Tours and Tickets to Experience Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

There are plenty of ways to experience the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter

• Sunset Cruise of St. Augustine

• St. Augustine's Wine, Cocktail, and Food Experience

• Walking History Tour of St. Augustine's Historic District

• Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine

Entry tickets for adults (16+) are US$15, valid for up to seven consecutive days. Youth (15 and under) enter free when accompanied by an adult. For deeper insight, join a guided walking tour or boat tour that passes by the fort and other historic St. Augustine sites—prices start at around US$25

Dress comfortably and wear sneakers, as walking is the best way to visit the historic district, where the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is located. Even on warm days, you should wear layers and bring an umbrella, as Florida weather can be unpredictable.

Early weekday mornings are the best times to explore the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, as there are usually lighter crowds and cooler temperatures. Weekends, holidays, and school breaks tend to be busiest, especially when popular cannon and musket demonstrations are scheduled.

No, you can’t bring your pet if you plan on going inside the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. However, if you’re sticking to the outside park area, you can bring them along, though they must be kept on a leash at all times.

Some parts are, and some parts aren’t. The fort is a historic building which makes accessibility tricky, though the parking area, lower level, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, the upper level gundeck is accessed by stairs and therefore may not be easy to reach for those with limited mobility.