--- title: "Private tour of Puerto Plata: history, culture, rum, chocolate." lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Plata country: Caribbean price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private tour with admissions rank_in_category: 7 of 54 (Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/private-tour-of-puerto-plata-history-culture-rum-chocolate/ --- # Private tour of Puerto Plata: history, culture, rum, chocolate. **Guidekin's take:** Explore Calle Rosada (Paseo de Doña Blanca), Sombrilla Street and rum, chocolate and cigar stops on a private tour for your party. Admissions, water and air-conditioned round-trip transport are included; personal expenses are extra. 5 from 54 reviews at €55 per person for 3h–4h. In our comparison: #7 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 08:30 and 13:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Diomi Caminero Transfer Tour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 5.0 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 54. - 5 stars: 54 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - All admissions included - Bottled water - Round Trip Transportation - Entrance to the Macorix rum factory - Tourist Guide - vehicles with air conditioning - wifi connection on board ## Not included - Any private expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle** (15m) - Its foundation dates from 1502, but due to the fire caused by the restorers in 1863 it was completely destroyed. And it wasn’t until 1956 that it was completely restored, although in 2008 it was remodeled. The cathedral has great religious value for Dominicans and is one of... 2. **Paseo de Dona Blanca** (10m) - 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 decided to found the Lodging of Commerce, to which they later changed the name to Hotel Europa. 3. **Umbrella Street** (15m) - Known for colorful umbrellas for beautiful photographs, it has 178 umbrellas 4. **Dominican Amber Museum** (15m) - In this place you will know all the history and use of Dominican Republic national stones which are used especially to make jewelry and souvenirs. These are semi-precious stones and possess medicinal uses among other benefits. 5. **Macorix House of Rum** (20m; admission included) - Here you will know the history and rum and try different types of rum 6. **Parque Central Independencia** (15m) - In this beautiful park located in the heart of the colonial area of Puerto Plata, we will see and know about the history of Dominican independence, appreciating the statues of the fathers of the country, its Victorian roundabout and its surroundings surrounded by colorful... 7. **Puerto Plata** (10m) - In this wonderful street known as (flags street) you will be captivated by the contrast of the flags of all the countries that come to visit our beloved city of Puerto Plata and is a permanent memory of your valuable visit and stay. 8. **Emanuel Premium Cigars** (25m) - In this cigar factory you will have an unforgettable experience where you will know all the history of tobacco, how cigars are made, the different types of Dominican cigars and the tasting of the cigar of your choice. 9. **Malecon Puerto Plata** (15m) - The seawall is one of the recreational areas of Puerto Plata where you will see beautiful cultural murals in the buildings, beautiful bars and local restaurants, the beautiful Atlantic ocean waters that bathe our beaches, the statue of Neptune the king of the seas and the... 10. **Fortaleza San Felipe** (15m) - Here we will visit the surroundings of this majestic fortress which was built in the years 1565 to 1577, this was built by the Spaniards in order to protect the city from pirates and privateers who will reach the shores of Puerto Plata, it also functioned as a prison and is... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 - 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 - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 54** | €55 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (54) | private | | [Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour](/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/private-customizable-puerto-plata-city-tour/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #7 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/cruise-excursions-amber-cove/?format=md ## More in Puerto Plata - All Puerto Plata tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/tours/private-tour-of-puerto-plata-history-culture-rum-chocolate/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?format=md