Half Day Tours

Rum Tour

Ron Barcelo

To talk about San Pedro de Macorís is to talk about sugar cane and the sugar industry. The Dominican Rum industry is today one of the strongest in the country and has produced premium rums of international recognition such as Ron Barceló.

Ron Barceló www.ronbarcelo.com was founded in 1930 and is currently one of the most prestigious brands in the country and around the world. Join us in a journey to The Ron Barceló Historical Center in SPM, where we will take you to the beginnings of an industry and a brand that today are an inseparable part of the Dominican culture. A tasting of the Ron Barceló product line accompanied by a small snack will be the perfect ending to this enjoyable experience.

Tour Type: Historical
Available: Closed Dec. 24 & 25, New Year, local holidays and Sundays
Location: San Pedro de Macoris
Includes: Transport, Guide, Snack + Alcoholic Drink
Languages: English, French, German and Spanish
Capacity: 40 pax.
Min. Age: 18 Max. Age: 75
Options for the disabled: Available
Duration: 1hr (without transportation)

Chocolate & Clay

The Dominican Republic is the number one exporter of organic cocoa in the world. Our tour will take us to the old sugar plains of north Santo Domingo; once part of the biggest plantation of the Caribbean, now a free spirited and cultural haven where a cluster of independent local farmers grow cocoa according to the highest standards of Fair Trade and Organic Certification. The trip will continue at the Guillen brothers farm/atelier where you will see red colored earth turn into gods and history of an indigenous past. You will enjoy a meal cooked outdoors with your choice of Dominican beers and cacao wine.

Tour Type: Cultural
Available: Every day except on Holly week and Dec. 24 & 25
Location: Yamasa
Includes: Transport, Guide, lunch, snack
Languages: English, French, German and Spanish
Capacity: 200 pax.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Options for the disabled: Not Available
Min. Age: 8 Max. Age: 75
Duration:6 hours
Recommendations: Comfortable shoes and cloths, Sunscreen and insect repellent

Old City

Flavors Of The Old City

Built more than 500 years ago Santo Domingo is a magical combination of modern sophistication, old world charm and Latin charisma. The cuisine in this city of firsts is as varied, rich and flavorful as the old city itself. Join us in a culinary tour of this magical city, and enjoys the tastes found in the restaurants that for years have been an integral part of its identity. Includes: Visits to five restaurants of specially prepared appetizers and drinks (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

Tour Type: Historical & Gastronomic
Meeting Point: Restaurant Atarazana Zona Colonial
Includes: Guide, entre and cocktail at each of the five stops
Idiomas: Español, Ingles, Frances y Alemán,
Capacidad: 20 pax.
Nivel de Dificultad: Easy
Min. Age: 8 Max. Age: 75
Duration: 4 hours

Walled City Tour

The first and larger of the four major walled cities of the New World will enrapture you with its magic and mystery. Our multiple-stop tour of the Colonial City will take us to many historical sites, starting with the famous entry portal to the city: La Puerta de Don Diego. It was the main gateway for many conquistadors who arrived through and departed from to conquer the Americas.

The tour will follow with visits to the most important locations of this city encased within its infamous wall, a witness to pirates and wars. Our excursion will end at the historical "Puerta del Conde", birthplace of the nation where the old city meets the new city.

Tour Type: Sightseeing City Tour, Cultural Heritage
Available: Closed Dec. 24 & 25, New Year, local holidays
Includes: Transport, Guide, water
English, French, German and Spanish
Capacidad: 150 pax.
Activity Level: Mid. Walking
Min. Age: 8 Max. Age: 75
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

The Art Route

Tequia and the Dominican Art Gallery’s Association unite to bring this unique and interesting cultural experience. Visit six of the main art galleries in Santo Domingo, and view the best Dominican art. Enjoy a Champaign toast and a private tour of each gallery. Includes, transport, Champaign toast, guide, 10% discount in purchases at participating galleries.

Tour Type: Sightseeing City Tour, Cultural Heritage
Available: Closed Dec. 24 & 25, New Year, local holidays
Includes: Transport, Guide, water
English, French, German and Spanish
Capacidad: 40 pax.
Activity Level: Easy
Min. Age: 18 Max. Age: 75
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Churches of S.D.

Churches Of Santo Domingo

Our journey begins across the Rio Ozama in the place where it all began - the place where the first city was founded. Our guide will recreate the story of how the city was built around its churches. You will have the unique opportunity to admire the Gothic buildings still in existence in the New World.

Our route takes us along: Capilla del Rosario, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria de la Encarnacion, Primate of America, Church of the Convent of Santa Clara, Imperial Convent of Santo Domingo (Dominican), Church of La Altagracia, Ermita de San Anton, Santa Barbara, among others.

Our precious extensive tour will conclude with a visit to the Western Hemisphere Cathedral, Santa Maria la Menor. This Cathedral was built between 1510 and 1540 and was made the first of the New World in 1510 by Pope Paul III.