Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · 1 free tour
Free, tip what you liked · ★ 9.2/10 (1,550 reviews) · on Civitatis
Quick answer
Yes. There is 1 free walking tour in Santo Domingo listed here, bookable for free on Civitatis. It is Ciudad Colonial Free Walking Tour: it meets at Museum of the Royal Houses, lasts about 1h and is guided in English, rated 9.2/10 from 1,550 reviews.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
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Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic. Its Ciudad Colonial, or Colonial City, is easy to cover on foot: the ruins of the Monastery of San Francisco, the San Nicolás de Bari Hospital, the Dominican convent and the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor all fit on one route.
The free walking tour starts at the Museum of the Royal Houses, lasts one hour, cannot be booked for groups of more than 6 people, and the guide speaks English. Booking costs nothing and at the end you leave the tip you think is fair.
Good to know before you go
- Meet your guide 10 minutes before the scheduled start time at the Museum of the Royal Houses (C. Las Damas, next to the sundial). The guide has a dark blue umbrella with the provider's logo and a white t-shirt.
- The tour ends at Parque Colón, not at the starting point.
- Groups of more than 6 people cannot book this tour.
- The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but an accompanying person is required and this must be indicated when you book.
- Near the meeting point, people who are not part of the team may say the tour has been canceled or moved. The tour is not canceled without prior official notice: follow only guides identified with the name or logo of the provider and, if in doubt, stay at the meeting point.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Santo Domingo free walking tour really free?
Yes. There is no ticket and no upfront payment: you reserve a spot, show up and take the tour. At the end you give the guide the tip you think is fair; it is not included in the booking.
Where does the Santo Domingo free walking tour start?
At the Museum of the Royal Houses (C. Las Damas, Santo Domingo 10210), next to the sundial. Be there 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. The tour ends at Parque Colón.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is free and worth doing, because the tour cannot be booked for groups of more than 6 people. If you cannot make it, cancel your reservation so the guide is not waiting for you. Cancellation is free.
How long is the Santo Domingo tour and in which language?
It lasts one hour. The guide speaks English.
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