Tours/Dominican Republic/Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
Dominican Cigar Factory Tour
4.8(88)Dominican Republic1–2 hours
VIATOR4.6(30)TRIPADVISOR4.8(58)
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At a glance
Duration
1–2 hours
Price from
$20 / person
Location
Dominican Republic
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 88 reviews
Languages
EN, FR, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Vivonte Cigar Factory & Lounge
Meeting point
We are located one block down from Central Park. Just turn left at the traffic lights at the end of the park and go towards the ocean. We are located on the corner of Calle Separacion and Prof. Juan Bosch across the street from the Office of the Senador de Puerto Plata.
Description
Your private cigar factory tour includes a cigar, coffee, tea, water or non-alcoholic beverage and a mamajuana shot. You will experience an educational cigar factory tour which includes an overview of the history of the Dominican cigar industry, the process of growing cigar tobacco (from seed to harvest), how a cigar is made, the proper way to light and smoke a cigar and what to look for in determining the quality of a cigar. You may even take a try at rolling your own cigar. You will also be given some valuable information on coffee and mamajuana during your tour. Both our special mountain roasted coffee and complete bottles of mamajuana are available for sale.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
11 times a day, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 18+)
$20
Youth (ages 11–17)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Transportation
We'll pick you up. One-way or return ground transportation. Rates are almost half the cost of local taxi service. Call us at 809-586-5257 or email transportation@vivontecigars.com.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission included60 min
Welcome to the new larger Vivonte location just one block down from Central Park towards the ocean.Our is an educational experience that takes you through the entire process of making cigars from seed to cigar.
Tour Overview:
• A brief history of the Dominican cigar industry and how it has developed since the Cuban revolution.
• The process of planting seeds, growing great cigar tobacco, harvesting, drying/curing and preparing the tobacco to be made into cigars (including an explanation of the fermentation process).
• We explain the aging process of tobacco and cigars and the effect these processes have on the final product.
• We demonstrate how a cigar is made, the three ingredient components of a cigar, and what to look for in the construction of a cigar.
• We demonstrate how to properly light and smoke a cigar.
• Clients are invited into our aging room and we explain the effect of the environment, temperature and humidity as part of the process of creating a fine cigar.
What's included
Included
Tour escort/host
Our courteous and reliable transportation service is almost half the cost of local taxis
All activities
To arrange transportation call 809-586-5257 or email transportation@vivontecigars.com
We can pick you up and return you from anywhere on the North Coast at a modest extra cost.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks ( except mamajuana which is included)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off optional (see inclusions)
Transportation to/from attractions optional (see inclusions)
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from all locations in Puerto Plata Province, including Sosua and Cabarete. Our transportation rates are usually half the cost of rates offered by local taxis who also want to divert you to receive commission from other vendors.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Dominican Republic
No. 44 by number of reviews among 407 tours in Dominican Republic
Starting price $20 is 69% below the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Dominican Republic
Excurgo comparison of 407 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation is available on request at an additional low cost
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dominican Cigar Factory Tour take?
Dominican Cigar Factory Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Dominican Cigar Factory Tour cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Dominican Republic experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Dominican Cigar Factory Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 11 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Dominican Cigar Factory Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pickup from all locations in Puerto Plata Province, including Sosua and Cabarete. Our transportation rates are usually half the cost of rates offered by local taxis who also want to divert you to receive commission from other vendors. Pickup points include Viva Wyndham V Heavens.
What languages is Dominican Cigar Factory Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Dominican Cigar Factory Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Vivonte Cigar Factory & Lounge.
Reviews(88)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jeffery_G
October 4, 2026 · via Viator
Vivonte Cigar Factory and Humidor Tour
Outstanding experience! If you enjoy premium cigars and the cigar culture, you should visit the Vivonte Cigar Factory in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic! The staff and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Hamilton, will take exceptional care of you! I had an excellent cigar during our tour and bought a beautiful selection of fine Vivonte cigars as well. If you're on a cruise or vacationing in the Dominican Republic, stop in for an excellent cigar and cocktails! You'll be glad you did! Great job Austin and staff, you ROCK!!!
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Ben_S
August 8, 2026 · via Viator
Highly recommended
It was a really nice experience. When we arrived, we were immediately offered something to drink. Afterwards, we were able to see how the tobacco leaves are dried. The highlight was that we were allowed to roll our own cigar and could also try one. In the end, we were also able to buy cigars at very fair prices.
Highly recommended, even for non-smokers.
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Bernard_H
August 2, 2026 · via Viator
Driver was excellent and...
Driver was excellent and did a great job. Wonderful experience. Would definitely recommend..........
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Nigel_W
July 14, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful tour
A wonderful specialty cigar maker. The tour showed us around, explained the makings of a cigar and allowed my son and I to roll our own as a souvenir! These guys know their stuff!
Great people and facility, highly recommend.
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corny7778
July 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must visit this place.
This amazing place offered a lot of knowledge and time flew by. I helped roll a cigar and had a great conversation with the general manager. I’ll order my cigars from here from now on.
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Delores_G
July 3, 2026 · via Viator
It's a wonderful...
It's a wonderful experience. The owner and his employees were very helpful and nice. It was a very relaxing time.
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Anthony_C
May 16, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful Tour
Byron thank you for a wonderful tour and explaining the process. I highly recommend it. They also make a great stick.
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Lori_C
April 22, 2026 · via Viator
Five Star Service
Truly a fantastic experience! Vayron treated us like royalty. If you like cigars, you will love this place. We will return!
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Anthony_C
April 8, 2026 · via Viator
Magnificent Cigar Experience
Magnificent Cigar experience!!! Very nice cigar lounge downstairs with walk in humidor and cigar production upstairs. The tour took about 30 minutes and we got to roll our own cigars. Highly recommended!!
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gtspecial
April 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent value visit, very friendly company
Low admission fee, well worth it. Stay and smoke/drink as long as you wish Price of drinks excellent and gooid cocktails
Excellent value visit, very friendly company showing the whole process of selecting, rolling and aging cigars
Great cigars too, the flavour and quality stands out from some of the more expensive brands available online
Excellent, would definitely visit again
Operator response
Thanks for the visit and great review!
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