Colonia del Sacramento Full Day Tour

Highlights / General details

Our journey back to History starts by going over the traditional towns of Colonia Suiza and Nueva Helvecia, and knowing Nirvana Hotel, Plaza de los fundadores, Santuario de la Virgen de Schoenstatt.

Next, arrive in Colonia del Sacramento (declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO). Colonia was founded by the Portuguese Empire more than 300 years ago, and it was the bone of contention among Portugal and Spain until 1777, when the Treaty of San Ildefonso left Colonia in the hands of the Spanish Monarchy. Go over Calle de los Suspiros, Iglesia del Santísimo Sacramento (church), Bastión de San Pedro, Polvorín, the Lighthouse, Museos Español y Portugués (museums), Museo del Azulejo, etc. (entrance tickets are not included). Go across Rambla “Costanera” (coastal boardwalk), Real de San Carlos and its old Plaza de Toros, St Benito´s Chapel, Port.

Return downtown and have free time to go over Barrio Histórico and its charming streets. Lunch (optional). At the appointed time return to the hotel.

Inclusion

Pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Montevideo; Local English-speaking guide.

Exclusion

Lunch; Entrance tickets; Gratuities for drivers/guides.

Hours of operation

Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday departing at 8:00am.

Duration

Tour is approximately 10 hours.

Location

Meeting point: passengers will be picked up from the various hotels in the city.

Finish point: passengers will be leaved in their hotels.

Additional Information

Our tour will leave in Van, micro or bus depending on the number of people.

Policies

This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers.

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**