The 10 Best Shopping Tours in the Dominican Republic

1.101 Oliver Rum Tasting & Pairing And Taino Concept Store

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

At Oliver & Oliver in Punta Cana, a Romelier guides you through premium rums, food pairings, sugar cane and the Solera method. Expect about 75 minutes, shared hotel transfers, and time in the Taíno Gourmet store. Guides such as Santiago, Rudy and Felix have led tastings, though your guide may vary.

“Lots of information about rum and food pairing with rum. We tried four tiers of rum as well as mamajuana. The shop is cute and has a variety of gifts for purchase. The person guiding the tasting had loads of good energy which made the tasting even more enjoyable.”

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

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

At Taino Gourmet in Punta Cana, a guide introduces you to Dominican rum, Oliver & Oliver’s solera method, and four pours: Cubaney Centenario, Unhiq XO, Opthimus, and Punta Cana XOX. Pair them with chocolate, cheese, and other finger food, then browse the shop. The 90-minute experience includes pickup in Bavaro and Punta Cana.

“Amazing experience! Felix was brilliant and even though I’m not usually a rum lover, learning how to properly taste each rum and how the tastes change depending on the barrels they’re aged in and the food they’re paired with etc. was fascinating! We even got some extra cigar tasting at the end of the day too. Highly recommend to anyone!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 126 reviews

Spend about three hours at Mundo Autentico, where the advertised tour includes a look at cigar making, rum, coffee and chocolate tastings, and time to shop. Pickup and return transport are offered from Punta Cana-area resorts, usually at no extra charge. Expect a small group of up to 15, but confirm pickup details before you go.

“Friendly staff, great service. Tons of activities in and out . All accommodations were excellent. So relaxing. What happens in Punta Cana says in PC. So much fun, shopping buying rum, cigars, clothing and souvenirs.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $98

At Taino Gourmet’s Taino Concept Store, you’ll sample local treats, then cook chillo al coco, a Dominican red snapper dish with coconut sauce. Instructors such as Rudy, Ruth, Amelia, and Rose have led classes. Expect hands-on cooking, a sit-down meal, and hotel pickup in Punta Cana when arranged.

“Chef Roody was the BEST! Very hands on class and it was so much fun and it’s definitely worth the money! The food was delicious 😋”

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5.Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

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

Spend about four hours shopping at Punta Cana’s Plaza and other possible retail stops, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Look for larimar and amber jewelry, hats, clothing, and souvenirs, then sample Dominican coffee, chocolate, cigars, and Mamajuana. Driver Alex has handled some trips, but pickup timing and stop choices can vary.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews

This small-group outing pairs round-trip transport with a visit to Don Lucas Cigar Factory and the WordMart/WorldMart souvenir store. Expect an introduction to tobacco, cigar making and blending, plus advertised tastings of rum, coffee and chocolate. The outing lasts about three hours, though the stop itself may be brief. No guide names are provided.

“The guide for the tour was very nice. The location was a one stop shop - cigars, coffee, chocolate, and souvenirs!!”

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7.Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

A three-hour shopping outing from your Punta Cana hotel takes you to a local plaza for crafts, clothing, jewelry, hats, and souvenirs. You can sample Dominican coffee, chocolate, and cigars, with a chance to try Mamajuana. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but shop selection, prices, and pickup reliability deserve consideration.

“Our shopping trip fully met our expectations. The driver was very friendly, and the ride in a luxurious, air‑conditioned car was a huge advantage in such hot weather. We enjoyed browsing local shops and were able to purchase some wonderful souvenirs.”

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8.Chocolate Master Class & Taino concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 2 - 90 minutes · from $57

At Taino Gourmet Cooking Lab in La Altagracia, learn chocolate-making from instructors such as Rudi or Santiago, sample cocoa and flavors, then make and decorate your own chocolate. The small-group class includes a welcome drink and free round-trip transport in the Bavaro and Punta Cana area.

“The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a warm, friendly demeanor that made the experience enjoyable. The class itself was nothing short of amazing, filled with fascinating insights and engaging activities that kept everyone captivated!”

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9.‘Chillo al Coco’ Cooking Class & Taino Concept store

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $98

Join a small-group cooking class near Punta Cana to prepare red snapper in freshly made coconut sauce, with cassava, plantain, and rice. Instructors have included Ruth, Randy, and Roody. Hotel pickup is included in Bavaro and Punta Cana; Uvero Alto pickups cost extra. The class also includes a Taino concept store stop.

“Randy was amazing ! We learnt so much, it was really fun”

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10.Explore Higüey:Basilica,Market,Museum Cave,River Ride,lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Travel from Punta Cana to Higüey and Boca de Yuma with an English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide. The six-hour outing pairs the Basilica of Higüey and a local market with a craft stop, a batey community, the Juan Ponce de León Museum, a Yuma River boat ride, Cueva Taína, and lunch by the ocean. No individual guide is named.

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