Puerto Plata City Highlight: Explore History and Beauty with Local Guide
4.9
32 Ratings
Sosúa
Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Puerto Plata City with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit San Felipe Fort, ride the Caribbean's only cable car to Isabela Mountain, and indulge in delicious chocolate at Del Oro Chocolate Factory. Explore the charming Pink Street and create unforgettable memories on this engaging tour.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Macorix House of Rum - 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.
- Parque Central Independencia - Here we will visit the famous central park and old Cathedral of San Felipe built before 1863
- Del Oro Chocolate Factory - 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.
- Fortaleza San Felipe - 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.
- Mount Isabel de Torres - Here you will ride a cable car up the Dominican Republic’s 20th highest peak. You will see the beautiful silver coastline of Puerto Plata and at the top of the mountain be able to explore botanical gardens, scenic backdrops, and the famous statue of Jesus with arms open wide.
- Paseo de Dona Blanca - 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.
- Umbrella Street - In this beautiful place you will find a total of 178 multi colored umbrellas, falling from a base that acts as the roof on the street, creating a cozy atmosphere where people will have the opportunity to capture beautiful photographs or interesting videos with their good times.
- Dominican Amber Museum - 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Snacks from Del Oro Chocolate Factory
- Soda/Water
What's Not Included
- Admission Pass to Mount Isabel de Torres is $10 USD per person.
- Lunch is not included, but we will visit a typical restaurant where you can eat for a good price.
Additional Information
As a local expert with over 15 years of experience in guided tours and private chauffeuring, my company and I will share with you all the wonderful history and beauty of the city of Puerto Plata. In this tour, our guest will experience San Felipe Fort that is nearly 450 years old, a cable car ride to the top of Isabela Mountain that is almost 800 meters above sea level (the only cable car in the Caribbean!), and a stop at our famous Del Oro Chocolate Factory. Bring your sweet tooth!! Another attraction is a stop at our unique Paseo de Doa Blanca, known as the Pink Street. These are just some of the attractions our guest will experience on this tour. We will have lots of fun making your experience one to remember creating memories that will last a lifetime. Guest questions along the ride are welcomed and highly encouraged. We will always be on your time and on time!
- Total Duration includes travel time
Location
Sosúa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(32 Ratings)
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Jessicasl6379fs
Apr 22, 2024
BOOK THIS COMPANY!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!! - This tour was AMAZING! From start to finish I have nothing but great things to say about this company. Michael did an excellent job on communicating with me from the moment I booked this tour. Once we arrived in Puerto Plata I was able to reach him with ease and locate our tour guide Anthony (Tony) and he was outstanding. He took us on the best tour, explained so much about the beautiful Island and made our experience so fun. He made us laugh, gave us historical information on landmarks, and took the BEST photos of us. I will absolutely recommend them to EVERYONE who visits here and I will definitely tour with them again the next time we return to DR.
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Supritmistry
Apr 15, 2024
BEAutiful Republica Dominicana and definitely Michel Tours to go for - Just one word for Michel Tours, Fantastic!!!
One of the best tours I've had while visiting any new place.
Special thanks to my amigos, Marcelino and Alvaro for making this trip a memorable one.
Visiting a new country with 2 babies on board can be very challenging, but thanks to these two guys for being so accommodating and taking care of us during the entire tour. Highly appreciated.
Puerto Plata is a very BEAutiful place to visit with mind blowing beaches and a very nice town to spend the day.
If I ever visit Republica Dominicana again, Michel will be the company for another tour.
Highly recommended!!!
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Lori_v
Apr 14, 2024
Exceptional guide! - Neo was an amazing guide! He was patient and personable! He went above and beyond taking us on a panorama tour. He took his time showing us real Dominican life! Even the American cows and DR transportation in the county. He was always smiling and fun! He taught us so much about his country! Neo was an exceptional guide and the highlight of our trip!
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443aaryng
Apr 8, 2024
Great Experience Start to Finish - I definitely recommend Michel Tours! Great communication from the moment I booked our tour. We were able to pick a schedule that best suited us and had no problem finding our tour guide Anthony when we arrived. Anthony was super friendly and did a great job showing us around Puerto Plata!
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Journey54789701874
Apr 6, 2024
Friendly Service! - Honest and friendly service!! Great job. Thank you for transporting me and my family safely. We loved our time in the Dominican Republic.
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Ashleycb8954jb
Apr 6, 2024
Damajagua falls - Our driver was incredible. Very knowledgeable and great with the kids. Our driver made us feel safe the entire time and had everything ready. We didn’t have to wait in very many lines to get in the falls but it was crowded that day as it was spring break. Great excursion and team!
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Z9943mnstephaniep
Mar 18, 2024
Best day ever! - We had an amazing time and felt like we were family with our tour guide. We will miss him! He made sure we stayed safe and that we took all of the pictures we wanted. Definitely recommend!!
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Dylanmi7135lb
Mar 18, 2024
Great experience with a really flexible and fun guide! - Amazing tour, Neo (not sure on SP) was an amazing guide. He let us go at our own pace, he let us make a fun stop at an area we thought just looked really beautiful to take pictures. Overall a great tour and well worth the money!
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Tory_d
Mar 14, 2024
Exactly what we wanted - This tour was exactly what we were looking for, small private, and still all the highlights.
We were able to go at our pace and avoid the crowds.
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Jayzee898
Mar 12, 2024
Great day - Had a great day with Neo. He was very friendly and nice. He also knows a lot about the area. The cable car is a must. The tour of the city was fun, Neo took me to the reputable shops.
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