The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Colonia Department, Colonia Department

This South American tour is the adventure of a lifetime enabling you to experience the jewels of Argentina, Brazil & Uruguay on this enthralling 16-day tour which will take you to the main sights in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay including the two main cities of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Starting in Buenos Aires, you’ll catch a Tango show and head out to dinner to sample some of the country’s world famous beef and Malbec wine and a visit to the historic city of Colonia. El Calafate is your next stop. It’s the gateway to Los Glacieres National Park, where highlights include the awe inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier. Then on to Mendoza to taste the world famous Malbecs and experience the mighty Andes on horseback before heading to the thundering waters of Iguazu Falls, where you’ll get to experience both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. Finally, we take you to the city of Rio de Janeiro, where you will get to see its iconic sites and feel its vibrant culture.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, Tours & activities as listed, 24 hr emergency service

Exclusions: Gratuities, Travel insurance, International and local flights, Entrance fee to National Parks

Enjoy a 10-day tour of Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, the jewels of Argentina. You'll discover this magical city filled with amazing history, fascinating neighborhoods, amazing food, and experience the seduction of the tango. Taste the worlds best beef and the renowned malbec wines during a visit to a working Estancia. Then, you'll live the passion of Argentine football by attending a local soccer match and get to understand why Argentines live and breath football. Finally, you'll see Iguazu Falls, one of the worlds natural wonders, where you will have the opportunity to get close to nature and feel the power of the falls. . You'll be accompanied throughout by a professional guide and have all accommodation and meals included. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to the region who would love to experience all aspects of the Argentinian culture.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes, Round-trip shared transfer

Exclusions: Domestic flights, insurance

We are a family company dedicated to making our travelers spend their best holidays and enjoy with us. We love to show tourists from all over the world the charms of our country and to make them spend a nice day in a relaxed atmosphere, making a friend in Uruguay at the end of the trip. Visit the town of Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Montevideo. Walk along the cobbled streets of the charming colonial town and learn about its history from your tour guide over the course of two hours. Important: Time for lunch in a restaurant in the colonial area is possible if tourists wish.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take a day trip from the city of Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento. In this 9-hour guided tour, enjoy a golden opportunity to discover this citadel. In 1995, Colonia was listed as a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO for it's unique historic center, which harbors vestiges of the first Portuguese colony in the Rio de la Plata in 1680, as well as a rich Spanish heritage of the following centuries. This tour is great for history lovers as you stroll through the gate and amidst the centuries-old village and listen to your guide's commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-off and stops along to a local farm, Granja Colonia Collections Museum, and candy shop are included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Museum ticket

This pack includes the transfer in (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo) + city tour in Montevideo + full day excursion to Punta del Este + full day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento + transfer out (hotel in Montevideo / airport or port). • THE DATE SELECTED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE CORRESPONDS TO THE TRANSFER IN (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo). Once you have already completed the purchase please contact us to coordinate the date and time of the other services included. • TRANSFER IN (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo) • CITY TOUR MONTEVIDEO (3 hours) • FULL DAY TOUR PUNTA DEL ESTE (10 hours) • FULL DAY TOUR COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO (10 hours) • TRANSFER OUT (hotel in Montevideo / airport or port)  

Inclusions: Professional guide (Spanish, English and Portuguese), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer from the airport of Montevideo

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Montevideo: Half day tour visiting the highlights of the city. (Old City, Port Market, downtown, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Legislativo, the neighborhood known as "El Prado", Estadio Centenario, home of the first FIFA world cup and the residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the Rambla. Punta del Este: Full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay. (It includes a visit to Piriápolis, then the tour continues to Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, La Mano monument and finally the peninsula (downtown). Colonia: a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved architectural wealth. We will do a memorable full-day tour to know its stone streets, its old buildings, remains of fortifications and the Spanish and Portuguese museums, etc.

Inclusions: City Tour Montevideo: 3 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and..., Full Day Punta del Este: 10 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and..., Hotel (in Montevideo) pick-up and drop-off, Transportation in van or bus depending on the number of passengers, Air-conditioned vehicle, Full Day Colonia: 10 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and...

Exclusions: Admission to Casapueblo (the museum), Accommodation, Food & drinks, Gratuities, Admission to museums in Colonia

Enjoy a full day tour to Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour includes round trip transportation from any downtown hotel in Buenos Aires or Buenos Aires Cruise Port. Fast ferry (1.15 hours) tickets departing from Buenos Aires at 8.15am and arriving back at 9.30pm. Walking tour with lunch at a local restaurant with 1 non alcoholic drink.

Inclusions: Round trip transfers from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal or any downtown hotel to Ferry Port., Fast ferry ticket - round trip from Buenos Aires to Colonia and back., Lunch at a local restaurant, set menu with 1 non alcoholic drink included., Colonia del Sacramento walking tour.

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This Colonia City Tour will pick you up from your hotel. Your first stop is the historic quarter of the city, where you will go on a walking tour through the cobblestone streets, seeing the old buildings, remnants of fortifications and Spanish and Portuguese museums, which protect and display the historical heritage listed by UNESCO as a Heritage of Humanity. After this cultural visit, the guided tour will then take you to the modern city centre and port zone, before continuing on to the forest reserve, Fernando Beach and the beautiful waterfront avenue, where you can appreciate the views of the Rio de la Plata. From this point, you will continue to the Real de San Carlos to see the Plaza de Toros (Bullring), the Frontón de Paleta Vasca (pelota court – used for a game of hand or racket ball played against a wall), the Hipódromo (race track) and the old dock. Finally, the shuttle will take you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Pick up from your hotel in Montevideo to start a Colonia City Tour. Once in Colonia, your first stop is the historic quarter of the city, where you will go on a walking tour through the cobblestone streets, seeing the old buildings, remnants of fortifications and Spanish and Portuguese museums, which protect and display the historical heritage listed by UNESCO as a Heritage of Humanity. After this cultural visit, the guided tour will then take you to the modern city centre and port zone, before continuing on to the forest reserve, Fernando Beach and the beautiful waterfront avenue, where you can appreciate the views of the Rio de la Plata. From this point, you will continue to the Real de San Carlos to see the Plaza de Toros (Bullring), the Frontón de Paleta Vasca (pelota court – used for a game of hand or racket ball played against a wall), the Hipódromo (race track) and the old dock. Finally, the shuttle will take you back to your hote in Montevideo.

Inclusions: Certified tourist guide

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YOU NEED TWO DAYS TO ENJOY THIS ACTIVITY, OR A AT LEAST ONE AND HALF DAY DAY 1 - Half day City Tour of Montevideo DAY 2 - Full day visit to Colonia de Sacramento we can invert the order of the visits.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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