Premium Day Tour to Colonia del Sacramento

Buenos Aires, Argentina

11 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch

Restaurant Mesón de la Plaza Fish filet in black butter sauce accompanied by mashed potatoes/Pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes/Ravioli with spinach and basil cream. Dessert: Cream ice cream or Flan
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board

Alcoholic Beverages
Drinks and food on board
walking tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Colonia Express
Av. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane 155, C1156 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Board your ferry at the Colonia Express Terminal. The activity provider will send you the reservation number via email after booking. This tour involves an international border crossing and customs, so make sure to arrive at the Ferry Station 1 hour and 30 minutes before the departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colonia del Sacramento

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Phil_M

Great experience. Thoroughly loved it. The Walking Tour (led by guide Nataly) was fantastic and very informative. She went over and above to explain everything in 2 languages. In addition, the lunch at Meson de la Plaza was superb - the 3 of us had the 3 different dishes on offer. They were all excellent and service was exceptional. The transport over to Colonia del Sacramento was efficient and very comfortable. I would thoroughly recommend donig this excellent tour for a day out in Uruguay.

Reviews

3.7

based on 98 reviews

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Do it yourself

Nicola_F, May 2026

If I were to do this again I would not do this as a tour. I would book the ferry myself and explore. The time with the tour guide was very short and not necessary.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Passenger, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback helps us improve our services. We hope to welcome you back on board in the future, this time with regular tickets only, so you can enjoy your trip on your own. Sincerely, Colonia Express

A very nice day trip, an...

Paul_B, Apr 2026

A very nice day trip, an easy walk. The meal at the Meson de la Plaza was excellent. Recommend for all ages.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Passenger, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. Your comments help us improve our services. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed our services and look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future. Sincerely, Colonia Express

Mixed day

Claire_G, Mar 2026

The ferry, the tour guide and the place were all good let down by poor food in restaurant. The mashed potato was made with instant pellets which had not been rehydrated properly so was awful as well as cold. Staff seemed un bothered but my concerns. No doubt as they had had their money already.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience with the restaurant. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, and we are already addressing this with the relevant department. We truly hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with the quality experience you deserve. Sincerely, Colonia Express

Great Day Trip from Buenos Aires

Nicolas_S, Feb 2026

Everything was great! We were nervous as we saw negative reviews about the customs experience - we arrived to both ports 1.5 hours early as instructed and had no challenges. The line from Uruguay to Argentina for customs was very long - but 1.5 hours was sufficient. Boat is very clean and spacious. Food at the restaurant was great. Visiting this town from Buenos Aires made a great day trip. The walking tour also gave a great mini introduction to the town - and our guide was great 😊 There are also places to eat at the ferry terminal in BA, as well as in the ferry

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Colonia del Sacramento

Paul_S, Jan 2026

One tourist monopolised the guide asking irrelevant questions and wasting time. The tour guide talked more about the country and region and did not show much of Colonia del Sacramento. Learnt more by using AI to research. Also the ferry trip was constrained to return time and we had to but a single ticket to leave early.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear passenger, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We are sorry to hear that part of the guided tour did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is that the guide maintains a balanced focus on Colonia del Sacramento itself and manages group dynamics so that all passengers can fully enjoy the experience. Your comments regarding the tour content and time management have been shared with the corresponding team so we can work on improving these aspects. Regarding the ferry schedule, we regret any inconvenience caused by the return time constraint and the need to purchase a separate ticket to leave earlier. We are reviewing these situations to provide clearer information and more flexible options whenever possible. We remind you that you can also contact us through our complaints email: reclamos@coloniaexpress.com where you may share any additional details or suggestions. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on board again and offer you a more satisfying experience in the future. Sincerely, Colonia Express

Exceptional option for seeing side town in Uruguay

Phil_M, Dec 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Poor immigration process

Bharat_G, Oct 2025

Colonia Express did not have good signs at the Colonia terminal , on arrival we did not know who and where to go for the tour. Going back to Buenos Aires, the immigration process was chaotic, with Uruguay and Argentina officers next to each other, no signs to explain, passengers are clearing both immigration at same spot was confusing to many

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear passenger, We deeply regret that your experience with us was not satisfactory. We value your comments and are implementing the necessary measures to optimize our processes and prevent similar situations from recurring. We remind you that you can use our complaints email: reclamos@coloniaexpress.com, where you can send any additional requests or comments. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We will work to provide you with better service in the future. Sincerely, Colonia Express.

Adorable and well worth Colonia Tour! ❤️

11irmaisabel, Dec 2024

It is a very well planned tour. We had an overall great experience. In the Ferry and specially with our tour guide Lubys, he is excellent! He not only explained the history of Colonia in an amazing way but added a lot of information about Uruguay. He made our trip well worth it! I also have to mention the Restaurant El Mesòn, our included lunch was delicious and the place is adorable. Thank you! Irma

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear Passenger, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our services, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again in the future. Sincerely, Colonia Express

Expensive + long travelling hour

Martin_M, Jun 2024

expensive, the tour only lasts for 1hr and the rest are free time. Not many things could be done there

Response from Host, Jul 2024

We appreciate your opinion, the time you indicate is correct because it corresponds to the guided service, then we have services that include lunch and other alternatives such as visits to vineyards, corresponding to our company. Regarding other attractions of the destination, you can consult the tourist information office. Greetings

Terrible experience

Chris_P, Mar 2020

I paid for the trip but was turned away. What a terrible experience this was. My ticket received from Viator told me to arrive for 8am. I got there for 7.30am but nobody was there. I tried calling Colonia Express from my ticket but there was no answer, I also tried Viator customer service and also no response. A lady finally appeared at the front desk at 8.15am informing me that I have missed the boat and if I want to attend the later meet, I would have to pay again. I tried to make a complaint but due to my lack of Spanish I really struggled so was told to take it up with Viator directly. A terrible experience which I'm still trying to receive my refund. The customer service / communication is non-existent.

Response from Host, Apr 2020

Due to COVID19 was starting here, we had changed the operation each day, according to regulation. We let all our passenger know by mail. Maybe as you bought from a travel agency the mail that we had to let you know was from them. Thank you so much for letting us know. We will learn more about your case.

The treatment we received was terrible.

MARVIN_P, Jun 2026

Hello, we demand an immediate refund of the money paid for this tour, which we could NOT take. The departure time given to us was 8:30 AM. We arrived at the meeting point 20 minutes early, and as boarding approached, we were informed that our boat had already left at 8:00 AM. The treatment we received was terrible: we tried by all means to get a solution, and not only did they not help us at all, but they also treated us very poorly and demanded an additional $250.00, apart from what we had already paid, to be able to take the tour. It is unacceptable. We demand a full and immediate refund of the money.

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Response from Host, Jun 2026

Estimado pasajero, lamentamos profundamente que su experiencia con nosotros no haya sido satisfactoria. Valoramos sus comentarios y estamos implementando las medidas necesarias para optimizar nuestros procesos y evitar que se repitan situaciones similares. Si es posible, por favor facilítenos su número de reserva para que podamos revisar el caso. Gracias nuevamente por compartir su experiencia. Nos esforzaremos por ofrecer un servicio aún mejor en el futuro. Atentamente, Colónia Express

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