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San Juan de Ulúa: Guided Tour in Spanish

Learn the history of one of Veracruz’s famous historic buildings

★ 4.5 · 2 ratings2 hr 30 min
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Duration2 hr 30 min
LocationVeracruz
Languages1 tour language

The experience

Learn the history of one of Veracruz’s famous historic buildings

For almost 350 years, the San Juan de Ulúa in Veracruz served as the main military stronghold of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Step back in time with a guide on a fascinating return trip from Veracruz, and get the lowdown on a historic site that has been a colonial fort, a presidential palace, a prison, and more!

What’s included

  • Entry ticket
  • Live guide
  • Guided tour
  • Roundtrip transportation

Not included

  • Tram transport from the meeting point to the fortress (available to purchase onsite)
  • Passenger care insurance
  • Tips

Where to go

Plaza Acuario de Veracruz, Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho, Ricardo Flores Magón

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Mexico_City

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Bring sunblock, a hat, and cash

Before purchase

Children aged 0-2: free; no ticket needed.

Good to know

* Tour itinerary (subject to weather and traffic conditions)**:

12:00: Board the tram outside Plaza Acuario

12:30: Transfer to San Juan de Ulúa

13:05: Arrival at the fortress

13:20: Start guided tour inside the fort

14:20: End of guided tour

14:50: Board the tram back to Plaza Acuario

15:20: Arrival at Plaza Acuario

How to use

Show your smartphone voucher to the guide at the meeting point

Be sure to arrive at the meeting point at 12:00 sharp

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