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Puerto Plata City Tour with Private Guide, Rum,Chocolate.

5.0 (78 reviews)3 h–4 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataCulture & historySightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

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
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 1:10 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
  3. 8:45 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–4 h; we plan for 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:05 am.
  4. 12:45 pm
    Tour ends25 min back to the pier
  5. 1:10 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 20 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All 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

With Perez Tours and Transfer, you'll experience unique adventures. We offer private tours, specially designed for you and your group, so you can enjoy them at your own pace with personalized attention. We are also specialized in serving cruise port and hotel clients, ensuring smooth, timely, and comfortable experiences from arrival to departure.

We take care of every detail: expert guides, safe transportation, exclusive itineraries, and access to the best locations. You'll discover the local culture, history, and flavors in an authentic, comfortable, and unhurried way.

Choose us and turn your trip into unforgettable memories. Your adventure begins with us.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cruise ports, hotels pick up and drop-off
  • Admissions

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Macorix House of Rum
    You will receive information about Dominican rum and its process, and you will also taste 6 different types of rum shots.
    45 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Dominican Amber Museum
    You will receive information about amber and also about larimar, which is the Dominican national stone.
    20 minAdmission included
  3. 3
    Umbrella Street
    You will be visiting one of the most colorful and photogenic streets in the city.
    20 min
  4. 4
    Chocolate World
    You are learning about the process of making chocolate and tasting it.
    25 minAdmission included
  5. 5
    Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store
    You will be visiting a Dominican artisanal cigar factory and they will show you how it is made.
    20 minAdmission included
  6. 6
    Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle
    You will be visiting the cathedral, seeing its architecture inside, taking photos and learning a little about its history.
    15 min
  7. 7
    Parque Central Independencia
    You know the historic center of Puerto Plata, its majestic and colorful park, you can take photos and enjoy.
    15 min
  8. 8
    Paseo de Dona Blanca
    You will learn the history of this beautiful pink place, and take photos as you explore it.
    10 min
  9. 9
    Fortaleza San Felipe
    You can explore the surroundings of the fortress located next to the amphitheater, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
    30 min
  10. 10
    Malecon Puerto Plata
    You will travel 3 kilometers along the boulevard surrounded by beautiful beaches and shops, with a brief stop at the Puerto Plata sign to take photos.
    10 min
  11. 11
    Carmen Factory Gift Shop
    You will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs for family and friends.
    30 minAdmission included

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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Perez Tours and Transfer. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $55 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
4 h (3 h–4 h)
Typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

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