Dominican Republic · HISTORY TOURS IN PUERTO PLATA
Good history tours in Puerto Plata fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Puerto Plata’s rum, chocolate, cigars, colorful streets, cathedral, views, and fortress on a friendly $45 half-day tour.
“Our guide Aribal was perfect. Everything was great. Thank you.”
Explore Puerto Plata on foot with rum, chocolate, cigars, forts, colorful streets, and a small English, Spanish, or German-speaking group.
“We had really a huge problem to find the guide (who wanted to communicate only by Whatsapp we do both not have). The description of his outfit that should help us to recognize him was totally wrong. Even none of the local guides at the meeting point was more clever looking at the tour voucher then us. I was already quite nervous when he finally came. But, after this initial chaos, everything continued OK. We saw all interesting things in Puerto Plata (is not so much), he even managed to show me the interior of the cathedral that was officially closed for visitors due to the Christmass preparations. The visit…”
Explore Puerto Plata’s fortress, Amber Museum, Mount Isabel cable car, gardens, and Dominican lunch on a seven-hour cultural tour.
“Nothing can be improved. Everything was great. So much fun. Great to see the city and see the rum factory and the chocolate factory. The views from top of the mountain were amazing and the cable car ride was very cool. The amber museum was very interesting. Carlos was an amazing tour guide and you can tell he loves what he does.”
Explore Puerto Plata’s fort, cathedral, rum and chocolate makers, and colorful streets on a friendly four-hour cultural tour.
“My husband and I had a great time in your country lionle Richie what’s a wonderful tour guide his knowledge of his country was excellent. Enjoy sightseeing taste of the coffee and Coco and a different herbs on what it does for your bodRead more”
Visit Hacienda Cufa from Puerto Plata for cacao making, chocolate therapy, Dominican lunch, and a historic city walk.
“milton was great he made you feel like part of the family. safe, comfortable, and extremely knowledgeable about everything. it was a wonderful experience. If I were to come back I would get milton as my tour guide again.”
Explore Puerto Plata’s rural culture through bread, tobacco, cacao, cheese, artisans, lunch, and private transport on this 8-hour tour.
“The informative tours to the cheese and chocolate factories. There was a little too much stress on buying items… but the shared narrative was very interesting . Very nice guide and driver”
Review of Puerto Plata’s private tour, with the cable car, fortress, rum, chocolate, amber, city sights, price, and practical tips.
“Jose was an amazing guide! He was super friendly, took us to some great spots and took us to the best local small shops where we got some great souvenirs at great prices. Jose, eres el mejor!! Gracias por todo, hermano!”
Meet squirrel monkeys, photograph Puerto Plata’s colorful streets, and explore San Felipe Fortress on a five-hour family tour.
“We took this tour and it was simply amazing. José was an excellent guide – extremely kind, helpful, and attentive. He always listened to our wishes, shared a lot of interesting information about Puerto Plata and its history, and supported us throughout the entire tour. We especially appreciated how patient and caring he was with our child. The tour was very flexible and well planned. José arranged everything so that we could visit places like Pink Street and Umbrella Street before the crowds arrived, which made the experience even more special. Drinks in the car were also provided, and everything felt relaxed and well organized. We felt very comfortable throughout…”
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