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Private Full Day Tour to Montevideo from Buenos Aires

About this experience

Enjoy your private trip to Montevideo, Uruguay, and explore this great city. Founded in 1726, this great city is one of the most important capitals in Latin America. Also, this city witnessed the events of the independence and revolution in Uruguay. You'll have a 3-hour tour and get to visit the most famous places. Like the main square, Palacio Salvo, the old city of Montevideo, Pocitos beach, and the central market. Don’t miss this chance to know another capital on your trip.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Full Day Tour to Montevideo from Buenos Aires
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

What is included

  • Ferry tickets (or flight if you have chosen this option)
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Professional guide
  • Montevideo City Tour

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

The Mirador Panorámico de Montevideo offers a stunning 360° view of the city and the Río de la Plata from a modern terrace with a café, binoculars, interactive screens, and green spaces.

La Rambla de Montevideo is a scenic coastal promenade stretching over 20 kilometers along the Río de la Plata, perfect for walking, cycling, and enjoying ocean views

Barrio Carrasco is an elegant and upscale neighborhood in Montevideo known for its tree-lined streets, luxurious residences, beachfront views, and refined atmosphere.

Parque Batlle is a vast 60‑hectare urban green lung in Montevideo, home to lush tree-lined lawns, iconic monuments like La Carreta and the Obelisco, and major sports venues including the historic Estadio Centenario, an athletics track, and a velodrome

Ciudad Vieja is Montevideo’s historic old town, filled with colonial architecture, art galleries, vibrant markets, and a lively mix of cafes, museums, and cultural landmarks.

The Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo is a majestic neoclassical masterpiece, built between 1904 and 1925 with Uruguayan marble and Greek-inspired facades, serving as the grand seat of the nation’s legislature and a symbolic monument to its democratic heritage

Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo is a beautifully restored early‑20th‑century iron‑and‑ceramic market hall in the Aguada neighborhood showcasing over 100 vendors of fresh produce, artisan foods, crafts, cafés, and live cultural events in a vibrant community hub

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up and drop off private at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires (Palermo, Recoleta, Downtown areas). We also make pickups and dropoffs at Airbnb, but you need to provide us exact address. Pickup time may be subject to change based on the Buquebus ferry schedule for the day. (In some cases there may not be direct ferries to Montevideo and in that situation, the pickup changes to a later pickup time and a shorter ferry ride from Colonia with a bus ride included from Colonia to Montevideo. If so, you will be notified of this information)

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tours Buenos Aires

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a kid-friendly tour

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up and drop off private at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires (Palermo, Recoleta, Downtown areas). We also make pickups and dropoffs at Airbnb, but you need to provide us exact address.
Pickup time may be subject to change based on the Buquebus ferry schedule for the day. (In some cases there may not be direct ferries to Montevideo and in that situation, the pickup changes to a later pickup time and a shorter ferry ride from Colonia with a bus ride included from Colonia to Montevideo. If so, you will be notified of this information)
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 1+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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