1-Hour Walking Tour of Colonia del Sacramento Historic District

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the wall and gate of the old city
• 02 Witness the ruins of the Convent of San Francisco Xavier
• 03 Stroll through the Main Square
• 04 Learn about the Street of Sighs, a World Heritage Site

Discover the magic of Colonia del Sacramento on this shared group walking tour in English. This classic guided walk takes you through the historic district to see the city's most important sites in a UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in 1995. Shared with other travellers and led by an expert guide, it offers a pleasant introduction to the oldest city in Uruguay, just 45 km from Buenos Aires, known for its unique beauty and rich history.

Discover the magic of Colonia del Sacramento on this shared group walking tour in English.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the Historic Sites of Colonia del Sacramento

Meet your tour guide at the meeting point and visit the following places:

• The wall and gate of the citadel
• Lighthouse
• Ruins of the Convent of San Francisco Xavier
• Main Square
• Governor's Square
• Street of Sighs

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Walking guided tour

What's Not Included

• Entry ticket to museums

Know before you go

• This tour is shared with other passengers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Colonia Del Sacramento Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay

Tour start

Col Del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.