Guides
Explore historic sites, restaurants and green spaces near your stay.
Neighborhood
Santo Domingo Colonial Zone Walking Tour
Walk the Colonial Zone with a bilingual guide, visiting Calle Las Damas, the cathedral surroundings, Fortaleza Ozama and Plaza de España.
Santo Domingo Colonial and Modern City Tour
Combine a Colonial Zone walk with the Malecón, modern Santo Domingo and Faro a Colón, with Dominican lunch and city hotel transport.
Los Tres Ojos and Santo Domingo Highlights
Explore the cave lagoons of Los Tres Ojos, the raft crossing to the fourth lake, Faro a Colón and a short Colonial Zone walk.
Dominican Food and Rum Experience
Taste Dominican dishes, cacao, coffee and aged rum on a guided route through the Colonial Zone and Ciudad Nueva.
Santo Domingo Night Tour and Merengue/Bachata Experience
Take a merengue and bachata class, walk the illuminated Colonial Zone and visit a live-music bar with a local host.
Boca Chica Beach Day Trip
Spend a beach day in Boca Chica with round-trip transport from Santo Domingo, a lounger and umbrella, and lunch with a soft drink.
Saona Island Day Trip from Santo Domingo
Travel from Santo Domingo via Bayahibe for a Saona Island beach day, boat crossings and a natural-pool stop.
Bayahibe and Dominicus Beach Excursion
Visit Bayahibe village and Dominicus beach from Santo Domingo, with a boat snorkel outing, lunch and beach time.
Altos de Chavón and Casa de Campo Day Trip
Explore Altos de Chavón and the Casa de Campo marina in La Romana, travelling from Santo Domingo with a guide and lunch.
Santo Domingo Photography and Instagram Tour
Walk the Colonial Zone with a local photographer, visiting colourful streets, colonial arches and the San Francisco ruins.
Catalina Island Day Trip from Santo Domingo
Travel from Santo Domingo to La Romana for a boat crossing to Isla Catalina, guided reef snorkelling, beach time and lunch.
Jarabacoa Waterfalls & Mountains Adventure from Santo Domingo
Head into the Cordillera Central for Jarabacoa mountain scenery and the Jimenoa and Baiguate waterfall areas.
Botanical Garden & Green Santo Domingo Tour
Explore the Jardín Botánico Nacional and Parque Mirador Sur with a local guide, with a fresh juice stop along the way.
Dominican Cacao & Cigar Experience in Santo Domingo
Discover Dominican cacao and cigar craftsmanship in and around the Colonial Zone, with chocolate tasting, coffee and a rolling demonstration.
Columbus Lighthouse & Santo Domingo Este Tour
Cross the Ozama River for Faro a Colón, Los Tres Ojos and Santo Domingo Este, with a local guide and transport.
Parque Colón
A shaded historic square beside the cathedral.
Catedral Primada de América
The landmark cathedral beside Parque Colón.
Fortaleza Ozama
A historic fortress overlooking the Ozama River.
Alcázar de Colón
A stone palace facing Plaza de España.
Plaza de España
An open square facing the Alcázar de Colón.
Museo de las Casas Reales
Colonial government buildings on Calle Las Damas.
Panteón de la Patria
A national memorial on Calle Las Damas.
Ruinas de San Francisco
Atmospheric monastery ruins in the northern Colonial Zone.
Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Bari
The remains of an early colonial hospital.
Puerta del Conde
A historic city gate beside Parque Independencia.
Parque Independencia
A memorial park at the western edge of the old city.
Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana
A museum documenting resistance and dictatorship.
Casa de Tostado
A historic house near the cathedral.
Museo de las Atarazanas Reales
A museum in the historic royal dockyard buildings.
Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos
Limestone caves and striking freshwater lagoons.
Faro a Colón
A monumental cross-shaped memorial east of the Ozama.
Jardín Botánico Nacional
A large botanical garden within the capital.
Parque Mirador Sur
A long green corridor for walking and outdoor recreation.
Parque Iberoamérica
An urban green space in La Esperilla.
Museo de Arte Moderno
Modern art at Plaza de la Cultura.
Museo del Hombre Dominicano
A museum devoted to Dominican cultural heritage.
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
Natural history exhibits in the city’s cultural district.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
A prominent palace dedicated to the arts.
Obelisco Macho del Malecón
A recognizable painted monument along the waterfront.
Malecón de Santo Domingo
The Caribbean-facing waterfront boulevard.
Mercado Modelo
A traditional market near the historic center.
Ágora Mall
An indoor shopping destination by Avenida John F. Kennedy.
Galería 360
A shopping center along Avenida John F. Kennedy.
Jalao
Dominican dining beside Parque Colón.
Pat’e Palo European Brasserie
A brasserie overlooking Plaza de España.
Buche Perico
Contemporary Dominican dining on Calle El Conde.
Adrián Tropical — Malecón
A Malecón branch of the Dominican restaurant.
El Mesón de la Cava
A restaurant known for its cave setting by Mirador Sur.
Café Manolo Langosta
A restaurant on Avenida Independencia in Gazcue.
Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito
The national theater at Plaza de la Cultura.
Calle El Conde
The old city’s pedestrian shopping and sightseeing street.
Calle Las Damas
A historic street connecting many Colonial Zone landmarks.
BlueMall Santo Domingo
A shopping mall on Avenida Winston Churchill in Piantini.
Onno’s Zona Colonial
A bar and restaurant on Calle Hostos in the Colonial Zone.
Playa Boca Chica
A lively beach destination east of Santo Domingo, with waterfront dining and a coastal town setting.
Boca Marina Restaurant & Lounge
A waterfront restaurant and lounge on Prolongación Duarte in Boca Chica.