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
Walking tour in English
Barrio histórico en español
Reviews
207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Fab Guide
Stephen F,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was personable and knowledgeable, she spoke clearly with excellent English and answered every question. She was a fabulous guide and had a lovely personality which made the whole experience positive.
What a kind and lovely...
Nia D,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a kind and lovely tour guide we had the pleasure of meeting 🩷. She was also very knowledgeable of the town and it's history and was able to answer all of our questions. I spent the day in Colonia del Sacramento and wish I spent one night. Such a cute, pretty and chill town.
Wonderful! Idoia was a...
ali p,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! Idoia was a fantastic guide — so kind and knowledgeable! It was the perfect length to catch the ferry back to Buenos Aires too
Great Tour
alejandromE9263NU,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Idoia is just outstanding. Very well recommended!
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marcelak971,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful city, very nice excursions on offer. Both the walking tour and the tourist bus, highly recommended. To learn more about its history and all the details of the city. Ideal to tour in the weekend.
Idoia was a fantastic...
robinsonlinda,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Idoia was a fantastic guide with an extensive knowledge on the town and its history. She gave me a much better understanding of Uruguay as a country too. Despite being the only person booked for the morning tour, Idoia made it a fantastic experience and made it genuinely engaging.
Extremely knowledgeable...
Kevin C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely knowledgeable of the history of Colonia. Odiya used charts, pictures, timelines, maps, and more. One gains a great amount of historical knowledge of the olde town.
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.
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