Punta Cana: Higüey Basilica & City Tour w/Local House Visit

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Highlights

Discover the culture, history, and religion of Higüey on a city tour
Visit the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia and the local market
Learn about the daily life of the locals as you explore the city with a guide
Enjoy a guided tour of a typical Dominican house and learn about local life

Summary

Discover the culture, history, and religion of Higüey on a city tour. Visit the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia, the local market, and a typical Dominican house.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Pricing (From)

Adult: (18-64 years)

$44.00

Why take this tour?

Punta Cana: Higüey Basilica & City Tour w/Local House Visit

Learn all about the culture, history, and religion of Higüey on this small-group city tour. Visit the market and see people going about their daily activities. Your guide will take care of the logistics, including a tour of a typical Dominican house, a visit to the Basilica, and much more, so you only have to enjoy the tour.

Start with pickup from your hotel, meet your guide, and begin your tour of Higüey. Visit the market and see people going about their daily activities. Learn about the culture, history, and religion of Higüey.

Stop at a typical Dominican house and learn about the local way of life. Visit the Basilica, a Catholic church, and the local city of Higüey.

Located in Higüey and inaugurated in 1971, this cathedral is one of the most important religious sites in the Dominican Republic. It honors the patron saint of Dominicans, La Virgen de La Altagracia. The Basilica was built to replace an old sanctuary, where La Altagracia appeared, which dates back to 1572.