Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at the Buquebus ticket desk in the Tres Cruces Terminal. We'll travel on a comfortable bus from this station, located on General Artigas Boulevard 1825 in Montevideo.
After a road trip of approximately 2 hours, we'll arrive at the Buquebus terminal located at the Colonia del Sacramento Pier, one of the most charming cities on the Uruguayan coast.
Once we reach this city, you'll enjoy the activities in your booking, which depend on the tour option selected. Get ready to have fun!
At 7:15 pm, you'll need to be back at the Buquebus terminal in the Colonia del Sacramento Pier. Here, we'll board a bus that will take us back to Montevideo's Tres Cruces Terminal. At this station of the Uruguayan capital, our day trip will conclude after approximately 15 hours.
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose one of the following options:
Transport, Tour, Sightseeing Bus & Bull Ring
If you choose this option, once you arrive at Colonia del Sacramento, you'll board the city's sightseeing bus. This journey has 10 stops and lasts 50 minutes.
Stop 1 is in Colonia del Sacramento's old town, at the intersection of Ituzaingó Street and Arquitecto Miguel Ángel Odriozola Street.
Check out the route and schedule of Colonia del Sacramento's sightseeing bus:
For a day, you can hop on and off the sightseeing bus as many times as you wish at any of its stops.
In addition to the sightseeing bus, you'll enjoy a guided tour of Colonia del Sacramento of approximately 50 minutes. This tour runs every day and begins from stop 1 of the sightseeing bus, operating at the following times: 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm.
During this walking tour, we'll visit the famous Calle de los Suspiros and pass by other iconic spots in the city, like the Basílica of the Holy Sacrament, the Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse, and the Bastión de San Pedro. The tour will conclude in the vicinity of the meeting point.
This tour option also includes a ticket to the Colonia del Sacramento Bull Ring. The sightseeing bus's stop 6 is at this site, which opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Transport, Tour, Sightseeing Bus, Bull Ring & Lunch
This tour option consists of the same tour detailed above, but it also includes lunch at a restaurant in the old town called El Refugio. This restaurant opens daily from 12 pm to 4 pm and is located on Vasconcellos Street, number 200.
The menu includes a starter, a main dish, and a dessert. Drinks are not included and vegetarian options are available.
Transport + Bike Rental
With this tour option, once you reach the Colonia del Sacramento Pier, you'll be given a bike. You'll get to ride around the city until the departure time of the bus back to Montevideo, where you'll need to return the bike at the same spot at the Colonia del Sacramento Pier.
Transport, Tour, Sightseeing Bus & One Night's Accommodation
If you choose this tour option, you'll have the same tour as the first option but also get to enjoy Colonia del Sacramento's sightseeing bus and a guided walking tour of the old town.
In addition, once you reach the Colonia del Sacramento Pier, you'll be greeted by a transfer vehicle that will drive you to a 4-star hotel (Dazzler by Wyndham Colonia or similar).
The next day, you'll be taken from the hotel back to the pier, where you'll board a bus to return to Montevideo.
Please note that the hotel stay includes accommodation only. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are not included.
More Information
Duration
1 - 2d.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Roundtrip bus trip with the Buquebus company from Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento
One–day ticket for the sightseeing bus of Colonia (depending on selection)
Guided tour of Colonia (depending on selection)
Ticket to the Bull Ring of Colonia (depending on selection)
Lunch in Colonia (depending on selection)
One–day bike rental in Colonia (depending on selection)
One–night's accommodation at a 4–star hotel in Colonia (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
Provider
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Buquebus
Corporate name: LOS CIPRESES S.A.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Free cancellation
Montevideo Tres Cruces Terminal
