Puerto Plata City Tours

4.8
(570 reviews)

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

Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area
Visit the island’s most famous rum factory, and watch how this beverage is made
Marvel at the astonishing collection of Amber and Larimar national stone of Dominicana Republic
Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the San Felipe fortress
See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Pick-up and drop-off at AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Cruise Ships Port
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the rum macorix factory.
Tours Guide
Hotel/drop-off
Gratuities
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

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

We do not have time slots. We leave the port 45 minutes after your ship docks. Please disembark as quickly as possible and be at the pick-up location no more than 45 minutes after your ship docks. We can pick you up in: Amber Cove, Taino Bay, and within the Puerto Plata city, ours service included all hotel of the zone. Amber Cove: the pick up will be outside of the port, after the principal gate, left side of the avenue. About 10 to 12 minutes walk. Taino Bay: the pick up will be at the main entrance, at the right side of the taxi station, outside of the door. About 10 minutes walk.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Macorix House of Rum

    The Macorix Rum House is a historical museum of the Macorix Rum Family. Founded in 1899 by the Carrion family of the town of San Pedro de Macoris, a place considered by many to be the land of poets, artists, and sugarcane. 110 years later, Ron Macorix became part of the Vinicola del Norte family of the port city of Puerto Plata, uniting two emblematic rum-producing towns in the Dominican Republic. You will also have the opportunity to taste six types of rum after leaving the museum.

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Choc Lovers DR

    Choc lovers DR, A truly wonderful experience that offers the opportunity to taste and purchase a variety of Dominican organic chocolates and chocolate products, as well as learn how they are grown and produced.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Umbrella Street

    This is an Amazing Street located in Puerto Plata. Just for a walk or drink coffee. Umbrella Street It is a street with a lot of tourist attraction, such as umbrellas, a coffee bar with chairs outside so that visitors can enjoy the whole place, so that they can take pictures to remember, have a chocolate museum, a museum tobacco. This is a quick stop for some fun photos.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Paseo de Dona Blanca

    Paseo Dona Blanca in Puerto Plata is a unique alleyway created to commemorate the arrival of Mrs. Bianca Franceschini, a pioneer in the development of the early tourism industry in Puerto Plata at the end of the 18th century. This Victorian style alley is painted entirely in pink, including walls, flooring, decorative elements, benches and flowers; a great backdrop for photography that now attracts weddings, birthday and other photo shoots.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Puerto Plata Central Park has become the most popular meeting place in Puerto Plata. This beautiful park is also known as Independence Square. This park is a national symbol due to its history, it was built in honor of General Luperón, who donated this beautiful park to the city of Puerto Plata when it was the capital of the Dominican Republic.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Catedral San Felipe

    The Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle in Puerto Plata (Spanish: Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol) Also known as Puerto Plata Cathedral, and as St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church that is located in Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36 of the city of Puerto Plata part of the province of the same name to the north of the island of Hispaniola and the Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic. You will be able to see this beautiful catedral, and take pictures.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    If you're in Puerto Plata, you have to visit Monseñor de Puerto Plata, a cigar factory. They roll cigars, press them tightly, and then roll them again. It's a small factory with cigar boxes, tobacco leaves, metal presses, and shelves packed with cigars everywhere. Add to that the eye-popping smell of tobacco and cigars, and you'll also have the opportunity to make your own cigars and try them out in the factory. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about Dominican cigars.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store

    Fifi Jewelry Amber Museum is one of the most visited places in Puerto Plata. Inside, it hosts one of the biggest resin exhibitions in the Dominican Republic. The country has the most important amber deposits in the world; moreover, blue, green or warm honey colours are unique from this area due to its volcanic activity. Here, you can discover the history of this vegetal-origin precious stone. One of the most important stones of this museum is a 40cm lizard conserved inside a piece of amber. This resin can hold prehistoric fossils of plants and little animals on its inside due to its sticky nature, that turns this stone in subject of study. It is said that Steven Spielberg was inspired by this museum when he was working on his famous film Jurassic Park.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    El Mercado de Joaquin This market offers a wide range of Dominican goods, from handmade t-shirts to unique keychains and souvenirs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Malecon Puerto Plata

    Puerto Plata photo sign, a vibrant landmark capturing the spirit of the Dominican Republic in stunning photos. It is a unique structure standing in front of the Atlantic Ocean.Puerto Plata photo sign, a vibrant landmark capturing the spirit of the Dominican Republic in stunning photos. It is a unique structure standing in front of the Atlantic Ocean.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Fortaleza San Felipe

    Fortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Is also known as El Morro de San Felipe and was used to protect the City of Puerto Plata from pirates and corsairs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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