The 13 Best Tours in Uruguay, Coast and Cobbles

1.Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 1 day · from $25Our pick

Start near Montevideo Port and use a 24-hour ticket on two hop-on hop-off routes. The central circuit covers the old city, markets, the Legislative Palace, Prado, and Centenario Stadium. The Rambla circuit follows the coast toward Malvín and Carrasco. Audio is available in six languages, and staff speak Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, French, and German.

“Very well organised, flexible and informative with an excellent English audio, very helpful staff. This is very much to be recommended - we loved it!”

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2.Skip the Line: Casapueblo Museum Admission Ticket in Punta del Este

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Explore Casapueblo Museum and workshop in Punta Ballena, 13 kilometers from Punta del Este. See Carlos Páez Vilaró’s art, watch a short film, visit exhibition rooms, and enjoy ocean views from the terraces. Arrive early for the sunset ceremony, when a recording of the artist’s poem bids farewell to the sun.

“Amazing place, with amazing surroundings. The sun cerimony was something unforgettable - I went without any expectations, thinking that was just BS for tourists… but it turned out to be the most beatiful sunset I ever saw.”

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3.Colonia del Sacramento:Best Walking Tour (Historic Old Town)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $15

Spend 1 to 1.5 hours walking Colonia’s historic quarter with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Meet at Matriz Church or the field gate, then see the Portón de Campo, old wall, San Miguel Bastion, Calle de los Suspiros, Plaza Mayor, and Rio de la Plata viewpoints. Guides such as Selena and Adrian add local stories and practical tips.

“Alan's tour through Colonia was great! One could really feel his passion for his town!”

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4.Full day Punta del Este tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel from Montevideo to Punta del Este in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Cerro San Antonio, Casapueblo, the port, and Puente de la Barra. You get about two hours of free time in Punta del Este. Guides such as Marcela, Pablo, Paul, and Joseline may lead the multilingual tour, which runs about 9 to 10 hours.

“Awesome Day trip with an excellent tour guide, Andres! Muchas gracias! Explored everything in and around Punta del Este!”

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5.Montevideo Electric Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Ride about 18 to 19 kilometers through Montevideo with local guides Santiago, Felipe, Freddy, or Fabiola. This private 3-hour-15-minute tour links the university hospital, football landmarks, Ciudad Vieja, the Rambla, Parque Rodó, Punta Carretas, Pocitos, and the city sign. E-bikes, helmets, reflective vests, and English or Spanish guidance are included.

“Believe all the positive comments….and you won’t have any trouble finding the place! I won’t repeat all the obvious good stuff (these are two young enthusiastic guys who deserve to succeed and are offering a great product) but will mention something that we really found added to our enjoyment. You really won’t have to deal with much traffic at all and unlike most places we’ve done this sort of thing the bike lanes run down the middle of the main streets…super well coned off, but also a fabulous way to really feel immersed in, rather than just looking at, the city. Do it - you will have fun while you…”

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6.Colonia del Sacramento Full Day from Montevideo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 165 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $52

Travel from Montevideo to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento by air-conditioned bus, with hotel pickup, a farm museum stop, a bullring photo stop, and a guided walk through the old town. Guides such as Marcela and Marcelo may speak Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Expect a long day, a large group, and free time for lunch and independent exploring.

“The city was a bit dull. The guide spoke way too fast and seemed to be spitting out a memorized script as fast as she could. She repeated things 4 or 5 times (and still people on the bus were late). Since there were 3 languages, everything took 3 times as long. A big bus of old people. The speed changing between languages and the accent made it hard to understand when you needed to listen. More on lifestyle and less on road length and numbers would bring more heart into the tour.”

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7.The Best Punta del Este Day Trip from Montevideo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 158 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Montevideo to Punta del Este by comfortable tour bus, stopping at La Mano, Mansa and Brava beaches, La Barra, the port, lighthouse, and Casapueblo. Hotel pickup, a professional guide, and return transport are included. Expect a long day, multilingual commentary, free time for lunch, and a separate fee for Casapueblo.

“Was very well planned out. We knew our guide was only spanish speaking. But she was very thoughtful and would come up to us and explain things to us in English. Saw everything on the tour”

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8.Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

Meet Yellow Penguin at Montevideo’s port for a 3 to 4 hour minivan tour with guides such as Martin and Juan. Visit Ciudad Vieja, Plaza Independencia, MAM market, Estadio Centenario, Pocitos, and the Rambla. Expect history, architecture, local food stops, photo breaks, bottled water, and return to the port.

“Perfect way to see highlights of the city. Wonderful guide. Juan is very enthusiastic and knows so much about the history of the country.”

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9.From Montevideo to Punta del Este Complete

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 123 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $35

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Montevideo to Punta del Este, stopping at Cerro San Antonio in Piriápolis and Casapueblo before touring the resort city. You’ll have free time for lunch and shopping, plus photo stops at La Mano, the lighthouse, and La Candelaria Church. Multilingual guides such as Marcela, Ian, and Laura may lead the day.

“The pick up was horrible. We waited so long and then picking up other passengers was worse.. people on the bus were rude talking so loud.”

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10.Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

See Montevideo by air-conditioned vehicle on a three-hour cruise-port tour with stops at Plaza Matriz, Parliament, MAM, Pocitos Beach, Estadio Centenario, and Mercado del Puerto. Guides such as Rodrigo and Rosario have earned high praise, though WiFi, language clarity, and short stops can vary.

“Started badly when guide tried to give everyone wifi code this took over 20 mins and still didn't get WiFi The guide could not speak English apart from the odd word we could understand. We were on bus for 1 and a half hours before seeing anything. He took us to a market which was basically a few shops Then to a church which was closed for a mass. Was a complete waste of money Got dropped back at port and opposite was a market which was far better and a lovely square with shops and bars We could have quite easily done arch better tour ourselves walking from port…”

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11.Private Have It Your Way Tour in Montevideo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend 4 to 6 hours exploring Montevideo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Favio, Paola, or Dahian. Walk through the Old City, visit grand squares, follow La Rambla, see the Centenario Stadium, and tailor the day around food, wine, neighborhoods, or photography.

“We had such a great time with Paola and Santi. They were very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Montevideo and spoke excellent English. They work hard to personalize the tour.”

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12.Private Transportation from Carrasco Airport to Port in Montevideo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned transfer between Carrasco Airport and Montevideo’s port, with flight monitoring, driver contact details, and 24-hour service. Ruta Azul Uruguay assigns a remise, minivan, or van based on group size. The ride takes about 30 minutes and costs $51 per group of up to two people.

“I recommend hiring transfer services, I did it to get to and from the airport with my family. We were a group of 13 people, 3 different points and they fulfilled the schedule, the organization, everything perfect.”

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13.Montevideo Private Your Way – Perfect for Cruise Passengers.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Meet at Montevideo’s cruise terminal for a private 4 to 5 hour tour with a local guide such as Andrés, Paulo, Pablo, or Jaime. Travel in an air-conditioned van with WiFi, visit the Old City, MAM market, Pocitos, Carrasco, and the Rambla, then return to port. You can adjust the pace, skip stops, or finish at Mercado del Puerto.

“We had a wonderful time in Montevideo and this tour touches all the bases! It was informative, covered a wide range of history and fun! Highly recommend!”

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