English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking guide
Private tour
This tour is non-refundable
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Book a unique Day Tour from Buenos Aires to Uruguay to experience a foreign capital in a single, unforgettable day. Your local guide will lead you past key sights like the Plaza Independencia, Palacio Salvo, and Pocitos Beach, concluding your adventure with ampel free time at the famous Mercado del Puerto for a taste of traditional parrillada.
Highlights:
- Explore the political and cultural heart of Montevideo, visiting Plaza Independencia, the Palacio Salvo, and the Legislative Palace.
- Experience the contrast between the vibrant Argentine metropolis and the laid-back capital of Uruguay.
- Visit the lively Mercado del Puerto for a taste of traditional parrillada and local atmosphere.
- Experience a scenic, multi-hour ferry crossing of the vast Río de la Plata.
- Enjoy a seamless, full-day international escape with round-trip ferry tickets and convenient hotel transfers included.
About this tour:
Embark on a grand international adventure with this comprehensive Buenos Aires to Uruguay tour, offering a full-day, seamless escape to Montevideo, Uruguay’s vibrant capital city. Unlike a short trip to Colonia, this excursion provides an in-depth experience of a foreign capital, featuring a round-trip ferry across the vast Río de la Plata and a guided city tour of Uruguay’s most important cultural and political center.
Your extensive Day Tour from Buenos Aires to Uruguay begins early in the morning with a comfortable transfer from your hotel to the ferry terminal in the Argentine capital. You will board the fast ferry for the scenic, several-hour sailing to Montevideo. While the journey is long, the time is well spent admiring the sheer scale of the river crossing, preparing you for the different pace and architecture of Uruguay.
Upon arrival in Montevideo, your local guide will meet you and lead you on an insightful city sightseeing tour. You will explore the historic heart of the city, Ciudad Vieja (Old Town), walking past beautiful colonial and neoclassical buildings. The tour covers significant political and cultural landmarks, including the iconic Plaza Independencia, the magnificent Palacio Salvo, the revered Solís Theatre, and the grand Legislative Palace.
The excursion also ensures you experience the local flavor of Montevideo. You will visit the lively Mercado del Puerto, a famous old port market known for its traditional parrillada (grill) restaurants and unique atmosphere. Before returning to the port, you will see the modern side of the city, including a visit to the beautiful Pocitos Beach. Following the guided portion, you will have a period of free time to enjoy lunch (not included) and explore the city at your own leisure. This seamless Uruguay day tour from Buenos Aires, covering all ferry tickets and ground transport, offers a unique opportunity to cross borders effortlessly and experience two distinct South American capitals in a single trip.
Included:
- Ferry tickets
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the cruise ship port in Buenos Aires
- Montevideo city tour
- Local guide
Essential Information:
- Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.
- Please bring passport with a Uruguayan visa — if the latter is required from you.
- Participants are required to have a valid passport on the day of travel.
- Luggage, large bags, and unaccompanied minors are not allowed on this tour.
- Refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to the late arrival or no-show for the cruise ship departure.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Activity provider: Signaturetours
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this full-day Buenos Aires to Uruguay tour include?
The price includes round-trip ferry tickets for the crossing of the Río de la Plata and a guided city tour of Montevideo. It also covers the services of a local guide, convenient pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and the cruise ship port in Buenos Aires.
What is not covered by the tour price?
Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, nor is lunch during your free time in Montevideo. Additionally, the price does not cover any required gratuities or a Uruguayan visa, should one be necessary for your nationality.
Where and when does this day tour from Buenos Aires to Uruguay start?
This 16-hour international trip begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or the cruise ship port in Buenos Aires early in the morning. You select the exact time and date when making your booking.
What should I know before going on this tour?
You should know that refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to a late arrival or no-show for the cruise ship departure. Luggage, large bags, and unaccompanied minors are not allowed on this tour, and this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
What should I bring for this Buenos Aires to Uruguay tour?
You must bring your passport, as travel documentation is required for the ferry crossing to Uruguay. If a visa is required for your nationality, you must have that as well.
What will I experience during this Uruguay day tour from Buenos Aires?
This extensive international escape begins with a scenic, several-hour sailing across the vast Río de la Plata, preparing you for the architectural difference of Uruguay’s capital. Upon arrival in Montevideo, your local guide will lead you on a city sightseeing tour of the historic heart, the Ciudad Vieja (Old Town). The tour covers significant political and cultural landmarks, including the iconic Plaza Independencia, the magnificent Palacio Salvo, and the grand Legislative Palace.
The excursion ensures you experience the local flavor by visiting the lively Mercado del Puerto, famous for its traditional parrillada restaurants. You will also see the modern side of the city, such as Pocitos Beach. Following the guided portion, you have free time to enjoy lunch and explore at your own leisure before the smooth return journey, allowing you to experience two distinct South American capitals in one trip.