Discover Puerto Plata: Historic City Highlights Tour
Overview
Discover the vibrant heart of Puerto Plata in this immersive 6-hour tour, perfect for both hotel and cruise guests. Uncover the city’s rich history as you visit the iconic Castillo de San Felipe, the fascinating Amber Museum, and the breathtaking views from the Puerto Plata Cable Car. Immerse yourself in local culture with a rum tasting experience and stroll through the colorful Umbrella Street. Explore the beautiful Independence Park and capture stunning photos of Puerto Plata’s most treasured landmarks. This is more than just sightseeing—it's an unforgettable experience full of history, culture, and stunning views.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Roundtrip transportation from hotels and Puerto Plata/Taino Bay cruise port
- Certified Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up will begin about an hour before your scheduled tour time. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll provide the exact pick-up details.Be sure to include your cruise or hotel name when booking to ensure a smooth experience.
What To Expect
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Fortaleza San Felipe
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Dominican Amber Museum
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Puerto Plata
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Macorix House of Rum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Umbrella Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Puerto Plata
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
- Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking.
- Cruise guests: include your cruise name and port arrival time.
- If your cruise does not dock at Puerto Plata Port, enjoy a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-169734P90
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Bottled water.
- Roundtrip transportation from hotels and Puerto Plata/Taino Bay cruise port.
- Certified Tour Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
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 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Puerto Plata: Historic City Highlights Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Puerto Plata: Historic City Highlights 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 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
- Roundtrip transportation from hotels and Puerto Plata/Taino Bay cruise port
- Certified Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
- Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking.
- Cruise guests: include your cruise name and port arrival time.
- If your cruise does not dock at Puerto Plata Port, enjoy a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
