I will be visiting the DR next year. One of my things to do is to tour a cigar factory. Does anyone know of a great tour.

Not in theDR. Most of the factories are in a free trade zone. you wouldn't be allowed there without an invitation.

I dont know about tours but my brother just got back from the DR yesterday and brought home some On Pere cigars.

If you are going close to santiago you can visit la Aurora they are open for tours,bring your camera,ask for manuel inoa.

just stay away from glass top cohibas......

In fact, stay away from any Cubans. They're all fake. If you want some, I can send them to you; I didn't listen, and wasted $400.

I went on a "tour" of L'Torpedo in Punta Cana which was okay, but it's nothing like La Aurora. Just depends where you're staying.

The tour of La Aurora is limited, but it is where they make the Preferido line. Bout the best you can get in the DR. La Aurora is in Santiago so depending upon where you are it could be a long way.