Argentina, Uruguay · City Tours

Private Full Day Tour to Montevideo from Buenos Aires

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day trip from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
  • 02 Explore Montevideo’s historic Ciudad Vieja
  • 03 See the Palacio Legislativo and other major landmarks
  • 04 Enjoy views along the Rambla de Montevideo
  • 05 Visit elegant Carrasco and green Parque Batlle
  • 06 Take in panoramic city views from Mirador Panorámico
  • 07 Browse the vibrant Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo

Discover Montevideo on a private full-day trip from Buenos Aires and explore one of South America’s most characterful capitals. Founded in 1726, Montevideo blends historic landmarks, elegant neighborhoods, coastal scenery, and a rich cultural heritage shaped by Uruguay’s independence and democratic history.

Your experience includes a city tour through some of Montevideo’s most notable areas, from the historic charm of Ciudad Vieja and the grandeur of Palacio Legislativo to the waterfront beauty of the Rambla, the refined atmosphere of Carrasco, and the lively Mercado Agrícola. With private pickup and transport included, this is a comfortable way to add another capital city to your journey.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Buenos Aires, Montevideo
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo

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.

Rambla de Montevideo

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

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

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

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.

Palacio Legislativo

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

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • 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
  • 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)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Buenos Aires..

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