Located on the opposite coast of the River Plate is the ancient city of Colonia del Sacramento. In this private tour you will visit the historic quarter, with its charming cobbled streets, flowery balconies, and the astonishing colonial layout.

Schedule

• 7:00 AM - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to ferry terminal (Buquebus)
• 7:30 AM - Check in
• 8:15 AM - Departure to Colonia
• 9:15 AM - Welcoming at Colonia ferry terminal - Walking Tour (1.30 hours)
• 11:00 AM - Free time (you will get advice on restaurants, shopping, etc.)
• 4:00 PM - Check in at Colonia ferry terminal
• 5:00 PM - Departure to Buenos Aires
• 6:00 PM - Pick up at BA ferry terminal and transfer to your hotel

Some of the tour’s highlights

Old City Gate - Street of Sighs - Main Square - Ruins of Saint Francis Convent - Lighthouse - Viceroy´s House - Archeological Rescue of the Governor´s House - Basilica of the Holy Sacrament

Tour description

The walking tour starts at the Portón de Campo (city gate), were you will admire the old wall and wooden bridge . Next, you will go to the Calle de los Suspiros (Street of Sighs), a narrow cobbled street surrounded by 18th century colonial houses. The street’s main attractive is the combination of the old houses, the colours and the river view at the end of it. You will arrive on 25 de Mayo Square (Main Square), created during the foundation of the city, from where you will be able to see some beautiful and well preserved Portuguese-style houses: the Portuguese Museum, with remarkable stone walls of 90 cm. width, Nacarello´s House, which exhibits original furniture of the XVIII century, and the Viceroy’s House, whose name surprises because there were never any viceroys in Colonia. Later, you will visit an archaeological site, which was formerly the original Portuguese construction destined for Residence of the Governor, destroyed by the Spanish in 1777. The tour ends up at the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, which maintains the original design of stone walls and tiled domes.

• Round trip private transfer to/from BA Ferry Terminal
• Round trip tickets Buenos Aires/Colonia on a fast ferry (1-hour trip)
• Private Walking Tour in Colonia with local tour guide (1.30 hours)

• Our customer service team will confirm your booking through e-mail providing the ferry tickets, the itinerary and the instructions for the tour.

• Payment is not refundable in case of cancellation