Walking tour around Colonia del Sacramento Old Town
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the Old Town of Colonia del Sacramento with an official guide who will tell you the history and curiosities of each place, in addition to recommending the best restaurants and activities in the city and the area. We will walk through the Field Gate, "La Calle de los Suspiros", the lighthouse, the yacht harbor and the church, among others.
The walking tour lasts approximately 1:30 hours and is done in small groups. It starts at "La Fuente Portuguesa", next to the church "Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento", and follows a circular route through the Old Town, ending at the starting point.
Colonia del Sacramento is a picturesque and welcoming city, a must-see when visiting Uruguay or Buenos Aires. It can be seen in just one day, but it is recommended to spend a night to enjoy one of the best sunsets in Uruguay and walk through the Old town under the warm light of the typical lanterns from Colonia.
Hope to see you soon!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Faro de Colonia del Sacramento
Lighouse of the year 1857
La Calle de los Suspiros
Famous portuguese street with original portuguese houses.
What‘s Included
Personalized recommendations for your trip
Private transportation
Options
Barrio histórico en español
Walking tour in English
Reviews
203 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A short walk with big info.
DianeMargaret A,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice guide who was very informative. Hidden gems you don't want to walk past. Tips on where to eat aswell.
Very personalized ....
Melanie W,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very personalized . Learned a lot about the history of Colonia and enjoyed a varied tour. Really like the mix .
Fabulous/Highly recommend
Sandra C,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour exceeded my expectations. Ido’s English was great. She was so friendly and very informative. I absolutely loved this tour and recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the the area and history.
Super recommended to understand a colony
547anaclarag,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Idoia is a very warm guide! Everything he showed us and told about the history of Cologne was very interesting, plus he recommended activities, excellent!
Idoia was great!
L8810ZCdanac,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Idoia was amazing! She was very informative and interesting, also very helpful when trying to figure out where to meet.
Wonderful guide for Old Colonia walking tour
EmA382,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I felt lucky to have idoia as a guide to old town Colonia. She was very knowledgeable and a wonderful historian. It was a great morning for us! Highly recommend her.
Excellent Tour pf Colonia del Sacramento
courtney11677,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our amazing guide took us to the best spots in colonia del Sacramento! She was so sweet and made it a really meaningful experience and she went above and beyond and eas super helpful. I can't recommend thos tour enough!
Friendly and Informative - Great English
Nicole B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Idoia was very friendly and knowledgeable. Very informative tour learning about Uruguay's history as well as Colonia. Idoia speaks English very well.
Great tour
Cynthia D,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with our guide Idoia who was very informative and helpful. Definitely worthwhile for your visit to Colonia!
Will do it again
Lidia A,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a beautiful town. My husband is Portuguese so that seemed like home. Our tour guide was absolutely outstanding- attentive, knowledgeable.
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