Rum Tours in Dominican Republic: 14 Picks, Priced

1.101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · from $54Our pick

Spend about 75 minutes learning how Dominican rum is made, tasting premium Oliver and Oliver pours aged 25 years or more, and pairing them with small bites. Guides such as Rudy, Santiago, and Felix explain the Solera method, molasses, sugar cane, and mamajuana. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and food tastings are included.

“Santiago was awesome. Learned a lot about the process of making this particular rum. Tasted Some rum aged for 25 years. Location is stunning.”

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2.Punta Cana Buggy with Cave Dip, Mamajuana Tasting & Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $35

You will drive or ride in a dune buggy through Punta Cana’s rural roads, stop for Dominican coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana, swim in a Taíno cave, and visit Macao Beach. Hotel pickup is included in Punta Cana. Expect mud, wet clothes, short stops, and a lively group setting rather than a slow beach day.

“Be ready to get muddy and wet. Is a good experience. The guide and people were very nice and knowledgeable. It would be better if the have provided water at the stops even if we had to pay a little extra. Bring masks glasses and clothes that will probably ruin with the mud.”

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3.Punta Cana Oliver & Oliver Rum Tasting & Taino Concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 146 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

Meet your English, French, Russian, or Spanish-speaking host at Taino Gourmet for a 90-minute rum lesson and tasting. You’ll compare Cubaney Centenario, Unhiq XO, Opthimus, and Punta Cana XOX with chocolate, cheese, and finger food, then browse a shop selling rum, cigars, coffee, and gifts.

“I loved everything about my experience ! Super shout out to SANTIAGO for making my experience amazing and very informative! He was very knowledge on all of the history of rum & shout out TATIIII my girl!”

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4.Samaná Whale Watching, Bacardi & Limon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 131 reviews · 10 hours - 750 minutes · from $107

Leave Punta Cana early for Samaná’s seasonal humpback whales, Limón Waterfall, a Dominican lunch, and 90 minutes on Cayo Levantado. Guides speak English or Spanish, with pickup, boat rides, and a safari truck included. The waterfall walk can be muddy, and horseback riding is optional.

“Vidjeti kitove iz blizine je nesto neusporedivo, sve je bilo dobro organizirano osim dorucka koji u opisu opce nije naveden i koji je prekinut jer smo se morali ukrcati na brod odmah nakon sto smo sjeli za stol, sto se tice jahanja Enrique i Angela bili su odlicni i posvetili su maksimalnu paznju meni i zeni”

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5.Don Lucas Cigar Factory & Store + Premium Rum Tasting (3 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 126 reviews · from $6Best value

Spend about three hours at Mundo Autentico, where you can watch cigars being hand-rolled, sample Dominican rum, coffee and chocolate, and shop for cigars, gifts and souvenirs. Hotel pickup and return transport are usually included. Driver Jesus has received praise for careful, friendly service, but pickup communication has been uneven, so confirm every detail before departure.

“I loved the different cigars you were allowed to sample. This really helped me to choose the best ones for me to buy. The employees were really friendly and helpful!”

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6.Puerto Plata Private City Tour with Mount Isabel & Rum &Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $90

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Puerto Plata with a private guide such as Antonio or Diana. Ride or drive up Mount Isabel de Torres, walk Umbrella Street and the Malecón, visit a rum producer and chocolate factory, and stop for Dominican lunch. Pickup is offered from hotels and cruise ports, with drinks and transportation included.

“The personal tour was nice because we didn't have to travel with "60" of our closest friends. That being said, we met our tour guide outside the gates of the Puerto Plata/Amber Cove cruise terminal. It was about a 15-minute walk, so be prepared. Our tour guide was nice and informative. He seemed to know everyone in Puerto Plata! The cable car to the top of Mount Isabel was the highlight of the day. I thought we were going there first, but our tour guide said there was a long wait (they only have two cable cars!), so we went to the rum tasting first, at 9 am, a bit…”

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7.El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 119 reviews · from $149

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Punta Cana to El Limón Waterfall and Cayo Levantado. Ride horseback through coffee and cocoa farms, swim beneath a 120-foot fall, eat a country buffet, and relax on the beach. Guides such as Rafael, Miguel, and Sexy Papi add local color. Expect an early start, rough trails, boat spray, and a long ride home.

“This trip was terrible. When we realized that this place was five hours away and asked for a refund it was too late. Called the people to cancel and would not allow us to cancel. On the day of the trip no one picked us up. No phone calls or anyRead more”

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8.Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $20

At Centro Histórico Ron Barceló near Quisqueya, you’ll follow sugar cane and rum through production, aging, bottling, museum displays, and a guided tasting. Guides such as Sergio and Luis explain the process clearly, while the visit lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours and includes drinks, but not transportation or food.

“Excellent tour with a marvelous guide. Definitely recommend. Lots of history. If you have been to a distillery in Kentucky, this is a similar process.”

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9.Buggy Tour in Punta Cana: Mamajuana – Coffee – Swimming in Cenote and Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 105 reviews · 4h 30m · from $22

Spend 270 minutes exploring rural Punta Cana by artisan buggy, with hotel pickup, a coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and Mamajuana tasting, a swim in a crystal-clear cenote, and time at Macao Beach. Guides speak English, Spanish, and German. Bring clothes that can get muddy, a towel, cash, and sunscreen.

“Os buggys precisam de mais manutenção, o serviço de recolha no hotel foi tudo ok e os guias são simpáticos, O problema é o buggys parecem ter cem anos e estragaram duas ou 3 vezes durante o passeio, no mais tudo muito bom!!”

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10.Don Lucas Cigar Factory & Rum Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 88 reviews · 3h 30m · from $15

Spend about 3.5 hours at the Don Lucas Artisan Complex with hotel pickup from Punta Cana or Bávaro. Watch cigars being hand-rolled, taste Caribbean chocolate, sample Dominican coffee and premium rum, then browse cigars, bottles, sweets, crafts, and jewelry. English and Spanish guides lead the visit.

“This tour was fantastic. We got to see how the cigars are made, taste delicious coffee and chocolate and sip rum in a beautiful location. The guide was friendly and engaging and all staff we encountered were the same. There are no pressure sales at all because the product speaks for itself. This was a definite highlight of our trip!”

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11.San Pedro De Macoris: Ron Barcerló Rum Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $20

At Ron Barceló’s Centro Histórico near San Pedro de Macorís, you’ll follow rum from aging cellar to barrel workshop, bottling line, museum, and tasting bar. English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian guides are available. Choose the standard tasting or a 90-minute Imperial experience inside the aging cellar.

“Luis was a very well informed guide. We felt comfortable to ask all the questions we had and they were answered accordingly. We recieved a very good impression of the factory, that feels like a medium big family which such a big impact on the world's market. The factory is at a remote location, so if you are travelling by yourself arrange transportation back to San Pedro de Macoris before you go. The team helped us all the way to find transportation back.”

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12.City Tour with Rum and Chocolate Factories

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Edwin Tours takes you through Puerto Plata in an air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Edwin, Carlos, Francisco, or Juan Francisco. You will sample eight rums, taste Dominican chocolate, visit cigar and amber shops, see colorful streets and the cathedral, and tour San Felipe Fortress. Cruise-port pickup is included.

“The hospitality of the tour guides and their kindness. they were very thoughtful we enjoyed seeing their country. Beautiful island we had a great time.”

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13.Guided Bar Crawl with a Rum Shot and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend about five hours moving between five Bavaro and Punta Cana bars with guide-driver Jose or Eli. You’ll get a Dominican rum shot, hotel pickup and drop-off, water, and soft drinks, while paying separately for cocktails, beer, food, and snacks. Expect karaoke, live music, local bars, and a flexible pace.

“Jose the driver and guide was really flexible and let us time the event to suit our group. It was a nice small mix of people and everyone joined in the atmosphere. We even ended up at the legendary Coco Bongo bar !”

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14.Ron Barcelo Imperial Experience tasting at aging cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $40

At Centro Histórico Ron Barceló in the Dominican Republic, you’ll learn how rum is made, hear about the factory’s past, and taste premium rums inside the aging cellar. The visit lasts about two hours and is limited to 10 people. Guide Hendrix has received special praise for his clear, engaging explanations.

“Great tour. You get to see the basics of rum production and the history of the rum factory. You also taste some of their premium rums.”

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