English and Spanish-speaking guide
Private tour (only for your group)
This tour is non-refundable
Pickup included
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This comprehensive Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires is an extended 2-day, 1-night excursion designed for relaxation and deep exploration. The package includes round-trip ferry tickets and a hotel stay, eliminating the need to rush your visit—a perfect to experience the charming town at night and enjoy a full day of unhurried exploration.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the unhurried exploration allowed by a 2-day, 1-night package, experiencing the town after the last ferry leaves.
- Explore the iconic Barrio Histórico and visit major landmarks like the Lighthouse and Portón de Campo.
- Witness beautiful sunset views over the Río de la Plata, which transforms the historic city at night.
- This Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires allows you to maximize your time, covering the town’s key landmarks and history over two days.
- All logistics, including ferry travel and hotel stay, are handled for a completely seamless international escape.
About this tour:
Set out on a quick international getaway with this relaxing Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires, offered as a comprehensive two-day, one-night package. Unlike the quick day trip, this longer itinerary lets you fully enjoy the charm of Colonia, Uruguay’s UNESCO World Heritage site, experiencing the town at its most peaceful after the last ferry leaves.
Your journey begins with a convenient transfer from your hotel in the Argentine capital to the ferry terminal. You will enjoy a scenic sailing across the Río de la Plata to Colonia, where you will immediately check into your accommodation. Then, begin the exploration on a guided walking tour of the Barrio Histórico (Historic Quarter), led by an expert local. You will stroll along the iconic cobblestone streets, visiting major landmarks such as the Portón de Campo and the Lighthouse.
The true value of this Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires is the extended, unscheduled time you gain. After the guided tour ends, you have the entire evening and the next morning free. You can wander along the famed Calle de los Suspiros (Street of Sighs), capturing the sunset views over the river, and dining at a local parrillada at your leisure. The historic city takes on a peaceful, magical quality at night, which day-trippers never get to witness.
The following day is entirely yours for unhurried exploration. You can revisit the local museums (not included), browse the charming antique shops, or simply relax at a riverside cafe. Your ferry ticket allows you to maximize your time before you board the return trip. By handling the round-trip ferry tickets and your overnight hotel stay, this package ensures a seamless, richly rewarding international escape.
Included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ferry tickets in economy class
- 2-hour Colonia del Sacramento walking tour with a local tour guide
- 1 night stay in a 4-star hotel in Colonia (Standard room)
- Breakfast (day 2)
Essential Information:
- Documentation: A valid passport current on the day of travel is mandatory for crossing the border into Uruguay. Please bring your passport.
- Exclusions: Lunch, personal expenses, and museum entrance fees are not included.
- Booking Note: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be modified or canceled once booked.
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the cobblestone streets.
- Accessibility/Allowed Items: Baby strollers and luggage or large bags are not allowed. Kids must be accompanied by adults.
- Important Booking Detail: At the time of booking, full names, date of birth, passport numbers, and nationalities are required to purchase the ferry tickets.
Activity provider: Signaturetours
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires include?
The price includes round-trip ferry tickets in economy class and one night’s stay in a standard room at a 4-star hotel in Colonia, including breakfast on day 2. It also covers a 2-hour guided walking tour of Colonia del Sacramento and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in the Argentine capital.
What is not covered by the tour price?
The price does not cover lunch, personal expenses, or museum entrance fees. You should also note that drinks, food (besides breakfast), and gratuities are excluded from the tour price.
Where and when does this tour start?
This 2-day, 1-night international trip begins with a convenient transfer from your hotel in the Argentine capital to the ferry terminal. You select the exact time and date when making your booking. You must arrive at the ferry station well in advance of departure due to international border crossing procedures.
What should I know before going on this Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires?
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be modified or canceled once booked. To purchase the ferry tickets, the following information is required at the time of booking: your full names, date of birth, passport numbers, and nationalities. This is a kid-friendly tour, but children must be accompanied by adults.
What should I bring for this tour?
You must bring your passport, as ferry crossing is required for this trip. Since the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets, bringing comfortable walking shoes is essential.
Who is this tour not suitable for?
This tour is generally not suitable for wheelchair users due to the cobblestone streets and older architecture. Additionally, baby strollers and large bags or luggage are not allowed.
What will I experience during this Colonia del Sacramento tour from Buenos Aires?
This extended 2-day package eliminates the rush of a day trip, allowing you to fully enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage site. The journey begins with a scenic sailing across the Río de la Plata, followed by a 2-hour guided walking tour of the Barrio Histórico. You will visit key landmarks like the Portón de Campo, the Lighthouse, and the Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, while admiring the unique blend of Portuguese and Spanish colonial architecture.
The true value of the trip is the extended, unscheduled time you gain. You will experience the town at its most peaceful after the last ferry leaves, witnessing beautiful sunset views over the river. The following day is entirely yours for unhurried exploration, allowing you to browse charming shops, revisit museums, or relax at a riverside café before you board the return trip.