Puerto Plata City Tours


4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

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

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Del Oro Chocolate Factory
  • Entry/Admission - Macorix House of Rum
  • Entry/Admission - Fortaleza San Felipe
  • Entry/Admission - Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store
  • Entry/Admission - Independence Park

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Macorix House of Rum, Calle Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamano, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic

Learn the history of rum making on the island. Sample 8 different varieties of rum. You will also be able to stop for a few minutes at the on-site store. The store also has a bar that sells rum drinks.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Independence Park, C. Beller, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic

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.


Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fortaleza San Felipe, Calle Avenida General Gregorio Luperon, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Umbrella Street, Calle San Felipe, Puerto Plata 57101 Dominican Republic

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paseo de Dona Blanca, Calle Beller No. 30, Puerto Plata 57091 Dominican Republic

Paseo Doña Blanca: Una travesía pintada de rosado con toques victorianos caracteriza esta hermosa calle en Puerto Plata.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store, C/12 De Julio A. Esq. Separacion # 41, Puerto Plata 1809 Dominican Republic

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Del Oro Chocolate Factory, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic

Del Oro Chocolate Factory is a great place to visit in Puerto Plata. The factory produces organic Dominican cocoa chocolate and is a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth. As you taste the various chocolates, you will also discover how the different machines are used to make the chocolate. The Del Oro Chocolate Factory Tour begins with a short film about the chocolate-making process, followed by a chocolate tasting at the end of the tour. There is a shop where you can buy a variety of chocolates to take home.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Catedral San Felipe, Calle Jose Del Carmen Ariza, Puerto Plata 57101 Dominican Republic

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Danyelle P
August 2023

Edwin was an AMAZING tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the city and is passionate about what he does. He also offers transportation to and from the airport if you may need it. Be sure to ask him about local food as well if your interested. You should definitely book with him !!!

letterl58
August 2023

Edwin is the best. Took us all over and down to the shopping at the end. Very knowledgeable and a great personality. My only draw back was the 15 minute walk from the ship to his van. Not bad if you have no problem walking. Just wanted people to know this before booking if you have bad time wa...

Frank_J
July 2023

Great personalized tour with knowledgeable guides. Highly recommended. Edwin Tours did a great job. Good overview of city center

Chris_T
June 2023

Our tour guide, Fabio- was amazing. Went above and beyond our expectations. Highly recommend this tour, we loved every minute of it!

scotc2017
June 2023

Don’t hesitate to take a city tour and see all of Puerto Plata’s beauty!! What a lovely city with great people and sites. Take a cooking and dance class also while you are taking in the sites!!

Jenni_H
June 2023

Our family of 4 from Indiana felt that our tour with Edwin and Juan Francisco was just perfect! Not only did they cater to our wants, but made sure that we experienced local trades and production of island living! We were kept safe when walking around town and we even saw police presence made ...

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