--- title: Puerto Plata City Tours lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Plata country: Caribbean price: 47 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 705 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 47 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/puerto-plata-city-tours/ --- # Puerto Plata City Tours **Guidekin's take:** Combine downtown Puerto Plata with rum and chocolate production stops, amber and larimar displays, and San Felipe fortress. Rum factory entry, port pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; snacks cost extra. 4.75 from 705 reviews at €47 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #47 of 54 in Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area Visit the island’s most famous rum factory, and watch how this beverage is made Marvel at the astonishing collection of Amber and Larimar national stone of Dominicana Republic Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the San Felipe fortress See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €47 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 705 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Edwin Transfers Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.75 from 705 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 655 of 705. - 5 stars: 606 (86%) - 4 stars: 49 (7%) - 3 stars: 30 (4%) - 2 stars: 10 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (1%) ## What's included - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Pick-up and drop-off at AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Cruise Ships Port - Air-conditioned vehicle - Entrance to the rum macorix factory. - Hotel/drop-off - Tours Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Snacks ## Itinerary 1. **Macorix House of Rum** (35m; admission included) - The Macorix Rum House is a historical museum of the Macorix Rum Family. Founded in 1899 by the Carrion family of the town of San Pedro de Macoris, a place considered by many to be the land of poets, artists, and sugarcane. 110 years later, Ron Macorix became part of the... 2. **Treat yourself to an unforgettable chocolate experience at La Chocolatería Pu...** (20m) - Treat yourself to an unforgettable chocolate experience at La Chocolatería Puerto Plata, where every bite tells a story. Immerse yourself in the world of premium Dominican cacao—one of the finest in the world—and discover how it’s transformed into irresistible handcrafted... 3. **Umbrella Street** (15m) - This is an Amazing Street located in Puerto Plata. Just for a walk or drink coffee. Umbrella Street It is a street with a lot of tourist attraction, such as umbrellas, a coffee bar with chairs outside so that visitors can enjoy the whole place, so that they can take pictures... 4. **Paseo de Dona Blanca** (15m) - Paseo Dona Blanca in Puerto Plata is a unique alleyway created to commemorate the arrival of Mrs. Bianca Franceschini, a pioneer in the development of the early tourism industry in Puerto Plata at the end of the 18th century. This Victorian style alley is painted entirely in... 5. **Puerto Plata Central Park has become the most popular meeting place in Puerto...** (10m) - Puerto Plata Central Park has become the most popular meeting place in Puerto Plata. This beautiful park is also known as Independence Square. This park is a national symbol due to its history, it was built in honor of General Luperón, who donated this beautiful park to the... 6. **Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle** (10m) - The Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle in Puerto Plata (Spanish: Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol) Also known as Puerto Plata Cathedral, and as St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church that is located in Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36 of the city... 7. **If you're in Puerto Plata, you have to visit Monseñor de Puerto Plata, a ciga...** (20m) - If you're in Puerto Plata, you have to visit Monseñor de Puerto Plata, a cigar factory. They roll cigars, press them tightly, and then roll them again. It's a small factory with cigar boxes, tobacco leaves, metal presses, and shelves packed with cigars everywhere. Add to that... 8. **Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store** (20m) - Fifi Jewelry Amber Museum is one of the most visited places in Puerto Plata. Inside, it hosts one of the biggest resin exhibitions in the Dominican Republic. The country has the most important amber deposits in the world; moreover, blue, green or warm honey colours are unique... 9. **El Mercado de Joaquin This market offers a wide range of Dominican goods, fro...** (20m) - El Mercado de Joaquin This market offers a wide range of Dominican goods, from handmade t-shirts to unique keychains and souvenirs. 10. **Malecon Puerto Plata** (10m) - Puerto Plata photo sign, a vibrant landmark capturing the spirit of the Dominican Republic in stunning photos. It is a unique structure standing in front of the Atlantic Ocean.Puerto Plata photo sign, a vibrant landmark capturing the spirit of the Dominican Republic in... 11. **Fortaleza San Felipe** (20m; admission included) - is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Is also known as El Morro de San Felipe and was used to protect the City of Puerto Plata from pirates and corsairs. ## 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursions | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 54** | €47 | 4h | 4.75 (705) | 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 #47 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-tours/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-plata/?format=md