Things to do in Uruguay
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Punta del Este Day Trip: Hand Sculpture & Casapueblo MuseumYou drive to Punta del Este with a professional guide, visit Casapueblo's clifftop museum and the iconic Hand sculpture, walk the port and beaches, and have free time for lunch on Gorlero Avenue. The tour handles all transport and timing, so you just show up and move through the day. Small groups keep the pace relaxed and the experience personal.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Punta del Este's main landmarks in a single day without renting a car or managing the route yourself — the guide's local knowledge and small-group format mean you move through the stops at a pace that lets you actually look around instead of rushing to the next checkpoint.
Montevideo City Tour: Port Market, Rambla & Small GroupsYou’ll join a small group for an easy half-day exploring Montevideo’s highlights—from Plaza Independencia to the lively Port Market—with stories from a local guide who makes history feel personal. Taste fresh market snacks, stroll along the Rambla’s breezy waterfront, and catch glimpses of daily life you’d probably miss alone.
Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip from Montevideo: Small Groups & Ferry OptionYou get a guided walk through Colonia del Sacramento's colonial quarter with a Portuguese Museum ticket included, time to climb the lighthouse for city views, and free hours to explore on your own. The guide handles the history and context; you decide the pace. If you're catching the ferry to Buenos Aires, the tour can drop you at the port instead of returning to Montevideo.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Colonia del Sacramento without feeling herded through it — the small groups and built-in free time mean you get both the context and the space to wander, which is what makes a colonial town actually stick with you.
Montevideo: Andes 1972 Crash Museum Entry & Survivor StoryYou’ll step into Montevideo’s historic center and face real artifacts from the Andes crash at Museo Andes 1972. Guided by locals who know every detail, you’ll read survivor notes and see personal belongings up close. The story unfolds slowly — sometimes painfully so — but you’ll leave feeling changed by what humans can endure.
Colonia del Sacramento: Old Town Walking Tour & LighthouseYou walk ninety minutes through Colonia's Old Town with a guide who covers the 1857 lighthouse, Calle de los Suspiros, the oldest church in Uruguay, and the Field Gate. Small groups, personalized restaurant and activity recommendations, and a circular route that starts and ends at La Fuente Portuguesa. Suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the history and layout of Colonia's Old Town without arranging a guide yourself, and the ninety minutes are paced so you understand why each building and street mattered — which is what makes a short visit feel complete rather than rushed.
Montevideo: Electric Bike Tour with Rambla & Pocitos StopsYou’ll glide through Montevideo on an effortless electric bike tour with a local guide, taking in everything from Independence Plaza and Salvo Palace to the lively Rambla and Pocitos beach. Expect unexpected moments — maybe music drifting from Solís Theatre or warm bread smells as you ride by. It’s easygoing but full of life.
Montevideo: Private City Tour with Local Guide & Electric SUVYou get a private guide who knows Montevideo's history and speaks it like a local, a modern electric SUV with a panoramic roof for comfort between stops, and a flexible itinerary you shape before you arrive. The tour covers the city's highest viewpoint, the Old City's 200-year-old architecture, Prado Park and the Blanes Museum, the Legislative Palace, and the Rambla coastline—with an optional lunch break at the Port Market. Your guide contacts you to confirm timing and preferences, so the day runs on your schedule, not a fixed one.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see Montevideo's main landmarks and neighborhoods without arranging transport or timing yourself—the private guide and flexible schedule mean you move at your own pace and skip what doesn't interest you, which is what makes a tailor-made tour actually feel tailor-made.
Montevideo: City Highlights Tour for Cruise PassengersYou get picked up at the Port of Montevideo and driven through Ciudad Vieja's colonial streets, past the Legislative Palace, and to the Estadio Centenario where the first World Cup was held. The tour includes a 16-km drive along the Rambla waterfront, stops at the Agricultural Market for local food and crafts, and time for photos at the Pocitos neighborhood sign. A local guide narrates the whole route, water is included, and you're back at the port in time to reboard your ship.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Montevideo for a few hours and want to see the main landmarks without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed schedule gets you back to the ship on time, and the guide handles the route so you just show up and follow along.
Montevideo: Private City Tour, Port Market & Rambla DriveYou’ll feel Montevideo’s gentle pace as you explore plazas, markets, and coastal views with your own local guide. Savor lunch at the Port Market, ride along La Rambla, and hear stories behind every landmark—plus enjoy hotel pickup and plenty of time to linger wherever curiosity leads you.
Carrasco Airport to Montevideo Port: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at Carrasco with your flight tracked in real time, so delays don't strand you. A professional driver meets you with vehicle details already in hand, drives you to Montevideo's port in a modern air-conditioned car, and handles the route without extra stops or hidden charges. The service runs around the clock, so arrival time doesn't matter—the transfer is waiting.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Carrasco and heading to the port (or vice versa) and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation—the driver is already waiting, your flight is being tracked, and the price won't change no matter when you land.
Montevideo Private Tour with Local Guide: Your ItineraryA private tour of Montevideo with a local guide, hotel pickup and a modern car where you decide which stops matter and how long to spend at each one. The guide shares knowledge of the city's neighborhoods—the old city's art deco buildings, El Prado's botanical gardens, the Rambla coastline, Carrasco's residential areas—and can adjust the route to your interests. Bottled water, air conditioning and WiFi are included; food stops and museum entries are your choice.Is it for me?Your guide shapes the day around what matters to you—hitting the old city, gardens, and coast while staying flexible to add food or cultural stops along the way.
Private Walking Tour Montevideo: Salvo Palace & Old City HistoryA private walking tour of Montevideo's historic center with a certified guide in English or Spanish, covering the Port Market, Salvo Palace, Solís Theatre, Gateway of the Citadel and the city's first plaza. The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes a guide who explains how each landmark connects to Montevideo's past — from the trans-Atlantic trade that built the palace to the defensive role of the citadel gate. Pickup is included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the stories behind Montevideo's landmarks told by someone who knows them, rather than reading a map alone. A private guide means the pace stays yours and the questions get answered as they come up.
Montevideo Cruise Tour: City Highlights & Port Market StopYou’ll step right off your cruise into Montevideo’s real life: plazas buzzing with stories, colorful markets full of local flavors (don’t skip the dulce de leche), and breezy drives along the famous Rambla—all with a local guide who makes you feel part of things instead of just passing through.
Montevideo Private City Tour: Port Market, Rambla & PickupYou’ll walk Montevideo’s plazas and markets at your own pace, guided by someone who knows every shortcut and story—from Independence Plaza to the lively Port Market for lunch. Taste local flavors, enjoy private transport with pickup included, and soak up city life without rushing back to your ship.
Montevideo: Bodega Santa Rosa Winery Tour & LunchYou’ll walk Montevideo’s oldest winery with Alejandra, taste homemade breads and cheeses alongside award-winning wines in South America’s largest underground cellar, and share a laid-back lunch among barrels while hearing real family stories. It’s not just about wine — it’s about slowing down and feeling part of something lasting.
Montevideo: Family Winery Tour & Lunch with Local GuideYou’ll walk through family vineyards outside Montevideo, taste grapes straight from the vine, sample four local wines with snacks in a cool cellar, then linger over a three-course lunch paired with more wine. With hotel pickup and stories from your guide included, it’s an easygoing day you’ll remember long after you leave Uruguay.
Montevideo Private City Tour: Rambla, Carrasco & Custom Add-OnsYou’ll walk Montevideo’s oldest streets with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a host. Sip mate along the Rambla’s breezy coast, taste chivito in Carrasco’s leafy cafés, and see the city from above at sunset. This private tour lets you shape your day—and maybe find your own small moment that sticks long after you leave.
Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour with Wine TastingA private shore excursion in Montevideo with a professional guide covers the city's top landmarks—Parliament Palace, Constitution Square, Independence Plaza—plus coastal neighborhoods and the waterfront, departing and returning to the cruise port. The 4-hour city tour can be extended to 6 hours with an optional winery visit and tannat tasting with empanadas. A guide in English or Spanish is included, and the operator tracks your ship's schedule so you're back in time to board.Is it for me?Book the city tour alone if your port time is limited or you want to explore Montevideo's landmarks and architecture without committing to a full afternoon. Add the wine tasting option if you have 6 hours free and want to see how tannat is made and taste it with empanadas at a family-run vineyard.
Punta del Este City Tour with Sunset at CasapuebloA 4.5-hour guided tour of Punta del Este covers the Hand sculpture, the port, the lighthouse and gardens, the southernmost point with views of the Rio de la Plata and Atlantic, the surfers' beach, La Barra's distinctive curved bridge, and ends at Casapueblo for the sunset. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide who speaks Spanish or Portuguese; museum entry at Casapueblo is optional at checkout. Minimum two passengers required.Is it for me?Small groups work best here because the guide can stop and explain each landmark without rushing the group along. If you are visiting Punta del Este for the first time or have only an afternoon free, this tour gives you the overview and the iconic stops in one outing instead of piecing them together yourself.
Montevideo Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-offYou're met at Montevideo airport with a name sign and driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle; the driver waits one hour after your flight lands to account for customs and baggage. On departure, you're picked up three hours before your flight—or earlier if you request it—straight from your hotel lobby. Groups up to twelve travel together in a minivan; smaller parties get a sedan. No negotiating fares, no hunting for the right car.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Montevideo with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals—the fixed price and pre-arranged timing mean you know exactly what you're paying and when the car will arrive, which is worth it alone if you're traveling with children or arriving tired.
