Excursions in Santo Domingo
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Santo Domingo's excursions centre on the Colonial City, the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, inscribed by UNESCO in 1990. Four listed operators cover it: Colonial Tour & Travel's 3-hour walking tour includes entry to the Cathedral, the Alcázar de Colón and the Museo de las Casas Reales (US$35 adults, US$25 children); Urbano Tours departs hourly from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with museum entries and a mamajuana toast (US$45); Kayoe Excursiones runs a pay-what-you-wish walk of about 90 minutes and a 2.5-hour Colonial Experience from US$25; and Chu Chu Colonial's 45-minute narrated train costs US$12 for adults.
Urbano Tours and Kayoe also list trips to Los Tres Ojos, and Colonial Tour & Travel sells day trips to other parts of the country.
Tour operator & DMC
Colonial Tour & Travel
3-hour Colonial Zone walking tour with guide and tickets (Cathedral, Alcázar de Colón, Museo de las Casas Reales, Ozama Fortress, Calle Las Damas)
Walking & cultural tours
Urbano Tours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
City tours & free walking tours
Kayoe Excursiones
Running free walking tours since 2020
Colonial Zone tourist train
Chu Chu Colonial
45-minute narrated train tour of the Colonial Zone with on-board audio in 7 languages and a hostess pointing out each site
Side-by-side comparison
| Listing | Type | Location | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Tour & Travel | Tour operator & DMC | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo walking tour US$35 adults, US$25 children | — |
| Urbano Tours | Walking & cultural tours | Santo Domingo | Colonial City guided walking tour US$45 per person | — |
| Kayoe Excursiones | City tours & free walking tours | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | Colonial Experience tour US$25; tuk-tuk from US$25; Los Tres Ojos US$35 | — |
| Chu Chu Colonial | Colonial Zone tourist train | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | RD$650 / US$12 adults; RD$400 / US$7 children | — |
Provider profiles
Colonial Tour & Travel · Tour operator & DMC · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Online booking of tours and excursions in the Dominican Republic with Colonial Tour and Travel: Saona Island, Altos de Chavón, Santo Domingo and more. Offers: 3-hour Colonial Zone walking tour with guide and tickets (Cathedral, Alcázar de Colón, Museo de las Casas Reales, Ozama Fortress, Calle Las Damas); tours from all tourist areas; groups and events. Published prices: Santo Domingo walking tour US$35 adults, US$25 children. Address: Arz. Merino 209, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo. source
Urbano Tours · Walking & cultural tours · Santo Domingo
Offers: Colonial City walking tour with museum and site entries and a mamajuana toast; neighborhood tours; Los Tres Ojos and Boca Chica day tours; airport transfers. Stands out for: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Published prices: Colonial City guided walking tour US$45 per person. Hours: Walking tours depart hourly 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., daily. source
Kayoe Excursiones · City tours & free walking tours · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Pioneers of the free walking tour in the Dominican Republic. Expert local guides, ecotourism and adventure, with online booking and instant confirmation. Offers: Free (pay-what-you-wish) Colonial City walking tour of about 1 h 30 min; Colonial Experience tour 2 h 30 min; tuk-tuk tours; Los Tres Ojos and Columbus Lighthouse; Isla Saona day trips. Stands out for: Running free walking tours since 2020; free cancellation up to 24 h. Published prices: Colonial Experience tour US$25; tuk-tuk from US$25; Los Tres Ojos US$35. Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.. Languages: Spanish, English. source
Chu Chu Colonial · Colonial Zone tourist train · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Travel through 500 years of history in 45 minutes aboard a train through the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. Offers: 45-minute narrated train tour of the Colonial Zone with on-board audio in 7 languages and a hostess pointing out each site; private tours and events. Published prices: RD$650 / US$12 adults; RD$400 / US$7 children. Address: Isabel la Católica #60, facing Parque Colón. source
Getting there: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is Santo Domingo's main international gateway.
How to choose
Short on time or travelling with children: the Chu Chu train.
Want museum interiors included: Colonial Tour & Travel or Urbano Tours.
On a budget: Kayoe's pay-what-you-wish walk.
What you see on a Colonial City tour
Most routes link the same landmarks: Parque Colón and the 16th-century Cathedral, Calle Las Damas (laid out in 1502 and regarded as the first paved street in the Americas), the Museo de las Casas Reales and the Alcázar de Colón, the palace built for Diego Columbus around 1510 and restored in 1952. The whole district covers about 106 hectares, so a walking tour of two to three hours covers the main sights.
For groups in town for a wedding, a morning tour followed by lunch in the zone makes an easy welcome day; the 45-minute Chu Chu train suits guests who prefer not to walk.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · whc.unesco.org
FAQ
How long does a Colonial City tour take?
From 45 minutes (Chu Chu train) to about 3 hours (Colonial Tour & Travel walking tour).
Can I cancel?
Urbano Tours and Kayoe both list free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
How much does Colonial Tour & Travel cost?
According to its website: Santo Domingo walking tour US$35 adults, US$25 children.
How much does Urbano Tours cost?
According to its website: Colonial City guided walking tour US$45 per person.