Puerto Plata Private and Customizable VIP City Tour 4 Hours
by Ismael Transfer Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This private, customizable bus tour in Puerto Plata lasts about four hours. It begins with a visit to the municipal fruit and vegetable market where travelers see local farmers selling produce and can sample fresh fruits. Next, the tour includes a stop at a chocolate factory to watch the cocoa processing and machinery. The group then walks along the Malecon, a 7-kilometer seafront path offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. The tour continues with visits to Fortaleza San Felipe, a museum displaying historical weapons and artifacts, and the Dominican Amber Museum, where guests learn about amber and larimar and view jewelry made from these stones. The group visits Emmanuel Cigar Factory to learn about cigar making and even try rolling their own cigar. At Macorix House of Rum, guests receive a rum tasting and hear about its history. The tour also includes a stop at Umbrella Street, decorated with 178 colorful umbrellas, and Paseo de Dona Blanca, a historic hotel site dating to 1898. Lunch is served family-style at a local restaurant named As in Familia, featuring traditional Dominican dishes and cold Presidente beer. Additional stops may include Playa Costambar, a shallow, calm beach suitable for children, Parque Central Independencia, a historic city square gifted by General Luperón in 1879, and the San Felipe Cathedral, rebuilt after fire damage and an important religious site. Private transportation is provided in an air-conditioned van with wifi. Tickets to the Rum Macorix factory and Fortaleza San Felipe are included. Bottled water, soda, rum samples, lunch, and entry to the chocolate factory are part of the tour. The itinerary and starting time can be customized. Note that the Puerto Plata cable car is currently not operating and tickets for it are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Municipal Fruit and Vegetable Market
This market is where local farmers bring their produce to sell at low prices to city residents. Visitors can see the farmers at work and have the chance to taste fresh fruits available at the market.
15 min
Chocolate Factory
Guests learn about the history of cocoa and see the machinery used in chocolate production. The tour shows the process of making chocolate from start to finish.
20 min
Malecon Puerto Plata
A 7-kilometer-long walkway along the seashore where visitors can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and the refreshing sea breeze.
10 min
Fortaleza San Felipe
This museum presents the history of the Dominican Republic, displaying ancient weapons, bullets, armory, and artifacts related to indigenous peoples.
15 min
Dominican Amber Museum
Visitors see exhibits on the history and beauty of amber and larimar, and view jewelry crafted from these local stones.
15 min
Puerto Plata
The factory offers explanations about cigar production and allows guests to try making their own cigar.
20 min
Macorix House of Rum
At this location, visitors sample various types of rum and learn about the history of rum production.
20 min
Umbrella Street
Known locally as Calle de las Sombras, this street segment is decorated with 178 colorful umbrellas, creating a vibrant photo spot.
15 min
Paseo de Dona Blanca
This historic site dates back to 1898 when Italian immigrants founded the Hospedaje del Comercio hotel, later renamed Hotel Europe.
10 min
Puerto Plata
A typical local restaurant on Boulevard Street serving traditional Dominican dishes such as pork, chicken, beef, salads, rice, beans, pigeon peas, and fried bananas. Cold Presidente beer is also served.
30 min
Playa Costambar
A beach with calm, shallow water ideal for children, where visitors can relax if they choose to include a beach stop.
20 min
Parque Central Independencia
A historic public square gifted to the city by General Luperón in 1879, recognized as one of Puerto Plata's earliest recreational spaces.
15 min
San Felipe Cathedral
Originally founded in 1502, the cathedral was destroyed by fire in 1863 and fully restored in 1956, with the latest remodeling in 2008. It holds significant religious importance in the Dominican Republic.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Puerto Plata Private and Customizable VIP City Tour 4 Hours
by Ismael Transfer Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This private, customizable bus tour in Puerto Plata lasts about four hours. It begins with a visit to the municipal fruit and vegetable market where travelers see local farmers selling produce and can sample fresh fruits. Next, the tour includes a stop at a chocolate factory to watch the cocoa processing and machinery. The group then walks along the Malecon, a 7-kilometer seafront path offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. The tour continues with visits to Fortaleza San Felipe, a museum displaying historical weapons and artifacts, and the Dominican Amber Museum, where guests learn about amber and larimar and view jewelry made from these stones. The group visits Emmanuel Cigar Factory to learn about cigar making and even try rolling their own cigar. At Macorix House of Rum, guests receive a rum tasting and hear about its history. The tour also includes a stop at Umbrella Street, decorated with 178 colorful umbrellas, and Paseo de Dona Blanca, a historic hotel site dating to 1898. Lunch is served family-style at a local restaurant named As in Familia, featuring traditional Dominican dishes and cold Presidente beer. Additional stops may include Playa Costambar, a shallow, calm beach suitable for children, Parque Central Independencia, a historic city square gifted by General Luperón in 1879, and the San Felipe Cathedral, rebuilt after fire damage and an important religious site. Private transportation is provided in an air-conditioned van with wifi. Tickets to the Rum Macorix factory and Fortaleza San Felipe are included. Bottled water, soda, rum samples, lunch, and entry to the chocolate factory are part of the tour. The itinerary and starting time can be customized. Note that the Puerto Plata cable car is currently not operating and tickets for it are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Municipal Fruit and Vegetable Market
This market is where local farmers bring their produce to sell at low prices to city residents. Visitors can see the farmers at work and have the chance to taste fresh fruits available at the market.
15 min
Chocolate Factory
Guests learn about the history of cocoa and see the machinery used in chocolate production. The tour shows the process of making chocolate from start to finish.
20 min
Malecon Puerto Plata
A 7-kilometer-long walkway along the seashore where visitors can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and the refreshing sea breeze.
10 min
Fortaleza San Felipe
This museum presents the history of the Dominican Republic, displaying ancient weapons, bullets, armory, and artifacts related to indigenous peoples.
15 min
Dominican Amber Museum
Visitors see exhibits on the history and beauty of amber and larimar, and view jewelry crafted from these local stones.
15 min
Puerto Plata
The factory offers explanations about cigar production and allows guests to try making their own cigar.
20 min
Macorix House of Rum
At this location, visitors sample various types of rum and learn about the history of rum production.
20 min
Umbrella Street
Known locally as Calle de las Sombras, this street segment is decorated with 178 colorful umbrellas, creating a vibrant photo spot.
15 min
Paseo de Dona Blanca
This historic site dates back to 1898 when Italian immigrants founded the Hospedaje del Comercio hotel, later renamed Hotel Europe.
10 min
Puerto Plata
A typical local restaurant on Boulevard Street serving traditional Dominican dishes such as pork, chicken, beef, salads, rice, beans, pigeon peas, and fried bananas. Cold Presidente beer is also served.
30 min
Playa Costambar
A beach with calm, shallow water ideal for children, where visitors can relax if they choose to include a beach stop.
20 min
Parque Central Independencia
A historic public square gifted to the city by General Luperón in 1879, recognized as one of Puerto Plata's earliest recreational spaces.
15 min
San Felipe Cathedral
Originally founded in 1502, the cathedral was destroyed by fire in 1863 and fully restored in 1956, with the latest remodeling in 2008. It holds significant religious importance in the Dominican Republic.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.