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Authentic Colony on Walking Tour of Its Historic Quarter
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Colonia del Sacramento
About
I discovered Colonia del Sacramento with a local guide born in the city. This walking tour of the historic South Quarter is not only a tour, but an authentic experience where history comes to life through real anecdotes and stories that do not appear in the books.
There is a professional guide, offering tours mainly in English, adapting each traveler to enjoy a close and personalized experience. During the tour, you will not only know the history and evolution of the neighborhood from its humblest origins to become a World Heritage Site but also its most special corners.
In addition, he loves to help you capture unique memories, so I can take pictures during the tour. He will also recommen...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
City maps with attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Mayor
I'll be in the center of the square next to a palm tree with an ID and gray backpack
Return
Centro Cultural Bastión del Carmen
Important Information
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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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Authentic Colony on Walking Tour of Its Historic Quarter
(1) Reviews
Colonia del Sacramento
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About
I discovered Colonia del Sacramento with a local guide born in the city. This walking tour of the historic South Quarter is not only a tour, but an authentic experience where history comes to life through real anecdotes and stories that do not appear in the books.
There is a professional guide, offering tours mainly in English, adapting each traveler to enjoy a close and personalized experience. During the tour, you will not only know the history and evolution of the neighborhood from its humblest origins to become a World Heritage Site but also its most special corners.
In addition, he loves to help you capture unique memories, so I can take pictures during the tour. He will also recommen...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
City maps with attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Mayor
I'll be in the center of the square next to a palm tree with an ID and gray backpack
Return
Centro Cultural Bastión del Carmen
Itinerary
1
Barrio Historico
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.
1 hour
2
Porton de Campo
Portuguese stone construction that was used as protection from 1745.
15 minutes
3
La Calle de los Suspiros
Typical Portuguese street that teaches us human history and perfect corners for a photograph
5 minutes
4
Faro de Colonia del Sacramento
Lighthouse built in 1857 to avoid shipwrecks, still in function and is also an attraction for tourism and can be visited
5 minutes
5
Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento
Basilica built in 1697 with different reconstructions, currently baptisms, weddings and masses are performed there
10 minutes
6
Muelle de madera Colonia del Sacramento
Natural port of colonial era used for trade, can now be visited and its reconstruction was inaugurated in December 2025
5 minutes
7
Centro Cultural Bastion Del Carmen
Bastion that was used for cannon defense and is currently a cultural center with a super quiet garden and tunnels that can be visited
