We did this day tour from Dreams Spa and Resourt Punta Cana. We were told it would be a 1 hour 45 minutes journay, and we would be back by 5.30pm. In fact, both journeys were well over 3 yours each, which meant we spent nearly 7 hours of the 13 hurs day in the coach - plus time travelling between sites - and got back after 7 pm. Thankfully we had a very good and entertaining guide! The main attraction should be a visit to the new, modern museum but we only drove past this 'for security reasons' although it looked very quiet. The 'old historc area' is very run down, presumably due to previous poverty acorss the country. The included 'local lunch' was poor. Surely some of the tourist billions could be diverted to restoring some of what should be a very interesting, historic island? The Hispaniola day trip was just as long but a great day!

Just got back from Tui’s Santo Domingo exclusive. Cost £100 each therefore not a cheap trip. Includes a meal with drinks, which was ok,, water on the go & apparently breakfast which turned out to be a muffin, coffee & fruit juice, which was not enough. The tour guide was extremely informative & definitely knew his stuff however the day was very repetitive. The cathedral, house which Diego Columbus lived in, train ride & 4d film were good however this is all you needed. This whole day could of been condensed very easily into half a day. We walked round the old town twice, plus the train took you round too,,, telling you the same stuff you’d just been told!!!! The guide gave us an hour free time which was way too long. In fact did we need any?? Prior to this, he said he was going to show us some culture & takes us into a souvenir shop!!!! Was out for 12 hours in total & in my opinion the trip did not need this. Overpriced & dragged out.