Argentina, Uruguay · City Tours

2-Days and 1 Night visiting Colonia and Montevideo

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Enjoy a guided walking tour through Colonia’s historic streets
  • 03 Travel by ferry between Buenos Aires and Uruguay
  • 04 Stay 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Montevideo
  • 05 Discover Montevideo’s old district, Independence Square, and coastal promenade
  • 06 Learn about Uruguayan culture, architecture, and history from local guides
  • 07 Includes breakfast and hotel pickup and drop-off in Buenos Aires

Discover two of Uruguay’s most captivating destinations on this 2-day journey from Buenos Aires. Begin in Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cobblestoned streets, colonial architecture, and relaxed historic charm, before continuing to Montevideo for an overnight stay in the capital.

With ferry travel, hotel transfers, guided city tours in both Colonia and Montevideo, and 1 night in a 4-star hotel included, this experience combines history, culture, and convenience. Explore Montevideo’s old district, coastal promenade, and key landmarks while enjoying free time to experience the city at your own pace.

In three fun-filled and exciting hours you discover the city’s unique atmosphere that combines Latin American and European cultural influences.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Departure from Buenos Aires & Arrival to Colonia

A great adventure awaits you! We will pick you up early, around 7:00 am, our driver picks you up from your hotel/Airbnb and takes you to Buenos Aires ferry station. 

After going through customs (note that passports are required) you board the ferry for a comfortable and pleasant 1 hours ride across the “Rio Plata” that separates Argentina from Uruguay.

City Tour and transfer to Montevideo.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide and embark on a walking tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks for a 2-hour stroll. As you visit each of the city's emblematic sites, your passionate local guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing live commentary full of information you won’t find in any book or travel guide.

You will have free time for lunch (lunch not included). Later your driver will take you to your 4-star hotel in Montevideo.

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Day 02

Montevideo Free Time

In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast included at your hotel. You will have free time to explore the city on your own and have lunch (lunch not included). Montevideo

City tour in Montevideo

Around 2:30 PM, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and  you embark on a tour of the city’s highlights. In three fun-filled and exciting hours you discover the city’s unique atmosphere that combines Latin American and European cultural influences.

Admire the impressive colonial architecture at the city’s Old District and Independence Square, get in-depth knowledge of Montevideo’s rich theatrical and musical scene at Uruguay’s oldest and most important theater, be blown away by the intricate architecture of Uruguay’s tallest building, drive by the promenade enjoying fantastic views of the city’s sandy beaches, pass by the stadium that hosted the 1st soccer world cup in 1930, and stop at an Agricultural Market to learn about traditional Uruguayan products.

Return to Buenos Aires.

Next, your guide will take you to the ferry terminal for your return to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires will be around 10:00 PM, where another driver will be waiting to safely take you to your hotel/Airbnb.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Ferry Tickets in economy class
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Transport from Colonia to Montevideo
  • 2-hour city tour with a local tour guide in Colonia
  • 3-hour city tour with a local tour guide in Montevideo
  • 1 night accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Montevideo

What's Not Included

  • Food and Drinks
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and other service stuff

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to late or non-arrival of your cruise ship
  • This package is non-refundable and cannot be modified or canceled
  • The return tickets are direct and subject to availability; if they are sold out, the ferry tickets will include a bus transfer to Colonia and a ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires.
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Pick up at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires..

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