Colonia Day Trip from Buenos Aires
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Stroll through the charming Barrio Histórico
- Visit the iconic Lighthouse and Plaza Mayor
- Discover the rich history of the Portuguese and Spanish settlements
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Río de la Plata
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires
- Guided tour of Colonia del Sacramento
- Free time to explore Colonia's historic sites
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Passport is required for entry into Uruguay
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions
- Optional private transfers are available at an additional cost
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring cobblestone streets
- Bring a valid passport for border crossing into Uruguay
- Carry local currency (Uruguayan pesos) for purchases in Colonia
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Ferry ride is approximately 2 hours
- Please note: a current valid passport is required to enter Uruguay
- Possession of proper government issued documentation is the responsibility of the passenger. You may require additional documentation to enter Uruguay. A Uruguayan visa may be required for some nationalities; check your home country requirements for entering Uruguay.
- Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Note: The city tour may include an English-speaking guide, subject to availability. Please contact the local tour operator upon booking so they can arrange this service for you
Traveler reviews
Having a driver and ferry...
Having a driver and ferry tickets, with the one hour walking tour made the day trip from Buenos Aires easy. The driver was waiting for us at our hotel on the dot to take us to the ferry. Returned to BA on an earlier ferry and made arrangements with our driver who once again was on time for our drive back to our hotel. The walking tour gave good historical and cultural background; pointed out the highlights as a foundation to our own exploration of the town. I would say however, there were plenty of taxis and ride shares available on the return; and when we changed our ferry time through ColoniaExpress it was very easy. With that said, one could book this there independently. Viator made it easy as a package; doing it alone would be fine too.
Trip was fine. Ferry ride...
Trip was fine. Ferry ride was great. Did have a great experience with the personal driver. Once in Uruguay we would have rather just done our own site seeing.
A great change of pace from Buenos Aires
The travel to and from was wonderful. Colonia is a cute little town with a much slower pace from Buenos Aires. I would have liked a longer walking tour with more historical details. I would go again.
Colonia express to Uruguay
Pretty expensive for the experience. The English tour guide is a joke. Also the company who ever reserved or organized my trip mixed up with timing of return ferry and wasted lots of our time. I would recommend just buy the ferry ticket and go on your own than booking through these companies.
Nice places
Good place for 1 whole day tour! Bucolic location with interesting attractions from the Portuguese colonization.