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Visit charming Colonia with a Day Trip from Montevideo!
Visit charming Colonia with a Day Trip from Montevideo!
Sightseeing Lovers - Best of Montevideo to Colonia!
Colonial cobbled streets
Sightseeing Lovers - Montevideo to Colonia Experience!

Indulge in a Private Day Experience to Colonia del Sacramento!

By The Wine Experience
Price is P 9,308 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Colonia is a thrilling UNESCO World Heritage site that pulsates with rich history and vibrant stories spanning centuries! It transports visitors to a mesmerizing world shaped by the fascinating interplay of Spanish and Portuguese colonial influences, woven together in a captivating cultural tapestry.

Prepare to be amazed by an array of stunning landmarks and beautifully preserved structures, each bursting with tales of the past. From the majestic San Carlos Bullring to the enchanting cobblestone streets, every corner invites you into an immersive sensory adventure that fills you with nostalgia and wonder.

As you wander through this charming town, you’ll feel like you've stepped back in time to an era of grand mansions and lively plazas where history comes alive. Whether you're a passionate history buff, a culture enthusiast, or just a curious traveler, Colonia enchants all who visit. Dive into this timeless gem and discover the magic that lies at the heart and soul of Uruguay!

Activity location

  • Colonia del Sacramento
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colonia del Sacramento
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, Uruguay

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4 or more to Colonia
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Montevideo to Colonia
Private Tour
Duration: 10 hours
Bottled water
Montevideo to Colonia
Car up to 4 persons: Minivan 5 or more persons
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 9,308.06 x 4 AdultsP 37,232.24
Total
Price is P 37,232.24
4 or more to Punta del Este
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Montevideo to Punta del Este: Special stops in Piriapolis and Casapueblo
Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours
Bottled water
Montevideo to Punta del Este
Car up to 4 persons: Minivan 5 or more persons
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 9,308.06 x 4 AdultsP 37,232.24
Total
Price is P 37,232.24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour of 4 or more persons
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned car or minivan depending on size of group
  • What's includedWhat's includedNumber 1 on Trip Advisor for 12 years running
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Driver/Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel or Port pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch, but you will have time for this
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Colonia del Sacramento
  • 4h
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, across the Río de La Plata from Buenos Aires. It's known for its cobblestoned Barrio Histórico, lined with buildings from its time as a Portuguese settlement. Set above the historic district is the 19th-century Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse, offering sweeping river views. Nearby lies the Portón de Campo, remnants from the old city walls.
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos
  • 15m
The Real de San Carlos bullring is located in the Real de San Carlos area 5 km from the historic neighborhood of Colonia del Sacramento , capital of the department of Colonia, Uruguay. It is the only plaza that remains in Uruguay and was built in a Mudejar style, very similar to the bullrings in Spain , preserving arches and some details of the circumference . It is a work done by the Argentine architect José Marcovichand the engineer Dupuy. It opened on January 9, 1910 having eight official runs, although there were more than eighty, as they continued to use the space for shows still under the ban bullfights by President Jose Batlle y Ordonez in 1912.
Faro de Colonia del Sacramento
  • 1h
Get to know the Old Fort formerly a portuguese settlement.
Nueva Helvecia
  • 30m
Formerly known as Colonia Suiza. Founded in 1862 mainly by a large number of immigrants, mostly from Switzerland, but with a significant number from Austria, Germany, Italy and France, settled in the area.
Colonia Valdense
  • 30m
Founded in 1856 (officially as "Valdense"), following the arrival of Italian immigrants from Piedmont.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESColonia del Sacramento
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEColonia del Sacramento
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, Uruguay

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