3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Overview
Join us to get to know the most feared prison in America on a guided tour that will fascinate you. Tour the fort built more than almost 500 years ago. Enjoy the view offered by the Torre de San Pedro, from where you will have the best photographs of the port. Learn about the legend of Chucho "El Roto", the thief who stole to help the poor. Visit the cells where Chucho "el Roto" and "Mulata de Córdoba" were imprisoned, two of the most famous legends of this place.
What's Included
- Tickets
- Round transportation from Plaza Acuario
- Certified Tourist Guide
- Food or drinks
- Activities not mentioned
- Tips
Meeting Location
Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho
Ricardo Flores Magón, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tickets.
- Round transportation from Plaza Acuario.
- Certified Tourist Guide.
- Food or drinks.
- Activities not mentioned.
- Tips.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tickets
- Round transportation from Plaza Acuario
- Certified Tourist Guide
- Food or drinks
- Activities not mentioned
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
