Matanzas River Tours and Activities

Walkway along the water in St. Augustine
Walkway along the water in St. Augustine
Fire the cannon!
Fort Matanzas National Monument was built in 1742 to defend Spanish St. Augustine from the British, nearly 300 years ago. Fort Matanzas has a very long & interesting history, closely connected with the founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. In 1565, Menendez murdered over 250 French Protestants including the famed Jean Ribault, on the land where the Fort is today. Due to the history of the site, the Spanish named both the fort and the inlet "Matanzas," which means "slaughters" in English. That name carries on to this day. #InStone
The Raven by private boat tour. Taken by Porpoise Point.

Tours & day trips

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St Augustine Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

St Augustine Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.2 out of 10 with 309 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$66 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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: Step back in time with pastime private historical tours

: Step back in time with pastime private historical tours

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 144 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$63 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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St. Augustine: Treasure Hunt Cruise with Onboard Show

St. Augustine: Treasure Hunt Cruise with Onboard Show

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 126 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$64 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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St.Augustine: Torture Museum, Ghost Hunt, & Tiny Art Tickets

St.Augustine: Torture Museum, Ghost Hunt, & Tiny Art Tickets

9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$42 per adult
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Water activities

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St. Augustine: Sunset Tours

St. Augustine: Sunset Tours

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$74 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Rocking chairs at a cabin

Princess Place Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Princess Place Preserve, a lovely green space in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Princess Place Preserve
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Learn about St. Augustine’s fascinating Spanish history and enjoy a stroll through picturesque woods at this iconic monument.

Fort Matanzas National Monument
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

You can take time to visit Washington Oaks Gardens State Park during your travels to Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Aerial view of Palm Coast, Florida. September 2022

Palm Coast Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Palm Coast Beach during your trip to Palm Coast? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Palm Coast Beach
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Florida Agricultural Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Florida Agricultural Museum
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Bing's Landing

Explore the great outdoors at Bing's Landing, a lovely green space in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bing's Landing

Top Matanzas River Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Bliss By The Sea

Bliss By The Sea

2 out of 5
7605 A1A S St. Augustine FL
Bliss By The Sea
Oceanfront 3BR,Game Room, Crescent Beach Retreat!

Oceanfront 3BR,Game Room, Crescent Beach Retreat!

Saint Augustine FL
Oceanfront 3BR,Game Room, Crescent Beach Retreat!
9BR LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! LARGE HEATED POOL AND COMPLETE GAME ROOM!

9BR LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! LARGE HEATED POOL AND COMPLETE GAME ROOM!

St. Augustine FL
9BR LUXURY OCEANFRONT ESTATE! LARGE HEATED POOL AND COMPLETE GAME ROOM!
Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach

Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach

3 out of 5
860 A1A Beach Blvd St. Augustine FL
Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach
Point Matanzas - Intracoastal Water-Front, Amazing Views, Daytime Dock, Pool

Point Matanzas - Intracoastal Water-Front, Amazing Views, Daytime Dock, Pool

St. Augustine FL
Point Matanzas - Intracoastal Water-Front, Amazing Views, Daytime Dock, Pool
Beach Front,Heated Pool,Spa, Beach Views, Umbrella+Lounger for beach, Balconies

Beach Front,Heated Pool,Spa, Beach Views, Umbrella+Lounger for beach, Balconies

St Augustine FL
Beach Front,Heated Pool,Spa, Beach Views, Umbrella+Lounger for beach, Balconies
Beacher's Lodge Oceanfront Suites

Beacher's Lodge Oceanfront Suites

2.5 out of 5
A1A South, 6970 St. Augustine FL
Beacher's Lodge Oceanfront Suites
Direct Ocean Front Condo With Heated Pool Located Directly on the Ocean

Direct Ocean Front Condo With Heated Pool Located Directly on the Ocean

St Augustine FL
Direct Ocean Front Condo With Heated Pool Located Directly on the Ocean
4 Bedroom Beach Home with Heated Pool & EV Charger

4 Bedroom Beach Home with Heated Pool & EV Charger

St. Augustine FL
4 Bedroom Beach Home with Heated Pool & EV Charger
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