Dominican Republic · Walking Tours

2-Hour Santo Domingo Zona Colonial Guided Tour with Chu Chu Train

2 Hours Round trip from Puerta del Conde Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial, home to some of the oldest churches and fortresses in the New World
02 Walk through Calle Del Conde and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this historic district
03 Visit Parque Colón, the first Catholic church, and El Palacio Consistorial
04 Ride the Chu Chu Colonial train for a 15-minute tour through the town
05 Learn the history of landmarks such as the 18th-century Jesuit Church, the Chapel of Our Lady of Remedies, Saint Barbara's Church, the House of Tostado, and the Cord House

Visit the Zona Colonial in the heart of Santo Domingo, where you can find some of the oldest churches, fortresses, and other New World structures. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this colonial-era district as you explore one of the city's most historic areas.

Take the Chu Chu Colonial train for a 15-minute tour of the town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Santo Domingo

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of Zona Colonial

Start your trip from Puerta del Conde (Parque Independencia).
Take a walk through Calle Del Conde.
Head to Parque Colon from Calle Del Conde.
Visit the first Catholic church, Chu Chu Colonial, and El Palacio Consistorial near the park.
Take the Chu Chu Colonial train for a 15-minute tour of the town.
Visit other places and learn about their history, including the 18th-century Jesuit Church, a resting place for many of the greatest Dominican heroes, the Chapel of Our Lady of Remedies Santo Domingo, Saint Barbara's Church, the House of Tostado, and the Cord House.