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Colonia del Sacramento Half-Day City Tour with Transfers

About this experience

Book a Memorable half day City Tour of Colonia del Sacramento and discover this ancient Portuguese City from the XVII century, declared Patrimony of Mankind by the UNESCO for its architecture.

We will walk along the stone streets, the old buildings, old forts and Spanish and Portuguese Museums. We will visit the Port, downtown, the Ferrando Beach and the Trees Reserve, the lovely “Rambla” that stretches along the coast up to the famous Real de San Carlos where we will be able to see the “Plaza de Toros”, the "Hippodrome" and old harbor.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

What is included

  • Half Day Experience
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
  • Spanish speaking Tour Guide

Not included

  • Entrance to Museums
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

After being picked up at your hotel, we will head to the center of Colonia and start our city tour.

We will first visit the area of Real de San Carlos, stopping at the chapel of San Benito and complex Mihanovich 1910.

Then, we will follow to the former hotel (now the headquarters of the Polytechnic University of Valencia), Plaza de Toros, El Fronton, el Hipodromo, Usina and the Pier.

Once we get on the west coast, we will pass along the great bay and its beaches, we will cross different suburbs and reach the center and shopping areas. There, we will enter the historic district by the Porton de Campo, the old Colonia del Sacramento.

Our guide will give you detailed knowledge of the points of interest that have allowed that in 1995, the city was declared by UNESCO cultural heritage of mankind.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Languages and tickets

  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tangol

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT: This tour is not suitable for cruise passengers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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