Tour of the Dominican’s Altos de Chavon artist village
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Tour of the Dominican’s Altos de Chavon artist village

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$46.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • This walking tour of Altos de Chavon takes you inside the cultural hub of this artist's village
  • You'll visit a Roman-style amphitheatre, where stars like Frank Sinatra and Carlos Santana played
  • You can browse and buy work by local artists at St. Stanislaus Church and Art Museum
  • There's free time to stroll the Mediterranean-looking village, stopping at the cafes and craft shops
  • Your expert local guide will lead a small group of up to just 16 guests on this walking tour
What to expect

Take a STEP walking tour through the cobbled lanes and leafy squares of Altos de Chavon – a place that's like a little Italy, but in the middle of the Dominican Republic. Along with its art galleries, workshops and al fresco cafés, you can visit its archaeological museum and the amphitheatre that Frank Sinatra christened. "Altos de Chavón may look centuries old, but it was actually built in the 1970s," says Carlos, one of our local guides. "Every stone was placed by Dominican artisans using traditional techniques to recreate a 16th-century Mediterranean village overlooking the Chavón River."

Surrounded by pretty gardens, pavement cafés and some stunning scenery, this replica Mediterranean village looks like the real deal. But it's more than just a tourist attraction – it's a culture hub, too.

Music megastars like Frank Sinatra, Carlos Santana and the Pet Shop Boys have all graced the stage of its Roman-style amphitheatre. And inside St. Stanislaus Church & Art Museum, you can admire works by local artists. Then there's the shopping. Enjoy free time to explore its boutiques, jewellers and craft shops for gifts and souvenirs you won't find anywhere else.

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What to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food not included
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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