Private Vip Tour Colonia del Sacramento

5.0 (16 reviews) 9–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Our tours are considered the best in the country by our clients, and on the tour to Colonia del Sacramento the traveler will live an unforgettable experience as they enter a UNESCO world heritage site, learning about its incredible stories from the 17th and 18th centuries. The peace and tranquility of its inhabitants and its sites will also add to the flavor of the place. Our driver and guide service with excellent presence and education, and the state of our transfer units also make for a complete and pleasurable experience. Come travel with us, you surely won't regret it! Le Club is a guarantee of excellence and commitment!

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Le Club Vip Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Colonia del Sacramento

6 hours

The city of Colonia del Sacramento, capital of the department of Colonia, is located between 2.5 and 3 hours by car from the country's capital, Montevideo.

Also keep in mind that as it is a daily tour, around noon already in the city of Colonia del Sacramento and in the middle of the tour, passengers have between 1.5 hours and 2 hours free for their lunch. The gastronomic offer in the area is varied and of good quality. Additionally, our guide can recommend certain places to do the same.
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos

30 min Admission not included

Visit to the only existing bullring in Uruguay, inaugurated in 1910. After years of abandonment, it was remodeled and restored, to be reopened in 2021 as an entertainment center and museum.
Colonia del Sacramento

5 min

The Cologne sign, overlooking the river, is a must-see for tourists with a great view of the coast and part of the city. A special place to take photos.
Puerta De La Ciudadela

20 min

The Puerta de la Ciudadela marks the entrance to the old colonial city. Built for the founding of the city in 1680 by the Portuguese, it constituted the only entry and exit points of the fortified city in the midst of a dispute between the Spanish and Portuguese crowns.
Faro de Colonia del Sacramento

30 min Admission not included

Built in 1857, its top has an excellent view of the city, as well as allowing a view of Buenos Aires on clear weather days. Next to it are ruins of old buildings and in front is the old central square of the historic center.
La Calle de los Suspiros

20 min

It arises in the Plaza Mayor, and continues on a slope until the Río de la Plata. It is the most characteristic street in the city with its picturesque and historic houses and its particular cobblestones.
La Casa del Virrey

20 min

Built in the 18th century for high officials of the city,

It was the headquarters almost a century after the site for the awarding of the title of Viceroy of the Rio de la Plata to Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros. Today restored and functioning as a museum.
Iglesia Matriz

20 min

Built in 1680 as part of the historic city, first in earth and straw, and then in lime and stone, on the slope of the Plaza de Armas, it is the oldest church built in Uruguay.
Muelle del Puerto de Yates

30 min

Enjoy its excellent views of the city and the historic center, as well as some of the sailboats and yachts that are moored there.
Granja Colonia

30 min

Visit the largest collection of pencils in the world. In its corridors you can also find the smallest pencil in the world, as well as pencils given to the owner of the museum by the director of Faber Castell himself. You can also find ashtrays, keychains, pins, perfume bottles and more!

There is also room to purchase typical Uruguayan grocery products.