Argentina, Uruguay · City Tours

3-Day Trip in Montevideo from Buenos Aires

3 Days Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Round-trip ferry journey between Buenos Aires and Montevideo
02 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast included
03 Guided Montevideo city tour with private transfers
04 See Plaza Independencia, Solis Theater, and Palacio Salvo
05 Visit Palacio Legislativo and Mercado Agricola
06 Enjoy views along the Montevideo waterfront from Pocitos to Carrasco
07 Free day to explore Montevideo at your own pace

Discover Montevideo on a 3-day getaway from Buenos Aires, combining ferry travel, accommodation, private transfers, and a guided city tour of Uruguay’s capital. Set on the coast of the Río de la Plata, Montevideo is known for its green spaces, architectural heritage, and scenic waterfront.

After arriving by ferry, explore the city’s historic and cultural highlights, including Plaza Independencia, Solis Theater, Palacio Salvo, Palacio Legislativo, Mercado Agricola, and the Rambla stretching from Pocitos to Carrasco. With breakfast included and free time to enjoy the city at your own pace, this trip offers a comfortable introduction to one of South America’s most charming capitals.

Set on the coast of the Río de la Plata, Montevideo is known for its green spaces, architectural heritage, and scenic waterfront.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Buenos Aires, Montevideo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day 1: Arrival in Montevideo and City Tour

At 07:30 AM, you will start sailing from Buenos Aires and during 2.15 hours, you will be able to enjoy all the facilities the ship offers, you will be in one of the safest and most reliable ships. At 09:45 AM, you will arrive to Montevideo, where you will be picked up by a private car that will take you to your hotel, where you will be able to prepare the check-in and leave your things.

At 11:00 AM, you will be picked up by our professional guide who will take you around Montevideo in a complete City Sightseeing Tour. This excursion of 3 hours covers the most charming places in the city: You will going to get familiar with this historic city. From a comfortable air conditioned mini-bus, you will first see and visit the Plaza Independencia where the citadel's Door is located, the Solis Theater, the Executive Tower, the Palacio Salvo and the monument to the Uruguayan hero Jose Gervasio Artigas. You will visit part of the main avenue, 18 de Julio to go to the Palacio Legislativo and the Mercado Agricola, which operates within a historic building and offers a large amount of local products. The park Jose Battle y Ordonez will be the next stop of the tour. In this place you will see the Monument to La Carreta, before continuing along the Montevideo waterfront from Pocitos to Carrasco.

You will finish the tour back to your hotel.

Day 02

Day 2: Free day

In the morning, you will have breakfast in your hotel and then have the rest of the day to enjoy it. Montevideo has a great variety of cultural, culinary and recreational activities. We recommend you to visit one of the wineries located in the countryside.

Day 03

Day 3: Return to Buenos Aires

The last day, a private transfer will take your from the hotel to go to the port of Montevideo for taking the ferry back to Buenos Aires.

You can choose between to departure times from the hotel: 09:30 AM or 6:30 PM. If you leave the hotel at 09:30 PM, your ferry will depart at 11 AM and you will arrive at 1:15 PM in Buenos Aires. If you leave the hotel at 6:30 PM, your ferry will depart at 8:15 PM to arrive at Buenos Aires at 10:30 PM approximately and this is the end of our services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Buenos Aires 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast (2)
Accommodation
Excursions and transfers detailed in the program
Ferry tickets

What's Not Included

Extras, Meals and Others NOT Specified in itinerary
Personal expenses
All Fees and Taxes

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Rates NOT valid for Carnival, Easter, Long Weekends, Winter Holidays (July) Congresses, and Special Dates.
We suggest you confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Please provide your email address upon booking to receive your vouchers and boarding passes as you will need to have them with you on the day of the tour. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.

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