Take a day trip to the picturesque town of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, a UNESCO World Heritage site just across the Río de la Plata. Be charmed by its old world ambiance as you explore its colonial history, lush gardens and peaceful, cobbled streets.
After being picked up from your hotel, head to the ferry terminal for the hour-long cruise to Colonia. Disembark and begin your walking tour of the pedestrian-only historic centre, following your guide through the city gate and along cobbled streets built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Stroll across the tree-lined Plaza Mayor to admire 18th-century stone buildings and the refurbished Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento.
Gaze up at the crumbling Moorish façade of the Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, a now-derelict turn-of-the-century bullring, and take in the Faro, a 19th-century lighthouse perched on a peninsula that juts out into the Rio de la Plata. Meander along the waterfront fortifications of the Puerto Viejo and step back in time at the 1680 Iglesia de la Matriz in the Plaza de Armas, which is also home to a tile-roofed colonial Portuguese house.
After the tour, enjoy some free time for lunch. The town is known for its asada barbecue restaurants. Then continue to explore on your own, or just sip sangria in the sun before your return ferry to Buenos Aires.
Take a day trip to the picturesque town of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, a UNESCO World Heritage site just across the Río de la Plata. Be charmed by its old world ambiance as you explore its colonial history, lush gardens and peaceful, cobbled streets.
After being picked up from your hotel, head to the ferry terminal for the hour-long cruise to Colonia. Disembark and begin your walking tour of the pedestrian-only historic centre, following your guide through the city gate and along cobbled streets built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Stroll across the tree-lined Plaza Mayor to admire 18th-century stone buildings and the refurbished Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento.
Gaze up at the crumbling Moorish façade of the Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, a now-derelict turn-of-the-century bullring, and take in the Faro, a 19th-century lighthouse perched on a peninsula that juts out into the Rio de la Plata. Meander along the waterfront fortifications of the Puerto Viejo and step back in time at the 1680 Iglesia de la Matriz in the Plaza de Armas, which is also home to a tile-roofed colonial Portuguese house.
After the tour, enjoy some free time for lunch. The town is known for its asada barbecue restaurants. Then continue to explore on your own, or just sip sangria in the sun before your return ferry to Buenos Aires.
Live Commentary in English.
Total price is £147.08, taxes included
It only takes 2 minutes
Colonia del Sacramento
Hotel Pickup
Buenos Aires
Charming, cobbled streets of a UNESCO-designated town
Portuguese architecture including a basilica & bullring
Free time to explore on your own & enjoy lunch in town
Scenic ferry ride over the Río de la Plata to Uruguay
Knowledgeable guide sharing the town's colonial history
Guided tour of central Colonia del Sacramento
Ferry ticket
Roundtrip transport to and from your Buenos Aires hotel
Commentary in English and Spanish
Food and drinks
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
This activity takes place in Uruguay. You must bring a valid passport. All individuals travelling from the United States, Canada and Australia must bring their Reciprocity Fee receipt to present at customs.
The tour length and return times vary according to the ferry schedule.
