Private tour Punta del Este: Hand sculpture, Casapueblo, port

See Punta del Este on your schedule, not a fixed itinerary

A private guided tour of Punta del Este covers the city's main landmarks (the Hand sculpture, Casapueblo, the port and Gorlero Avenue) in three hours with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The route and timing at each stop adapt to your preferences, and the air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi and all fees are included. The Casapueblo Museum entry is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Casapueblo30m
2. Hand of Punta del Este15m
3. Port of Punta del Este30m
4. Gorlero Avenue30m

Explore Punta del Este landmarks

• Visit Casapueblo museum and gallery
• See Hand of Punta del Este sculpture
• Visit Our Lady of the Candelaria Church
• Stop at Punta del Este lighthouse
• Explore Port of Punta del Este and see sea lions
• Tour Playa Brava and nearby neighborhoods
• Walk along Gorlero Avenue shops
• Cross undulating bridge to La Barra

The experience

The tour starts with Casapueblo, the snow-white architectural landmark perched on sea cliffs that was both the residence and artwork of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. From there you move to Brava Beach to see the Hand of Punta del Este: the giant sculpture by Mario Irarrázabal that has become the city's most recognizable image, meant to symbolize a drowning swimmer and warn of the beach's strong waves. The guide takes you along the entire Brava boulevard and into neighborhoods like San Rafael, Rincón del Indio and Beverly Hills.

Next is the Port of Punta del Este, where luxury yachts sit alongside artisanal fishing boats. Sea lions gather on the pier waiting for fishermen to toss them scraps, and they stay close enough that you can photograph them. You'll also see the 1860 lighthouse (25 meters high, built with materials shipped from Europe), and the Our Lady of the Candelaria Church, a mid-20th-century landmark with a striking sky-blue and white façade. The tour ends at Gorlero Avenue, the main downtown strip lined with shops and restaurants, and crosses the undulating bridge into La Barra to explore its commercial center and narrow streets.

Because this is a private tour, the guide adjusts the pace and route to fit what interests you. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, and the driver handles all navigation. The tour works for families with infants and small children, and wheelchair users can join: folding wheelchairs can be transported, though the person travels in a regular seat rather than in the chair itself.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• WiFi on board.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 12

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by LPTUR.UY

Is this one for you?This tour is private, so you set the pace at each stop and choose which sights to linger over: ideal if you want to skip the fixed schedule of a group tour or if your interests don't match a standard itinerary. The three-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day.

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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: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What is the Hand of Punta del Este and why is it famous?

The Hand of Punta del Este is a giant sculpture by Mario Irarrázabal on Brava Beach, meant to symbolize a drowning swimmer and warn of the beach's notorious waves. It has become the city's best-known landmark and is a main stop on the tour.

Can I spend as much time as I want at each stop?

Yes. The tour is private, so the guide adapts the timing at each point and the overall route to match your preferences and interests, rather than following a fixed schedule.

Is the Casapueblo Museum included in the tour price?

The tour includes a visit to Casapueblo, but museum entry costs USD 12 per person and is paid separately.