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Colonia del Sacramento

Private Have It Your Way Tour in Colonia del Sacramento

A private, flexible day trip from Montevideo built around Colonia's most photographed colonial streets.

Private tour — just your group 8 to 11 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private day trip to Colonia del Sacramento built around its most iconic streets — the 1745 Portón de Campo gate and the Calle de los Suspiros — with the pace and stops adapted to what you want to see.

A private day trip to Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO World Heritage old town, beginning at the Portón de Campo — the city's 1745 stone entrance gate with its original wooden drawbridge — and continuing on foot through the Calle de los Suspiros and the town's colonial-era streets, adapted to your own pace and interests.

Highlights

  • Portón de Campo Colonia's historic stone entrance gate, built by the Portuguese in 1745 with a working wooden drawbridge, marking the start of the old town.
  • Calle de los Suspiros Walk the 'Street of Sighs,' one of Colonia's oldest and most photographed cobblestone lanes.
  • Colonial architecture on foot Explore the old town's mix of Spanish and Portuguese colonial buildings at a walking pace, off the main tourist path.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Round-trip pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Montevideo.

1

Portón de Campo

Colonia's historic stone entrance gate, built by the Portuguese in 1745 with a working wooden drawbridge, marking the start of the old town.

2

Calle de los Suspiros

Walk the 'Street of Sighs,' one of Colonia's oldest and most photographed cobblestone lanes.

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Colonial architecture on foot

Explore the old town's mix of Spanish and Portuguese colonial buildings at a walking pace, off the main tourist path.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — a private exploration of Colonia with a local guide for your own group only.
Yes — the itinerary can be adapted in advance to include one of Colonia's small museums if you'd like more than the exterior streets and landmarks.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private day trip to Colonia del Sacramento built around its most iconic streets — the 1745 Portón de Campo gate and the Calle de los Suspiros — with the pace and stops adapted to what you want to see. A private day trip to Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO World Heritage old town, beginning at the Portón de Campo — the city's 1745 stone entrance gate with its original wooden drawbridge — and continuing on foot through the Calle de los Suspiros and the town's colonial-era streets, adapted to your own pace and interests.

The old town's entrance is the Portón de Campo, a gate and fortified wall that leads down toward the river; sources date the gate to 1745 and describe its drawbridge as a restored feature. Just inside, the Calle de los Suspiros, the Street of Sighs, is a narrow lane of original stone and adobe houses painted in faded pastels, one of the most photographed corners of town.

Because the old quarter is small and flat, it suits a flexible day: you can linger over the colonial lanes, add a museum, or simply stop for lunch by the water. The town was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 and spent decades contested between Portugal and Spain, a history that shows in the mixed building styles.

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