Day Trip to Colonia from Montevideo


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From $85.00

31 reviews   (4.16)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Montevideo, Montevideo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Get to know the city of Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Montevideo! Discover the colonial charm and history of this coastal city as you explore the cobblestone streets with your knowledgeable guide. Visit Barrio Histórico -- Colonia's historic area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- and see Real de San Carlos, Fernando's Beach and more. As you wander through Colonia’s wharf and downtown areas and admire unique colonial architecture, you’ll feel as though you’ve journeyed back in time.


What's Included

Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional English-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • ADULT: Age: 5 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Barrio Historico
The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Nice sights, good tour, great guide
LostTraveler510, 02-09-2019
Jocelyn was fantastic. She spoke in Portuguese and English since all of the group members except me and a married couple were from Brazil. Jocelyn was very personable and at every stop she checked in with everyone to make sure that we were doing okay and were having a good time. Also when we got to Colonia, she spoke in Portuguese for the majority of the group and then found the English speakers and told us the same info in English.
You get a good amount of time to check out Colonia.
Also, I love that the bus had good WiFi and a decent bathroom.
I dont usually do bus tours, but...
Kathleen H, 11-12-2017

I dont usually do bus tours, but this one may change my mind. Viator was extremely helpful and efficient when I made my reservation. The tour guide was well-spoken, knowledgeable and friendly. This is now my go-to tour company.



As for Colonia...its easy to see why it is a UNESCO site. The cobble stone streets and mix of Portuguese and Spanish architecture are like eye candy. The tour guide gave us a couple of hours to explore and get lunch. It was relaxing to just stroll the streets. I ate at what looked like your average pizza place on the Main Street, but decided to have their vegetarian sandwich instead. It was amazing. Roasted vegetables on a fresh chiabatta bun.



The entire day was lovely and well worth the price.

Everything about this tour was...
Kara C, 20-11-2017

Everything about this tour was incredible! From pickup to drop off you will be thoroughly entertained with wonderful sights and rich history. Roxana is the BEST tour guide I have ever had. If you are lucky enough to get her you are in for a treat! She's educational, fun, and funny! :)

This was wonderful! The guide was...
tovah w, 04-01-2018

This was wonderful! The guide was friendly, informed and accessible, for starters. And the comfort of participants was well attended to the pleasant stop at the Nirvana hotel with refreshments, for instance.

Colonia is totally charming, and it seemed to be a good balance between the little tour the guide led and some free time on our own. Unfortunately it was beastly hot that day, so that slowed some of us down. But the guide offered suggestions for where to go and how to manage under the circumstances. The artisanal shops were also fun to explore, as were the port areas there, and the architecture. A little more descriptive map with a bit of history or explanation would be helpful.

We also enjoyed the stop at the collection museum and the shop where we could sample and buy local products dulce le leche, jams, empanadas, etc..

One of the more enjoyable tour experiences we've had.

Long bus trip for a short tour.
Neil S, 06-11-2019
The guide was lovely and tried her best, but the tour was too short for a six hour bus ride.

A tour of the government buildings and/or the museums would make this tour more worthwhile.




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