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Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour

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Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour Image 1
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Gallery of amber and larimar
gallery of amber and larimar
Cigar Shop
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Van with air conditioning and wifi.
  • Natural juices
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    Meeting and Pickup

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    All our excursions include round-trip private transportation.Pickup from the Taino Bay or Amber Cove cruise ports: Once the reservation is made, you will receive all the necessary information by email or WhatsApp, including instructions and the exact meeting point.Our representative will be waiting at the agreed location, properly identified and with a sign bearing the client's name, at the scheduled time to facilitate a quick and easy meeting.Pickup from hotels: When making the reservation, provide the name and address of your hotel. Our driver will be waiting for you in the lobby at the agreed time, with the client's name to facilitate identification.Important: We recommend being at the pickup point at the scheduled time

    What To Expect

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    Mercado Municipal de Puerto Plata

    municipal 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.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Del Oro Chocolate Factory

    They will enjoy chocolate, the history of cocoa, machinery, and show them the process.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Malecon Puerto Plata

    A beautiful path of about 7 km to the seashore where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Fortaleza San Felipe

    museum with all the history of our country as well as various ancient utensils, bullets and ancient armory as well as Indian history.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Dominican Amber Museum

    You 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.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Puerto Plata

    We will visit Emmanuel Cigar Factory where they will explain everything about the cigar, elaboration and you can make your own cigar.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Macorix House of Rum

    Here you can try the different types of rum and their history.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Umbrella Street

    The 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
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Paseo de Dona Blanca

    Its 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.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Puerto Plata

    As 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.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Playa Costambar

    If 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.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Parque Central Independencia

    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. This plaza was one of the first recreational places in the country.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle

    The 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.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • The cable car is out of service at the moment.

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour?
    A:
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • 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).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is 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.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
    A:

    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 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There 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 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If 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 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour is as follows:

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour 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 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once 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.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • 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

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • The cable car is out of service at the moment.

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