Walking tour Colonia del Sacramento. ENG, SPA, GER, BY
Overview
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You will arrive in a walled city that in 1680 brought the Portuguese crown, with military and civilian envoys, to watch the Spanish ships passing through Buenos Aires, looking for gold, silver and precious stones. You will know the precarious constructions of the time, its handmade roofs, its lanterns and stone streets with natural drains, in a city anchored in time and magically preserved with its military field gate, its drawbridge and its gunboats.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
La Calle de los Suspiros
Iconic arrival street of goods and weaponry. Brothel settlement, slave house, goods control, arrival at Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
Central enclave of the Village Political and Commercial Society. Physical distributor between the wholesale market and the port. Traditional location of artisans. platform to finish livestock, crossings of uses and customs from and to the market. Central view of the Monastery and Viceroy's house
Options
Walking tour Colonia del Sacramento. ENG, SPA, GER, BY
What‘s Included
Walled city walk, sighting of bastions, visit of historical sites and market
Lunch
entrances to the lighthouse and museums
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The guide, Lili, excellent. I recommend it, for knowing how to transmit recommended places to visit and eat.
vivianar0sar,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide gave us a pin with the Uruguayan flag
An excellent walking tour
tinos663,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good and interesting walk/tour. Lily explained the history very well. A great way to see Colonial, a really interesting town and history.
Highly recommend
marvho,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was fantastic! I learned so much and enjoyed the city even more after knowing its history. Perfect !! And Lily is fantastic !!
Lili was very informative...
JASON W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lili was very informative and told us much of the history of Colonia. It’s a beautiful town with an interesting history.
A great insight into History
Ralph B,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative tour of Colonia, with historical insights tied to the steps you walk and buildings you walk by. You can imagine what life was like for the settlers and residents of history.
Highly recommend
Siv R,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I’m glad I booked this tour over the one that can be booked from the ferry terminal building. There were so many people on those tours. This was much more intimate and our guide was so lovely and knowledgeable. She even helped me book a taxi with her trusted taxi driver so I wouldn’t miss my ferry. Highly recommend.
Awesome tour of Colonial del Sacremento!
Rick B,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Lili. She’s extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this area. Lili explained in great detail how the settlements came to be in a chronological order which we appreciated. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for a walking tour in Colonia.
Wealth of knowledge
nicoleanney,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lili was very thorough and had so many anecdotes, wish it was longer!
The guide Lili is great in...
CIBELE S,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Lili guide is great in explaining the history of Colonia. We really liked and recommend the walk. Thank you Lili for the attention.
Excellent guide. Very...
Betsy G,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Good pace walking tour with a few stops along the way.
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