Puerto Plata combo tour: Monkeys, factories & city streets

Monkeys, then rum and chocolate, then the fort and the museum

A single-day tour of Puerto Plata combining a hands-on visit to a capuchin monkey sanctuary with a guided walk through the city's factories, historic sites and photo-worthy streets. The tour runs 5.5 hours with hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. All areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore monkeys, city, and local flavors

• Visit Capuchin Monkey Sanctuary
• Play, feed, and photograph monkeys
• Tour Rum, Cigar, and Chocolate factories
• Stroll Umbrella Street and Pink Street
• Visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum
• See historic Cathedral
• Shop souvenirs downtown Puerto Plata
• Optional stop for authentic Dominican food

The experience

The day starts at the Capuchin Monkey Sanctuary, where you enter an interactive space to play, feed and photograph the monkeys: the kind of moment that works for all ages. From there the tour pivots into the city itself: you'll visit the rum, cigar and chocolate factories to taste the products, walk the famous Umbrella Street and Pink Street for photos, and see the Fort San Felipe, the Amber Museum and the Cathedral. The guide narrates the history and cultural context as you move through each stop.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and the route covers both the affluent and working neighborhoods of Puerto Plata, with a panoramic view of the beach worked in. If you want to stop for authentic Dominican food, the guide can arrange that. Pickup is included from your hotel, and bottled water is on board throughout the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to the Capuchin Monkey Sanctuary, rum factory, cigar factory, chocolate factory and Amber Museum.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• locker access.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Rigo and Leonel Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?At 5.5 hours, this tour fits into a morning and early afternoon, leaving your evening free, or it works as a full-day outing if you add a meal stop. The single-day format means you see the monkeys and the city without splitting the experience across two departures.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What is the Capuchin Monkey Sanctuary like, and can I really feed the monkeys?

The sanctuary is an interactive space where you enter to play, feed and take photos with the capuchin monkeys. It's designed for hands-on contact, not viewing from a distance. The experience is suitable for all ages.

Which factories do we visit, and what do we taste?

You visit the rum, cigar and chocolate factories in Puerto Plata and taste authentic products at each one. The tour also includes a stop at a coffee factory.

How much time do we spend in the city versus at the sanctuary?

The tour is 5.5 hours total. The sanctuary is the opening stop, and the rest of the day is spent walking and driving through Puerto Plata's streets, factories and historic sites.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle itself is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What's included in the price, and what should I budget for separately?

Hotel pickup, the air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, entry to all sites and the live guide are included. Meals are not included, though the guide can stop for authentic Dominican food if you want to eat during the tour.