Punta del Este

[cormike1]

Can anyone give me the name of a private tour in this city? My husband and I are not art lovers so is there other things to see in this city other than the art galleries? The ships tours include the art galleries so we thought if we set up a private tour we could choose not to visit these. Any thoughts about what to see? Thanks everyone for your help!

[4774Papa]

We are looking at a two hour bike tour.

http://www.biketoursuruguay.com

[cormike1]

Thanks for that info but we are so out of shape we could never do a 2 hour bike tour even if it was all on even ground lol. I think we might have to just grab a taxi and ask for a quick tour around the city and do that on our own. Thanks again though 4774Papa for that suggestion!!!

[4774Papa]

Thanks for that info but we are so out of shape we could never do a 2 hour bike tour even if it was all on even ground lol. I think we might have to just grab a taxi and ask for a quick tour around the city and do that on our own. Thanks again though 4774Papa for that suggestion!!!

These tours on bikes don't go fast.

[cormike1]

I looked at the tours and they did look interesting and said an easy pace so it is an idea I will keep in mind. Thanks again 4774papa

[huskercruiser]

We used Hebert Sismodi when we were in Punta del Este. His email is hsis@adinet.com.uy. We did the bike tour first to see the beach areas and then we went further afield with Hebert i.e. the hanging bridges, "Beverly Hills", Casapuebla, a winery. He can custom design what you want. You may also go to Jose Ig****o but that is the opposite direction from Casapuebla. The beach at Punta del Este is very nice and easily walkable from where the cruise ships tender. This would probably be the only "beach day" on a South American cruise.

[lcmslady]

I can't speak for the quality since we haven't sailed yet but we are doing a tour with Montevideo Tours

 

Here's what we're doing:

 

Tour on private air conditioned van with English speaking guide.

 

Candelaria Church and Lighthouse.

Salinas Point - Ajax Anchor of British Battleship

The Hand Statue

Wavy Bridges

La Barra, Golf, Beverly Hills and San Rafael neighbourhoods

Conrad Complex

Casapueblo

View of Gorriti Island

Back to Port: can now walk Gorlero street for shopping or sightseeing.

 

I've been working with Miriam at montevideotours@gmail.com

 

Good luck!

[4774Papa]

I can't speak for the quality since we haven't sailed yet but we are doing a tour with Montevideo Tours

 

Here's what we're doing:

 

Tour on private air conditioned van with English speaking guide.

 

Candelaria Church and Lighthouse.

Salinas Point - Ajax Anchor of British Battleship

The Hand Statue

Wavy Bridges

La Barra, Golf, Beverly Hills and San Rafael neighbourhoods

Conrad Complex

Casapueblo

View of Gorriti Island

Back to Port: can now walk Gorlero street for shopping or sightseeing.

 

I've been working with Miriam at montevideotours@gmail.com

 

Good luck!

lcmslady,

What is the length of the tour and cost pp?

[cormike1]

Thanks to huskercruiser and lcmslady for those tour company names. I will definitely look into them. Thanks again.

[Bubblecream]

I can't speak for the quality since we haven't sailed yet but we are doing a tour with Montevideo Tours

 

Here's what we're doing:

 

Tour on private air conditioned van with English speaking guide.

 

Candelaria Church and Lighthouse.

Salinas Point - Ajax Anchor of British Battleship

The Hand Statue

Wavy Bridges

La Barra, Golf, Beverly Hills and San Rafael neighbourhoods

Conrad Complex

Casapueblo

View of Gorriti Island

Back to Port: can now walk Gorlero street for shopping or sightseeing.

 

I've been working with Miriam at montevideotours@gmail.com

 

Good luck!

 

 

Hi Miriam,

 

How was the tour and the tour company? Our cruise will stop in Punta del Este and we are trying to organize a private tour. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Edited November 11, 2013 by Bubblecream
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