Location: Punta Ballena
Top Things to do in Punta Ballena
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10 Sightseeing Tours in Punta Ballena That You Shouldn't Miss
Punta Ballena is a small peninsula (punta) and a resort (balneario), as well as an important tourist attraction on the coast of Río de la Plata in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. It comprises an approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long stripe of beaches and landforms and extends on both sides of Route 10.
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1. Punta del Este - Full day tour from Montevideo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Beautiful full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay and one of the most recognized in South America. On the way we will visit Piriápolis, in this beach resort we will stop at the promenade facing the iconic Hotel Argentino and we will ascend by vehicle to Cerro San Antonio to appreciate the unparalleled view. The next place to visit will be Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, already in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, such as Beverly Hills, San Rafael, Cantegril, Golf, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, the La Mano monument and finally the center and the peninsula . Free time for lunch and walking, shopping or going to the beach. Departure to Montevideo in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel (in Montevideo) pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Admission to Casapueblo (the museum)
2. Best Private & Personalized Trip Day to Punta del Este (from Montevideo)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are a small 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 day. We jealously care for the comfort and safety of our travelers during our trip and we are available to meet each of your expectations. Beautiful full day tour to visit the most important seaside resort in Uruguay and one of the most recognized in South America.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Tickets to entry to Casapueblo, Museum of Carlos Paéz Vilaro (prize for person 10 dollars), Lunch, 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.
3. Full Day Punta del Este
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Small groups, professional tour guides, flexibility and excellence are outstanding characteristics of our tours.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
Exclusions: Ticket to visit the musseum of Casapueblo (optional), The tour guide can suggest a restuarant by the paxs are free to choose
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
4. Art Lovers - Visit Iconic CasaPueblo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Club Hotel Casapueblo is located in Punta Ballena, 15km west of Punta del Este. We designed this Sightseeing, Art & Cultural tour specifically for you in mind. You will get to see amazing artwork by multifaceted artist Carlos Paez Viralo. His meeting with Pablo Picasso in France inspired him to try his hand at pottery and, upon his return to Uruguay, he founded the Ceramic Artisans Workshop. In Ecuador, he wove tapestries with the Otavalo Indians. In Tahiti, he produced his collection of wraparound shawls for the native women on the island. In Washington, D.C, in 1960, he painted his “Roots of Peace” mural, then considered to be the longest in the world. He also left his mark in the form of a large mural in Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s leprosy hospital in Lambaréné. In Uruguay, he painted the sails of the “Capitán Miranda” naval training ship, police patrol cars, and the plane used by the national airline. He recorded several musical pieces and produced many films.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees
Reviewed By nathanecaldwell
We may have gotten the last Wine Experience event for a while. Ryan Hamilton was able to move our event from a dinner to a lunch event as the hotel it was being held at was closing due to COVID-19! We moved our bus departure from Montevideo up by 3 hours to meet Ryan in Punta del Este. It all worked out even better than dinner would have, as there wouldn't have been a sunset because the clouds moved in while we were enjoying great wines, and wonderful foods, and a great conversation with Ryan. He is a consummate host and sommelier, and we benefited from his extensive experience in the hospitality and wine industries. We truly hope that he is able to offer his Experiences when Uruguay and other countries permit international travel again , because a Ryan Hamilton Wine Experience is well worth the money and not to be missed!
5. Multi Day City Tour in Montevideo
Overall Ratings
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 Punta del Este tour
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 7 reviews
It is done in new units with air conditioning, wifi on board and the best guides to help you throughout the journey. Time for photos at each stop and free time to enjoy the city.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By kiltmaker2
in general, tourist come to this place to mark their arrival at this beautiful city. Besides the landmark, it also offer a great view of the La Plata river, next to the mini skyline.
7. Punta del Este City Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 14 reviews
Visit one of southern Uruguay’s most beautiful resort towns, Punta del Este, on this 4-hour guided sightseeing tour! Explore pristine Playa Brava; and walk along the beautiful seaport and see yachts and sailboats. Enjoy free time to stroll down Gorlero Avenue before admiring gorgeous ocean views from famous Casa Pueblo, an astounding Mediterranean-style villa and art gallery created by painter and sculptor Carlos Páez Vilaró. This half-day tour is a great way to see Punta del Este's highlights!
Inclusions: Punta del Este city tour, Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Casapueblo entrance fee (USD $7), Cruise port pick up. Not available for people arriving by cruise ship.
Reviewed By evelyn s
This was a four hour tour of the city. Our tour guide was on time but the van was a little late as he went to the wrong port . We rode around the city with our guide pointing out the Old city and the new part of town. In the Old City we went to a park and a historical cathedral. We spent a lot of time in the cathedral which was good for some of the people in our group but a good majority found it too long. A quick drive infront of the Parliament, the residential houses by the beach and then back to the port where she basically gave us instructions on how to go to the Port Market. It is an interesting place as far as eating but not so much for shopping. Shopping was much better in Independence Hill which we found by ourselves.
8. Punta del Este Shore Excursion: Private Sightseeing Tour of Punta del Este
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 19 reviews
Explore the sophisticated resort town of Punta del Este on this 4-hour private shore excursion. With a private guide, enjoy a scenic drive with stunning views from Punta Ballena before you explore downtown highlights and coastal neighborhoods. You’ll see Punta del Este's yachts and sailboats as you stroll along the lovely seaport of unspoiled Playa Brava. Then enjoy free time walking down Gorlero Avenue to browse the local shops.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Viator's worry-free policy
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By mildersa_ll2020
Punta del Este is a worldwide recognized tourist destination. The uruguayan city is surrounded by beaches and has a wide hotel capacity, it stands as one of the most chosen tourist destinations in the summer in the southern cone. The peninsula stands out for having two beaches, one of the Rio de la Plata and the other of the Atlantic Sea. The locals are very friendly and there is a wide range of activities, a casino on Gorlero Avenue, a large number of restaurants where you can taste the famous Uruguayan goat. its beaches are beautiful and its people too.
9. Full-Day City Tour of Punta del Este from Montevideo
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 35 reviews
Depart from Montevideo on a full-day tour of Punta del Este by air-conditioned coach. Pass through Piriapolis Sun City to Cerra San Antonio Point for amazing panoramic views. Discover Punta Ballena Casapueblo, then enter the peninsula by Playa Mansa, before enjoying free time for lunch and shopping.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Tickets to the Museum Casapueblo, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Does not include the sunset in Casapueblo.
Reviewed By Paul K
My wife and I took this tour on our first day in the city. It was very well organized and our guide explained the history of Uruguay and updated us on the things we were seeing. It was a very good tour and we covered a lot of ground in 4 hours.
10. Sightseeing Lovers - Best of Montevideo to Punta del Este!
The Wine Experience pioneered Wine Tourism in Uruguay and is proud to be Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years running. We have since been creating Cultural & Sightseeing Tours that best promote Uruguay. This tour was specifically designed for small groups of 8 or more persons, so perfect for small groups, families or cruise ship groups. We created an itinerary, where you will see the Best of Montevideo & Punta del Este in one day hosted by a local guide. We always keep in mind that you have travelled from afar to experience something special. Together with our small team, our goal is to make it as personable as possible (like hanging out with a new friend). We see ourselves as ambassadors of this beautiful country and see it as a privilege to show you the best of what's around. We can't wait to meet you and share this experience :)
Inclusions: Local Uruguayan Guide, Hotel/Port/Airport pickup and drop-off, Private tour for 8 or more persons, Small group tour perfect for cruise ships, small groups and families!, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years running!
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By FarAway144408
Ryan is a wonderful host! He is super knowledgeable about wine as well as the locations he took me. He's a great conversationalist and did an excellent job with providing an amazing wine tasting experience! So far, I have had two wine tasting experiences with Ryan and am hoping I can do one more before I leave Uruguay. If you like adventure and going a little off the beaten path, Ryan is your guy.
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