Location: Punta del Este
Top Things to do in Punta del Este
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What to do and see in Punta del Este, Maldonado Department: The Best Cultural Tours
Punta del Este is known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay, thanks to its beautiful beaches, upscale resorts and swanky nightclubs. The Vegas-style Conrad Casino adds to the lively entertainment scene. For a break from surf and sand, saddle up with a local gaucho and ride horseback through the wild plains surrounding the city.
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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)
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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. 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.
4. PACK 3: Transfer in - Tour Montevideo - Punta del Este - Colonia - Transfer out
This pack includes the transfer in (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo) + city tour in Montevideo + full day excursion to Punta del Este + full day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento + transfer out (hotel in Montevideo / airport or port). • THE DATE SELECTED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE CORRESPONDS TO THE TRANSFER IN (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo). Once you have already completed the purchase please contact us to coordinate the date and time of the other services included. • TRANSFER IN (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo) • CITY TOUR MONTEVIDEO (3 hours) • FULL DAY TOUR PUNTA DEL ESTE (10 hours) • FULL DAY TOUR COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO (10 hours) • TRANSFER OUT (hotel in Montevideo / airport or port)
Inclusions: Professional guide (Spanish, English and Portuguese), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer from the airport of Montevideo
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Flygodess
The winery was excellent and we really enjoyed the wines and the food. However the tour of the City was boring and too long wasted too much time going around and not enough time in the winery. Our bus driver got lost and did not explain what was going on. If on a cruise book the winery you can see the city on your own or the hop on hop off.
5. PACK 4: Tour Montevideo & Punta del Este
Montevideo: Half day tour visiting the highlights of the city. It starts in the Old City, the Port Market, the dodwntown, the Plaza Independencia, the Legislative Palace, the neighborhood known as "El Prado",the Centenario Stadium, home of the first FIFA world cup and the residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the "Rambla", where the sign with the word "Montevideo" is located. Punta del Este: Full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay. On the way we will visit Piriápolis, (stops opposite the iconic Hotel Argentino and Cerro San Antonio). Then the tour continues to 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, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, La Mano monument and finally the peninsula (downtown). Free time for lunch and activities. Departure to Montevideo in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, City Tour Montevideo: 3 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and..., Full Day Punta del Este: 10 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and..., Hotel (in Montevideo) pick-up and drop-off, Transportation in van or bus depending on the number of passengers
Exclusions: Accommodation, Food & drinks, Gratuities, Admission to Casapueblo (the museum)
Reviewed By Flygodess
The winery was excellent and we really enjoyed the wines and the food. However the tour of the City was boring and too long wasted too much time going around and not enough time in the winery. Our bus driver got lost and did not explain what was going on. If on a cruise book the winery you can see the city on your own or the hop on hop off.
6. PACK 6: Tour Montevideo, Punta del Este & Colonia
Montevideo: Half day tour visiting the highlights of the city. (Old City, Port Market, downtown, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Legislativo, the neighborhood known as "El Prado", Estadio Centenario, home of the first FIFA world cup and the residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the Rambla. Punta del Este: Full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay. (It includes a visit to Piriápolis, then the tour continues to Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, La Mano monument and finally the peninsula (downtown). Colonia: a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved architectural wealth. We will do a memorable full-day tour to know its stone streets, its old buildings, remains of fortifications and the Spanish and Portuguese museums, etc.
Inclusions: City Tour Montevideo: 3 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and..., Full Day Punta del Este: 10 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and..., Hotel (in Montevideo) pick-up and drop-off, Transportation in van or bus depending on the number of passengers, Air-conditioned vehicle, Full Day Colonia: 10 hour guided tour with an expert tour guide (English, Spanish and...
Exclusions: Admission to Casapueblo (the museum), Accommodation, Food & drinks, Gratuities, Admission to museums in Colonia
Reviewed By Flygodess
The winery was excellent and we really enjoyed the wines and the food. However the tour of the City was boring and too long wasted too much time going around and not enough time in the winery. Our bus driver got lost and did not explain what was going on. If on a cruise book the winery you can see the city on your own or the hop on hop off.
7. Punta del Este from Montevideo for Cruises
Luxury Punta del Este and José Ignacio. It is not a traditional tour, it is an experience of the best we have in the East. It was designed for demanding tourists looking to be surprised by a wonderful place between nature and luxury.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By wendymorton
Mauro, our guide, driver and native to Montevideo, was very informative! His English was perfect! Because is was a private tour we could get out and shop at the markets for a few trinkets or browse through the church a bit longer and not worry. South Experiences specialises in cruise passengers so no worries about the ship docking late or getting back to the ship on time as they are totally flexible! At one point Mauro realised that the dry air was giving me a dry throat and he stopped to buy water and Halls to smooth my throat! Awesome! Thanks for a fabulous tour!
8. Full day tour to Punta del Este, from Montevideo
Punta del Este.You will have the privilege of visiting the most European resort throughout Latin America. Sumptuousness, modernism, beautiful beaches and natural landscapes are associated with the heat and the sun which characterize the Uruguayan people. During this tour you will visit the most emblematic sites of the summer resort: Hotel Casino Conrad, the main street is named after the famous General Gorlero, the marina, where you can see luxury boats and sea lions following fishermen.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
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9. Punta del Este City Tour
Punta del Este.You will have the privilege of visiting the most European resort throughout Latin America. Sumptuousness, modernism, beautiful beaches and natural landscapes are associated with the heat and the sun which characterize the Uruguayan people. During this tour you will visit the most emblematic sites of the summer resort: Hotel Casino Conrad, the main street is named after the famous General Gorlero, the marina, where you can see luxury boats and sea lions following fishermen.
Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide
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10. Punta del Este - from Montevideo
Beautiful full day walk to visit one of the most important spas in the world: Punta del Este. On the tour we will visit Piriápolis, with an ascent to Cerro San Antonio, Punta Ballena with Casapueblo, Brava and Mansa beaches, La Barra and much more.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance to Casapueblo, Gratuities
Reviewed By promobull99
Amazing tour of an amazing city. The most noticeable thing was how clean the place was. Completely litter and garbage free. It was a pleasure being on the streets. People were friendly and the street art was out of this world. So many varieties of art from giant murals to bronze statues. The main square was beautiful and it was delightful to see the famous buildings. Our City tour took us on the short journey out of the city and to the seaside. The beach was fabulous and we came across more fabulous street art. Our tour guide (Mercedes) was clear, articulate and extremely knowledgeable, probably the best we have ever had in South America.
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