Small Group Half Day Punta Cana Cultural Tour: Discover Dominican History, Culture, Cuisine
4.7
20 Ratings
La Altagracia Province

Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and cuisine of the Dominican Republic on this small group half-day Punta Cana cultural tour. Explore Higüey, visit the Basilica and Dominican Market, and indulge in a refreshing swim at Anamuya River. Transportation included.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Altagracia Province - Our first stop will be at a typical Dominican ranch where they will enjoy a horseback ride.
  • Higuey - Then we will go to the basilica of Higüey and we will also visit the market where the indigenous people sell their agricultural products.
  • Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia - We will have a…
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What's Included
  • Taste traditional Dominican food and snacks
  • Visit the iconic Basilica of Higüey
  • Enjoy coffee, vanilla, cocoa, and fruit tasting
  • Explore the scenic Anamuya River
  • Experience the vibrant Dominican Market
  • Go on an adventurous horseback ride
  • Convenient transport with the Safari Option
Additional Information

This tour is a great way to see the traditional side of the Dominican Republic. Many tourists only see the resort side of the country, but this tour shows the country’s history and culture. Start your day in Higuïey, one of the most popular cities in the country. There you will visit the Basilica and the Dominican Market, where you can get to better…

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Location
La Altagracia Province
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Harry_y
Jul 30, 2024
Great time had by all - Our guide and driver provided a really good experience for all the group. A real view of Dominican Republic.
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Mazen_a
Dec 23, 2023
Amazing Cultural Tour - Mike, our tour guide, did a fantastic job. We got to know so much about the country. This is really a complete amazing tour where everyone in the family enjoyed it.
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Zaid_f
Dec 8, 2023
Great - One of the most captivating aspects of the trip is the opportunity to experience the warm and welcoming hospitality of its people. The locals are incredibly friendly and proud of their culture, and they are more than happy to share their traditions and stories with visitors. sampling traditional Dominican cuisine
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Gurmukhsingh_s
Dec 1, 2023
Must do when in D.R. - Brilliant excursion, a lot packed into this cultural tour. Everything that is mentioned is included. Truly unforgettable trip and a must do when in D.R. Mike the guide was exceptional and funny with all the knowledge.
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Yhainnyss
Oct 17, 2023
Unique experience - During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit emblematic places such as the Basilica of Higüey, the Cueva de los Tres Ojos and the Museum of the Royal Houses. I recommend it!
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C691dvcesarv
Oct 17, 2023
Fantastic - The Group Cultural Half-Day Tour from Punta Cana is a fantastic experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of the Dominican Republic. The best plan to get to know the island
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David664
May 31, 2024
Excellent value but not as description - The trip was excellent, all staff very good and fun to be with. People on trip all great fun. Didn't visit a river or water slide as in description. No horse ranch, horses were on beach which was first stop not later as advertised and maybe would have been better later in day. Overall great fun but booked for river and slide as well. Rum was flowing on bus and an excellent plus to staff for this.
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Jeanna_r
Nov 15, 2023
A fun filled tour - My friends and I appreciated this excursion! There was sooo much included. It rained part of the day which sucked but obviously that was no one’s fault. Also, we were told this was a 4-5 hour thing and it ended up being much longer so we were a little exhausted when we returned to our resort. I thought I read snacks were included but they were not, we were able to purchase stuff at a little store before starting the tour. My only other issue was when we visited the church there was a service being held and we were told not to go in…but then people were still walking in and taking pics/videos. I thought that was disrespectful and a better job could have been done at keeping people outside. Overall, it was fun and worth the cost!!
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Passport47943893862
Jan 6, 2024
Half-day cultural tour with family - The visits are too quick, and end with tourist trap stops to buy souvenirs. We spend too much time in souvenir shops. The guide communicated some interesting information about the country.
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Brenda_m
Jul 12, 2024
Great tour. Poorly executed. - Overall the intent of this tour is great. The places were great except the beach/horseback riding took place on a dilapidated beach. Poorly maintained. My rating came from three issues: 1. I received a notification that the pickup time has been moved back after I’d gone to bed. We eventually connected but there a window of panic as they had come and gone by the time we came down for our originally scheduled pickup time. He came back. 2. There was no narration to speak of. None of the tour guides spoke any English. So when we were in the vehicle or along the tour, we didn’t get a lot of history or narration. 3. The tour was supposed to be a half day getting back around noon. We got back at 4 pm. I intentionally selected this tour based on it being a half day.
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