
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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Marko_v
Aug 8, 2025
The Best - I had the most absolutely best time. My driver was friendly and courteous, and the tour guide was amazing and very, very knowledgeable.!
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Mrworldwide808
Jul 17, 2025
Que lo Que Republica de Dominicana - Rodolpho(Adolpho) my guide and Abraham(driver) was very great and knowledgable about the tour sites, DR culture, and history. The cathedral and pantheon were my favorites in colon. The many DR flags, caskets, and guards in uniform look cool. Cathedral is a beautiful architectural gem. Thanks for the tour. I learned more about the Dominican Republic history, wars, freedom, independence, and their culture.
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Greg_b
Mar 1, 2025
Beautiful Santo Domingo! - This was an amazing excursion! My guide had so much information to share and even recommended different sites to see, as well as restaurants and bars. I learned a lot and enjoyed the experience.
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Gary_a
Feb 1, 2025
Better than advertised - The tour started with a pickup inside the cruise pier gate, right in front of the terminal exit. Driver Alex did a fantastic job of navigating the crazy traffic. Guide Armundo knew all about the history of the country and each site, and made sure we knew it (by asking questions about what he told us)! During the downtown walking portion we stopped at some extra sights that were not on the agenda. At the end we had an EXCELLENT lunch at a nice Italian restaurant (which was not advertised clearly in the description). The tour ran a couple hours longer than planned, but this was a good deal for us, as still returned well within our ship's boarding time. For me, the highlight was the underground Caves/Lakes (called 3 Eyes Park).
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Eric_f
Dec 30, 2024
Great tour! - The tour is amazing covering many sites in one all encompasing tour. Our guide was very informed of the history of the island and spoke fluently covering both the english and Spanish speaking group. The tour tends to last a little longer than the 4 hours around 5.5 as the buffet lunch and time at Tres Ojos can take a little longer depending on crowds.
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Vanessacq36bb
Jul 12, 2025
Good not Great - They were an hr late picking us up after numerous text messages and phone calls. Our guide Angel was very nice and knowledgeable. The included lunch was ok. Learned alot about the history of the island but it was obviously very hot and after awhile we were ready to go. Would I recommend it to someone else, not if they have children younger than 13. Would I do it again, no.
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Fabianedutra22
Jan 20, 2025
A Good Tour with Room for Improvement - At first, I felt a bit insecure because I wasn’t given the name of the guide, even after requesting it. Additionally, when I arrived, I found out the tour would be just me, which I would have liked to know in advance. As a solo traveler, especially as a woman, safety is always a concern. The transportation on the way there was excellent, but once we arrived at the locations, I felt the pace was a bit rushed. The guide, Francisco, was extremely competent, demonstrating vast knowledge and answering all my questions. He also showed great skill in navigating the city, which was impressive. My rating for him is 5. The lunch was good, and the venue was pleasant, but I missed having more salad options. Considering the price I paid, I expected a more complete experience. For instance, it would have been great to include visits to iconic places like the Ozama Fortress and the Columbus Lighthouse. The transportation on the way back fell short of expectations. On the way there, the company provided a driver who accompanied me and the guide, but on the way back, they called a ride-share service and gave me the money to pay for it. This was not the level of service I was expecting. Overall, the tour is quite comprehensive, but there are some areas that could be improved to better justify the price and provide a safer, more satisfying experience.
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Tradina_w
Dec 24, 2024
Not quite as advertised - It was ok. They did not provide bottle water as advertised. It was raining and they had an umbrella in the car. When I asked to use it he said he would provide one and never did. They were half hour late in picking us up and I felt like they rushed a little through the tour to make up time.
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Peter_m
Jul 3, 2025
Missed Opportunity - We felt that we had missed a lot of what the web site said we would get We did not visit the Parque Colon We did not go into the Casas Reales museum Our guide tried to persuade us not to descend into the Three Eyes cave Our guide was more interested in meeting friends and talking on the phone than guiding us. He did not ask us what our interests were ,or even our names He was no help in getting us into position for the best photographs The included lunch was poor fare in a back street restaurant
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Necrisha_r
Jan 24, 2025
Don't use this company - This tour was scheduled to begin at 9am. At 9:05am, I messaged the company and was told that the driver was going to get to me at 10am. At 10am, they messaged me saying that the new pickup was going to be 10:20am because of traffic. I messaged them at 11:15am with no response. I called Viator and they tried getting in touch with them with no answer. I requested a refund from Viator and 15mims later, I get a call from the operator telling me that they are 10mins away. I told them I waited over 2 hours for a 4 hour tour and it took them 30mins to respond to my request for an update. The operator gets upset and starts screaming at me in Spanish and then goes tour or not? Who wants to go on a tour with someone who treats paying customers that way. I had one day left and it was too late to book another activity. At this point I hope Viator honors my request for a refund.
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).