Top Veracruz Tours by Duration

The pre-Hispanic city of El Tajín is home to remarkably well-preserved ancient sites, including pyramids, palaces, and ball courts. On this fully narrated, small group tour, you’ll explore these well-preserved sites, see a pre-Hispanic “Dance of the Flyers” ritual, and visit a vanilla factory and plantation to learn about the growing, harvesting, and processing of the vanilla orchid.

Knock out visits to two important sites of Mexico’s pre-Columbian Totanac culture—the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla—in one day on this guided trip from Veracruz. Wander through the pyramids and plazas of the UNESCO-listed El Tajín, learn about Mesoamerican history and discover the cultural treasures of Papantla, from its flying pole dancers to vanilla. Hassle-free hotel transport by van is included.

Enjoy fascinating architecture, archaeology and history on this guided day trip from Veracruz. With the help of an informative guide, discover the ruins of Quiahuiztlan, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. In the Mesoamerican archaeological site of Cempoala, walk by ancient temples and learn about the city’s invasion by Aztecs. Wrap up the day in La Antigua, Mexico’s first Spanish settlement. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

On this full-day tour, visit the archeological zone of El Tajin on the north coast of Veracruz. The ancient capital city of the Totonac culture, the zone is filled with ruins, including the Pyramid of the Niches, which was a civil calendar with seven levels and 365 niches incorporated into the design. After a lunch break, visit the nearby town of Papantla, which is known for vanilla production and talented voladores—acrobats who perform on a colorful pole suspended high above the ground. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

You will visit the impressive Hacienda del Lencero, the incredible Anthropology Museum, the handicrafts house and the center of the city of Xalapa with its beautiful colonial buildings. You will visit the magical town of Xico with its beautiful waterfall, and Coatepec, colonial city "World Coffee Capital" and "Magical Town"

The top sites of Veracruz and surrounding areas are all laid out for you on this guided 5-hour combo tour. Discover San Juan de Ulúa, a fortress dating back to 1565. In the tree-lined town of La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico, you’ll see the first Catholic church in the Americas. Pass through Veracruz’s Zocalo, its picturesque main square and drive through the upscale, neighboring city of Boca del Río. Bonus: Round-trip hotel transport included.

Get to know the state capital and enjoy the magical towns of Xico and Coatepec with delicious cuisine, charming architecture and the best high altitude coffee in Mexico.

A guided day trip is an easy way to see the archaeological sites of Veracruz without the hassle of navigating public transit. In addition to explaining the purpose of the unmarked Quiahuiztlan and Cempoala ruins, your guide brings you to the highlights of Antigua, the oldest colonial town in Mexico. With round-trip hotel transport, the tour is a popular choice for visitors passing through Veracruz.

Explore one of Mexico’s most charming towns, enjoy access to colonial haciendas and museums you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample some of the best Mexican coffee in the place where it’s produced during this full-day excursion to Coatepec. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit either; instead, enjoy convenient transfers and your guide’s in-depth explanations, which you wouldn’t get alone.

Tlacotalpan is a popular Veracruz day trip, and this guided tour offers an easy way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city in just one day. Along with a guide, learn about the city's Spanish and Caribbean architecture and visit the City Museum, before heading to Alvarado to check out the coastal trading town.

Tajín is the most impressive Ceremonial center of the totonaca culture at Veracruz, lately rediscovered and fabulous installations. Papantla is a very important vanilla producer, which is used to make typical handicrafts and liquors from that region. * Time for lunch is Tajín or at the Emerald Coast beach.

Venture deep into the great outdoors during this action-packed day trip, which makes it easy to escape the city. You’ll have personalized attention from a private guide as you cover four different stops, from the largest head of the Olmec civilization to a secluded island inhabited by a lively monkey population. You’ll also climb to the top of a stunning waterfall and learn about Mexican biodiversity in an ecological park.

Get to know the historic center of Veracruz, where you can see important colonial buildings, and the old fortress of San Juan de Ulua, which has been used for different purposes from Hospital to Jail. Then enjoy the modern area of Boca del Río, where there are different shopping malls, hotels, where you can also find the second Catholic church, in a new continent.

Includes: ·        Roma farm in Coatepec ·        Café Bola de Oro’s old mill ·        Coffee tasting ·        Transportation, tickets and guide. Details: Meeting Point: Lobby of the client's hotel Start time: From 08:00-08:20 Closing time: 20:00                                 Duration of excursion: 12 hours

Explore the historic coastal city of Veracruz on an affordable, half-day tour. Visit the oldest army base in Latin America, the 500-year-old San Juan de Ulua fort, and hear its legends from an informative guide. Experience the city’s rich culinary culture and musical traditions in the community of Mandinga. Then, cap off your introduction to Veracruz with a boat ride along its mangrove forested coastline.

Spend a pleasant morning getting to know the city of Veracruz on this 3-hour guided tour. Enter San Juan de Ulúa, one of Veracruz’s most popular landmarks, and learn about the 16th-century fortress before it was converted to a presidential home. Stroll along the 'malecón,' or boardwalk, and see city highlights like the Zocalo and the Old Customs building. Wrap up your sightseeing with a drive through the well-heeled district of Boca del Río before being transported back to your hotel.

An efficient tour of beautiful and attractive Veracruz. ★ Abundant nature, magical villages, and the Xalapa Anthropology Museum, famous for the megalithic Olmec statues! ◆◆ “Museo ex hacienda EL Lencero” ◆◆ A residence used as the villa of President Santa Ana in the 19th century. ◆◆ Xalapa's Museum of Humans (Museo de antropologia) ◆◆ At the Museum of Anthropology, which is the center of tourism in Xalapa, you must see the megalithic statue of the Olmec people. It is the second largest and most important museum in Mexico. We invite you to travel through the magnificent history of Mexico. ◆◆ Sightseeing in the city of Coatepec ◆◆ Coatepec, the oldest coffee producing area in Mexico, is famous for its cute streets and many stylish cafes. ◆◆ Sightseeing in the city of "Xico" ◆◆ Hiko is a small colonial city and is called the Magic Village. ◆◆ Sightseeing of Texolo Falls (Cascada de Texolo en Xico) ◆◆ Tour of Texolo Falls, which is located right next to the village of Xico.

This is one of the most popular attractions in Veracruz, where there will be fun and a wide variety of natural landscapes to explore.

Experience Veracruz’s history and culture on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, tour a historic coffee plantation and enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast. Explore the architecture of Cordoba with a visit to La Parroquia and other sites, and stop by the Gustave Eiffel-designed Palacio de Hierro in Orizaba. Enjoy a 3,008-foot (917-meter) cable car ride from Orizaba’s histoic center to the top of El cerro del borrego.

Take a trip to discover delicious coffee roots in Veracruz, Mexico. ◆◆ Must-see coffee lovers! ◆◆ For customers who want to learn coffee in earnest, those who just love coffee, and those who want to know deeper Veracruz, why not go on a journey to explore the roots of coffee in Mexico? Step on the grounds of the coffee farm with your own feet and enjoy a memorable cup of coffee! Mexico is one of the world's leading coffee producing regions. Veracruz's coffee, one of the three major coffee beans producing regions in Mexico, boasts the highest quality in the world. Deep rich and noble taste and aroma of the features Veracruz coffee, while learning such as process and history of production, you can enjoy a coffee at the local ♪ ◆◆ coffee museums ◆◆ process of coffee production, dated from 19th century ◆◆ Of course, tasting of delicious coffee is also available ♪ ◆◆ The coffee brand "Bola de oro", founded in 1910, boasts the highest quality in the world.

Get to know the magical towns of the Altas Montañas region in Veracruz, charming towns surrounded by mountains, admire their colonial architecture, in addition to their customs and traditions.

Includes: ·        Ex-hacienda El Lencero ·        Hacienda of Pacho Nuevo ·        Roma Museum ·        Hacienda de la Orduña ·        Transportation, tickets and guide. Details: Meeting Point: Lobby of the client's hotel Start time: From 08:00-08:20 Closing time: 18:00                                 Duration of excursion: 10 hours  

While in Veracruz, take a guided day trip to the historic towns of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado. Admire the beautiful colonial architecture of Alvarado and at the same time, gain insight into Mexico’s history after the Spanish conquest. In UNESCO-listed Tlacotalpan, see city landmarks and immerse yourself in the local art from the 19th and 20th centuries during visits to two charming museums. Hotel transport included.

We will visit the former hacienda de Lencero, which was the home of former president Antonio López de Santa Ana, where furniture of the time and personal objects of this character in the history of Mexico are exhibited. Place surrounded by beautiful gardens, a lake and coffee plantations. We will continue a panoramic tour of Xalapa to see the main points of interest. We also go to the Museum of Anthropology, the second most important museum in the country, in its spaces is the second largest collection in the world of pre-Hispanic art from Mesoamerica, around 2,500 pieces, mainly from the Olmec, Totonaca and Huasteca cultures. We will visit Coatepec, a magical town known for its high altitude coffee for being at 1250 meters above sea level. We will enjoy the afternoon walking through its Central Park with the aroma of coffee from the roasting shops, admiring the architecture of the colonial-style mansions, enjoying a cup of coffee, visiting the main tourist attractions.