Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este in Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay

Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este

Outty Ranking 67 4.8 · 22 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $270
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Outty Ranking

67/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 22 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este worth booking?

Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este is a 6-hour experience in Montevideo, Uruguay, from $270 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
67 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (22)
Duration
6 hours
From
$270 per person

Be prepared for an exclusive trip through Punta del Este with a true local! We will share our knowledge in an engaging and entertaining way, and invite questions and interaction from the tour members. We have been awarded with the Badge of Excellence for the tour that you deserve! Your adventure will start at your pick up point in a modern and comfortable vehicle at the time of your choice. This tour is designed for you to experience Punta del Este in a flexible way at your own pase. While getting to know the pearl of Uruguay (Punta del Este) you will visit all the highligts and many interesting places including the wonderful beaches such as playa Mansa, Brava, The giant fingers and the yachts at the port where you can see Sea lions. we will take you to Punta Ballena and Casa Pueblo! the perfect ride in this modern and turistic city. And for the grand finale you will get to try the delicious Uruguayan food and enjoy the beautiful sunset of Punta! Your way! Your best tour.

What you get

    About this experience

    Be prepared for an exclusive trip through Punta del Este with a true local! We will share our knowledge in an engaging and entertaining way, and invite questions and interaction from the tour members. We have been awarded with the Badge of Excellence for the tour that you deserve! Your adventure will start at your pick up point in a modern and comfortable vehicle at the time of your choice. This tour is designed for you to experience Punta del Este in a flexible way at your own pase. While getting to know the pearl of Uruguay (Punta del Este) you will visit all the highligts and many interesting places including the wonderful beaches such as playa Mansa, Brava, The giant fingers and the yachts at the port where you can see Sea lions. we will take you to Punta Ballena and Casa Pueblo! the perfect ride in this modern and turistic city. And for the grand finale you will get to try the delicious Uruguayan food and enjoy the beautiful sunset of Punta! Your way! Your best tour.

    What's included

    Included

    • Excellent guides Paola or Favio (guide can change depending on availability)
    • Air conditioning
    • Map of Punta Del Este (if requested)
    • Wifi onboard

    Not included

    • Minivan for better confort (must be requested)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Puerto de Punta del Este

      Punta Del Este's port - This is traditionally the finish line when walking through the promenade. You will see fancy restaurants and the iconic viewpoints 'Glorieta de Punta Del Este' seeing sealions + tasting 'pasteles' + spot for pictures of gorriti island.,

      10 minutes here

    2. Plaza Torre del Vigia

      Plaza del Vigía is located in the city of Maldonado, Uruguay. It is a square where a tower, an ancient cannon and where “Marco de los Reyes” landmark is displayed, which demarcated the Spanish territories from the Portuguese according to a Treaty of 1750.

      10 minutes here

    3. San Fernando de Maldonado Cathedral

      One of downtown's historical sites - it is located right in front of Maldonado's Square dating from 1800s, where we can observe the center of the city's movement and everyday life in Uruguay.

      10 minutes here

    4. Ralli Museum Punta del Este

      The Ralli Museum of Uruguay, located in the city of Punta del Este, is a museum of contemporary Latin American art, one of the most important in the world, and of European art. Founded in 1988, it is the first of the Ralli museums to open its doors.

      30 minutes here

    5. Faro de Punta del Este

      The Punta del Este Lighthouse is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, in Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay. It was built in 1860. It is a cylindrical masonry tower, a dome with white and red radial stripes and white buildings 25 meters high at the foot. Materials from Europe were used for its construction.

      10 minutes here

    6. Mano de Punta del Este

      The hand is a sculpture of five fingers partially submerged in sand, located at stop 1 of Brava beach in Punta del Este, Uruguay. It is colloquially referred to as The Fingers or Man Emerging into Life.

      15 minutes here

    7. Puente De La Barra

      (Optional) - Subject to time availability. This bridge, due to its undulating shape, is among the most famous in the country, and one of the unmistakable emblematic postcards of Punta del Este.

      15 minutes here

    8. Mirador Punta Ballena

      Punta Ballena - This area of the city is much appreciated by locals, as it provides one of the greatest spots for sunsets. The downgoing hill shapes as the flukes of a whale (reason for its name), and is also the host for Casa Pueblo - museum arthouse designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró - a nationwide well-known artist and muralist par excellence. Entry tickets to the museum are not included, but can be purchased directly onsite, or online. https://casapueblo.com.uy/

      20 minutes here

    9. Casapueblo

      Casapueblo - In its rooms, paintings, ceramics and sculptures made in different stages of artistic work are exhibited. The Museum has a movie theater, where documentaries about Carlos Paez' life and work are shown. Throughout the route, which includes five rooms and three terraces, the concept of modeled architecture is perceived, whether through its passageways, paths, archways or objects embedded in the walls.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    10. Cuartel de Dragones

      Located in the quaint heart of Punta Del Este´s downtown area (Maldonado), we will visit the 'Dragons Headquarters'. This emblematic stop point takes on important historical significance, as it housed the start of the military career of José Gervasio Artigas - one of the most relevant patriotic figures of Uruguay. Constructed around 1797 with a distinctive architectonical style that makes it stand out from the rest of our stopping points around Punta Del Este.

      15 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Montevideo

    Meeting point adjusts to traveler's needs. To be arranged.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Meeting point adjusts to traveler's needs. To be arranged.

    Options you can book

    • Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este

      Pickup included

    • Include sup/kayak experience

      Pickup included

    • Include a short Boat ride.

      Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Favio tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
    • Wheelchairs and strollers need to be foldable. If they are not we need to upgrade the vehicle type for a different cost.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    4 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Good for families

    3 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    22 verified traveler reviews for Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Lisa_S · March 2026

    Favio was the perfect...

    Favio was the perfect guide… Knowledgeable, personable, and completely adapted the tour to what we wanted . We highly highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it matched your expectations. It was a pleasure guiding you and adapting the experience to what you wanted. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in the future!

    via Viator

    Noel_S · February 2026

    Favio did a great job...

    Favio did a great job with our tour. He was flexible and built the day with our feedback throughout the day.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a real pleasure meeting you and sharing this experience with you. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback.

    via Viator

    Melinda S · December 2025

    Beware!

    We had booked a private tour of Montevideo for our family of 3 on our South American cruise. Due to weather issues our boat was delayed in leaving Buenos Aires and our visit to Montevideo was postponed a day. I contacted both Viator and Fabio tours immediately asking to move our trip to the following day. Fabio tours told me that was not an option as they had no guide available even though they were still accepting booking for new tours on Viator. So I requested a refund as we were unable to make our tour due to conditions outside of our control, Mother Nature. I accepted that there was no tour and we toured Monetvideo on our own. I requested a refund from Viator and 2 days deliberation I was told that the tour operator denied us a refund. We paid $350 for a tour that did not take place. A guide that did not work. A car that was not necessary and all that was to go with our 6 hour tour. I am outraged that we were denied a refund and would suggest that due to the erratic weather in this part of the world that it would be better to book with a tour operator that is understanding and accepting of these issues and does not penalize the travellers. Unacceptable!

    Response from the operator: We’re sorry for the frustration this situation caused. As a small local company, we take every booking seriously and reserve the date, vehicle, and guide specifically for each traveler. In this case, the cancellation request was made after the free cancellation period had passed, which is why a refund was not possible under the agreed cancellation policy. We are known for being flexible whenever possible. However, December is peak season in Uruguay, and for many tourism workers it is a crucial period of the year, with very limited availability and commitments made well in advance. This unfortunately makes last-minute changes or refunds extremely difficult. The tour was fully prepared and we were ready to provide the service on the scheduled date. While we understand that cruise itinerary changes can happen, these circumstances are outside our control. We always aim to act fairly and transparently, and to respect the policies agreed upon at the time of booking, which allow small local operators like myself to continue providing personalized and reliable services.

    via Tripadvisor

    petrazoubek · October 2025

    More than a city tour

    We really explore many nice places in Punta del Este and around the city within a half day. We had a good time and heard a lot about the history of the city

    Response from the operator: Thank you for the review.

    via Viator

    Monty_K · June 2025

    The Best!

    We took an extra long private tour with Favio and he was very generous with his time. His knowledge of the sites and history was wonderful and he spoke very good English! Thank you Favio for such a wonderful tour and day. We have taken many tours from Viator and the this was one of the best in any country.

    Response from the operator: Thank you Monty for the review. It was great to have you and i also had a wonderful day with you and Daniel!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $270 to $500
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    8
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Favio tours, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.4.

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    Why this scores 67

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)51
    Booking momentum (14% weight)43
    Value for money (12% weight)54
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montevideo.

    How much does Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este cost?

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    Prices start at $270 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Montevideo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Montevideo is not rushed.

    Is Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Montevideo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este?

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    Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Montevideo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Montevideo and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Montevideo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Montevideo?

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    On Outty we rank every Montevideo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket, Full Day Punta del Este, Montevideo Electric Bicycle Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Montevideo?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Montevideo?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este?

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    Included: Excellent guides Paola or Favio (guide can change depending on availability); Air conditioning; Map of Punta Del Este (if requested); and Wifi onboard. Not included: Minivan for better confort (must be requested). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 193 listed pickup locations in and around Montevideo. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Wheelchairs and strollers need to be foldable. If they are not we need to upgrade the vehi. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este?

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    Across 22 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, small groups, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Private Have It Your Way Tour in Punta Del Este, Include sup/kayak experience, Include a short Boat ride.. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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