--- title: Puerto Plata City Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Plata country: Caribbean price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Museum and fort entry rank_in_category: 50 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/puerto-plata-city-tour-3/ --- # Puerto Plata City Tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine the Amber Museum, San Felipe Fort and factory visits with a swim at Cosita Beach Rica. Museum and fort entry, drinks and air-conditioned transport are included; an optional Cable Car visit costs extra. 4.55 from 40 reviews at €72 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #50 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This tour has picturesque creativity, colors, and great sightseeing adventures await you on the Puerto Plata City Tour! We will visit the Amber Museum, the San Felipe Fort, the Central Park with its Church, the Malecón, the Victorian Houses, the Del Oro Chocolate Factory, the Rum Factory and a swim in Cosita Beach Rica, Puerto Plata. Super recommended and totally good for those who like to know the historical side of Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic and its customs. You can have a great time in Puerto Plata with our tour! Come and discover the history of Puerto Plata and its great landscapes with our City Tour!! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Marysol Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.55 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 40. - 5 stars: 31 (78%) - 4 stars: 5 (13%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 2 (5%) ## What's included - Entry/Admission - Macorix House of Rum - Soda/Pop - Bottled water - Alcoholic Beverages - Entry/Admission - Fortaleza San Felipe - Air-conditioned vehicle - Museum Entrances (Included) - Entry/Admission - Amber Museum ## Not included - Cable Car (If you are interested to visit, must pay additional 10 USD) ## Itinerary 1. **Parque Central Independencia** (30m) - It has become the most popular meeting point in Puerto Plata. In fact, its beautiful park, also known as Plaza de la Independencia, is a national symbol. It was built as a tribute to General Gregorio Luperón. He offered this beautiful park to the city of Puerto Plata, when it... 2. **Dominican Amber Museum** (30m) - About 100 meters from the Central Park on Calle Duarte, you will find the Ambar Museum. An excellent example of Victorian architecture that houses a unique collection of valuable samples of Dominican amber. Experts say this amber, known to be the most transparent in the... 3. **Malecon Puerto Plata** (15m) - Residents of Puerto Plata proudly claim that theirs is the most beautiful boulevard (Malecón) in the Dominican Republic. Later, you'll see why when you see the many white-sand beaches that line the city's main avenue, each with a name. In addition to days on the beach within... 4. **Fortaleza San Felipe** (15m; admission included) - At the end of the boardwalk rests a key piece of the history of Puerto Plata, the San Felipe Fortress. Built by the Spanish in the 16th century to defend the north coast of the Dominican Republic from the British and Dutch, and from French pirates in search of the area's... 5. **Then, we will visit the “Del Oro” Chocolate Factory where you will see how ha...** (30m; admission included) - Then, we will visit the “Del Oro” Chocolate Factory where you will see how handmade Dominican Chocolate is made. You will experience the quality of organic chocolate made with 100% cocoa beans harvested from the soil of the Dominican Republic. 6. **Additionally, you will experience the taste of Puerto Plata rum made in Viníc...** (30m; admission included) - Additionally, you will experience the taste of Puerto Plata rum made in Vinícola del Norte, the home of the great Macorix rum. 7. **After a brief but thorough visit to Puerto Plata, you'll head to Cosita Rica ...** (30m) - After a brief but thorough visit to Puerto Plata, you'll head to Cosita Rica beach, about a 10-minute drive away. Then you can relax in a complimentary chair, swim in the water, or enjoy a walk on the Puerto Plata beach. Additional drinks or bites to eat are available at 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 - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options 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 · #50 of 54** | €72 | 3h | 4.55 (40) | shared | | [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 #50 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/puerto-plata-city-tour-3/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?format=md