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Montevideo: Colonia del Sacramento City Tour with Pickup

Montevideo: Colonia del Sacramento City Tour with Pickup

In the morning, your downtown Montevideo hotel will pick you up for a 177-kilometer journey. Along the way, you'll observe agricultural, livestock, and industrial productions. After visiting the city of Nueva Helvecia, also known as Colonia Suiza, and admiring the elegant Hotel Nirvana, you'll continue to the Plaza de los Fundadores and the charming Sanctuary of the Virgin of Schoenstatt. In the next phase of the journey, you'll arrive in Colonia del Sacramento, where you'll explore the famous Calle de los Suspiros, known for its many legends and offering stunning views of the Río de la Plata coastline and its mesmerizing sunsets. Afterward, you'll proceed to the Historic District at Plaza de Armas, where the Church of the Santísimo Sacramento, dating back to 1680, holds significant memories and a rich history of Colonia. Continuing your exploration, you'll head to the Bastión de San Pedro, where the Uruguayan flag proudly flies, accompanied by the Powder Magazine and the iconic Lighthouse. These are must-see tourist attractions, along with visits to the Spanish and Portuguese Museums and the Tile Museum (admission tickets not included). You'll also visit the Costanera Promenade, the Real de San Carlos with its old bullring, the Church of San Benito, and the residential neighborhoods of the city. After an unforgettable day, you'll return to your hotel in Montevideo.

Tour to historic Colonia del Sacramento including coffee

Tour to historic Colonia del Sacramento including coffee

Our journey back to History starts by going over the traditional towns of Colonia Suiza and Nueva Helvecia, and knowing Nirvana Hotel where you can enjoy a coffee or tea served with medialunas, after we go to Plaza de los fundadores, Santuario de la Virgen de Schoenstatt. Next, arrive in Colonia del Sacramento (declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO). Colonia was founded by the Portuguese Empire more than 300 years ago, and it was the bone of contention among Portugal and Spain until 1777, when the Treaty of San Ildefonso left Colonia in the hands of the Spanish Monarchy. Go over Calle de los Suspiros, Iglesia del Santísimo Sacramento (church), Bastión de San Pedro, Polvorín, the Lighthouse, Museos Español y Portugués (museums), Museo del Azulejo, etc. (entrance tickets are not included). Go across Rambla “Costanera” (coastal boardwalk), Real de San Carlos and its old Plaza de Toros, St Benito´s Chapel, Port. Return downtown and have free time to go over Barrio Histórico and its charming streets. Lunch (optional). At the appointed time return to the hotel in Montevideo.

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Our guide Sylvia (sp?) was so kind and considerate to everyone, and especially to me as an English speaking guest. She gave clear instructions for meeting points and finding places for lunch and souvenirs. Although it was a hot day, she persevered with professionalism and humor. The driver Marcelo should also be commended for his expert navigation. It was a day well spent, visiting a historic hotel, beautiful and colorful Colonia and one of most unique museums anywhere. Thanks for a wonderful day!

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It was an amazing experience. Pablo was an excellent guide very acknowledgment. We had a nice group multicultural. Highly recommended. The results of this tour we have made a good people friends from Brazil and Peru

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It was very good Virginia the guide was excellent as she had a few different languages she had to speak in She was very informative Marcello was also nice and nothing was too much trouble

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today was extremely hot but Silvana manage to make the tour enjoyable, going stray to the point giving history background and trying to keeps in the shade areas as much as possible

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Very good arrangement! Virginia was an excellent guide