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Caribbean ports/Amber Cove & Puerto Plata/Tours

Puerto Plata City Tour

4.8 (223 reviews)3 h 50 minAmber Cove & Puerto PlataCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:00 pm, 3 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 1:00 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
  3. 8:45 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h 50 min. Latest sensible start: 11:15 am.
  4. 12:35 pm
    Tour ends25 min back to the pier
  5. 1:00 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

About this tour

You enjoy with us observing the beautiful places that our Puerto Plata has, first we visit what is the rum factory (1) Macotrix a tour of about 15 to 20 minutes guided by a factory manager, (2) Panoramic view here we will see which is part of the entire city and part of our cable car (3) Amber and larimar Dominican precious stones if you do not want to be visited you can tell the driver (4) Cigar Factory There you can live the experience of how cigars are rolled and you can make one for yourself and you can buy the ones you want (5) Joaquin Gift Shop if you want to buy gifts for your family or personal use the best place and best prices (6) Paseo de Doña Blanca or better known as pink street this was the first hotel in puerto plata, here you have the option of taking many photos since it is a beautiful place for photos (7) Umbrella Street here you will be disappointed by the beautiful place that offers you to take beautiful photos and enjoy a small f chocolate factory

Max 15 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Rum Factory Ticket
  • Dominican Mamajuana

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Macorix House of Rum
    Guided tour at the Macorix House of Rum where you will be able to see the rum manufacturing process from the beginning to the end.
    20 min
  2. 2
    Umbrella Street
    Guided visit to the Umbrella Street where you will be able to visit El Rincon del Cafe and the Cigars Factory.
    20 min
  3. 3
    Paseo de Dona Blanca
    Visit to the first hotel created at Puerto Plata, the Paseo de Dona Blanca, better known as the Pink Street.
    10 min
  4. 4
    Parque Central Independencia
    Stop at the marvellous Central Park of Puerto Plata, where you will be able to see the traditional city houses, have a taste of the organic ice cream shop, interact with the pigeons and make a quick visit to the town hall.
    20 min
  5. 5
    Dominican Amber Museum
    Live the experience of the incredible precious Amber stones and animal fossils in a cave themed exposition at the Amber Museum.
    30 min
  6. 6
    Pachuche By C Brugal Cigars
    Visit to the Pachuche Bar and Bistro to explore cigars and refreshing drinks.
    20 min
  7. 7
    Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle
    Visit to the great church of San Felipe Apostol at the Central Park and get to know about the different religions at the Dominican Republic
    20 min
  8. 8
    Malecon Puerto Plata
    Visit to the Puerto Plata's Boulevard.
    20 minAdmission included
  9. 9
    Fortaleza San Felipe
    Visit to the San Felipe Fort where you will be able to see the ancient weaponry used to defend the cost from pirates.
    30 min
  10. 10
    Dominican Republic
    Gold Chocolate Factory It is one of the largest factories that we have here in Puerto Plata, there it teaches you how chocolate is made from the seed to the finished process. Do not miss it.
    20 min
  11. 11
    Stop 11
    Here we have what is the chocolate factory in which you can see and enjoy the taste of Dominican hot cocoa chocolate, you can enjoy a tour where they show you what the process of each of the steps for the manufacture of chocolate is like!
    20 minAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Lasanc Transfers Tours (Puerto Plata). Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $45 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
3 h 50 min
Typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, French, Spanish

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