Fortress of San Felipe

Explore the vibrant city of Puerto Plata on this comprehensive city tour, perfect for first-time visitors. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle as you journey between the city's most iconic sites. Begin your adventure at the Macorix House of Rum, where you'll learn about the island's rich rum-making history and sample eight different varieties. Next, stroll through Independence Park, a beautiful and historic meeting place in the heart of the city. Continue to the historic Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish fortress that once protected the city from pirates. Enjoy a quick stop at the colorful Umbrella Street, perfect for fun photos and a coffee break. Wander down Paseo de Doña Blanca, a charming pink street with Victorian touches, before visiting the Fifi Jewelry and Cigar Store, home to one of the largest amber exhibitions in the Dominican Republic. Indulge your sweet tooth at the Del Oro Chocolate Factory, where you'll learn about the chocolate-making process and taste various organic chocolates. Finally, visit the stunning Catedral San Felipe, a beautiful cathedral where you can take memorable photos. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or a central location, perfect for further exploration of Puerto Plata.

Explore Puerto Plata on this full version of the city tour! You'll spend with us about 6-7 hours, discovering the real Dominican Republic. Our guides speak English, German, French, Polish and Spanish. Experience the ride to the top of the famous Mount Isabel, enjoy the bird eye view of the coast and the Puerto Plata city. Go for a pleasant walk through the exotic National Park of Isabela Peak. Enjoy the vibrant nature in botanical garden. Then discover the colonial city: Independence Parque with the Saint Philip Cathedral and colourful old wooden houses around it, famous Umbrella Street and Dona Blanca Pink Street. Try fresh coconut from a street vendor! Have some free time for a cup of dominican coffee or a cold beer. You can find some souvenirs here if you wish. Explore the Saint Philip Fortress along the harbor bay and have a look at the fishing boats on the Malecon seaside boulevard. In the afternoon you'll have a typical dominican lunch: fish or meat with rice and beans. It's called "bandera dominicana" - "dominican flag". If you're vegetarian or vegan we will arrange something different for you. Soft drinks during the meal are included. After the meal you'll visit the factory Macorix House of Rum where you can taste many kinds of rum and sugar cane liquors. It'll make you feel the Caribbean vibes :) Dominican Republic is known as the world's biggest producer of organic cocoa. You'll visit the organic chocolate factory in Puerto Plata where you can taste it. Finally, we can drop by the supermarket for a while, so you can do some dominican shopping: rum, coffee, cacao, etc all in affordable local prices. At the end of the tour you'll be surprised how much can be done on Puerto Plata City Tour :) It'll be a day that will leave you with great memories from Dominican Republic! No time to waste, take it all.

The walking tour starts at the Macorix Museum House of Rum. Discover everything about the production and history of the country's most important export product, with tastings, of course. Along one of the oldest streets in the city, Cale 30 Marzo and Cale Imbert, we reach "La Chocolateria." Here you will learn everything about the cultivation and production of Dominican chocolate, including tastings, of course. Just around the corner are the city's most famous highlights: the completely pink "Paseo Dona Blanca" and the street of umbrellas. Once you've taken your photos, you can purchase small souvenirs or gifts at Island Treasures. Now you've reached the city center: Independence Park with the town hall and San Felipe Cathedral are particularly popular destinations for locals on weekends. We recommend enjoying the city life with a typical Dominican ice cream. From here, the route leads to the renowned Monsenor cigar factory, where a short tour of cigar rolling provides insight into an important tradition. Immediately afterwards, a small pedestrian zone opens up to our visitors. Along the largest street, the "Malecon" waterfront promenade, we continue past the popular photo spot "Puerto Plata" to one of the most historic places in the city: the Fortelaza San Felipe. From the fortress that once protected the city, the path leads us to the former railway station of Puerto Plata, which, although an important transport hub in the past, is now barely recognizable. This is where our tour ends.

We will start the tour knowing the best of the Dominican Republic, we will visit the chocolate and rum factory, we will learn why we are known for amber and larimar in the museum. Then it will be a good time to see a panoramic view of the city, we will learn more about how the locals really live and their tastes, we will also go to the Sombrilla Street, Pink Alley, Central Park with its Cathedral and the San Felipe Fortress. Finally, we will take a picture with the big name of the city to remember. Our tour gives you the option to do something else if time permits (shopping, eating at a restaurant...).

Be inmersed in the City of Puerto Plata, North Coast wonder of the DR. With its Victorian Style architechture and warm temperatures and people, take a stroll around the city visiting the Amber Museum, a neo'classical location to visit amber fossils, stones, as part of the heritage of Puerto Plata. Within a couple of minutes walk, arrive to the Umbrella Streets and Paseo de Doña Blanca, where the culture really stands to its name, experience local coffe and other local shops. Visit Central Park, the cathedral, its beautiful pedestrian streets, Fort San Felipe, and the amphitheater. Take in panoramic ocean views and explore one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Prepare yourself to be in awe, all the way to the top of the mountains, where Isabel de Torres National park is located. Beautiful views, a vast diversity of beautiful flora, and pictures with El Cristo Redentor. Delicious Domincan food, and a rum tasting at the Macorix factory to enhance the experience. Keep in mind transfers and pickups are included at Hotels and Cruise Ports.

If your cruise stops in Puerto Plata, get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience that will stay with you forever. This tour is perfect for the whole family, designed to provide comfort, learning, and unforgettable moments as you explore the treasures of this vibrant Caribbean city. Travel in comfort and style on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, where every detail is designed for your convenience. Enjoy refreshing drinks, such as ice-cold water and sodas, to keep you cool even on the hottest days. Accompanied by a professional guide with over 20 years of experience, learn about the rich history and culture of Puerto Plata. Visit the most iconic and charming places in the city, including Umbrella Street and Pink Street, the Rum Factory, Chocolate and Cigar Factories, Independence Park and Its Cathedral, San Felipe Fortress, Amphitheater and Malecón, and more. Discover the secrets behind one of the region's most representative products and enjoy a delicious tasting. Learn about the artisanal production of these goods that blend Dominican tradition and flavor. Admire the history and architectural beauty in the heart of the city. Stroll by the sea and enjoy the most beautiful views of Puerto Plata's coastline. This tour is not just an adventure but also an opportunity to connect with the essence of Puerto Plata while having fun. Ideal for travelers of all ages, every family member will enjoy it to the fullest.

1. Macorix House of Rum, This stop last about 30 minutes Here we will see how Rum, a major export product in Dominican Republic, is made. Guests get to see first hand how different kinds of rum are made and bottled. 2. Parque Central Independencia, This stop last about 30 minutes Here we will visit the famous central park and old Cathedral of San Felipe built before 1863. The Central Park of Puerto Plata has become a perfect place to fully immerse yourself in Dominican culture and customs, since the park is one of the most lively and fun areas of the city. 3. Del Oro Chocolate Factory, This stop last about 30 minutes Here we will see how chocolate is made from the cacao tree all the way to the final product of delicious sweet chocolate. Guests also get to taste all the different forms of chocolate, the fruit, the dried seed, the butter, and finally the different kinds of chocolate. 4. Fortaleza San Felipe, This stop last about 30 minutes Built in 1577 this old fort was the location where the first colonizers to the Dominican Republic imprisoned many fighters for independence of the DR. 5. Temporarily Closed for Remodeling: Mount Isabel de Torres, (We’ve added 2 more stops in the meantime Malecon and Long Beach. 6. Paseo de Dona Blanca, This stop last about 20 minutes 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 pink, including walls, flooring, decorative elements, benches and flowers; a great backdrop for photography that now attracts weddings, birthday and other photo shoots. 7. Umbrella Street, This stop last about 20 minutes 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 pink, including walls, flooring, decorative elements, benches and flowers; a great backdrop for photography that now attracts weddings, birthday and other photo shoots. 8. Dominican Amber Museum, This stop last about 20 minutes The Dominican Amber Museum is located in the center of the city of Puerto Plata, in a Victorian-style house, where it has on display on several floors some of the most impressive stones of Dominican amber, including samples containing animal fossils. 9. El Malecon The Malecon is a must visit in Puerto Plata. It stretches for three kilometers along the seafront, and is easily reached by walking from the town center. 10. Long Beach Long Beach is the highlight and end of the Malecon. It is a very clean beach that offers sun chairs to relax and enjoy this tropical paradise.

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, cigar factory, central park , boulevard , umbrella street, pink street, Dominican Republic Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories you will be love it this beautiful experience and meeting the city with our excellent spoken English tour guide Learn all about Puerto Plata from your tour guide .

During our Puerto Plata Full City Tour & Beach Time, we're here to show you the charms of our city, initiate you into the folklore of the Dominican Republic, and take you beachcombing on Puerto Plata's prettiest coastline. Explore the colonial heart of the city, see St. Philip's Cathedral, visit the famous Umbrella and Pink Streets, admire the picturesque La Puntilla headland with its Spanish fort. Watch, experience, take photos, buy only if you feel like it. Taste delicious cane juice-based liqueurs, see the aging warehouse of the oak barrels and learn the secrets of the dominican rum. Take a spectacular ride along the Malecon seaside boulevard, and look for the statue of Neptune, the god of the sea, on the seaside rocks. Have a typical Dominican lunch of typical rice with beans or plantains and gain strength for further exploration. Visit a real chocolate manufactory and see how organic cocoa beans are processed. Sample hot chocolate and other local products. This highlight, is not just a tasting, but an actual visit to the only chocolate factory in town! To top off the tour, we will take you to Puerto Plata's most beautiful beach, Playa Dorada. It's a coastline of golden sand overlooking Mount Isabela. Perfect for relaxing, sunbathing, swimming and walking on the beach. You can also enjoy the beach bars or souvenir market. Enjoy lounging on the beach here and a pinacolade served in a fresh pineapple! Feel the full Caribbean atmosphere :)

Explore the historic center of Puerto Plata on a guided walking tour. Admire the neoclassical and Victorian-style buildings and houses, and visit the cathedral and the fortress of San Felipe. Meet your guide and set off on a walking tour of the city. Stroll through the historic center, which is dominated by the 16th-century San Felipe Fortress. Admire the neoclassical and Victorian-style buildings and houses, and see beautiful avenues full of shops, restaurants, and bars. Visit the cathedral and the fortress of San Felipe, which was built in 1577 to defend the city from pirate attacks. Enjoy a visit to the street of umbrellas and also visit the chocolate factory, rum factory, and the pink street.