Fort Matanzas National Monument Tours
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.
Come join us and explore Fort Matanzas on one of our special event tours!
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.
Come join us and explore Fort Matanzas on one of our special event tours!
Need to Know
- Environmental Concerns
- Uneven surfaces
- Flashlights encouraged outside the fort for tours during evening hours. Guides will have lanterns to illuminate inside the fort.
- High Decibel sounds with Cannon Firings.
- Parking
Limited parking, please be considerate by not lingering in parking lot after tour. Car pooling is strongly recommended.
- Unaccompanied Children
Unaccompanied children are not permitted on Fort Matanzas tours. An individual 16 years of age or older must accompany any child that will be riding the ferry to the fort.
- Restrooms
Restroom facilities are located only at parking lot to Fort Matanzas National Monument Visitor Center. No restrooms on boat or island.
- Food & Beverage
Only water is allowed inside the fort.
- Trails
Nature Trail, Marsh Trail and beaches are Day Use Only areas, open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Booking Windows
Primary Booking Window: Tickets for Fort Matanzas National Monument Torchlight Tours will become available 14 days in advance of the tour date at 10 a.m. ET.
Changes and Cancellations
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the tour time for refund. The $1 reservation fee is non-refundable. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour time will not be refunded. Cancellations must be completed through www.recreation.gov or by calling the reservation line at (877) 444-6777. Customers will receive full refunds in the event a tour must be cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Refunds will not be made for no shows.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
8635 A1A South Saint Augustine FL 32080
Phone Number
(904) 471-0116
