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The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. It's an easy day trip by ferry from Buenos Aires, making the beaches a popular Argentinean escape. Major sights include Iglesia Matriz, the country's oldest church, the Municipal Museum and a 17th-century port jutting into the river.
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1. 2-Days and 1 Night in Colonia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit Uruguay and enjoy Colonia del Sacramento. Founded in 1680 by Portuguese people, this small town with a beautiful colonial architecture awakens admiration among visitors who walk along the cobblestoned streets and marvel at residences and colourful houses. For these reasons, Colonia was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Ret}st in a 4 stars hotel, and discover the city by yourself.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Ferry Tickets, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, 2-hour Colonia del Sacramento city tour with a local tour guide, Overnight Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Colonia
Exclusions: Food and Drinks
Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ
We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.
2. 16-Day South America Tour: Argentina, Uruguay, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This South American tour is the adventure of a lifetime enabling you to experience the jewels of Argentina, Brazil & Uruguay on this enthralling 16-day tour which will take you to the main sights in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay including the two main cities of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Starting in Buenos Aires, you’ll catch a Tango show and head out to dinner to sample some of the country’s world famous beef and Malbec wine and a visit to the historic city of Colonia. El Calafate is your next stop. It’s the gateway to Los Glacieres National Park, where highlights include the awe inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier. Then on to Mendoza to taste the world famous Malbecs and experience the mighty Andes on horseback before heading to the thundering waters of Iguazu Falls, where you’ll get to experience both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. Finally, we take you to the city of Rio de Janeiro, where you will get to see its iconic sites and feel its vibrant culture.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, Tours & activities as listed, 24 hr emergency service
Exclusions: Gratuities, Travel insurance, International and local flights, Entrance fee to National Parks
Reviewed By CC0913
We did a 12 day customized trip in 2018. Found this company through Zicasso, Kieran was great arranging it all and communication was easy. Our trip started in Buenos Aires where we did a cooking class at the Argentine Experience and took a tango lesson. Our dance instructors took us out to a milongo afterwards and we ended up staying out until 2am. It was great! We felt completely immersed in the culture. We then flew to Iguazu and toured the jungle, got blasted by the falls in a boat ride and saw all the incredible creatures that live there. Our last 5 days were spent hiking in Patagonia where we trekked the Perito Moreno Glacier, visited a ranch, and then drove to El Chalten for the final days. All of our transportation was provided, all internal flights booked by Kieran, and everything was just wonderful. To this day, it’s one of my favorite vacations!
3. 10-Day Best of Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a 10-day tour of Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, the jewels of Argentina. You'll discover this magical city filled with amazing history, fascinating neighborhoods, amazing food, and experience the seduction of the tango. Taste the worlds best beef and the renowned malbec wines during a visit to a working Estancia. Then, you'll live the passion of Argentine football by attending a local soccer match and get to understand why Argentines live and breath football. Finally, you'll see Iguazu Falls, one of the worlds natural wonders, where you will have the opportunity to get close to nature and feel the power of the falls. . You'll be accompanied throughout by a professional guide and have all accommodation and meals included. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to the region who would love to experience all aspects of the Argentinian culture.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Domestic flights, insurance
Reviewed By CC0913
We did a 12 day customized trip in 2018. Found this company through Zicasso, Kieran was great arranging it all and communication was easy. Our trip started in Buenos Aires where we did a cooking class at the Argentine Experience and took a tango lesson. Our dance instructors took us out to a milongo afterwards and we ended up staying out until 2am. It was great! We felt completely immersed in the culture. We then flew to Iguazu and toured the jungle, got blasted by the falls in a boat ride and saw all the incredible creatures that live there. Our last 5 days were spent hiking in Patagonia where we trekked the Perito Moreno Glacier, visited a ranch, and then drove to El Chalten for the final days. All of our transportation was provided, all internal flights booked by Kieran, and everything was just wonderful. To this day, it’s one of my favorite vacations!
4. Best Private & Personalized Trip Day to Colonia del Sacramento (from Montevideo)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a family company dedicated to making our travelers spend their best holidays and enjoy with us. We love to show tourists from all over the world the charms of our country and to make them spend a nice day in a relaxed atmosphere, making a friend in Uruguay at the end of the trip. Visit the town of Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Montevideo. Walk along the cobbled streets of the charming colonial town and learn about its history from your tour guide over the course of two hours. Important: Time for lunch in a restaurant in the colonial area is possible if tourists wish.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 771spencerj
My husband and I booked the Best Private and Personalized City Tour in Montevideo for cruise passengers as we had never been to that city. I was able to stay in contact with the tour operator through WhatsApp which gave me an extra layer of comfort. Our tour guide Alvaro picked us up on time right outside of the cruise terminal. His English was great and he was very knowledgeable about the city. Everywhere we went, someone knew him! He spoke about the history of his city, showed us the old town, the historical rich area, government buildings, beautiful architecture, and of course all of the main attractions. We also escaped the downtown area for a bit and explored the beautiful beaches and the area where many of the embassies are located. Overall we were very happy with this tour and because of the personalized aspect of it, we were able to venture and see areas that appealed to us more. I believe that we got to see double the amount of attractions and probably learnt more about the history and day-to-day life of Uruguay than any tour we would have booked on the ship. Alvaro dropped us off at the Meat Market where we tried some of the local BBQ before we headed back onto the ship. We arrived with plenty of time to spare and enjoyed the entire day. Thank you Andres and Alvaro for everything.
5. Multi Day City Tour in Montevideo
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Grupos-pequeños Guías-profesionales Vans-confortables. Itinerarios-flexibles. Calidez-y-cordialidad
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions: Food and tickets to the musseums (optional)
Reviewed By James N
I always love to take a tour when we arrive somewhere new. Of course perfect weather is always prefered, but on this tour on this day it was rainy. However Marcella our guide and driver as we call him Wally made the rainy day sunshine. I can't remember a tour where I laughed and learned so much. There wasn't an empty seat and we were the only 2 english speaking guest and what a blast. Marcella gave us a tour to remember and Wally drove us safely to and from. We highly recommend this tour and cross your fingers you have Marbella and Wally even if it rains ! Thanks Jim & Bruce
6. Full Day Birdwatching and Nature Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A birding tour during your stay in Colonia can be a great chance to experience and learn about the more natural aspect of the city, especially if you´ve already been to the more typical historical sites. Colonia is a highly touristic city, but ecotourism is not exploited in the least. To date there are no other local operators which provide ecotourism services. Colonia Birding offers nature tours to any nature enthusiasts who would like to get to know our rich biodiversity. At the same time, this would provide income to local communities, thus promoting conservation and awareness of natural areas and species, something much needed. Furthermore, your guide is a professional biologist and ornithologist with ample field experience. He´s worked in diverse research projects accross Uruguay, where he's learned much during long field hours, not only about birds but also the natural life of Uruguay in general. He is bilingüal in spanish and english, and sometimes ventures into portuguese.
Inclusions: Small snacks of typical local food are included, Bottled water, The typical Mate is included, you will learn how to prepare it and share it during one of our snack stops.
Exclusions: Private transportation, Tour participants are strongly recommended to bring their own binoculars.
Reviewed By barbarahH74SV
Visiting Uruguay for a conference, I was very happy to find Colonia birding because the conference left me little time to explore on my own. I joined a tour of ca. 12, of whom I was the only one with an ornithology background. Rafa did a wonderful job serving us all, explaining introductory birding skills alternating with tips for identifying rarities. He also emphasized natural history context, not just twitching, and told us a lot about conservation and culture in Uruguay, interspersed with a demonstration of Mate tea and home-baked sweets. Rafa is caring, attentive, and a native speaker of both English and Spanish. Because he took such good care of all of us, I believe everyone was enriched. I personally came out with a good idea of the local bird community, better knowledge of behaviour and ecology, and of course several species that were new to me. After the excursion Rafa sent a detailed list to all and shared his list with me on ebird. A great experience and wonderful day out.
7. Small-Group Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires
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4.7 based on 29 reviews
Enjoy a one-day visit to the small but picturesque town of Colonia, Uruguay. The tour includes a fast ferry, a 2-hour walking guided tour in Colonia with a professional guide and transfers in Buenos Aires and Colonia. Languages Offered: Spanish & English
Inclusions: Professional Guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Ferry tickets, Colonia del Sacramento City Tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ
We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.
8. Traditional Country Day in Colonia del Sacramento - Uruguay
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4.6 based on 20 reviews
Colonia Express is a ferry company that connects Argentina and Uruguay within an hour. Our Colonia del Sacramento day tour will give you the opportunity to visit another country, Uruguay, and enjoy a lovely river tour at the same time. It will only take you a few hours journey to enjoy a lifetime experience. Please join us. Choose any of our day tour plans and come on board!
Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Drinks at lunch
Reviewed By Susievisa
Ferry cancelled due to COVID. I was told by Colonia that I could get a partial refund (they keep 30%) because I'm a foreigner. Then when it was time to move forward with requesting the 70% refund for our tickets, they said they would only refund me the money if I have a bank in Argentina. That doesn't add up...they're offering a partial refund since I'm a foreigner, yet they only send refunds to people with Argentine bank accounts.
9. Premium Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Get to know the city of Colonia del Sacramento on a one day trip from Buenos Aires. Discover the colonial charm and history of this coastal city while exploring the cobbled streets with a professional guide. The tour includes a fast ferry, a 2-hour walking guided tour in Colonia with a guide and transfers in Buenos Aires and Colonia. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Ferry Tickets, Colonia del Sacramento City Tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By ivbuyliev
Absolutely worth for the money! Great experience, comfortable ride. The boat trip was also amazing. Communication with travel agency was perfect .Patrice was the guide. He is knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend him as a guide. Gracias por todos! Merci pour tout!
10. Guided Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento from Montevideo
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4.4 based on 32 reviews
Take a day trip from the city of Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento. In this 9-hour guided tour, enjoy a golden opportunity to discover this citadel. In 1995, Colonia was listed as a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO for it's unique historic center, which harbors vestiges of the first Portuguese colony in the Rio de la Plata in 1680, as well as a rich Spanish heritage of the following centuries. This tour is great for history lovers as you stroll through the gate and amidst the centuries-old village and listen to your guide's commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-off and stops along to a local farm, Granja Colonia Collections Museum, and candy shop are included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Museum ticket
Reviewed By Paul K
The tour was very good and picked us up at our hotel. We then listened to our guide who explained the itinerary and a bit of history. Our first stop was Piriapolis which was charming. We went to the top of the Cero for a great view and photo opportunity. The tour takes you to the Casapueblo which is an amazing tribute to the famous artist - Carlos Paez Vilaro. It looks like Santorini on steroids. We then went through the back streets of Punta del Este and our guide explained why it's the home of the "rich and famous." We stopped near Play Brava and had some free time to photograph and get a snack. It's a long tour but it's worth it.
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