Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo
Overview
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4 hours
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In this experience we will visit each iconic place in the tourist center of Santo Domingo and we will be providing information in great detail and taking the relevant time.
We will also be ready for every luxury of detail and we will guide with the highest standards of professionalism and human quality that characterizes us.
Our goal is to show the world our history, our values and provide an exceptional service, seeking that our clients feel how special they are for all Dominicans and their experience is memorable in each of their excursions, this will not be the exception.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
It is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación that is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. Its official name is Santa Iglesia Catedral Basilica Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Encarnación or Annunciación. It is located between Arzobispo Meriño and Isabela La Católica streets, next to Parque Colón; leaving its main door to the west, in front of Arzobispo Meriño street, almost at the corner of Arzobispo Nouel. The cathedral of Santo Domingo is the oldest in America, built by order of Pope Julius II in 1504. Headquarters of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, its construction began in 1512, under the pastoral government of the first bishop of Santo Domingo,
What‘s Included
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Evening Tour - No Lunch
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Lunch
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Buffet lunch included
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Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A bit too many sights for the tour time
Miguel M,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a nice tour, friendly guide with good sense of humor and a comfortable ride. But it's too ambitious in terms of where they take you in the four hours you have available. It would make more sense to do two separate tours. One for Tres Ojos and Faro a Colón and another for the Santo Domingo old town.
DR exploration
Naya R,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend and I enjoyed this experience. Our guide NELSON was accommodating, informative, helpful, caring, and a great person. I would say add an extra hour of wiggle room to your itinerary. We’re on island time and it’s important to not pack your day with other events because you don’t want to feel rushed on the tour. Take time to explore, shop and taste the local fresh coconuts and other fruits.
The Best
Marko v,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the most absolutely best time. My driver was friendly and courteous, and the tour guide was amazing and very, very knowledgeable.!
Que lo Que Republica de Dominicana
MrWorldWide808,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rodolpho(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.
Good not Great
vanessacQ36BB,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00They 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.
Missed Opportunity
Peter M,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We 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
Beautiful Santo Domingo!
Greg B,,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Better than advertised
Gary A,,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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).
Don't use this company
Necrisha R,,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This 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.
A Good Tour with Room for Improvement
fabianedutra22,,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00At 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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