Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Highlights:

• Explore Colonia’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including Calle de los Suspiros, Plaza Mayor, and the lighthouse.
• Visit Real de San Carlos with its 1910 bullring and the San Benito Chapel, and Uruguay’s oldest church, Santísimo Sacramento Cathedral.
• Stroll cobbled streets, take in panoramic views, and browse art galleries and handicraft shops celebrating local culture.

Ferry across the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento and step into a charming blend of Portuguese and Spanish heritage. Meet your local guide at the pier and begin with Real de San Carlos, home to the original 1910 bullring and the historic San Benito Chapel.

Wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre, crossing the wooden drawbridge built in 1745 and strolling the cobbled Calle de los Suspiros. Explore original homes over 250 years old, the Plaza Mayor, lighthouse, and municipal museum. Take in sweeping views from the city’s western edge before visiting Uruguay’s oldest church, Santísimo Sacramento Cathedral, and browsing art galleries and handicraft shops that celebrate local culture.

Remember to bring your passport for this seamless international adventure.

Please note: the ferry journey is shared with other passengers; all other services operate privately. This tour is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. Rates are available on request for fewer than 4 passengers.

What's included

• Return transfers
• Ferry ticket