Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour
Back at the ship by about 1:10 pm, 3 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 20 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
- 8:45 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:05 am.
- 12:45 pmTour ends25 min back to the pier
- 1:10 pmBack at the gangway3 h 20 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
Discover Puerto Plata in an authentic way on a tour for hotel guests and cruise passengers from Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Learn about our history, culture, gastronomy and the local way of life while visiting some of the most representative places in the city.
Visit the historic Fort San Felipe, a cigar factory, an amber and barley gallery, the colorful Calle de las Umbrillas and the famous Calle Rosada. Explore the local market for tropical fruits and refreshing natural juice. Discover Central Park, the beautiful St Philip's Cathedral and the old Victorian houses.
Enjoy a stop at the Malecon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Rock of Neptune. The experience also includes national drinks, a delicious family-style lunch and dessert at a chocolate factory.
The tour is flexible: you can select the places you want to visit and choose the start time that best suits your trip.
Private tour English, French, Spanish
What's included
- Private transportation
- van with air conditioning and wifi.
- natural juices
- tickets to factory of Rum macorix and fortress saint felipe.
- bottle of water, soda, rum and lunch.
- chocolate factory
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1municipal fruit and vegetable market: in this place you will be able to see where the farmers bring their products to sell them at low prices to the natives of the city, also here you will have the opportunity to taste the fruits and see how these people work to give what better of himself day by day.
- 2Stop 2They will enjoy chocolate, the history of cocoa, machinery, and show them the process.
- 3Malecon Puerto PlataA beautiful path of about 7 km to the seashore where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
- 4Fortaleza San Felipemuseum with all the history of our country as well as various ancient utensils, bullets and ancient armory as well as Indian history.
- 5Dominican Amber MuseumYou will be able to enjoy the history and beauty of the amber and the larimar besides seeing the beautiful jewels that they manufacture with them.
- 6Puerto PlataWe will visit Emmanuel Cigar Factory where they will explain everything about the cigar, elaboration and you can make your own cigar.
- 7Macorix House of RumHere you can try the different types of rum and their history.
- 8Umbrella StreetThe province of Puerto Plata, in the north of the Dominican Republic, is known mainly for its cable car, but the Bride of the Atlantic has other attractions to show local and international tourists. One of them is the Calle de las sombras, located in a segment of Calle San Felipe, in the center of the coastal city. The place was decorated with 178 umbrellas of different colors, which gives a colorful brother to that street, motivating an obligatory photo for the memory
- 9Paseo de Dona BlancaIts 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, they decided to found the Hospedaje del Comercio, which they later changed the name to Hotel Europe.
- 10Puerto PlataAs in Famila: it is a typical restaurant located on Boulevard Street and visited by many people for the rich flavor of the meats they prepare such as pork, chicken and beef. in addition to green and vegetable salads. with rice, beans and pigeon peas with some delicious fried ripe or green bananas, this restaurant will be one of your favorite places on this tour. Also here you will try the Dominican beer named Presidente, it will be very cold waiting for you.
- 11Playa CostambarIf you want to go to the beach we can also stop at this beauty without waves and perfect for children due to its shallow depth.
- 12Parque Central IndependenciaIt is considered one of the most precious symbols of the "Silver City". It was one of the gifts to his people from General Luperón during the government he headed in 1879. This plaza was one of the first recreational places in the country.
- 13Stop 13The Cathedral of Puerto Its foundation dates back to 1502, but due to the fire caused by the restorers in 1863 it was completely destroyed. And it was not until 1956 when its complete restoration was carried out, although in 2008 its last remodeling was carried out. The cathedral has great religious value for Dominicans and is one of the most important pilgrimage points in the entire Dominican Republic.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The cable car is out of service at the moment.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Ismael Transfer Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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