Puerto Plata Tour: History, Cable Car, and Chocolate

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: 24 hours
Highlights

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.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees
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 wil experience San Felipe Fort that is nearly 450 years old, a cable car ride to the top of Isabela Mountain (depending of tourist…

Location
Sosúa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yohannya2025
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent city tour - We had a great experience. Michael was great and was knowledgeable about a lot happening in Cabarete, Sosúa, and Puerto Plata! I highly recommend going on a tour through michel tours and transfers.
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Kdd75
Jul 22, 2025
Best of Puerto Plata - Hands down the BEST private tour. E we did and saw all kinds of authentic places. The guys were absolutely amazing. I will definitely book with them again.
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Kgiexec
Jul 7, 2025
Private tour is the way to go - Private tour really cost no more than a group tour and it’s much more customized and flexible. That’s the only way I’ll take a tour from now as long as I have an affordable option.
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X427rfmonican
May 22, 2025
Excellent Private Tour of Puerto Plata, DR - I would absolutely recommend this private tour to anyone who wants something convenient and at the pace you need without the crowds. This was our first family trip with my one year old son and my in laws who are in their 60s and 70s. This private tour took us everywhere we wanted to go and got us back to our ship on time. We went at a pace we could go given the toddler and elderly and we were provided bottled water. The driver and guide were fantastic and gave us so much knowledge of DR. We had a great experience.
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Cheryl_h
May 11, 2025
This was a great overall... - This was a great overall tour of the city. We were able to customize it for our family. We really enjoyed learning about Puerta Plata.
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Carolinaearl
Apr 18, 2025
5 Stars – VIP Views and Great Vibes in Puerto Plata! - 5 Stars – VIP Views and Great Vibes in Puerto Plata! We had an unforgettable private tour with Michel Transfers and Tours while visiting Puerto Plata, and we’re still talking about it! David and Willy were our guides for the day, and they were both absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, fun, and just the right amount of adventurous. Normally we like to rent a car, but I was really glad we let them do the driving this time. They took us up into the mountains (yes, the actual mountains) to soak in some of the best views in the Dominican Republic. We’re talking postcard-perfect—like something you’d see on a screensaver and think, “That can’t be real.” Well, it was real—and David and Willy made sure we saw it from the best angles! They were also friendly and easygoing, making the day feel less like a tour and more like a road trip with friends who happen to know all the scenic shortcuts (Willy kept calling us his “family” for the day - which was a nice touch. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish—zero stress, all beauty. If you’re heading to Puerto Plata and want something more personal, scenic, and fun than the usual group tour, don’t think twice—book with Michel Transfers and Tours. And if you get David and Willy, tell them their mountain buddies say hi! Stallings Family
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Eryl_p
Mar 29, 2025
No Rush, No Pressure: Pure Puerto Plata Perfection! - If you're looking for a stress-free and enjoyable tour of Puerto Plata, this is it! We opted for a semi-tailored experience taking us to the highlights of Puerto Plata with a local's perspective. We loved that our guide, Nelson, let us set the pace. There was absolutely no pressure to shop, which was a breath of fresh air. Lunch was amazing, and the entire day felt like a relaxed exploration with friends. The Neslon and our driver, David, were both incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for a better day!
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Amy_s
Mar 24, 2025
Wonderful Puerta Plata tour. - We really enjoyed our private tour with Bolivar. He was so friendly and very knowledgeable. He made sure we got the best photos and experiences that fit our needs. He even made sure my husband had a ride through the gate when the tour was over because his legs were giving out on him. The text correspondences prior to our arrival were helpful and full of all the information I needed for the tour. I would highly recommend Michel tours and tour guide Bolivar. Our driver was also excellent, super nice, and safely got us where we needed to be (I wish I could remember his name).
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Ct-ref
Mar 28, 2025
Bad start, good finish - When you book a private tour, it should not require you to argue with the tour guide as to what spots you want to see and which to skip. We had to threaten to walk away before another driver took over our trip and honored our “no factory tours, no shopping” directions. Lots of heated phone calls, including as we were touring, but our new guide and driver stuck with the goal of making us happy and showing us more of the landscape and off the beaten track areas we requested. Kudos to Nelson and David for what turned out to be a great overview of the area. (Full disclosure that we found out afterwards was that the other driver was new to the company and not familiar with a private tour.)
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Eva_r
Jul 4, 2025
Okay trip - Our driver was amazing for driving in DR. Very skilled in operating a van. It’s a private tour so only myself and my partner. He took us to the common tourist areas in Puerto Plata. If you have been to DR before, it is all the same.
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From $140 (Per Package)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).