Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip

On this day trip to Colonia del Sacramento from Montevideo, you will travel by bus with Buquebus to a charming Uruguayan destination, with options for a guided tour or bike rental. You can also visit the Bull Ring or stay overnight at a hotel in the city.

Day Trip Options

During booking, you can choose from the following options based on pickup type and activities in Colonia del Sacramento:

Day Trip Without Pickup + Guided Tour + Sightseeing Bus + Bull Ring

Meet at the Buquebus ticket desk in the Tres Cruces Terminal and travel for about 2 hours to Colonia del Sacramento Pier. You'll board a sightseeing bus with 10 stops over 50 minutes, starting in old town at the intersection of Ituzaingó and Arquitecto Miguel Ángel Odriozola Streets. You can hop on and off throughout the day.

A guided tour lasting 50 minutes will start at stop 1 at 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm. It includes visit to key sites like Calle de los Suspiros and the Bull Ring, which opens Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6:30 pm. You'll return to the bus at 7:15 pm for the journey back, ending after approximately 15 hours.

Day Trip Without Pickup + Guided Tour + Sightseeing Bus + Bull Ring + Lunch

This option includes the same activities as above but adds lunch at El Refugio in the old town, open from 12 pm to 4 pm. Lunch consists of a starter, main dish, and dessert, with vegetarian options available. The trip concludes after about 15 hours.

Day Trip Without Pickup + Guided Tour + Bike Rental

This option allows you to enjoy a guided tour and rental bike to explore Colonia until the bus departs, returning the bike at the Pier. The trip ends after approximately 15 hours.

Day Trip Without Pickup + Guided Tour + Sightseeing Bus + Overnight Stay

Similar to the first option, this includes a transfer vehicle to a 4-star hotel. After a free day, you’ll be picked up for return to Montevideo. The hotel stay includes accommodation only.

Day Trip With Pickup + Guided Tour

This option includes a pickup from your hotel. The journey takes about 2.5 hours with scenic views and a stop at Museo del Lápiz de la Granja Arenas for a tasting. You'll enjoy a 30-minute walking tour in Colonia, followed by 3 hours of free time before returning to your hotel after 12 hours.