Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wander through cobblestone streets
- Visit historic lighthouses
- Discover colonial architecture
- Enjoy panoramic river views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires
- Guided walking tour of Colonia del Sacramento
- Free time to explore the city
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may be limited.
- Border crossing times can vary; plan accordingly.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a valid passport for border crossing into Uruguay.
- Carry local currency (Uruguayan pesos) for purchases.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- NOTE: At the time of reservation the following information is needed in order to buy the ferry tickets: full names, date of birth, passport numbers and nationalities
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a kid-friendly tour
Traveler reviews
Helped with all the...
Helped with all the logistics along with information about the town. I also like the free time it provided to explore.
Ruth and Colonia del Sacramento Small Group Day Trip
We had a wonderful time! Ruth! She really knew the history and different architectural styles of Spain Vs. Portugal. She was so kind answering all our questions and her recommendation for lunch was amazing. We appreciated having her show us around. We would not have been able to truly experience Colonia without her. The place is amazing and the history visible to still see! This was a calm trip where you can move around at your own speed. We enjoyed the calming day with so much history to soak in.
A great way to visit a new country!
We flew into Buenos Aires a day early because we wanted to take the opportunity to visit Uruguay and this tour was how we did it! We knew we’d be a bit jet lagged so doing something easy seemed a good idea and Signature Tours made it easy. Our driver picked us up at 7am and ensued we had our tickets on our phone. He explained what to do in the ferry terminal. We had to queue to get through passport control but it wasn’t too bad (and we were on a public holiday). The Argentine and Uruguayan controls were right next to each other and unlike Argentina, Uruguay does stamp your passport! We had a smooth crossing and bought some hot drinks to have with our takeaway breakfast. At the other side we were met by our delightful guide Alejandra. We learned a lot of interesting stuff about Uruguay and had a good tour of the town. We could see BA in the distance across the River Plate estuary. We then had time to ourselves and chose to eat at the restaurant in the square by the church. It was good. We then walked some more around the town and stopped at a bakery for coffee and cake. Alejandra then took us back to the ferry terminal. We went through passports and got another stamp! At BA we were met by our same driver and we were back in our hotel by 18.30. Some reviews say there’s not a lot to Colonia. Yes, it’s certainly not as exciting as BA and there’s nothing really amazing there. But if you’re looking for an easy relaxing day, visiting and learning about a new country, having a friendly guide and a nice lunch, then this tour is a good way to do it.
Colonia day trip
Jesus the driver was incredible. Very prompt and professional and great communication. Mayra our guide in Uruguay was outstanding. She gave us some much incredible information. Highly recommend this!
Another country off my list to visit
All went as it should, I think it could be a little bit shorter in duration, but overall a good experience