---
title: Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Plata
country: Caribbean
price: 105
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 267
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Private for four?
rank_in_category: 1 of 54 (Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-07
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/private-customizable-puerto-plata-city-tour/
---

# Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Fort San Felipe, Calle Rosada and the local market on a private tour for your party. Transport, rum factory and fortress tickets, lunch and drinks are included; the listing flags the cable car as out of service. 4.91 from 267 reviews at €105 per person for 4h.

**Private for four?:** Book four places at €105 per person for a private city tour with lunch, rum factory and fortress tickets; the listing flags the cable car as out of service. Trade-off: Minimum two; cable car listed out of service. (last checked October 7, 2026)

In our comparison: #1 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Food included: bottle of water, soda, rum and lunch.
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €105 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 267 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ismael Transfer Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.91 from 267 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 260 of 267.

- 5 stars: 253 (95%)
- 4 stars: 7 (3%)
- 3 stars: 4 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's 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

## Itinerary

1. **municipal fruit and vegetable market: in this place you will be able to see w...** (15m) - 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...
2. **They will enjoy chocolate, the history of cocoa, machinery, and show them the...** (20m; admission included) - They will enjoy chocolate, the history of cocoa, machinery, and show them the process.
3. **Malecon Puerto Plata** (10m) - A beautiful path of about 7 km to the seashore where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
4. **Fortaleza San Felipe** (15m; admission included) - museum with all the history of our country as well as various ancient utensils, bullets and ancient armory as well as Indian history.
5. **Dominican Amber Museum** (15m; admission included) - 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.
6. **Puerto Plata** (20m) - We will visit Emmanuel Cigar Factory where they will explain everything about the cigar, elaboration and you can make your own cigar.
7. **Macorix House of Rum** (20m; admission included) - Here you can try the different types of rum and their history.
8. **Umbrella Street** (15m; admission included) - 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...
9. **Paseo de Dona Blanca** (10m; admission included) - 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.
10. **Puerto Plata** (30m) - 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...
11. **Playa Costambar** (20m; admission included) - 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.
12. **Parque Central Independencia** (15m) - 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.
13. **The Cathedral of Puerto Its foundation dates back to 1502, but due to the fir...** (15m) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The cable car is out of service at the moment.

## Compared with other Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 54** | €105 | 4h | 4.91 (267) | private |
| [Guided Puerto Plata City Tour](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/guided-puerto-plata-city-tour/?format=md) | €43 | 4h | 4.97 (119) | private |
| [Monkey Mania Puerto Plata](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/monkey-mania-puerto-plata/?format=md) | €65 | 2h | 4.93 (180) | shared |
| [Puerto Plata City Tour - at Amber Cove & Taino bay](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/puerto-plata-city-tour-at-amber-cove-taino-bay/?format=md) | €40 | 3h 15m | 4.98 (93) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €145, median €56; typical length 3h 8m. 15 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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