Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip from Buenos Aires

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Colonia del Sacramento is one of Uruguay’s prettiest cities. Discover its charms on this day trip from Buenos Aires and explore its most emblematic monuments.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Round–trip ferry between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento
Tour of the center of Colonia with an English–speaking guide (depending on selected option)
Lunch (depending on selected option)
Boarding fees

Not included

Drinks

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Information in accessible formats. Staff with knowledge of sign language.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

If you cancel 3 days before the day of the activity, we will refund you 70%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

7.8

Very good 7,568 Travelers·468 reviews

August 25, 2026
Gilmar Avelino
Fortaleza, Brazil
I enjoyed it, but with a few reservations. 1. When I arrived to catch the ferry, I felt a little lost because there were no signs. 2. Upon arriving in...
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September 20, 2026
Gustavo Zani
São Paulo, Brazil
The tour is very beautiful, and getting to know another country in an hour's drive is truly incredible. What they need to improve is communication; up...
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August 19, 2026
Anonymous
Silver Spring, United States
A few steps should be taken to help clarify and demystify the activity for participants. For example, instead of just saying in five consecutive email...
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July 21, 2026
Anónimo
Bogotá, Colombia
The trip was great; Cologne is a beautiful and pleasant place. I highly recommend this experience. The cruise lines that book the Cologne trip offer a...
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May 8, 2026
Diego De Sousa Silvestre
Campo Grande, Brazil
The trip to Colonia del Sacramento was an extremely pleasant experience that exceeded expectations. The city has a unique charm, with cobblestone stre...
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April 2, 2026
Angela Paola
Colombia
It's a beautiful place that's well worth a visit. The boat is very comfortable and the trip goes by very quickly. Our guide, Anabel, is very eloquent ...
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June 13, 2026
Raquel
Madrid, Spain
Nice excursion to Colonia Sacramento. Very well organized and everything was very comfortable. The guide knew the city excellently and made the tour ...
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March 21, 2026
Diego De La Cerda Corbalan
Spain
Excellent guide, lots of information. We enjoyed it very much!
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September 19, 2026
Vladimir
Santiago, Chile
Cologne is a beautiful city, definitely worth a visit. The tour was very entertaining, I highly recommend it.
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September 19, 2026
Ana Cristina
Salvador, Brazil
I really enjoyed both tours I took: the city tour with guide Cléber, and the tour of Colonia del Sacramento with guide Lubys.
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Colonia del Sacramento is one of Uruguay’s prettiest cities. Discover its charms on this day trip from Buenos Aires and explore its most emblematic monuments.

Viajad en ferry desde Buenos Aires hasta Uruguay y descubrid con un guía en español Colonia del Sacramento, una de las ciudades más bellas del país charrúa. ¡Os sorprenderán sus pintorescas calles!

Viajad en ferry desde Buenos Aires hasta Uruguay y descubrid con un guía en español Colonia del Sacramento, una de las ciudades más bonitas del país.

Day Trip Details

When making your booking, you'll be able to choose from the following options:

Ferry + Historic Center Tour

You'll set sail at the scheduled time from the port of Buenos Aires aboard the Colonia Express ferry. You'll dock at the pier in Colonia del Sacramento after a crossing of approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

Once you disembark, you’ll take a 1.5-hour walking tour through the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento, one of Uruguay's most beautiful cities! During this guided tour, we'll discover the beauty of the city’s old neighborhoods, whose historic district has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As you'll see, we'll observe the house's exterior architecture, which blends Portuguese colonial style with Spanish influence. During the tour, we'll also pass by the iconic lighthouse next to the Bastión de San Pedro, the Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, and the Calle de los Suspiros.

After the tour of Colonia del Sacramento, you'll have free time until the afternoon, when you'll take the ferry back to Buenos Aires.

Ferry + Lunch

On this tour, you'll enjoy a free city bus in Colonia del Sacramento, and the tour includes lunch at a local restaurant (this restaurant may vary depending on availability or the season).

If lunch takes place at El Refugio restaurant, the menu will be:

Main course, choose from:

Grilled chicken thigh with mixed salad
Breaded chicken with fries
Homemade pasta of the day with one of the following sauces: filetto, bolognese, or leek and mushroom cream
Fish of the day with mashed potatoes
Beetroot burger with salad
Grilled pork bondiola with mashed potato

Dessert: caramel cream or flan, depending on the day.

If lunch takes place at Finca del Sacramento restaurant, the menu will be:

Starter, choose from:

Braised meat empanada
Mozzarella, confit tomato, basil, and black olive empanada

Main course, choose from:

Chicken breast with caponata and mashed potato
Pork bondiola with sweet potato mash
Fusilli sautéed with seasonal vegetables
Fish of the day with pumpkin mash
Breaded beef with fries

Dessert, choose from:

Flan with dulce de leche
Pancake with dulce de leche

Return Schedule

Please note that, regardless of the option and the starting time you choose, the return schedule is at 6 pm.

Documents Required

To enter Uruguay, people of certain nationalities will need to show their passports or other documents, such as visas, etc. You can check the necessary documentation at the following link: requirements to visit Uruguay.

7.8

Very good 7,568 Travelers·468 reviews

August 25, 2026
Gilmar Avelino
Fortaleza, Brazil
I enjoyed it, but with a few reservations. 1. When I arrived to catch the ferry, I felt a little lost because there were no signs. 2. Upon arriving in...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 20, 2026
Gustavo Zani
São Paulo, Brazil
The tour is very beautiful, and getting to know another country in an hour's drive is truly incredible. What they need to improve is communication; up...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 19, 2026
Anonymous
Silver Spring, United States
A few steps should be taken to help clarify and demystify the activity for participants. For example, instead of just saying in five consecutive email...
Is this useful?
July 21, 2026
Anónimo
Bogotá, Colombia
The trip was great; Cologne is a beautiful and pleasant place. I highly recommend this experience. The cruise lines that book the Cologne trip offer a...
Is this useful?
May 8, 2026
Diego De Sousa Silvestre
Campo Grande, Brazil
The trip to Colonia del Sacramento was an extremely pleasant experience that exceeded expectations. The city has a unique charm, with cobblestone stre...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 2, 2026
Angela Paola
Colombia
It's a beautiful place that's well worth a visit. The boat is very comfortable and the trip goes by very quickly. Our guide, Anabel, is very eloquent ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 13, 2026
Raquel
Madrid, Spain
Nice excursion to Colonia Sacramento. Very well organized and everything was very comfortable. The guide knew the city excellently and made the tour ...
With friends
Is this useful?
March 21, 2026
Diego De La Cerda Corbalan
Spain
Excellent guide, lots of information. We enjoyed it very much!
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 19, 2026
Vladimir
Santiago, Chile
Cologne is a beautiful city, definitely worth a visit. The tour was very entertaining, I highly recommend it.
Is this useful?
September 19, 2026
Ana Cristina
Salvador, Brazil
I really enjoyed both tours I took: the city tour with guide Cléber, and the tour of Colonia del Sacramento with guide Lubys.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Colonia del Sacramento is one of Uruguay’s prettiest cities. Discover its charms on this day trip from Buenos Aires and explore its most emblematic monuments.

Viajad en ferry desde Buenos Aires hasta Uruguay y descubrid con un guía en español Colonia del Sacramento, una de las ciudades más bonitas del país.

Day Trip Details

When making your booking, you'll be able to choose from the following options:

Ferry + Historic Center Tour

After the tour of Colonia del Sacramento, you'll have free time until the afternoon, when you'll take the ferry back to Buenos Aires.

Ferry + Lunch

On this tour, you'll enjoy a free city bus in Colonia del Sacramento, and the tour includes lunch at a local restaurant (this restaurant may vary depending on availability or the season).

If lunch takes place at El Refugio restaurant, the menu will be:

Main course, choose from:

Grilled chicken thigh with mixed salad
Breaded chicken with fries
Homemade pasta of the day with one of the following sauces: filetto, bolognese, or leek and mushroom cream
Fish of the day with mashed potatoes
Beetroot burger with salad
Grilled pork bondiola with mashed potato

Dessert: caramel cream or flan, depending on the day.

If lunch takes place at Finca del Sacramento restaurant, the menu will be:

Starter, choose from:

Braised meat empanada
Mozzarella, confit tomato, basil, and black olive empanada

Main course, choose from:

Chicken breast with caponata and mashed potato
Pork bondiola with sweet potato mash
Fusilli sautéed with seasonal vegetables
Fish of the day with pumpkin mash
Breaded beef with fries

Dessert, choose from:

Flan with dulce de leche
Pancake with dulce de leche

Return Schedule

Please note that, regardless of the option and the starting time you choose, the return schedule is at 6 pm.

Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip