Puerto Plata Historic Center Tour

5.0
(42 reviews)
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

On this tour you will learn about all the history and flavors that represent the province of Puerto Plata, how they live and to which the locals are dedicated such as schools, universities and public transport, as well as you will be entertained to taste the types of rum and a delicious dessert in the chocolate factory. We will visit the pink street, a walk in the parasol street, a cigar factory to see how the cigars are made, the museum of amber and barley. The central park surrounded by the old Victorian houses, the cathedral San Felipe with its beautiful architecture. we will stop at the sea wall to appreciate the beautiful view of the Atlantic sea where the rock of Neptune is. You can select the places to visit and you can also choose the starting time.

What's Included

All admissions included
Bottled water
Round Trip Transportation
Entrance to the Macorix rum factory
Tourist Guide
vehicles with air conditioning
wifi connection on board
Any private expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

(ALL PICK-UPS INCLUDE PRIVATE ROUND TRIP TRANSPORT)

Pick up from Taino Bay or Amber Cove Ports:
At the time of making your reservation you will receive a message with a map indicating the meeting point and the information of how to get to it you should only follow the instructions, our staff will be waiting duly uniformed from our company and holding our logo at the marked point and at the agreed time.

*Pick up from hotels:
must send the address and name of the hotel at the time of booking. We will be waiting in your hotel lobby with your name and our company logo at the agreed time.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Catedral San Felipe

    Its foundation dates from 1502, but due to the fire caused by the restorers in 1863 it was completely destroyed. And it wasn’t until 1956 that it was completely restored, although in 2008 it was remodeled. The cathedral has great religious value for Dominicans and is one of the most important pilgrimage points in the whole Dominican Republic.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Paseo de Dona Blanca

    Its history dates back to 1898 when Isidoro Rainieri and Bianca Franceschini, natives of Italy, arrived in Puerto Plata and realizing that a hotel was needed to serve travelers decided to found the Lodging of Commerce, to which they later changed the name to Hotel Europa.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Umbrella Street

    Known for colorful umbrellas for beautiful photographs, it has 178 umbrellas

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Dominican Amber Museum

    In this place you will know all the history and use of Dominican Republic national stones which are used especially to make jewelry and souvenirs. These are semi-precious stones and possess medicinal uses among other benefits.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Macorix House of Rum

    Here you will know the history and rum and try different types of rum

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Parque Central Independencia

    In this beautiful park located in the heart of the colonial area of Puerto Plata, we will see and know about the history of Dominican independence, appreciating the statues of the fathers of the country, its Victorian roundabout and its surroundings surrounded by colorful colonial buildings.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Puerto Plata

    In this wonderful street known as (flags street) you will be captivated by the contrast of the flags of all the countries that come to visit our beloved city of Puerto Plata and is a permanent memory of your valuable visit and stay.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Emanuel Premium Cigars

    In this cigar factory you will have an unforgettable experience where you will know all the history of tobacco, how cigars are made, the different types of Dominican cigars and the tasting of the cigar of your choice.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Malecon Puerto Plata

    The seawall is one of the recreational areas of Puerto Plata where you will see beautiful cultural murals in the buildings, beautiful bars and local restaurants, the beautiful Atlantic ocean waters that bathe our beaches, the statue of Neptune the king of the seas and the sign of Puerto Plata.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Fortaleza San Felipe

    Here we will visit the surroundings of this majestic fortress which was built in the years 1565 to 1577, this was built by the Spaniards in order to protect the city from pirates and privateers who will reach the shores of Puerto Plata, it also functioned as a prison and is one of the main recreational areas of the city, as it has ample space in its surroundings that function as a park, there is also the amphitheater where different activities are carried out during the year. It is a beautiful place to make photos and videos

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Diomi Caminero Transfer Tour

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
New Product
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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