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Private day tour from MontevideoColonia del Sacramento Private Day Trip from Montevideo
10h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Montevideo (Ciudad Vieja, Centro, Pocitos, Punta Carretas and Carrasco)
Free cancellation, 24h
West along the River Plate to Colonia del Sacramento, the old Portuguese town whose historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with time to walk its cobbled streets and see the river from the lighthouse.
The day
Two and a quarter hours each way on Ruta 1, with most of the day spent on foot in the old town.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Montevideo. Colonia is about 180 km to the west.
09:15
The Barrio Histórico
Through the old town gate, the Portón de Campo, to the Calle de los Suspiros, the Plaza Mayor and the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament. The quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
11:30
The lighthouse and the river
The lighthouse stands over the ruins of an old convent. From the top you see the whole old town and the river.
Lighthouse entrance not included
12:30
Lunch in the old town
Restaurants on the cobbled streets and by the water.
13:30
Real de San Carlos
Along the riverside road to the old bullring of Real de San Carlos, just north of the town.
14:45
Back to Montevideo
About two and a quarter hours.
17:00
Back to your hotel
In the late afternoon.
Photos by Miguel Andrade Guerrero, Carlos Aprea, Roberto SánchezDelReal on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Entrances, museums in Colonia and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- Walking
- The streets of the old town are uneven cobbles. Wear flat shoes.
- Ferries
- Colonia is also a ferry port for Buenos Aires. If you are crossing, we can drop you at the terminal instead of driving back.
- Best for
- A first trip out of Montevideo, and anyone who likes old towns.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €480. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will price the extra time, or leave out Real de San Carlos.
About two and a quarter hours each way on a good road, with a stop if you want one.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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