Puerto Plata City Private Tour
Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 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 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:35 am.
- 12:15 pmTour ends25 min back to the pier
- 12:40 pmBack at the gangway3 h 50 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 history, culture, and flavors of Puerto Plata on a city tour lasting approx 3 hours.
Begin at Rum factory, where you’ll learn about Dominican rum and its production. Continue to Rainbow Gift Shop and Jewelry Factory to explore amber jewelry and browse local souvenirs.
Next, visit La Chocolatera to discover the chocolate-making process, followed by Emanuel Premium Cigars to learn about traditional cigar craftsmanship.
Explore colorful Umbrella Street and Pink Street, then visit Central Park and the Cathedral in the historic city center. End your tour at the Fort of San Felipe, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Transportation is provided in a private, air-conditioned van. The itinerary includes short walks between nearby attractions, so guests should be comfortable walking short distances. The cigar factory may expose visitors to tobacco smoke; guests may skip this stop.
If you request an earlier return to the port, we will accommodate your wishes, which may shorten the tour.
Private tour English, French, Spanish
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Air Conditioned Vehicule
- Hotel and Port Drop-off
- Round Trip Transportation
- Tour Guide
- Hotel and Port Pickup
Not included
- Lunch 15 USD
Itinerary
- 1Macorix House of RumGo the House of rum and have a taste of our Dominican Rum made in this counrty. You will be accompanied by a professional guide. You will walk through the barrels, live the experience and at the end, you will have the opportunity to try all of our different Macorix rums.
- 2Rainbow Gift ShopRainbow Gift Shop is a craftsman’s workshop where talented local artisans handcraft beautiful pieces of jewelry made from amber and larimar, two of the Dominican Republic’s most precious and distinctive stones. During your visit, you’ll get an overview of the history and origins of these local gems, learn about their geological extraction points across the island, and even test genuine versus imitation stones to sharpen your eye. By the end of your visit, you’ll feel like an expert in identifying authentic amber and larimar pieces — and you’ll have the chance to take home a unique handmade treasure of your own.
- 3Stop 3live traditional chocolate making and taste chocolate samples
- 4Emanuel Premium CigarsPremium Cigar Making Experience
- 5Stop 5Visit the beautiful Coulorful Street, take some pictures and take back home some nice memories of this beautiful city. It is one of the most photographed places in Puerto Plata.
- 6Paseo de Dona Blancamake a stop at this beautiful rose alley and have some informations about its History. This beautiful place located in the north of the country offers culture, tradition, history and natural resources, and from time to time it reinvents itself due to the large number of tourists who arrive via cruise ships and by plane.
- 7Stop 7Visit and have a walk on your own to take pictures to the Central park , Cathedral and La glorieta of Puerto Plata. It is one of the places of greatest attraction and greatest projection in Puerto Plata. It 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.
- 8Fortaleza San FelipeSan Felipe Fortress is Located right on the bay, at the western end of the Malecón, the fort is the only remnant of Puerto Plata's early colonial days. Built in the mid-16th century to prevent pirates from seizing one of the only protected bays on the entire north coast, San Felipe never saw any action. For much of its life its massive walls and interior moat were used as a prison.
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.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
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