Private Tour of Montevideo

5.0 (one review) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

one review

5.0

Places that speak... — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Tour of Montevideo, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

I explore off-the-beaten-path places, revealing the cultural richness and warmth of the city with local guides. Each tour is unique, immersing you in history, anecdote and local life in an unforgettable way. Discover Montevideo in a completely different way!

Half-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Audio Guides Cultural Tours Historical Tours Ports of Call Tours

At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Audio guide: English
Operated by: F&J Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Guide with several languages
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance to the centenary stadium, OPTIONAL (entrance cost US$10 per person)

Itinerary

Ciudad Vieja

15 min

We begin our tour at the port market to begin to learn about this beautiful history of our city.

We walk the streets of this colonial city, where we will appreciate the buildings of the time.
Catedral de Montevideo

20 min

The Catholic temple whose foundation stone was laid in 1790. The construction of the temple was completed in 1804, when the country was not yet independent.
Plaza Independencia

25 min

You will see the separation of the old city and also one of its main statues, which represents our National Hero José Gervasio Artigas.
Palacio Legislativo

25 min

The Legislative Palace is the headquarters of the Legislative Branch of Uruguay and is a magnificent building that was built in the neoclassical style.

We only tour the exterior of the palace to appreciate its building, culture and history
Mercado Agricola Montevideo - MAM

30 min

The last of the great iron-built markets in Montevideo. Its structure has been a National Historical Monument since 1999. The market was restored in 2006 and was reopened in 2013 with 107 stores.
Stop 6

15 min

The Carreta Monument is an emblematic structure located in Montevideo, Uruguay, that pays tribute to the history and culture of the country. This monument, built in 1934, is an impressive representation of the oxcart, a historical symbol that has played a fundamental role in Uruguayan identity.
Estadio Centenario

10 min Admission not included

Historic soccer stadium in Montevideo that was inaugurated in 1930. It is known for being the main venue for the first FIFA World Cup. We will visit the surroundings of this beautiful building.

The entrance to the centenary stadium is not included in the tour (you can pay for it at the stadium door), in case you know the inside of the stadium
Playa Pocitos

25 min

Montevideo sign with panoramic view of Pocitos beach
Mercado del Puerto

30 min

Montevideo Port Market, where we will find the most important restaurants in our city

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

ibis Styles Montevideo Biarritz
Hispano Hotel
Crystal Tower Hotel
Bit Design Hotel
Intercity Montevideo
NH Montevideo Columbia
Orpheo Express Hotel
Balmoral Suites
Hotel Ateneo
Merit Montevideo Hotel
Esplendor by Wyndham Montevideo Punta Carretas
Hotel Costanero Montevideo - MGallery

and 83 more pickup points

If you visit Montevideo through the airport or the Port of Montevideo (ship or cruise ship), we will be waiting for you with a sign with your name at the arrival door. In the case of hotels, the staff will go directly to pick you up at the reception.

Using your ticket

In the case of cruises, look for the staff at the door of the Ministry of Tourism with a red t-shirt that says (city tour) on their back or, failing that, a sign with their name.

In the case of hotels, the staff will go directly to the reception to look for you.