Montevideo Full-Day Tour with Rio de la Plata Boat Ride from Buenos Aires
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18 Hours
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Free cancellation
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Offered in: English and 2 more
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Take a day-long detour from Buenos Aires to visit the nearby capital city of Uruguay.
Staying in Buenos Aires and have some spare time? Why not go for a day to Montevideo in Uruguay?
Located just a two-hours ferry ride from Buenos Aires across the “de la Plata” River, it is really easy to squeeze in a one day visit from neighboring Argentina.
This full-day trip to Montevideo from Buenos Aires is the perfect activity to escape for a while from Argentina’s bustling megapolis and explore Uruguay’s port city.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Ferry tickets
- City sightseeing tour
- Professional tour guide
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Your full-day tour to Montevideo begins very early in the morning (ca. 6 AM), as the driver picks you up from your hotel/airbnb and takes you to Buenos Aires’ ferry station. After going through customs (note that passports are required) you board the ferry for a comfortable and pleasant 2 hours ride across the “Rio Plata” that separates Argentina from Uruguay. Soak up the sights as you cross the widest river in the world and enjoy panoramic views of Montevideo and the Uruguayan coast as you approach.
Upon arrival you are received by your local guide and embark on a tour of the city’s highlights. In three fun-filled and exciting hours you discover the city’s unique atmosphere that combines Latin American and European cultural influences.
In three fun-filled and exciting hours admire the impressive colonial architecture at the city’s Old District and Independence Square, get in-depth knowledge of Montevideo’s rich theatrical and musical scene at Uruguay’s oldest and most important theater, be blown away by the intricate architecture of Uruguay’s tallest building, drive by the promenade enjoying fantastic views of the city’s sandy beaches, pass by the stadium that hosted the 1st soccer world cup in 1930, and stop at an Agricultural Market to learn about traditional uruguayan products.
Along the way, several placesare offered for you to have a traditional lunch (not included). At the chosen place are given 1 ½ hours to enjoy your meal.
After an unforgettable evening, roughly 1 ½ hours before the ferry’s departure, arrive at the ferry station for check-in with guide assistance and after migratory control board the ferry back to Buenos Aires, where another driver is waiting to drive you back safely to your hotel/airbnb.
Itinerary at Montevideo:
- Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo (30 minutes)
- Rambla de Montevideo (1 hour)
- Plaza Virgilio (15 minutes)
- Barrio Carrasco (30 minutes)
- Parque Batlle (30 minutes)
- Ciudad Vieja (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Palacio Legislativo (10 minutes)
- Mercado Agricola Montevideo - MAM (30 minutes)
Tour must be canceled within two weeks of anticipation in order to get the tour refund as tickets need to be emitted in advance.
- The total cost of the tour will depend on the number of participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains
- This tour is include navigation services, which might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice