Colonia del Sacramento Private Day Tour from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Grab your passport and cruise across the border to Uruguay on this private full-day tour to Colonia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires. Included round-trip transfers and express ferry tickets help you navigate the intercountry journey with ease, without worrying about the language barrier. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Colonia on a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Historic Quarter and learn about the town’s rich colonial past. Admire the blend of Spanish, Portuguese, and post-colonial architecture as you visit landmarks alongside a guide who can provide crucial context.
- Save hours planning travel logistics—everything is taken care of
- Make the most of Buenos Aires' proximity to Uruguay and tick off a country in a day
- Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included so you don't need to find a meeting point
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up from hotels and apartments in Downtown, Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Retiro, San Telmo and Cruise Ship Terminal in Buenos Aires.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Barrio Historico
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Museo Portugues de Colonia del Sacramento (Pass By)
Museo Casa de Nacarello (Pass By)
2
Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Calle de los Suspiros
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Plaza Mayor
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- In order to process your booking, we require your Passport Details for ALL travellers including: - Full Name - Passport Number - Nationality - Date of Birth (all travellers!)
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.0
based on 30 reviews
Prakash_I, Feb 2024
Old town walking around and taking pictures . Too many mosquitoes took away the fun. Over priced guided tour
Robert_C, Mar 2020
Tour guide was very knowledgeable but this was a very overpriced excursion. It basically covered a 90 minute private tour followed by 5 1/2 hours of free time. Really? The round trip ferry was $21 USD per person which would have made the 90 min tour cost $336 USD based on two people. Nothing against the tour guide but I really feel ripped off and should be asking for money back.
JACKSON_K, Dec 2019
Excellent tour guide who goes out of her way to give you a good experience in Uraguay. Tour is good for a dat
tcg1232018, Oct 2019
Wonderful village, good guide, great lunch. Takes an hour each way to get through check in, emigration, customs, etc.
Pickup at hotel was prompt. Return ferry was 15 min late but driver was waited for us.
Thought there might be too much time after end of guided tour and check in for return but not really. Plenty to see and do.
Sycamores in bloom caused allergies to flare.
Could do on own but guide was very additive. All in all worth the money.
Navigate29574072220, Apr 2019
We book this trip with the idea to spend a day at Uruguay while staying the Buenos Aires. It takes a while in the ferry terminal to check-in and get to Colonia but it is worth it. The old town is remarkable and peaceful. The tour guide is very nice and friendly and showing us a great restaurant at the old street. Highly recommended for people who likes old ruins and old style building. Nothing munificent but ancient and old fashion stone houses.
Linda M, Apr 2018
Very well taken care of, from pick-up at our hotel to drop-off. The short tour was informative, the tour guide excellent. We enjoyed having time on our own to explore the town. I was concerned about the short time in the town but actually it was perfect. We ate lunch at Charco Bistro on the river - had a traditional sandwich plus mint ginger tea. We saw a lot of different birds coming to the river to drink and then resting in the restaurant's garden. Highly recommend!
elvfa, Mar 2018
Wonderful little town, we had the best guide Lourdes.
Tamara, Dec 2017
First- it is definitely worth it to go to Colonia del Sacramento but DO NOT do it via this trip. It is incredibly overpriced. I recommend just get a taxi and go buy your own tickets for a third of the cost. Doing it through viator gave me a very short trip and I didn't get to explore the city as much as I would have liked. The walking tour was nice- but nothing you couldn't read online before you go. Plus this was the only non-refundable trip I booked in Argentina and I booked a lot and a friend was out 300 who could make it. Wake up early- get the first ferry out- buying tickets online ahead of time can get you an under 100 ticket. Spend a full day shopping and eating in Colonia.
Erica D, Oct 2017
Our tour guide Lourdes was awesome and extremely knowledgeable. I appreciate that our ferry was the first one out in the morning so that we had a bit of time to explore Colonia before it became more crowded.
Laura W, Aug 2017
Very informative. The lady who was our tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Colonia del Sacramento is a beautiful town. I would highly recommend this tour!
Shavenn_P, May 2017
What an awesome tour.. Colonia is beautiful and quite a charming little town. The guided walking tour was amazing. Highly recommended. An excellent break away from the busy Buenos Aires.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed Colonia and the guided walking tour! 🌟
A perfect break from Buenos Aires — hope to see you again soon!
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Amanda H, Mar 2017
This tour was incredibly overpriced and a complete waste of time. I haven't had a bad experience with Viator until now. The ferry tickets are only 40, the transfer can easily be taken care of with a 20 uber, and the tour was abysmal. I've had much better free tours. Colonia is beautiful and worth visiting, but go on your own!! Waking up early and paying for the tour was a huge mistake - there isn't enough to do in Colonia to entertain you from 9-5. It is, however, a wonderful place to go on your own time or for an afternoon. The tour was almost comical, with our guide walking at a snail's pace and pointing out this is a restaurant, this is an old car, and this is a church. I didn't learn anything. In summary, go to Colonia on your own save 100 and you'll have a great time!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Our goal is always to provide a service that adds value, convenience, and local insight to your visit, and it’s disappointing to know that this was not reflected in your tour.
We appreciate your detailed comments and will be reviewing them carefully with our team and guides in order to improve. Colonia is indeed a beautiful destination, and we regret that the guided portion did not feel enriching for you.
Your feedback is very important to us, and we hope you may consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide you with a much better experience.
Kind regards,
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Timothy R, Jan 2017
The tour was extremely expensive for an hour a half walking tour of Colonia. Our tour guide was Ok. I strongly recommend including in your tour price museum tickets with a tour guide. The tour guide informed us where to purchase tickets, in three museums and all the information was in Spanish.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you had the opportunity to explore Colonia with our guide. We appreciate your suggestions regarding including museum tickets and additional guidance in English, and we’ll take them into consideration to improve future experiences.
Best regards,
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Jasmine_N, Nov 2016
My only complaint is that we did not stay a night in this little town. The guide was really nice and she gave you plenty of free time to do what you like. The town is charming and I recommend it.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and our guide.
We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Best regards,
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Josh, Aug 2016
Very well organized visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and found it well organized.
Warm regards,
Maximo Yedid
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Alison_B, May 2016
Everything went perfectly. I appreciate the timing and ease. Driver was waiting promptly in both directions to the ferry. Tour guide was knowledgable and well informed about the history of Uruguay. Colonia is special and worthwhile. I will recommend this tour to friends who come to Buenos Aires in the future. Thank you.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Colonia tour and appreciated the timing and service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming your friends in the future.
Warm regards,
Maximo Yedid
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Rama5420022002, May 2016
Excellent. Very well organized. Enjoyed our day in Colonia del Sacramento.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your day in Colonia del Sacramento and that everything was well organized.
Warm regards,
Maximo Yedid
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
JohnEdward_G, May 2016
Colonia is a fabulous town and well worth a visit. Lots of history, great scenery and grand old buildings. The ferry trip took longer because of engine issues. Our guide was great. The town is small and be visited easily on a day trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed Colonia’s history and charm, and that your guide made the visit memorable. We appreciate your understanding regarding the ferry delay and hope you had a wonderful day overall.
Warm regards,
Maximo Yedid
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Robert M, Apr 2016
Everything went as planned. The driver showed up at our hotel as planned and was there to meet the ferry when we arrived back in B.A. He was very cordial and efficient. The best part, though, was our guide Karen. She was great!! Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We had a wonderful time on our walking tour with her and she set the stage for a great day. One of her suggestions for lunch was Charco, a restaurant which was extremely enjoyable. Colonia is a great, quiet place that is perfect for a day away from the hustle/bustle of B.A.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Karen made your tour so enjoyable and that our driver helped everything run smoothly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour.
Warm regards,
Maximo Yedid
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
Emily_S, Apr 2016
The tour ran like clockwork with no time spent waiting between pick up and boarding ferry. Colombia was gorgeous, but it was a miserable rainy day. The walking tour was therefore conducted in the pouring rain. However, it was a lovely day and well organised.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the tour was well organized and ran smoothly despite the rainy weather. It’s wonderful that you still enjoyed your day in Colonia and appreciated the experience.
Warm regards,
Maximo Yedid
Buenos Aires Tour Guide
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