Punta del Este tour with guide: 7 stops in 3.5 hours

Seven stops in one afternoon: the Hand, the lighthouse, the port and the art museum

A shared minibus tour of Punta del Este lasting 3 hours 30 minutes with a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, stopping at seven landmarks including the Hand monument, the 1860 lighthouse, the port with sea lions, the undulating bridge, Ralli Museum with Dalí sculptures, Punta Ballena viewpoint and Gorlero Avenue. Includes entry to Ralli Museum, bottled water, WiFi on board and air-conditioned transport. Casapueblo museum entry is available as an add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Casapueblo1h
2. Hand of Punta del Este15m
3. Port of Punta del Este15m
4. Ralli Museum Punta del Este30m
5. Gorlero Avenue30m

Punta del Este city tour with stops

• Meet professional guide
• Visit Punta del Este lighthouse
• See meeting of river with sea
• Stop at monument to the fingers
• Cross undulating bridge of the bar
• Explore Beverly Hills neighborhood
• Visit Rally Museum
• Stop at Punta Ballena viewpoint
• Tour Casapueblo museum
• Walk along Gorlero Avenue
• See monument La Mano
• Visit Punta del Este port and sea lions

The experience

The tour covers Punta del Este's main sights in a single afternoon, moving between seven stops where you get off the minibus to photograph and explore. You'll see the Hand of Punta del Este, the iconic monument of a figure emerging from the earth that defines the resort; the lighthouse built in 1860 with materials shipped from Europe; and the port where sea lions live alongside luxury yachts. The undulating bridge, designed by engineer Leonel Viera and opened in 1965, connects several of these points and is worth a stop on its own.

The Ralli Museum holds one of the world's most important collections of contemporary Latin American art, and your entry is included. You'll see works by Salvador Dalí among other pieces. Punta Ballena offers a viewpoint over the bay and local crafts and souvenirs. Gorlero Avenue, the main downtown street, is where the shops, restaurants and souvenir stalls cluster. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese throughout, and you get bottled water and WiFi on board the air-conditioned van.

What’s included

• Entry to Ralli Museum.
• air-conditioned minibus transport.
• bottled water for each passenger.
• WiFi on board.
• professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tango Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the language your guide speaks when you book, since the commentary is delivered in English, Spanish or Portuguese and you need to follow the guide's explanations at each stop. The shared minibus format means you travel with other cruise passengers, so this works well if you want company and don't mind a fixed schedule hitting all seven landmarks in one afternoon.

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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). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Hand of Punta del Este?

The Hand of Punta del Este is the main monument of the resort, depicting a man emerging from beneath the earth. It's the iconic image of the city and a stop on every tour.

Does the tour include entry to the museums?

Entry to Ralli Museum is included. Casapueblo museum can be added at checkout if you want to visit both.

How many people travel together on this tour?

It's a shared tour, so you travel with other passengers in a minibus. The group size varies by departure.

Is there time to shop or eat on Gorlero Avenue?

Gorlero Avenue is one of the seven stops, so you'll have time to walk the main shopping and dining street, though lunch is not included in the tour.