Appreciated the customization to fit our needs. Ismael was very knowledgeable about the area and history. Lots of fun things to do and see. Very comfortable vehicle.
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Discover Puerto Plata in an authentic way on a tour for hotel guests and cruise passengers from Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Learn about our history, culture, gastronomy and the local way of life while visiting some of the most representative places in the city. Visit the historic Fort San Felipe, a cigar factory, an amber and barley gallery, the colorful Calle de las Umbrillas and the famous Calle Rosada. Explore the local market for tropical fruits and refreshing natural juice. Discover Central Park, the beautiful St Philip's Cathedral and the old Victorian houses. Enjoy a stop at the Malecon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Rock of Neptune. The experience also includes national drinks, a delicious family-style lunch and dessert at a chocolate factory. The tour is flexible: you can select the places you want to visit and choose the start time that best suits your trip.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
municipal fruit and vegetable market: in this place you will be able to see where the farmers bring their products to sell them at low prices to the natives of the city, also here you will have the opportunity to taste the fruits and see how these people work to give what better of himself day by day.
They will enjoy chocolate, the history of cocoa, machinery, and show them the process.
A beautiful path of about 7 km to the seashore where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
museum with all the history of our country as well as various ancient utensils, bullets and ancient armory as well as Indian history.
You will be able to enjoy the history and beauty of the amber and the larimar besides seeing the beautiful jewels that they manufacture with them.
We will visit Emmanuel Cigar Factory where they will explain everything about the cigar, elaboration and you can make your own cigar.
Here you can try the different types of rum and their history.
The province of Puerto Plata, in the north of the Dominican Republic, is known mainly for its cable car, but the Bride of the Atlantic has other attractions to show local and international tourists. One of them is the Calle de las sombras, located in a segment of Calle San Felipe, in the center of the coastal city. The place was decorated with 178 umbrellas of different colors, which gives a colorful brother to that street, motivating an obligatory photo for the memory
Its history dates back to 1898 when Isidoro Rainieri and Bianca Franceschini, natives of Italy, arrived in Puerto Plata and realizing that a hotel was needed to serve travelers, they decided to found the Hospedaje del Comercio, which they later changed the name to Hotel Europe.
As in Famila: it is a typical restaurant located on Boulevard Street and visited by many people for the rich flavor of the meats they prepare such as pork, chicken and beef. in addition to green and vegetable salads. with rice, beans and pigeon peas with some delicious fried ripe or green bananas, this restaurant will be one of your favorite places on this tour. Also here you will try the Dominican beer named Presidente, it will be very cold waiting for you.
If you want to go to the beach we can also stop at this beauty without waves and perfect for children due to its shallow depth.
It is considered one of the most precious symbols of the "Silver City". It was one of the gifts to his people from General Luperón during the government he headed in 1879. This plaza was one of the first recreational places in the country.
The Cathedral of Puerto Its foundation dates back to 1502, but due to the fire caused by the restorers in 1863 it was completely destroyed. And it was not until 1956 when its complete restoration was carried out, although in 2008 its last remodeling was carried out. The cathedral has great religious value for Dominicans and is one of the most important pilgrimage points in the entire Dominican Republic.
All our excursions include round-trip private transportation. Pickup from the Taino Bay or Amber Cove cruise ports: Once the reservation is made, you will receive all the necessary information by email or WhatsApp, including instructions and the exact meeting point. Our representative will be waiting at the agreed location, properly identified and with a sign bearing the client's name, at the scheduled time to facilitate a quick and easy meeting. Pickup from hotels: When making the reservation, provide the name and address of your hotel. Our driver will be waiting for you in the lobby at the agreed time, with the client's name to facilitate identification. Important: We recommend being at the pickup point at the scheduled time
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
Prices start at $116 per person for this Puerto Plata 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 7–12 pay from $58, adults from $116. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. All our excursions include round-trip private transportation. Pickup from the Taino Bay or Amber Cove cruise ports: Once the reservation is made, you will receive all the necessary information by email or WhatsApp, including instructions and the exact meeting point. Our representative will be waiting at the agreed location, properly identified and with a sign bearing the client's name, at the scheduled time to facilitate a quick and easy meeting. Pickup from hotels: When making the reservation, provide the name and address of your hotel. Our driver will be waiting for you in the lobby at the agreed time, with the client's name to facilitate identification. Important: We recommend being at the pickup point at the scheduled time Pickup points include Viva Wyndham V Heavens, Hotel Aloha Sol.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 267 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ismael Transfer Tours.
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Appreciated the customization to fit our needs. Ismael was very knowledgeable about the area and history. Lots of fun things to do and see. Very comfortable vehicle.
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Elvin was fantastic, very trustworthy and reliable. We had a nice time! We enjoyed lunch the most, because it was the least tourist oriented - we went to an authentic local restaurant where other locals were having lunch. Was a great way to see some of the sights of Puerto Plata
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Our tour was Carlos and Christian. They were so amazing. They showed us all the spots to visit as 1st timers. We enjoyed the tour and lunch. Very personalable and knew the area very well. The van had amazing a/c and had plenty of space. My shoe even broke towards the end of the cruise and They went on the hunt to find me some new ones.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Carlos and Christian made your first visit to Puerto Plata so enjoyable and memorable. We’ll definitely share your kind words with them. We’re especially happy they were able to help when your shoe broke — taking care of our guests and helping whenever we can is all part of the experience we want to provide. We’re glad you enjoyed the local sights, lunch, and the comfort of our van. Thank you for choosing Ismael Transfer Tour, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the Dominican Republic!
My wife and I booked a private city tour directly with the Operator and spent much less than we would have for any excursion booked off of our ship. We had great directions to get to the Taxi and basically had from 9 AM until 3 PM when we were due back at the ship. We got to see the real parts of Puerto plata, not just all the tourist things. We had an authentic lunch and overall this trip exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for recommending Ismael Transfer Tour! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering the authentic side of Puerto Plata, enjoying a traditional Dominican lunch, and having a private experience tailored to your cruise schedule. We’re especially happy to hear that everything went smoothly and that the experience exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure showing you the real Puerto Plata, and we hope to welcome you back to the Dominican Republic again! 🇩🇴❤️
Ismael has been exceptionally courteous & helpful w/assisting us to arrange our RT transfers from Santiago airport to our hotel resort @ Puerto Plata . He has further arranged 2x addl’l private customized day trips for us during our stay in DR . His driver , Christian is not only a good driver but is also a polite young man & who was promptly on time every day . Thank-you for your kind assistance & your excellent service .
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Elvin was amazing 10/10 recommend
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Had an absolutely amazing day with Ismael as he took us to see the monkeys and around the city. Lots of fun tasting rum, chocolate, and coffee! His knowledge and personality were top notch and we couldn’t have asked for anything better for our day in Puerta Plata. Will definitely book with him again the next time we are here.
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Great coverage of the city with information on history and current cultural situations. Ismael was very accommodating and willing to customize the trip as needed. I will definitely recommend to friends da traveling to the city.
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Ismael gave us an experience to remember. He is so kind and accommodating. If you are able to get him you definitely should.
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We had Ismael as our private driver and tour guide on a visit that corresponded with a holiday. It was clearly worthwhile to have a local expert take us around to sites and a delicious restaurant that were open. I would have been scrambling if I had tried to come up with a day’s worth of itinerary!
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour | 4 hours | 4.9 (267) | $116 | |
Half Day City Tour in Puerto Plata | 3–4 hours | 4.8 (511) | $45 | View |
Puerto Plata City Tours | 4 hours | 4.7 (705) | $52 | View |
Puerto Plata City Tour - at Amber Cove & Taino bay | 3h 15min | 5.0 (93) | $44 | View |
Guided Puerto Plata City Tour – Fortress, Rum & Umbrella Street | 4 hours | 4.7 (153) | $45 | View |
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck | 4h 40min | 4.6 (243) | $60 | View |
Private Tour in Puerto Plata and La Playa | 3–4 hours | 4.8 (218) | $75 | View |