Discover the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Listed city of Colonia del Sacramento on this full day tour from Montevideo. Visit some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, learn about its rich history, and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup included: Pickup is available from centrally located accommodation in Montevideo.

Highlights

Explore this wonderful colonial city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site
Visit some of the most important places such as the Bullring, Costanera Avenue, and the Historic Quarter
Travel back in time as you discover the charm of the Historic Quarter

Full description

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Montevideo and heads out through the neighborhoods of Capurro, Le Teja, and the emblematic Cerro Hill. As you cross over the scenic Santa Lucia River Bridge, arrive at San José Department, famous for being the largest producer of potatoes in the country. Upon arrival in Colonia del Sacramento, learn about the city’s rich history which dates back to 1783 when it was founded by Spanish immigrants. With your expert guide, visit the Real San Carlos, The Bullring, and the De la Plata River to admire panoramic views across the city and surrounding areas. From here, head to the Historic Quarter of the city and wander around the picturesque streets on an insightful walking tour. Discover the Portón de Campo as well as the City Gate, the Walls, the famous Los Suspiros Street, the Lighthouse, the Main Square, and the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. After your walking tour, enjoy some free time to eat lunch at a traditional restaurant or continue to explore the city at your own leisure. Before returning to Montevideo, make a stop at the Granja Arenas to visit the Collectuonist Museum where you can taste local jams, marmalades, cheeses, and more.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Montevideo
English, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking tour guide

Admission ticket to the museum
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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4.3 /5

based on 62 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
5/5

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Other than the tour company not having me on a manifest for pick up...it all worked out. Great little town! Shouldn't be missed! I would have liked a little less detail on the history and maybe a little less history. The flora & fauna was lovely. The buildings were charming and the people friendly. Perhaps explanation of some of the farm (crops and animals) both directions. Being English speaking, you won't get all the same details as Spanish & Portuguese on any tours. It's fine, I can understand some! The guide went out of his way to help me especially after disastrous pick up. Certainly didn't make the other passengers happy either.

January 16, 2020

Really worthwhile day trip

A great tour to get a first impression in Colonia about the beginning of the initially Portuguese, later Spanish settlement. Nice place, with good gastronomy. Well organized and committed by our guide in three languages (Spanish / Brazilian / English), with great commitment and with explanations of everyday life in good English. Small drawback: collecting the participants and getting there was a bit lengthy. An hour longer in Colonia would have been ideal! Even so, the total duration was 9 hours.

September 2, 2019

Very nice except for the first visit to the museum of different collections

February 16, 2020

From Montevideo: Colonia del Sacramento Full Day Tour

From Montevideo: Colonia del Sacramento Full Day Tour

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Really worthwhile day trip