Private Punta del Este tour: Beaches, art & sunset at your pace

The tour runs on your clock, not a fixed itinerary.

A private tour of Punta del Este and Punta Ballena with a local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, where you set the pace and choose which stops matter most. Pickup from your location is included. The guide shares knowledge of the beaches (Mansa and Brava), the Hand sculpture, Casa Pueblo museum, the port and its sea lions, and the city's historical sites. The tour lasts six to ten hours depending on what you want to linger over. Entry to Casa Pueblo costs extra and can be bought on-site or online.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Port of Punta del Este10m
2. Ralli Museum Punta del Este30m
3. Hand of Punta del Este15m
4. Casapueblo30m

Explore Punta del Este highlights

• Start at Punta Del Este port
• See sea lions and try pasteles
• Visit Plaza del Vigía in Maldonado
• Explore downtown historical site
• Tour Ralli Museum of Uruguay
• See Punta del Este Lighthouse
• Visit The Hand sculpture at Brava beach
• Optional visit to famous undulating bridge
• Drive to Punta Ballena for sunset views
• Tour Casapueblo museum and art house
• Visit Dragons Headquarters in downtown Maldonado

The experience

You start at a time that suits you, picked up in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. The tour moves through Punta del Este's main sights: the port where sea lions gather near the yachts, the Hand of Punta del Este (five fingers half-buried in sand at Brava beach), the lighthouse built in 1860, and the Ralli Museum of contemporary Latin American and European art. Your guide, either Paola or Favio depending on availability, shapes the day around what interests you most, inviting questions and stopping longer where you want to look.

Punta Ballena sits on the route, known locally for sunsets and the whale-tail shape of its descending hill. Casa Pueblo, the arthouse museum designed by artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, sits here: five rooms and three terraces of paintings, ceramics and sculptures, plus a cinema showing documentaries about Páez's work. Museum entry is not included but you can buy tickets on-site or ahead online. The tour also passes the Dragons Headquarters, an 1797 building where José Gervasio Artigas began his military career, and stops in downtown Maldonado to see the Plaza del Vigía with its tower and the Marco de los Reyes landmark from a 1750 treaty between Spanish and Portuguese territories.

The day wraps with Uruguayan food and the sunset over Punta del Este. You can request a map of the city, and wifi is available onboard. If you want more comfort, a minivan upgrade is available on request at additional cost. A short boat ride or a sup/kayak experience can be added as options at checkout.

What’s included

• Pickup in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide (Paola or Favio, depending on availability) in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• a map of Punta del Este if you request one.
• wifi onboard.
• stops at the port, the Hand sculpture, Brava and Mansa beaches, the Ralli Museum, the lighthouse, Punta Ballena, Casa Pueblo's exterior, the Dragons Headquarters and downtown Maldonado.
• Uruguayan food and sunset viewing.

Options for this experience

3 options

Have It Your Way Private Tour in Punta Del EsteGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timePickup is included

Include sup/kayak experienceGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timePickup is included

Includes a brief boat ride.Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timePickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Favio tours

Is this one for you?You set the start time and the pace, which means you can linger at the Hand or the museum without watching the clock or holding up a group. This works best if you want to explore at your own rhythm rather than follow a fixed schedule: the guide adapts to what interests you, not the other way around.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

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 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Hand sculpture at Brava beach?

The Hand of Punta del Este is a sculpture of five fingers partially submerged in sand at stop 1 of Brava beach, also called The Fingers or Man Emerging into Life. It's one of the city's most photographed landmarks.

Can I visit Casa Pueblo on this tour?

Yes, Casa Pueblo is on the route in Punta Ballena. Entry tickets are not included in the tour price but can be purchased on-site or online beforehand. Inside are five rooms and three terraces displaying paintings, ceramics, sculptures and a cinema with documentaries about the artist Carlos Páez Vilaró.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs six to ten hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and which sites you want to explore. You choose the pace and the starting time.

Will I see sea lions on this tour?

Yes, sea lions gather at the port of Punta del Este near the yachts, and you'll see them during the port stop. You'll also taste pasteles (local pastries) there and get photos of Gorriti Island from the viewpoint.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup from your location in Punta del Este is included. You choose the time that works for you.