Private Walking Tour in Montevideo

4.7 (103 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Enjoy a view of the city — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Even the palm trees in front of the Palacio Salvo are significant — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the history of the city of Montevideo. We've taken care to provide a safe and fun experience for everyone. This is an extraordinary city, and the tour reflects its idiosyncracies. Uncover the mysteries and charm of the old city with us.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: English
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ciudad Vieja Walking Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Certified Guide

Itinerary

Mercado del Puerto

5 min

The guide will meet you, explain how the port market originated and how it transformed into a gastronomic center.
Plaza Zabala

5 min

We'll explain how the the first plaza of Montevideo originated.
Museo de Artes Decorativas

5 min

You'll hear the story of the brothers who built this palace from the funds of their trans-Atlantic trade fortune.
Museo Historico Nacional

5 min

You'll hear some of the many stories about Montevideo's first presidential residence.
Plaza Matriz

5 min

We'll show you the relationship between the fantastic fountain in the middle of the plaza and the buildings on either side: the colonial administration building and the main church.
Teatro Solis

5 min

You'll discover what is was like to approach the theater in its heyday.
Artigas Mausoleum

5 min

We'll learn about why Artigas is so revered in this country.
Puerta de la Ciudadela

5 min

We'll explore what is was like when this gate was used for defensive and commercial purposes.
Salvo Palace

5 min

We'll learn about what makes this building mysterious and emblematic to the city.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

When you have disembarked, go outside the port terminal and cross the street at the traffic light. Continue up the diagonal street. We´ll meet you at the black lamp post one block ahead, at the corner of Yacaré and Piedras, outside the Mercardo del Puerto.

End point

The tour ends at the passageway of the Palacio Salvo on the main plaza called Plaza Independencia.

Pickup points

Terminal Fluvial de Montevideo
Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

I want to play music

Drum class: Experience the rhythm of candombe. All levels of

musicianship and kids of all ages can participate.

Pickup included
Private Walking Tour in Montevideo

Pickup included