Shopping Tours in Dominican Republic: 6 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 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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3.Don Lucas Cigar Factory & Store + Premium Rum Tasting (3 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 126 reviews · from $6

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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4.Learn How to Make Chillo al Coco & Taino Concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $98

At Taino Gourmet in Punta Cana, you learn to prepare red snapper in coconut sauce with a chef such as Rudy, Ruth, Rose, or Amelia. The two-hour class includes local tastings, drinks, hotel pickup, a shared meal, and time in the Taino concept store. You leave with recipes to recreate at home.

“This is a fantastic cooking class. Amelia (our chef) was patient, personable and passionate. We had an excellent time and the food was brilliant. Highly recommend.”

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5.Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $13

Spend four hours shopping around Punta Cana with hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll browse crafts, hats, swimsuits, larimar and amber jewelry, then taste Dominican coffee, chocolate, cigars, and Mamajuana. Driver Alex has provided prompt, helpful service on some departures, but pickup timing can vary, so keep your schedule flexible.

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6.Guided Shopping Tour to WordMart Souvenirs – Round Trip Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $5Best value

Spend about three hours visiting the Don Lucas Cigar Factory and a WordMart souvenir store, with transport included. You can watch cigar craftsmanship, learn about tobacco and blending, and sample rum, coffee, chocolate, and cigars. The small group has a maximum of 15 people, though the shopping stop may be brief.

“We were picked up by one Driver dropped off. We had no coffee or chocolate tasting, then picked up by another driver and dropped off, but we did get to shop.”

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