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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour

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Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the neighborhoods of Santo Domingo city on this walking tour about 5 minutes away from the colonial zone. During this half-day excursion, follow your local guides born and raised in these areas to view some of the local hidden places, stop by our hood sign, visit a typical house, taste typical local Dominican patties or authentic dominican burger (burger is offered in the afternoon tour and we call it "chimi"), taste dominican coffee, Dominican ice cream (helado de fundita), get to know the studio where most of the dembow hits have been produced and where celebrities have met, fantastic views of Santo Domingo from above our cable car and ride our modern metro.

A boat ride is also offered at an additional price going underneath six of the most important bridges in Santo Domingo, sightseeing the first chapel built in America, the tree where Christopher Columbus tied up his vessels and the castle of Christopher Columbus’s son where three of his generations lived.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks We will include helado de fundita (Dominican Ice cream)
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

G438+M8V
Avenida Francisco del Rosario Sanchez, Santo Domingo 10403, Dominican Republic

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What To Expect

Santo Domingo

We will go into our colorful neighbourhood where you will feel the authentic Dominican vibes and energy. We will visit the fisherman small port, the colorful houses on the hills in the background and the neighborhood’s sign.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santo Domingo

We will visit a local market and discover the genuine Dominican gastronomy along with the warmth or our people. Time to taste our Dominican ice cream (helado de fundita) and a typical meal at a local shop with time to interact with the locals.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Teleferico Santo Domingo Charles de Gaulle

At this point we will start a beautiful journey in our modern cable car while seeing our neighborhoods from above all the way from the national district to Northern Santo Domingo and will be able to hear the history about these areas.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fortaleza Ozama

A boat ride could be provided at an additional charge which includes sightseeing the America’s first church built, Christopher Columbus’s son castle, the tree where Christopher Columbus tied up his ships, the outside walls of the colonial zone, the Ozama fortress, first university in America, passing underneath five of the most important bridges in Santo Domingo while getting inside the hood you will discover all the colorful houses on top of the hills which is worth of application.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • SnacksWe will include helado de fundita (Dominican Ice cream)
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Authentic Dominican breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Metro and cable car tickets
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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