Private Tour: Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip from Buenos Aires

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Colonia’s UNESCO-listed historic center

  • Private tour: customize the itinerary to your preferences

  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport by ferry 

Summary

After pickup from your Buenos Aires hotel and a private transfer to the port, hop aboard an express ferry for the around 1-hour journey to Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy stunning views of Buenos Aires as you cruise out across the Rio de la Plata and cross the border into Uruguay. Your private local guide will be waiting for you on arrival in Colonia del Sacramento and take you on a walking tour of the historic town. Learn more about Colonia’s fascinating history as you stroll around the cobblestone lanes, admire the colorful colonial buildings, and see landmarks including the Portón de Campo (city gate), the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, Nacarello´s House, and the Viceroy’s House. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to continue sightseeing, purchase lunch at a local restaurant, or browse the handicrafts and souvenir shops, before making your way back to the port to catch the ferry back to Buenos Aires. On returning to the city, your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
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Why take this tour?

The UNESCO-listed town of Colonia del Sacramento is one of Uruguay’s most picturesque towns and it’s just a 1-hour ferry ride from Buenos Aires, across the Rio de la Plata. On this private tour, enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide and explore at your own pace, both with and without your guide.

What’s included?

  • Round trip private transfer from your hotel to the Ferry Terminal

  • 1.5-hour private walking tour in Colonia del Sacramento with local English-speaking tour guide

  • Lunch

  • If you have paid the reciprocity fee to enter Argentina, you will need to show the reciprocity document to re-enter Argentina when returning from Uruguay. If you forget the reciprocity document, you will have to pay the fee again. In case you have not paid it, you will not need it

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

BA Tour Guide

About operator:

We will make the most of your trip to Buenos Aires by arranging Private Tours, Transfers and Tango Show tickets. Services we offer: City Tour (Half or Full Day) - Jewish Buenos Aires tour - Tigre Tour- Gaucho Tour (Estancia) - Trip to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay)- Tango show tickets reservation - Transfer services.

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