Private tour of Puerto Plata: history, culture, rum, chocolate.
Overview
In this tour you will learn about the entire history and cultural aspects that represent the province of Puerto Plata, how the locals live, what they do, and how they try to make a living, such as schools, universities, and public transportation. Also, you will be entertained trying the types of rum and a delicious dessert at the chocolate factory. We will visit Calle Rosada (Paseo de Doña Blanca), a walk on Sombrilla Street, the cigar factory to see how cigars are made, the amber and larimar museum or factory, the central park which is surrounded by the old Victorian houses, the San Felipe Cathedral with its beautiful architecture. We will make a stop at the boardwalk to appreciate the beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean where the statue of Neptune the King of the Seas is located. You can select the places to visit and you can also choose the start time.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All admissions included
- Round Trip Transportation
- Entrance to the Macorix rum factory
- Vehicles with air conditioning
- Wifi connection on board
- Tourist Guide
- Any private expenses
Meeting and Pickup
(ALL PICK-UPS INCLUDE PRIVATE ROUND TRIP TRANSPORT)Pick up from Taino Bay or Amber Cove Ports: At the time of making your reservation you will receive a message with a map indicating the meeting point and the information of how to get to it you should only follow the instructions, our staff will be waiting duly uniformed from our company and holding our logo at the marked point and at the agreed time.*Pick up from hotels: must send the address and name of the hotel at the time of booking. We will be waiting in your hotel lobby with your name and our company logo at the agreed time.
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Catedral San Felipe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paseo de Dona Blanca
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Umbrella Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dominican Amber Museum
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Macorix House of Rum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Parque Central Independencia
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Puerto Plata
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emanuel Premium Cigars
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Malecon Puerto Plata
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fortaleza San Felipe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water.
- All admissions included.
- Round Trip Transportation.
- Entrance to the Macorix rum factory.
- vehicles with air conditioning.
- wifi connection on board.
- Tourist Guide.
- Any private expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private tour of Puerto Plata: history, culture, rum, chocolate. is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private tour of Puerto Plata: history, culture, rum, chocolate. will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- All admissions included
- Round Trip Transportation
- Entrance to the Macorix rum factory
- Vehicles with air conditioning
- Wifi connection on board
- Tourist Guide
- Any private expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
