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15 Best Historical Tours In The Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s best days out.

The 15 most-booked historical tours in the Dominican Republic, with what each one actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs before you commit a day to it.

15 Best Historical Tours In The Dominican Republic

Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group - Basilica of Higuey and Dominican Market: what to look for
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Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

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1.Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

See Punta Cana’s real side with a small-group DR culture tour: Higuey basilica, market, ranch horseback, Anamuya River slide, Macao Beach, plus lunch.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Perfect tour for our family! The guide (sorry for forgetting name) was very friendly and tells a lot of interesting information of DR. The tour was just perfect for kids too! Horse riding was enjoyable and food we had was great! Thank you so much for having us!”

1,862 reviewsFrom $60.00by excursion party boat

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From Punta Cana: Higuey Expedition Cultural & Historic Tour - Getting picked up from Punta Cana (and why timing matters)
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From Punta Cana: Higuey Expedition Cultural & Historic Tour

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2.From Punta Cana: Higuey Expedition Cultural & Historic Tour

Half-day or full-day cultural safari from Punta Cana: Higüey Basilica, coffee and cocoa tastings, cigars, horseback riding, and Macao Beach.

★ 4.7

“The tour was amazing! I enjoyed every aspect of it! We had a great tour guide and I particularly enjoyed visiting the local market and the lunch we had in a typical Dominican house with traditional Dominican food. It is excellent value for money and I would 100% taking this tour!”

518 reviews270 minutes - 1 dayFrom $32by Punta cana travel advisor

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From Punta Cana: History and Culture Tour with River Swim - Pickup and Transport: Quick, Friendly, and Sometimes Tight
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From Punta Cana: History and Culture Tour with River Swim

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3.From Punta Cana: History and Culture Tour with River Swim

A $31 Punta Cana tour with Higüey Basilica, farm tastings, cigar craft, a Dominican lunch by the Anamuya River, and Macao Beach time.

★ 4.5

“Robinson is the best. He made our last day in Punta Cana very memorable. For example he was very knowledgeable about each site. He also was very funny and entertaining especially with the impromptu karaoke. Great service overall and we look forward to seeing him again in our next visit. In regards to the tour,…”

275 reviews5 hoursFrom $31by Los Corales Transporte turistico

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Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana - Getting there from Punta Cana: the long ride and early start
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Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

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Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana - Stop 1: Three Eyes National Park and the cave-lake system
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Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

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5.Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana

Full-day Santo Domingo tour from Punta Cana with Tres Ojos caves, Columbus Lighthouse, colonial landmarks, and a Dominican buffet lunch with pickup.

★ 4.0

“Great tour with guide Leo and driver Luis! The information that was shared was super interesting and informative. The reason for the one less star is there seemed to be some confusion with the pick up times for the other guests. We were picked up on time, but had to wait for over a half…”

78 reviewsFrom $64.00by Punta Cana Sunshine Tours & Transfers

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Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch - The Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Ride: Fast Enough, Long Enough
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Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch

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6.Discover Santo Domingo: Colonial History, Monuments & Lunch

A guided day trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, Diego Colón’s Palace, cathedral sights, and the Three Eyes caves.

★ 3.7

“We got picked up late from our meeting point. Thank God that the customer service in whatsApp is very fast to respond eventhought it says that they are closed. I booked for english language but Spanish was the main language that was used. We were the only english speaking family on this tour. The first…”

73 reviews11 hoursFrom $81by Caribbean Sun Tours...

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Small Group: Half-Day Cultural Tour of Punta Cana - Higüey Basilica Cathedral Stop: Church Time That Actually Feels Like a Visit
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Small Group: Half-Day Cultural Tour of Punta Cana

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7.Small Group: Half-Day Cultural Tour of Punta Cana

Cultural half-day from Punta Cana: Higüey basilica, coffee and cacao tastings, Anamuya river and horse ride, plus Macao beach swim.

★ 4.5

“Was a fantastic tour and got to see a lot of the culture of the DR. Bothe the guide and driver were profoundly and gave us great information along the way. The open safari truck was wonderful for viewing and the lunch stop was delicious. Also felt great to get on a horse and later…”

40 reviewsFrom $79.00by Santana Trip Punta Cana

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Small Group: Half Day Punta Cana Cultural Tour - A Real Morning Start From Punta Cana
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Small Group: Half Day Punta Cana Cultural Tour

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8.Small Group: Half Day Punta Cana Cultural Tour

Small-group half-day Punta Cana cultural tour: ranch horseback ride, Higuey basilica and market, lunch by the Anamuya River, Macao beach.

★ 4.5

“It was a great tour and a great way to see a glimpse of Dominican life. However, the transportation is NOT air conditioned. The seats are quite small and tight. Sandy and his son David were great. Very attentive and friendly.”

28 reviewsFrom $68.00by KayG Travel

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Half-day Cultural Tour in the City of Higüey - Rancho Papito: Horses and Nature to Start the Day
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Half-day Cultural Tour in the City of Higüey

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Punta Cana Cultural Tour History and Traditions Small Group - Crafts workshop and authentic Dominican buying: what to expect
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Punta Cana Cultural Tour History and Traditions Small Group

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10.Punta Cana Cultural Tour History and Traditions Small Group

Small-group culture tour from Punta Cana to Higüey Basilica, markets, crafts, horse ride, Anamuya River swim, and Macao Beach.

★ 4.6

“Lots of variety of activities put together to make an experience, but lots of getting in and out of the van - and some aspects were disappointing. Eg. church closed, music in van too loud - would have like more history of the DR and the church, etc - we had to ask for info.…”

20 reviews8 daysFrom $53by JJ PUJ VACATION

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Safari discovery to Boca De Yuma – Nature, Discovery And History Of A Population - Dominicus coffee factory: roasting you can watch, plus shopping at better prices
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Safari discovery to Boca De Yuma – Nature, Discovery And History Of A Population

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11.Safari discovery to Boca De Yuma – Nature, Discovery And History Of A Population

Small-group Safari to Boca de Yuma from Punta Cana: Yuma River boat ride, coffee and cigar factories, seafood lunch, and village history.

★ 5.0

“Wilton was an absolutely AMAZING tour guide! We learned so much from him during the day and we 100% enjoyed our excursion. We would definitely recommend this to any other DR visitors looking to see the local culture and get off the bRead more”

12 reviewsFrom $119.00by Quetzal Catamaran Excursions - Saona & Catalina

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Full Day Eco Safari Adventure and Cultural Tour - Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of High Grace: quick, worthwhile, and easy
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Full Day Eco Safari Adventure and Cultural Tour

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Colonial Zone Train 45 minutes of history and culture in Santo Domingo - What Happens During the 45-Minute Train Ride (and How to Use the Audioguide)
Cultural & Safari Tours, Dominican Republic, Historical Tours, Santo Domingo Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Colonial Zone Train 45 minutes of history and culture in Santo Domingo

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13.Colonial Zone Train 45 minutes of history and culture in Santo Domingo

Mamajuana Travel’s Chuchu Colonial train glides through Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial in 45 minutes with a 7-language audioguide.

★ 3.0

“If you want to experience a unique and informative tour of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, then the Chu Chu Colonial train tour is a must-try. The 45-minute ride takes you through the city's monuments, churches, parks, and colonial houseRead more”

10 reviewsFrom $25.00by MamaJuana Travel

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exciting cultural tour to Higüey adventure, history and fun - Market time, craft shopping, and how to stay in control of your schedule
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exciting cultural tour to Higüey adventure, history and fun

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Punta Cana safari experience and historical city tour - Getting picked up in Punta Cana (and how the day usually runs)
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Punta Cana safari experience and historical city tour

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15.Punta Cana safari experience and historical city tour

Half-day Punta Cana safari to Higüey: Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, markets, tastings, cigar making, plantations, and Macao Beach.

★ 4.8

“Despite some challenges with pickup, the tour went as planned. Oswaldo was very accommodating, upbeat, and knowledgeable. We weren’t able to go into the church because mass was happening at the time we arrived but that was okay by me. We did have a nice time visiting the coffee plantation where I was even able…”

9 reviews4 hoursFrom $52by goldtrip.p.c

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