Full-day Punta del Este tour: Beaches, Hand Monument, Casa Pueblo

Nine to ten hours along Uruguay's coast, from the Hand Monument to Casa Pueblo at sunset

A full-day private tour of Punta del Este and Piriápolis with an English, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide, covering the Hand Monument, Gorlero Avenue shopping, the Port of Punta del Este, Casa Pueblo, and panoramic views from Cerro San Antonio. Transport, WiFi and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Lunch is at a local restaurant of your choice. The tour runs nine to ten hours and suits groups from four to twenty-nine passengers depending on the option you select.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Port of Punta del Este1h
2. Gorlero Avenue1h
3. Casapueblo1h

Coastal tour of Punta del Este and Piriápolis

• Visit Piriapolis city
• Enjoy panoramic view from Cerro San Antonio
• Stop for photos at Brava Beach Hand Monument
• Pass by Punta del Este Lighthouse
• Walk along Punta del Este coast promenade
• Lunch at Port of Punta del Este restaurant
• Free time shopping on Gorlero Avenue
• Visit Casapueblo museum and summer house
• Watch sunset at Casa Pueblo and Punta Ballena

The experience

The tour picks you up and heads straight to Piriápolis, Uruguay's first seaside resort, built decades before Punta del Este became famous. You stop at Cerro San Antonio for views across the coast and the city below, then move on to Punta del Este itself. The day centers on the beaches and the landmarks people come for: the Port of Punta del Este, where you walk the promenade and eat lunch at a restaurant facing the water with grilled meats, fish, pasta and local wines on the menu; the Hand Monument on Brava Beach, the most photographed statue in South America; and Gorlero Avenue, the main shopping strip, where you have time to browse.

In the afternoon, the guide takes you to Casa Pueblo, the museum and summer house of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaro, built into the cliffs at Punta Ballena. You can visit the museum, have coffee or a snack, and walk the grounds. The tour passes the Lighthouse of Punta and stops at the Fingers statue on Brava Beach for more photos. Weather permitting, the day ends with a sunset view from Casa Pueblo, one of the most recognized in the country.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats between four and twenty-nine passengers depending on which option you book. WiFi is available on board. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and can arrange the itinerary around your pace and interests. Infants can travel in a stroller or on an adult's lap, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with WiFi on board.
• a local guide fluent in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• lunch at a restaurant on the Port of Punta del Este.
• stops at the Hand Monument, Gorlero Avenue, Casa Pueblo, Piriápolis and Cerro San Antonio for views and photos.

Options for this experience

5 options

Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseNo fixed time

Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseNo fixed time

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseNo fixed time

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Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseNo fixed time

Up to 29 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseNo fixed time

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blanco Tour Uruguay

Is this one for you?Book the smaller groups if you want to set your own pace and spend extra time at each stop. Choose the larger groups if you're traveling with friends or family and want to split the vehicle cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Hand Monument and why do people photograph it?

The Hand Monument, or La Mano, sits on Brava Beach and is one of South America's most iconic attractions. It's a fundamental symbol of Punta del Este, and the tour stops there specifically for photos.

Can I pick what time we have lunch, or is it set?

Lunch is at a local restaurant facing the Port of Punta del Este, and you choose from the menu, which includes grilled meats, fish, pasta and local beer or wines. The timing fits into the day's flow, but the restaurant and what you eat are your choice.

Is Casa Pueblo included in the tour price, or do I pay extra to enter?

The tour stops at Casa Pueblo and Punta Ballena for views and time to explore the grounds. Entry to the museum of Carlos Páez Vilaro is not included in the tour price. You can choose to visit it or stay outside and enjoy the setting.

How many people travel on this tour?

Group size depends on which option you select at checkout: tours run with up to four, six, eight, fifteen or twenty-nine passengers. Smaller groups move at a more relaxed pace. Larger ones share the cost across more people.

What is Piriápolis, and why do we stop there?

Piriápolis was Uruguay's first seaside resort, built by Francisco Piria before Punta del Este became famous. The tour stops there to visit the city and to climb Cerro San Antonio for panoramic views of the coast and landscape.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Private transportation is included. Pickup arrangements depend on your location. Confirm your hotel or meeting point when you book.