Colonia Del Sacramento

Colonia Del Sacramento

8.5 hours | Montevideo | M V D - 1 2 0
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Points of Interest

  • Colonia Del Sacramento
Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Step back in time as you explore Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay's oldest town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Enjoy a scenic drive via air-conditioned transportation then, accompanied by a guide, take a walking tour of the city. Walk across the drawbridge entrance into the old walled part of the city that dates back to 1745. Stroll through cobblestone streets lined with colorful colonial houses in the Historic Quarter. See the famous Street of Sighs and the Basilica - Uruguay's oldest church. Tour the Main Square, the ruins of the San Francisco Convent and The Lighthouse. Stand in front of the abandoned Plaza de Toros (Bullring) which once hosted 10,000 bullfighting fans. Stand beneath the towering domes of the city's main church. If time permits, visit historical and cultural museums. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and shop for souvenirs.

Special Notes:

The drive to Colonia Del Sacramento is 2.5 hours each way.

The order of sights visited may vary.

The visit to the museums will depend on time schedule and operating hours.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart ship for drive to Colonia del Sacramento for a walking tour

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Travel time: 02:30

Puerta del Campo

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Lunch at Local restaurant

Travel time: 01:30
Time at site: 01:30
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

Calle de los Suspiros

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Lighthouse

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:10
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Matriz Church

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:20
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Return drive to ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Transportation
Travel time: 02:30