Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires
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$260.00
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$260.00
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish
- Professional Guide
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Ferry tickets
- Colonia del Sacramento City Tour
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Faro de Colonia del Sacramento
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Pick up at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires (Palermo, Recoleta, Downtown areas)
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11143P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- NOTE: At the time of reservation the following information is needed in order to buy the ferry tickets: full names, date of birth, passport numbers and nationalities
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a kid-friendly tour
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- A note from Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires
- In addition to the security measures taken by the company we encourage passengers to take note of the symptoms caused by COVID-19 and to always be conscious of sanitization and prevention (please ask for further assistance).
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- Barrio Historico
- Puerta de la Ciudadela
- Faro de Colonia del Sacramento
- Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento
- La Calle de los Suspiros
- How much is Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires?
- Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires price starts from $260.00. Discover and book Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires on Tripadvisor
- What is the Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires cancellation policy?
- Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires?
- Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires is hosted by Signature Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Signature Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11143P4
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Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Barrio HistoricoStop: 6 hoursSee details
- 2La Calle de los SuspirosStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Puerta de la CiudadelaStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 4Faro de Colonia del SacramentoStop: 5 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 5Basilica del Santisimo SacramentoStop: 10 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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SakarTravels
00Good value. Great tour
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Anja H
2 contributions
May 2023
I spent an unforgettable day in Colonia yesterday. It started with the fact that from the pickup from the hotel to the return trip everything worked out great and felt wonderfully taken care of, which made the day absolutely relaxing. In Colonia, our small group of 2 was met by the guide and given very detailed and very descriptive information about the country of Urugay while we went on a tour of the historic old part of Colonia that lasted about 2 hours. Our very informed guide explained everything about the history and also answered many questions. We then had 3 hours left for our own exploration. On this day, the country Uruguay, which I knew before only from soccer, was brought very sympathetically close to me. I can highly recommend the tour. If I had done it on my own, I would not have learned so much.
Written May 9, 2023
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Samantha B
18 contributions
Nov 2022
It was a fun and easy way to experience Uruguay!
I did have a gist of a pick up time, they did send an update around 11:30 p.m.
The tour guide was lovely and gave some very interesting facts - when we were given free time to wander around, it did feel like we had covered most everything and I wasn't missing too much if I had I not explored. Our lunch (think due to the slower paced of the culture) was 2 out of the 3 hours of allotted time.
I really enjoyed it! I did see someone recommend to try to sit by the exit to get through immigration line quicker, also recommend the group staying together to exit as the shuttle travels with everyone. Freddo was a delicious recommendation for ice cream!
I did have a gist of a pick up time, they did send an update around 11:30 p.m.
The tour guide was lovely and gave some very interesting facts - when we were given free time to wander around, it did feel like we had covered most everything and I wasn't missing too much if I had I not explored. Our lunch (think due to the slower paced of the culture) was 2 out of the 3 hours of allotted time.
I really enjoyed it! I did see someone recommend to try to sit by the exit to get through immigration line quicker, also recommend the group staying together to exit as the shuttle travels with everyone. Freddo was a delicious recommendation for ice cream!
Written November 22, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Barbara W
Bentleigh East, Australia10 contributions
This trip was seamless from the punctual hotel pickup through to the return drop off. Professional and well organised, our guide, Alejandra, was so very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Felt it was a bit on the expensive side but for the ease of the day it was worth it. A quiet and peaceful day learning about the history of this country, very enjoyable.
Written May 3, 2023
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cjtoronto2018
Toronto, Canada6 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very pretty village in Colonial style. Pick up and drop off driver was punctual and friendly - 10/10.
Tour leader in Colonia was uninspiring and the content was superficial and not insightful. In fact she was reading notes from her cellphone during the tour. We could have read about Colonia on Google and saved ourselves a lot of money. Only one hour of guided tour then 4 1/2 hours to look around the very small historic area unguided. Returning to Argentina from the ferry was a huge headache as there were few officers at immigration to process all the passengers. We had to file through suffocating tunnels for over 30 minutes before reaching immigration.
Overall, would not recommend this trip. Extremely overpriced compared to other options available. Colonia itself is worth the ferry trip but don’t pay for the “guided” tour.
Tour leader in Colonia was uninspiring and the content was superficial and not insightful. In fact she was reading notes from her cellphone during the tour. We could have read about Colonia on Google and saved ourselves a lot of money. Only one hour of guided tour then 4 1/2 hours to look around the very small historic area unguided. Returning to Argentina from the ferry was a huge headache as there were few officers at immigration to process all the passengers. We had to file through suffocating tunnels for over 30 minutes before reaching immigration.
Overall, would not recommend this trip. Extremely overpriced compared to other options available. Colonia itself is worth the ferry trip but don’t pay for the “guided” tour.
Written April 12, 2023
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Toursba
Hola Caroline, thank you for your review.
Unfortunatelly we do not have you in our records, you probably took the tour with other company. Our guides in Colonia are great.
gracias,
Claudio
Written April 14, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,558 contributions
Feb 2020
During our visit to Buenos Aires in February 2020, my wife and I decided to take a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. While this is a trip that can be done independently, we decided to make arrangements with Signature Tours—they did not disappoint! All of the transport arrangements were handled by Signature Tours and everything went smoothly the entire day.
We were picked up at our hotel at approximately 7:15am by a very friendly and helpful driver who drove us to the ferry and walked us to the check in area and provided additional instructions as to the customs/immigration process—note that passports are required.
The ferry ride on the Buquebus was quite comfortable and took approximately 1 ½ hours. Once we arrived in Colonia del Sacramento we were greeted by the very friendly Alejandra. Since it was just my wife and I, we were treated to a truly private tour. Alejandra was a wealth of information and answered all of our questions. The walking tour was well paced for approximately 2 hours. We were then able to explore the town on our own for the remainder of the afternoon. Our driver picked us up promptly at the designated meeting spot and drove us to the ferry. Back in Buenos Aires, our driver met us in person inside the terminal and we were driven directly to our hotel where we arrived safe and sound. This was an excellent day trip experience which I highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore a little piece of Uruguay.
We were picked up at our hotel at approximately 7:15am by a very friendly and helpful driver who drove us to the ferry and walked us to the check in area and provided additional instructions as to the customs/immigration process—note that passports are required.
The ferry ride on the Buquebus was quite comfortable and took approximately 1 ½ hours. Once we arrived in Colonia del Sacramento we were greeted by the very friendly Alejandra. Since it was just my wife and I, we were treated to a truly private tour. Alejandra was a wealth of information and answered all of our questions. The walking tour was well paced for approximately 2 hours. We were then able to explore the town on our own for the remainder of the afternoon. Our driver picked us up promptly at the designated meeting spot and drove us to the ferry. Back in Buenos Aires, our driver met us in person inside the terminal and we were driven directly to our hotel where we arrived safe and sound. This was an excellent day trip experience which I highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore a little piece of Uruguay.
Written July 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sam
Buenos Aires, Argentina16 contributions
Jan 2020
There were 4 people in my group including the guide. The other tourist turned out to be from a city I spent 4 decades. .The guide spoke excellent English and was most knowledgeable about the city. After the tour, we had some hours before heading back to the ferry. We had a delightful meal at a riverside restaurant where I had a classic sandwich of Uruguay called a Chivito, We had time to wonder about the different Portuguese and Spanish building exploring and shopping. Not one problem.
Written January 14, 2020
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Neal G
Houston, TX5 contributions
Apr 2023
Our day in Colonia was interesting, informative, and relaxing. Signature Tours takes care of all the details. We were met at each step by a representative who seamlessly connected all of the steps necessary to navigate the journey between the two countries. Our tour guide Alejandra was knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and interesting, and obviously passionate about her work and the country she calls home. This was a welcome and tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, and a highlight of our trip.
Written May 13, 2023
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DivineMissMaja
Silver Spring, MD255 contributions
Outstanding day trip. It was very well organized with one crew picking us up in BuenosAires and checking us in at the ferry, another guide meeting us in Colonia and seeing us back to the ferry, and a final guide meeting us at the ferry in BA and taking us back to the hotel. The Colonia guide, Ali, was excellent. She gave us a good introduction to Uruguay before starting the walking tour. She walked us around town, stopping at points of interest, and suggested restaurants to for lunch. We wandered, solo, for a couple more hours before it was time to get the ferry. A long day but worth the trip on the fast 1 hour ferry. The only down side is the need to go through immigration going to and from, since we are traveling from one country to the next.
Written December 7, 2022
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MapleAve
Winston Salem, NC31 contributions
Jan 2023
Loved the trip to Colonia. We had a limited amount of time in BA, and this was high on our list. The guide was lovely, emphasizing the key elements of Uruguay's history and uniqueness. The town is lovely, just little bit of shopping (which was very nice) and all in all great value for the money. SIgnature Tours' guides are the best! knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and fun.
Written February 17, 2023
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Andy P
Dorking, UK26 contributions
Oct 2022
Very enjoyable day out. Picked up on time and driver ensured we were booked through right onto the ferry. We were met in Uruguay by the very personable and informative Ruth, who walked us though the new town but also the very picturesque old part of Colonia. Had a great lunch at the Charco bistro before meeting up with Ruth again later. Back in BA our driver was waiting and took us back to our doorstep.
Sure you can do it cheaper on your own but I preferred the no hassle and information given option.
As with other reviews, don't linger on the boat coming back into BA as the queues for immigration were quite long so get off quick!
Sure you can do it cheaper on your own but I preferred the no hassle and information given option.
As with other reviews, don't linger on the boat coming back into BA as the queues for immigration were quite long so get off quick!
Written November 2, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Pilar R
Lima, Peru
Es requisito presentar una prueba PCR para viajar a Colonia?
¿Qué tipo de ropa debería usar para este tour?
s_fedeli
Langendorf, Switzerland17 contributions
What are the COVID requirements? Do we need to fill in the entry/exit forms for Argentina and Uruguay on an organized daytrip? PCR test necessary?
Rinki G
Dayton, OH7 contributions
It this tour still running with COVID? Are there restrictions to entering? What are the requirements?
WeeNee Ng
Singapore, Singapore
My hotel is Alvear Art Hotel. Do you provide pick up?
wallyworld2017
Laguna Beach, CA186 contributions
Check with Viator Tours. They picked us up at our Palermo area hotel which is 7 km from your hotel.
ChamiDab
Piscataway, NJ18 contributions
Hi! What time is the ferry leaving and returning? How much time does it take to get through immigration and stuff?
Hi there, the ferry leaves at 08:15 AM and returns to Buenos Aires at 06:00/06:15 PM. It takes between 30 minutes to an hour to get through inmigration (it depends on the amount of people travelling that day)
Marissa M
San Diego, CA
I need a hotel pick up and drop off yet when I get to the pay screen it does not ask for that information how will you guys know where to pick me up and drop me off at?
independenttraveller
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hello Marissa! This service includes pick up and drop off at your hotel.(Centric area, Recoleta, Palermo,Puerto Madero) Once you have decided the day you would like to do the tour. The signature team will contact you to ask you for you hotel address and passport details so as to book the tickets and service!
peggyfloodct
Connecticut73 contributions
Approximately what time is the pick up at the hotel? Wondering if this trip is the entire day.
malen55
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Hello! depeding on the ferry, the pick up could be at 7 am aproximately. It´s a full day tour
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Product Overview: Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires
| Prices From | $260 |
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| Number of Reviews | 35 |
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| Duration | 720 minutes |