Dominican Food and Rum Experience

Santo Domingo · Foodie favorite · 4 hours

Dominican Food and Rum Experience

4 hoursFrom $79★ 4.9 (236)

Overview

Eat your way through the Colonial Zone and Ciudad Nueva with a local foodie guide. Six tasting stops cover street snacks, a home-style lunch, Dominican cacao and coffee, and a guided tasting of four aged Dominican rums.

Taste the Dominican table

Dominican food is built on rice, beans, plantain, slow-cooked meats and fresh tropical fruit. You'll try dishes like mangú, tostones, sancocho or chicharrón, local cacao and coffee, and learn how aged Dominican rum is produced and tasted. Get to know the Dominican dishes before your tasting.

Who this tour suits

Food lovers, couples and small groups who want to understand the culture through what locals actually eat.

Good to know

Tell us about allergies or vegetarian needs when booking. Rum tastings are for adults (18+). Build a complete Santo Domingo budget and compare included services.

Highlights

  • 6 tasting stops
  • Mangú, tostones & chicharrón
  • Dominican cacao & coffee
  • Guided tasting of 4 aged rums
  • Mamajuana to finish
  • Max 10 guests

Included

  • All food tastings (a full meal)
  • Rum tasting (4 rums) & mamajuana
  • Soft drinks & water
  • Local foodie guide
  • Pickup from Colonial Zone & Gazcue hotels

Not Included

  • Extra drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 11:00

    Street-food start

    Empanadas and fresh juice near Parque Colón.

  2. 11:45

    Home-style comedor

    La bandera dominicana and sancocho tasting.

  3. 12:45

    Cacao & coffee

    From bean to bar with a local chocolatier.

  4. 13:30

    Rum tasting

    Four aged Dominican rums, paired with cigars on request.

  5. 14:30

    Mamajuana & dessert

    Finish with habichuelas con dulce (seasonal) and mamajuana.

Pickup

  • • Meeting point: Parque Colón
  • • Free pickup from Colonial Zone & Gazcue hotels

What to bring

  • • An empty stomach
  • • Comfortable shoes
  • • Valid ID for rum tasting

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour. Weather cancellations are fully refunded or rescheduled.

Questions

Yes — tell us when booking and we'll adjust each stop.

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