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A large stone fortification by a body of water, with a small dock and a distant tower. 1
An ancient stone corridor with arched ceilings and a cobblestone floor. 2
A historic stone wall by a calm body of water, with a lighthouse in the background. 3
A historic waterfront with old stone buildings, a bridge, and construction cranes in the background. 4
An ancient stone courtyard with arched doorways and a tree in the center. 5
By Tours y Tickets Operador Turistico

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$62 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Travel through time to this historical fort that was also a sacred temple
    • Explore the beautiful Port of Veracruz and learn about its history
    • Learn incredible facts about the most feared prison in Mexico
    • Enjoy views of the port of Veracruz from the San Juan de Ulúa fortress

Activity location

    • Veracruz
    • Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho Plaza Acuario, Local 45 C, Ricardo Flores Magón, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico | Find us inside Plaza Acuario, next to the ticket office of the Veracruz Aquarium.
    • Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico

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From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulúa Prison Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
NZ$62.09 x 2 AdultsNZ$124.18
Total
Price is NZ$124.18
Until Sat, 14 Nov

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulúa Prison Tour Foreign Visitors

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
NZ$76.25 x 2 AdultsNZ$152.50
Total
Price is NZ$152.50
Until Sat, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport
  • Inclusions
    Tickets
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drinks, Food and drinks, Pets, Smoking, Swimwear
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • At 12:00 pm, we will be waiting for you at our facilities inside Plaza Acuario to welcome you to your tour and provide you with some instructions you need to know before starting the tour. Afterwards, we will accompany you to board the vehicle that will take you to the fortress. En route to the fortress, you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of some monuments in the historic centre and part of the customs facilities.
    During the tour inside the fortress, you will learn more about the history that the different areas of the place safeguard. You will hear about the legends of “Chucho el Roto,” “La Mulata de Córdoba,” and much more. Similarly, the guide will narrate to you the historical importance of San Juan de Ulúa, from its construction during the conquest era, through the independence and Mexican Revolution, to the present day. Undoubtedly, it will be a tour that you will enjoy.
    At approximately 2:30 pm, we will be finishing the tour with the guide, who will accompany you to the entrance gate where our operator colleague will be waiting to take you back to Plaza Acuario in our vehicle.

Location

Activity location

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    • Veracruz
    • Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho Plaza Acuario, Local 45 C, Ricardo Flores Magón, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico | Find us inside Plaza Acuario, next to the ticket office of the Veracruz Aquarium.
    • Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico