Activity Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Walking tour through the Historic Neighborhood
5.0
(2 reviews)
one hour
Free cancellation
out of 5
2 reviews
About this activity
Explore the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local guide. Walked through cobblestone streets, discovered hidden corners and learned fascinating stories of the Portuguese and Spanish past of the city.
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Low
Conditional Booking Questions
At a glance
- Duration
- one hour
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 10 people
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Colonia auténtica
Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–16 years) · Adults (40–40 years) · Seniors (50–90 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Unique memories
Itinerary
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Barrio Historico
30 min
Your professional guide, registered with the Ministry of Tourism, will meet you at Plaza Mayor in Colonia del Sacramento’s Historic Quarter to kick off a unique experience.
During the tour, you will discover the main historical and cultural attractions of the Southern Quarter, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will walk through its charming cobblestone streets, surrounded by colonial architecture, and learn stories that marked the identity of the city.
Explore iconic landmarks such as the iconic Calle de los Sigurs, the ancient stone wall, the Puerta de Campo and the Cologne Lighthouse. There will also be time to take pictures in the most picturesque and memorable corners of the neighborhood.
As an additional experience, you can pre-coordinate a mate tasting during the tour, to learn more about this tradition so representative of Uruguayan culture.
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Porton de Campo
5 min
Portuguese stone construction that was used as protection from 1745.
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Faro de Colonia del Sacramento
5 min Admission not included
Lighthouse built in 1857 to avoid shipwrecks, still in function and is also an attraction for tourism and can be visited
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La Calle de los Suspiros
5 min
Typical Portuguese street that teaches us human history and perfect corners for a photograph
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Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento
10 min
Basilica built in 1697 with different reconstructions, currently baptisms, weddings and masses are performed there
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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The guide will be present in the main square which is in the center of the historic neighborhood
End point
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The guide will be present in the main square which is in the center of the historic neighborhood
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller ratings
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