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Things to do in Santo Domingo

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 344 reviews

The 3 Eyes, Boca Chica & more

Visit 4 places: 8:00am to 4:00pm Columbus Lighthouse (only the outside) Los Tres Ojos. 2-hour guided tour La Caleta. 1 hour swimming time. Boca Chica Beach in one day. 2 hours, lunch on the beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviews

Bean-to-bar chocolate workshop

Embark on a fun, tasty adventure as you craft your very own chocolate from cacao beans.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews

Taste, ride & explore Santo Domingo with a local

Stroll our community with locals! Snap colorful riverside hills, visit a baseball field, sip local coffee, walk markets, taste local ice cream and empanadas, then ride metro & cable car

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews

Colonial Zone Historical Tour on Electric Scooter

Ride an eco-friendly scooter through the vibrant streets of the colonial zone.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Dominican Bachata and Merengue Classes by the Sea

Learn to dance authentic Dominican bachata and merengue with a local while enjoying the warm breeze and the beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea on the Santo Domingo boardwalk. C'mon! Let's go!!!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 353 reviews

Hike the Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall

Join me for a medium difficulty hike, swim, and climb in El Tabernáculo.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Dominican Rum Experience - Cata Ron/Rum tasting

Discover the art of the finest Dominican rum, paired with cheese and chocolate. Led by a certified professional Ronmelier, you will discover the history and making of rum and create a cocktail

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Tour 3 bars and learn to play maracas and güira

Learn to play minor percussion instruments: maracas, güira, clave and cencerro in the salsa and son genre, while getting to know the 3 best tropical music bars in the colonial area.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Dominican Bachata & Salsa Dance Class - Beginners

Learn authentic Dominican bachata and salsa in a fun, beginner-friendly group class. Led by a professional local instructor, you'll discover the rhythms, culture, and moves that bring the DR to life.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Connect with dance and music

Experience Dominican culture through live music and dance in the heart of the city

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Dominican food walking tour with a local

Walk through Santo Domingo with a cooking-trained local guide. Enjoy a Dominican meal, sweets, seasonal fruit and a Chinatown bite while learning where residents shop and eat.

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Bachata, Merengue & Colonial Zone Nightlife

1hr private class: learn Bachata & Merengue basics with a pro. Then, 1.5hr guided nightlife tour in Zona Colonial! Practice your new moves, socialize, and dance safely like a true local.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Sharpen your palate with wine flights

Enjoy with head sommelier as you line up six wines, test your senses and talk through aroma, acidity and finish.

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Enjoy a Relaxing Dominican Painting Workshop

Paint a small handmade planter in Santo Domingo. We paint together step by step with basic guidance, color tips, materials, and one finished planter to take home.

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Dominican bachata, sensual and traditional

Enjoy the best Dominican bachata experience in the most iconic and picturesque place in the Dominican Republic. We'll take you from the colonial zone to the Carrandales, with transportation included.

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Discover Caribbean Music by Night

Discover Caribbean music in Santo Domingo with a local guide. Hear live son, boleros, merengue, salsa, and tropical rhythms in a real local setting beyond tourist shows.

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Sunday Chinatown Street Food Market

Walk through Santo Domingo’s Sunday Chinatown market, where streets fill with food stalls, drinks, fresh produce, imported ingredients, and local life.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Excursion to the mahogany trees and lunch at La Toma Criollo

Experience a unique day in the Las Caobas ecological park and La Toma de San Cristóbal. Nature, crystal-clear water and a Dominican lunch on an exclusive and fun 6-hour tour.

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Go jeep off-roading to a hidden river

Follow an active rally driver along rural routes to Las Yayitas, stop to swim and take photos at the river, and choose a barbecue by the water or a local restaurant.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Santo Domingo Night Street Food Experience

If you want to eat like a local, this experience is for you. Taste Dominican street food favorites and discover where Santo Domingo comes alive after dark.