15 Higuey Tours in the Dominican Republic Worth Getting Up For

1.Higuey Expedition Cultural & Historic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 270 minutes - 1 day · from $32Our pick

Leave Punta Cana for Higüey and the countryside with guides such as Teo or Danilo. Depending on your option, you’ll visit the Basilica, a food market, coffee and cocoa farms, a cigar workshop, Anamuya, Macao Beach, and a Dominican home, with small-group and open-truck choices.

“Trip was phenomenal. Start to finish. If you're looking for a immersive cultural experience in the heart of the Dominican Republic, this is the trip for you. All I have to say is, No Mickey Mouse!”

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2.Cultural Day Altos de Chavón – Higuey experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $120Top rated

Leave Punta Cana for a six-hour cultural outing with hotel pickup, Altos de Chavón, Higüey’s basilica, a local market, lunch by the Anamuya River, and a family visit for coffee and chocolate. Guides such as Robinson and Teo are praised for friendly, flexible service.

“Teo was a great guide and driver / the trip is well planned and has a bit of everything: culture, food, shopping, and sightseeing! We definitely recommend it if you want to understand more about life on the island (not just enjoying the beaches)”

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3.Enjoy Our Tours Higuey City Cultural

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $45

Travel from Punta Cana to Higüey on a private cultural tour with pickup included. Visit Cathedral San Dionisio, the Basilica of La Altagracia, a local craft shop, and a stop where you can buy Dominican coffee and organic chocolate.

“This was a bad experience. We booked for 2 PM, were messaged that our pickup would be 2:20 and the driver arrived at 2:40. This caused us issues with evening plans we had made based on the 2 PM time. Our driver was very nice and told Read more”

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4.Higüey Guided Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend eight hours exploring Higüey, the Basilica Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, a market viewpoint, a private ranch, and Macao Beach. Your guide speaks one of six listed languages, with Mike praised by name. Expect transport, a Dominican lunch stop, horses, river swimming, cigars, crafts, and beach time.

“C’etait excellent , mike est un excellent guide tres sympathique je recommande”

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5.Half-day Cultural Tour in the City of Higüey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $50

Set out at 7:00 a.m. from Punta Cana for a 5 to 6-hour tour of Higüey and Anamuya. Ride at Rancho Papito, visit the Basilica, see a typical home, eat a Dominican lunch, learn cigar-making, and finish at Macao Beach. Guide Tao may lead the day.

“Excellent value and great way to experience the country and real life of Dominican people. Tao was a great guide, very informative and friendly.”

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6.Private City Tours Higüey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews

Travel from Punta Cana to Higüey in a private group of up to six. Visit the Cathedral Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, local markets, shops, the central park, and possibly a museum. Pickup is offered, and the tour usually lasts three to four hours.

“driver tried hard but since he didn't speak english made it difficult to communicate. without communication channels all we did was see the Basilica and that was all. another local guy gave us the tour of the Basilica so we wound up tipping the viator driver and the local side hustle guy”

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7.Higuey City Tour – Visit the Basilica Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4h 30m · from $82

Travel from Punta Cana to Higüey in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide such as Wadson. Visit the Basilica of La Altagracia, walk through a traditional market, and stop at a souvenir shop. The private 270-minute tour offers local culture without giving up a full day at the resort.

“Transportion was very good with many scenic areas on the way and a friendly driver. The basilica and the small old church were interesting and worth seeing. Watch out for the basilica guide who wants to charge you for what’s included with the package. Just say no. The gift shop had high pressure people who wanted to charge ridiculous high prices. The market was interesting but was dirty and smelled. Not much for tourists here but the churches and the ride made it worthwhile.”

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8.Higuey discovery, coffee and cocoa tasting from punta cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 6h 30m · from $45

Spend a full day beyond Punta Cana with guides such as Danilo, Justo, or Théo. Visit Higüey’s basilica and markets, ride a horse, taste coffee and cocoa with a local family, roll a cigar, swim or hike by the Anamuya River, and finish at Macao Beach.

“Justo and Danilo were amazing tour guides! They were attentive, professional, and had a great sense of humor while always being respectful. They made sure we truly enjoyed every moment of the experience and even took pictures for us so we could have lasting memories. The food was absolutely delicious as well. I would definitely book with them again if I come back to Punta Cana. Highly recommend!”

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9.Arte, gastronomía, cultura bay Jhoraji : Higüey altos de chavón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $120

Start at 7:00 am for a six-hour cultural outing from Punta Cana to Higüey and Altos de Chavón. Guides such as Darwin, Robinson, and Tito lead you through the Basilica, Dominican traditions, cobbled streets, galleries, and the famous amphitheater. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 15.

“Robinson was our tour guide and did a great job! This excursion was a great way to experience/see some cultural of the Dominican Republic. Also nice length so you are back to resort at decent hour. Exactly what we were looking for during the first time here.”

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10.exciting cultural tour to Higüey adventure, history and fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $85

Travel from Punta Cana to Higüey for a jungle ride, the Basilica of Higüey, a local market, craft shopping, an Anamuya river swim, Dominican lunch, coffee and cocoa tasting, cigar making, and Macao Beach. Guides including Theo, Danillo, Tao, and Robinson have led this small-group outing.

“Our tour guide was Theo. Super nice informative and flexible. Definitely recommend it. He showed us the local market church even the process of making chocolate and coffee in detail.”

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11.Private Higuey City Tour Real Life in Punta Cana (Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $89

Spend about 4.5 hours traveling from Punta Cana to Higuey with a guide and a group of up to 15 people. Visit La Basilica, Saint Dionisio Church, a typical Dominican home, coffee and cocoa sites, a cigar factory, and a souvenir market. Pickup and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Our family of 7 was looking forward to a day off the resort to see the town Hiquey. It started poorly and ended poorly. We waited at the designated meeting point on our resort for over half an hour. I texted the driver and Viator to determine Read more”

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12.Private Half Day Tour in Punta Cana-Higüey with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours

Edwin, Erwin, Silverio, or another English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide takes you from Punta Cana to Higüey for four private hours. Visit a coffee and cocoa farm, meet a local family, learn cigar-making, see the basilica, and adjust the plan to suit your group.

“Enjoyed a day with Erwin. Was very fun and it made us feel good to be helping out a family owned company.”

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13.Safari and Higuey Church from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $119

Spend about eight hours touring the Dominican countryside by safari-style truck. Visit sugarcane, coffee, cacao, and tobacco areas, a rural school, Higuey’s Basilica, a ranch, and a river. Guides including Leo and Alex are praised for their friendly, professional approach.

“Parfait, excursion avec toutes nos attentes réussies, surtout Le meilleur le guide Alex, très sympathique, agréable et professionnel.”

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14.Higüey Basilica & City Tour w/Local House Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Spend four hours exploring Higüey with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, local market, La Altagracia museum, and a typical Dominican house. Hotel pickup and a small-group format make this a simple way to see daily life beyond Punta Cana.

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15.Higuey City Tour – A Cultural Experience From Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $73

Travel from Punta Cana to Higuey with a guide and driver, visiting a tobacco and sugar cane plantation, the Basilica Cathedral, San Dionisio church, and Macao Beach. Transport, entrance fees, water, soda, and snacks are covered. Guide quality and English ability may vary.

“Une honte, nous n'avons pas fait la totalité de l'excursion, le guide ne savait même pas de quoi il parlait. Il s'est endormi pendant l'excursion ! Le pire le guide nous a indiqué que c'était pas la peine de prendre des photos qu'il nous prendrait lui. A la fin de l'excursion il a refusé de nous donner les photos sauf contre 150$ !!!! A fuir !!! Grosse arnaque”

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