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Colonia del Sacramento Regular Day Trip from Montevideo
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Colonia del Sacramento Regular Day Trip from Montevideo

by Master Turismo Uruguay

10 hours
Montevideo
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$108$120Save 10%
2 adults × $54
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This regular 10-hour day trip departs from Montevideo by air-conditioned vehicle and includes a guide throughout. The tour begins with a 20-minute visit to Granja Colonia, a museum and farm displaying typical Uruguayan products. Next, the group stops for 20 minutes at Playa Real de San Carlos to see the ruins of a bullring and early 20th-century tourist complex buildings. The itinerary continues with a 20-minute visit to the Rambla de Colonia, the city’s waterfront area. Then the tour spends about four hours in Barrio Histórico, combining a guided walking tour with free time to explore independently. Key landmarks visited include the lighthouse, the Gate of the Citadel, and Calle de los Suspiros. During free time, optional visits to the Museo Portugués de Colonia del Sacramento are available; this museum ticket grants access to all city museums except the lighthouse, which requires a separate fee. The lighthouse visit lasts about 15 minutes and offers panoramic views of the city. Lunch is not included. The tour can end at the port for travelers taking the ferry to Buenos Aires.

Highlights

10-hour day trip from Montevideo with small groups
Guided visits to Colonia del Sacramento landmarks
Free time in Barrio Histórico for walking and exploration
Stops at Granja Colonia museum and Playa Real de San Carlos
Optional visits to city museums and lighthouse
Tour ends at port for ferry to Buenos Aires if needed

What's included

Tour guide providing detailed explanations
Air-conditioned vehicle transport

What's not included

Lunch

Itinerary

1

Granja Colonia

A museum featuring collections and a farm with typical Uruguayan products, visited for about 20 minutes.

20 min

2

Playa Real de San Carlos

A 20-minute stop to see the ruins of a bullring and early 20th-century tourist complex constructions.

20 min

3

Rambla de Colonia

A 20-minute visit to the city’s waterfront area, marked by a sign.

20 min

4

Barrio Historico

A four-hour walking tour and free time to explore landmarks including the lighthouse, Gate of the Citadel, and Calle de los Suspiros.

240 min

5

Museo Portugues de Colonia del Sacramento

An optional 20-minute visit requiring a ticket costing about US$5, allowing access to all city museums except the lighthouse, which has a separate fee.

20 min

6

Faro de Colonia del Sacramento

A 15-minute optional visit to the lighthouse offering views of the city from the top, with a ticket costing about US$1.

15 min

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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