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Chu Chu Colonial

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😠 So, I get there with wife and two kids at 12:45pm and the train had just left. I though it left ever hour on the hour so we asked when it was leaving again and they said an hour later. So we left and came back at 1:30pm then the very unpleasant guy said they now had a private tour. I was disappoint... People often mention tour, colonial, train, city, minutes, zona, Colonial, service, ride, area,


Address

C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic

Contact

+1 809-685-2970

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (202 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM

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  • 1/5 BlueShoes A. 5 years ago on Google • 211 reviews
    So, I get there with wife and two kids at 12:45pm and the train had just left. I though it left ever hour on the hour so we asked when it was leaving again and they said an hour later. So we left and came back at 1:30pm then the very unpleasant guy said they now had a private tour. I was disappointed and said why didn’t he tell me that when I went before and he just didn’t answer. I decided to give it another try and came back at 3:15pm, saw the train there half full and thee guy said it was full. I said it wasn’t and he said you don’t see it but it is...then I said why he didn’t tell me to purchase the tickets in advance and just left... One of the worst “service” experience I’ve had in my life!!! Just don’t bother...
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Markus 5 years ago on Google • 780 reviews
    I already saw the small train cruising through zona colonial a few times during the day and as I was taking a day off from excursions today I decided to give it a try even though I thought of it as a tourist trap since the first time. They advertise a tour of 45 minutes for RD$ 500 (RD$ 250 if you are dominican). Well, price wise it was correct - 45 minutes not really; it was more like 35 minutes and everything was played from a recorder where I assume some parts were skipped. The person on the english part of the train didn't even understand basic english - she replied the girl who asked a simple question in spanish that she doesn't understand it. Considering all facts I would rather do whatever day trip with ATA excursions than pay 25+% of it for a train cruising tour through zona colonial.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adventures By A. 1 year ago on Google • 682 reviews
    The website listed on Google isn't working. The tour is in English, last circa 40mins and is $7/person. However the directions from the train audio seem misleading. It's worth it to get your bearings if you've just come to Santo Domingo
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ohad N. 2 years ago on Google • 150 reviews
    It's an ok experience. The tour passes through the Zona Colonial. Since the area is very small, it happens that it passes through certain streets more than once, each time focusing on different information. They play a recording and a facilitator synchronizes it with the physical location and points at the various building being described. One of the workers there wasn't the nicest. Only 35-40 minutes, 500 pesos. Call to find out when it leaves, the sign might say on the hour but many times it actually leaves at half-past. (09:30, 10:30, etc)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mario G. 7 years ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Nice ride around Centro Colonial Santo Domingo.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abigail E. 5 months ago on Google • 451 reviews
    As a professional historian, I am wary of history-transportation gimmicks like trolleys and duckboat rides, but this little "train" did not disappoint. This tour was an ideal way to see the city, especially after a long day of walking. Each train car sits eight to ten people. Unfortunately, train cars were not wheelchair accessible. A personalized audio tour played in each car and was available in seven language: Spanish, English, French, Portugues, Russian, Italian, and German. Additionally, catchy local music played between the narrative segments. A multilingual tour guide sat beside the audio tour player and answered additional questions as needed. Tickets are $12USD, with a discount for paying in RD$. The ticket office is located underneath Colegio de Abogados la República Dominicana [Dominican Republic Law School] The train runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 16 tours a day. This was the most consistent, reliable excursion I experienced during my entire trip to the Dominican Republic. I would gladly ride again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fritz H. 1 year ago on Google • 127 reviews
    02/2023: Nice drive through the old town of Santo Domingo. The journey took 35 minutes. Due to road closures, the entire tour could not be completed. 12 US dollars per person are charged. It was fun and the explanations were in German and very easy to understand. All in all, I would do it again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Holly M. 11 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    It was a good thing this was a cheap train ride! It was very short and didn't take you anywhere but around the main plaza that you will have definitely walked on you own. You could not hear the pre recorded duel recordings of the surroundings. But if you can't walk well or are extremely tired it is a good option.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Travelling C. 1 year ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Disney type of little train that takes you for a 45 minute ride through the major sites of the Zone Colonial. It cost around 7USD. You catch it in Parque Colon. I opted out as I preferred to cruise on my own.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mika Goeke T. 1 month ago on Google • 322 reviews New
    Really nice to do to discover the colonial district and a little history quietly sitting on this train which weaves through the streets brilliantly. It’s obviously worth the 650 pesos 👍🏻

  • 4/5 Eliseo M. 5 years ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Great option to go around the historical old city of Santo Domingo. The zona colonial is the foundation of the new world where Christopher Columbus established. Then Nicolas de Ovando and Diego Colon governed the city and from here led the occupation of other lands in the Americas. Now days the area is been under reconstruction and bringing back some of the original aspect of the city as well making it more attractive for tourists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Randy M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am giving you 1 star because you really can not give less, I had a horrible experience with this company since they offer service hours that do not comply with the established. In addition to that the employees do not have the slightest delicacy to deal with the clients, everything was in a mocking tone and they were not interested in giving an answer to the problem (Original) Le estoy dando 1 estrella porque realmente no se puede dar menos, tuve un experiencia horrible con esta empresa ya que ellos ofrecen horarios de servicios que no cumplen con lo establecido. Además de eso los empleados no tienen la mas minima delicadeza para tratar con los clientes, todo era en tono de burlan y no se mostraron interesados en dar una respuesta a la problemática
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alejandro A. 2 months ago on Google • 155 reviews New
    A pleasant tour, in which you take a walk through the colonial area of ​​Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. It is enjoyable but relatively short, there is no guide, just a speaker that briefly explains the historical points of the site. The audio explanation is only in French and English, the cost was $12 dollars or $650 Dominican pesos.

  • 5/5 Rosa O. 1 month ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Very nice and convenient way to see Zona Colonial. The price for tourist is $600. Pesos and for nationals $300.00 you must show local id to get the discounted price. The staff was very polite and knowledgeable of the area. The train has two sections, the front section is for Spanish speaking passengers and the back section is for English speaking passengers. The ride last about 45 minutes. It’s suitable for the entire family.

  • 5/5 Danyelis H. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    The service is very nice and the tour is very educational 10/10

  • 5/5 ANUVI A. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Great customer service and nice smooth ride. You get to see the colonial zone while they explain each historical building you are seeing. It is a grear experience. The staff is very friendly.

  • 5/5 Leli N. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and safe trip.

  • 5/5 Joana neto g. 1 year ago on Google
    nice way to know santo domingo at once, in the right timing. good price

  • 4/5 Edin K. 2 years ago on Google
    This train is the best option for tourists to seeing everything very fast

  • 5/5 Samuel J. Mata B. 8 years ago on Google
    This is a great way to enjoy the Colonial Zone. Native English narration and guide is available; the ride is all you need to view around.

  • 5/5 alejandro Santana A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Know 500 years of history in 45 minutes (Original) Conocer 500 años de historia en 45 minutos

  • 5/5 A M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A fun way to get to know our colonial area, very good service, comfortable, organized, the train is in good condition, the speakers are listening well, and the staff very attentive. The office is comfortable, located in a central point, clean, cozy, heated, and employees give you the information you need. Highly recommended. (Original) Una manera divertida de conocer nuestra zona colonial, muy buen servicio, cómodo, organizado, el tren está en buen estado, los parlantes se escuchan bien, y el personal muy atento. La oficina es cómoda, ubicada en un punto céntrico, limpia, acogedora, climatizada, y los empleados te brindan la información que necesites. Muy recomendado.

  • 5/5 VIVI M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Short the journey but well explained! (Original) Cortito el trayecto pero bien explicado!

  • 4/5 Abnel L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A trip that has to be done once. (Original) Un viaje que hay que hacer una vez.

  • 5/5 Priscila P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service and interesting tour (Original) Buen servicio e interesante tour

  • 4/5 Ramon C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most pleasant ways to get to know the colonial zone. The only thing to improve is that you do not have a guide to answer questions live, instead you have a recorded voice. (Original) Una de las maneras más agradables de conocer la zona colonial. Lo único a mejorar es que no tiene un guía que responda preguntas en vivo, en vez de eso tienen una voz grabada.

  • 5/5 Banesa S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Vanessa François (Original) Vanessa François

  • 5/5 Lenin S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent for the family. We walked and we knew the most emblematic places of the area. The chu chu has audio where we are talking about the places where we spend. (Original) Excelente para la familia. Paseamos y conocimos los lugares más emblemáticos de la zona. El chu chu tiene audio donde nos va hablando de los lugares por donde pasamos.

  • 5/5 Edwin A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A walk through the most interesting streets of the colonial city excellent to share with family (Original) Un paseo por las calles más interesantes de la ciudad colonial excelente para compartir en familia

  • 3/5 Nath L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They promise a 45-minute tour ... the tour lasts 20 minutes and travels 3 streets. (Original) Prometen un tour de 45 minutos....el tour dura 20 minutos y recorre 3 calles.

  • 3/5 Yaysi Solanyi G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good tour, but the staff is not friendly and they seem not very trained. They must handle customer service better. For the price paid they should be more attentive to customers. (Original) Buen tour, pero el personal no es amable y parecen no muy capacitados. Deben de manejar mejor el servicio al cliente. Por el precio que se paga deberían de ser más atentos con los clientes.

  • 1/5 Lodewijk P. 4 years ago on Google
    Overpriced chu chu operated by rude people

  • 5/5 Caron W. 4 years ago on Google
    Gives a great overview of historical part of the city.

  • 5/5 Owanna A. 4 years ago on Google
    My Dominican brother works there and they are customer service friendly.

  • 5/5 Eda Cordero F. 4 years ago on Google
    It was super fun, besides the traffic jam in some streets.

  • 5/5 Marina A. H. 5 years ago on Google
    A great way to see the newly renovated Colonial city.

  • 5/5 Vanessa Gomez G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great way to do a quick view of the colonial zone, specially if you have friends and family visiting the city

  • 5/5 Brian 8 years ago on Google
    A fun tour around Zona Colonial in a train like cart. A nice way to sit down and relax while seeing the city.

  • 5/5 Johnny R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent, it's a walk into the past (Original) Excelente, es un paseo hacia el pasado

  • 5/5 pedro t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent tour of the colonial zone (Original) Excelente tour por la zona colonial

  • 5/5 AltagraciaPetronila c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is good to see what our colonial city does not offer Chi Chi Treen (Original) es bueno ver los que no ofrece nuestre ciudad colonial el Chi Chi treen

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    💪👒😉🍇💫💫

  • 5/5 Anabel G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a very cool experience. It is an easy, fast and fun way to get to know part of the colonial zone. (Original) Fue una experiencia muy chula. Es una manera fácil, rápido y divertida de conocer parte de la zona colonial.

  • 5/5 Mariana D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended .. If you are in the city .. Be sure to get on and take a colonial walk (Original) Recomendable.. Si andas por la ciudad.. No dejes de subirte y dar un paseo colonial

  • 4/5 G. D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mandatory attraction if you want to know the Colonial City. The tour shows you the main buildings of the place and they do it in different languages. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. (Original) Una atracción obligatoria si quieres conocer la Ciudad Colonial. El recorrido te muestra las principales edificaciones del lugar y lo realizan en diferentes idiomas. El trayecto dura 30 minutos aproximadamente.

  • 3/5 Zahid C. 3 years ago on Google
    Cost is 500 Pesos or 12 USD. Ask for an English Translation to know the history.

  • 4/5 Ramón Orlando Méndez S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interesante

  • 5/5 Sueka A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to get to know the colonial city in just 45 minutes (Original) Excelente lugar para conocer la ciudad colonial en tan solo 45 minutos

  • 5/5 NINO H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy tourist site, visited by many people. And schools (Original) Sitio turístico muy acogedor, visitado por muchas personas. Y escuelas

  • 3/5 Francis U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good ride ... (Original) Buen paseo...

  • 3/5 Uncle B. 4 years ago on Google
    As a one-time thing in the Colonial Zone, it's OK. $12 is over-priced, but it was alright.

  • 4/5 Suzzell Stephany Pichardo de A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice historical tour of the Colonia de Santo Domingo area (Original) muy lindo recorrido historico por la zona colonia de santo Domingo

  • 5/5 awilda o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tour of the area, where they give you information about the historical places of the place (Original) Recorrido por la zona, donde te dan información de los lugares histórico del lugar

  • 5/5 Geuris B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent, I didn't know there was so much history in my beloved quequeya. They told me about her very well. (Original) Excelente, no sabia que había tanta historia en mi amada quisqueya. Ellos me hablaron de ella muy bien.

  • 5/5 Melba P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 4/5 henriette w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent ride Well organized, good service. Punctual. Reasonable price with discounts to nationals. The explanations could be deepened and modernized according to the new historiography. (Original) Excelente paseo. Bien organizado, buen servicio. Puntual. Precio razonable con descuento a los nacionales. Las explicaciones podrían profundizarse y modernizarse de acuerdo a la nueva historiografia.

  • 4/5 Norberto C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All the content is quite interesting and takes advantage. I think they should improve on the train properly to make it more comfortable and deliver a pamphlet with all the information (Original) Es bastante interesante todo el contenido y se aprovecha. Considero que deben mejorar en el tren propiamente para que sea más cómodo y entregar un panfleto con toda la información

  • 5/5 Dumici M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) perfect tour (Original) perfekt tour

  • 5/5 Ingrid D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very educative and fun. (Original) Muy educarivo y divertido.

  • 5/5 Leidy V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very colonial ,,, super (Original) Muy colonial,,, super

  • 1/5 Natura 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The tour didn't last 45 minutes, but only half an hour. The explanations in English are played on a recorder. In order to drown out the traffic, it has to be set to very loud and this means that you can hardly understand the individual words. So the tour didn't do anything for me. The ticket now costs $12 for foreign tourists. You can safely save this money.


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