Half-day Cultural City Tour from Punta Cana: Small Group Exploration of Higüey
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58 Ratings
Higuey
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the Dominican Republic on a half-day cultural city tour from Punta Cana. Explore Higüey, visit the Basilica of Higüey, stroll through the city's historic streets, and discover the Plaza de la Cultura and the Museum of Altagracia.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia - The Basilica of Higüey is one of the most visited tourist places in the Dominican Republic due to its religious and architectural importance. Tourists who visit the Basilica of Higüey usually do the following activities
What's Included
- Horseback riding adventure
- Visit to Higuey Market
- Tour of the iconic Basilica of Higuey
- Discover traditional Dominican life at a typical house
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of Anamuya
- Relax on the pristine sands of Macao Beach
- Explore a local cigar factory
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Delicious lunch included
What's Not Included
- Foto
- Piña colada en la playa
Additional Information
Embarking on a cultural journey from Punta Cana to Higüey presents several opportunities to delve into the traditional and historic aspects of the Dominican Republic. Possible experiences on this tour might include:
Exploring the Basilica of Higüey: As previously alluded to, the Basilica of Higüey holds great significance in the area and is an essential visit for sightseers. The tour imparts knowledge about the historical and religious essence of the Basilica and the Virgin of Altagracia.
Strolling through Higüey city: Travelers can discover Higüey city, its historic streets, and its vibrant cultural ambiance. The journey provides insights into the city’s past, besides visits to the Culture Square, the Altagracia Museum, and other attractions.
Location
Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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Kairin2024
Mar 15, 2024
Alvin, the best guide in Punta Cana - Alvin was the best and most memorable guide in Punta Cana, who not only showed us the beauty of the Dominican Republic but also the soul of the Dominican people. His knowledge, charm, and warm-hearted attitude made our trip an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Alvin, for making our holiday a very special and unforgettable experience. 🇩🇴🫶
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Ryan_m
Mar 9, 2024
Great cultural insight to the local lifestyle! - We had a great experience with Alvin our tour guide he was great at explaining about everything and very personable! Was fun to see the Market and the local gift shop! The locals were all very respectful! We were welcomed into a families home in the mountains to see how they made coffee.
What a fun overall experience!!
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Johnjosephruedas
Mar 8, 2024
Amazing local DR experience - Our driver Juan and our tour guide Alvin was very punctual when they picked us up! Did not regret booking this tour before leaving Dominican Republic! Me & my wife had the best local experience from horseback riding, the famous Basilica, market walk (reminds us of home) then delicious lunch too. Coffee & cocoa tasting with tipic house tour too was truly amazing to see! The best experience was at the Cigar Factory where we smoked flavored cigars then rolled our own which were given as souvenirs to bring home. You need to book this tour when in the DR, highly recommend it and Alvin as the guide, no rush at all, very helpful, funny and informative. Thank you.
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Pioneer322164
Mar 7, 2024
Amazing trip - Mike was amazing. He showed us alot of things on this trip.
We went to the market and he let us try an avocado, it was delicious. Horseback riding was great.
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Sml1976
Feb 26, 2024
Would do this tour again just to hang out with Alvin for the day! - We absolutely loved this experience. So much to do and people to meet. Alvin our tour guide is a true gem. You can really tell that he loves what he does. From the horses to the market- the wonderful lunch by the river. My husband definitely loved the cigar factory the most. It was the first time we’ve rolled our own cigars. We had two kids ages 15 and 11 and they loved this tour as well. Alvin even went the extra mile and drove us by an empanada place on our way back to our condo. That five minutes extra for that stop meant the world to us. We are forever grateful to have met Alvin and had the opportunity to spend the day with him.
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Jim_b
Feb 21, 2024
Awesome Experience - Alvin was an amazing driver. He was early on pickup and had lots of conversations about the city and Dominican way of life. Basilica was nice, market was interesting. The horse riding, beach, cigar factory, and chocolate tasting were awesome.
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Jimbe6658my
Feb 21, 2024
Awesome Experience! - Alvin was awesome. Showed us lots and explained what everything was. Toured Higuey, horseback riding, cigar factory, and chocolate and coffee tasting. Highly recommended.
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163kristell
Feb 13, 2024
Nice half day city tour - We had very good trip! We saw local life, which was very fascinating. We enjoyed the day and everything went smoothly. Alvin was very nice and we highly recommend him. Greetings from Estonians!
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B6179yyluciar
Feb 12, 2024
Amazing - This was so much fun thanks to our guides Alvin and Miguel!!🤩 You will ride horses and tour the beautiful cathedral & Dominican market. Enjoy lunch at the Anamuya river. After learn about chocolate & coffee and tour the cigar factory. Finally relax at the Macao beach and soak in the sun. Definitely recommend!
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Jeritzag2024
Feb 11, 2024
If you want to know more about the Dominican Republic history, people and life, this is a must go tour! - The tour was awesome! Alvin & Mike (guide) were realy friendly. We got a lot of very good information about the many places we went. I, personaly learned a lot about the Basílica de Altagracia, coffee and cocoa production. We also went horseback riding, to the Market, cigar factory and Macao Beach. The luch was delicious! I would realy recommend this trip
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