Puerto Plata City Tour Monkey Home and Cultural Experience

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 200 travelers
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Overview

Explore the vibrant essence of Puerto Plata on this captivating 4-hour city tour with Gillary Tours. Begin with a visit to Monkey Home, where you can observe playful monkeys in their natural habitat for 30 minutes. Next, delve into Dominican culture by visiting a traditional house, learning about local coffee and cacao, and witnessing the art of cigar making. The tour continues with a 90-minute city exploration covering must-see attractions like the rum factory, Amber Museum, and the colorful Umbrella Street. Enjoy panoramic views along the Malecón and see historic sites such as San Felipe Cathedral.

What's included

  • Traditional cigar-making demonstration
  • Monkey Home visit and monkey observation
  • Panoramic views of the Malecón and Fortaleza San Felipe
  • Visit to a typical Dominican house
  • Puerto Plata city sightseeing tour
  • Stops at Umbrella Street, Paseo de Doña Blanca, and Independence Square
  • Dominican cultural experience with coffee, cacao, and local plants
  • Souvenirs and personal purchases
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Monkey Home Puerto Plata
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy approximately 30 minutes observing the monkeys at Monkey Home, following the staff’s instructions without touching, holding, or feeding the animals. Continue with a 20-minute introduction to Dominican culture, including local plants, coffee, cacao, traditional cigar making, and a typical Dominican house.
  2. 2h
    Explore Puerto Plata’s historic center and cultural highlights. Visit the rum factory and Amber Museum, stroll along colorful Umbrella Street and Paseo de Doña Blanca, and discover Independence Square and San Felipe Cathedral. Enjoy panoramic coastal views along the Malecón and an exterior view of Fortaleza San Felipe. Stop durations may vary within the city tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available for cruise passengers at Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Please provide your cruise ship’s name and arrival port when booking. Gillary Tours will confirm your pickup time and exact meeting point before the excursion. You will return to your original cruise port after the tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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