Veracruz 3-Hour Guided City Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG8199-8199
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 3-hour drive around the charming port city of Veracruz with a professional bilingual guide. See the top attractions of Mexico’s first Spanish settlement, including the Fort of San Juan de Ulúa, the Benito Juarez Lighthouse, and much more.
See the sights of Veracruz, a port city on the Gulf of Mexico and the first Spanish settlement in Mexico. On this 3-hour tour you’ll enjoy a drive around this lively city, accompanied by a professional guide.
The Spanish conqueror, Hernan Cortes, first landed here in 1519 and, not long afterward Veracruz became the base from which the Spaniards conquered Mexico.
When you leave from your hotel, you’ll first see the malecón, or boarwalk, that stretches for kilometers along the Gulf of Mexico. During the tour, your guide will provide commentary about all of the sites on the itinerary. Without stops, you’ll see the Island of Sacrifices, the Pemex Tower, the Monument to Sailors, and the Carranza statue.
A highlight of the tour is Fort of San Juan de Ulúa, a great fortress that was constructed for the defense of the port of Veracruz. It has also served as a prison.
You’ll also pass by the Ships Workshop, Café de la Parroquia, the Benito Juarez Lighthouse, and more.
Highlights
- Take in the top sights of the charming port city of Veracruz
- See the Fort of San Juan de Ulúa, a complex of fortresses and prisons
- Drive by important sites such as the Monument to Sailors, the Pemex Tower, and the Benito Juarez lighthouse
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meals and gratuities are not included
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
