Historical and Cultural Tour of Montevideo Discover Old Town

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About this activity

The Old City of Montevideo is the reference point to begin to understand the history of both the city and the country. The historic quarter has a rich heritage and hides many secrets and anecdotes waiting to be discovered.

Join us to tour the old town of our city, in a didactic, entertaining and decontracted way, with our team of professional guides in history and tourism.

For about two and a half hours you will understand the rich history of Uruguay, the customs of our people and the pillars of our identity such as football, mate, gastronomy and art. At the end of the tour we will also give you a list of recommendations to help you throughout your stay.

Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 14:30. Sundays at 10:30

Professional guides in history and tourism
Meeting point: Independence Square in front of the Citadel Gate. Look for the blue guides.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Curioso Free Tour Montevideo

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–69 years) · Seniors (70–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to the Artigas Mausoleum, Cabildo de Montevideo and Mercado del Puerto is included

Itinerary

Plaza Independencia

15 min Admission included

The meeting point is in Independence Square in front of the Citadel Gate. Independence Square is the most important point in the city. Rich in history and architecture, we will review the history of the country and the city in its process of independence and see emblematic buildings politically and architecturally.
Monument to General Jose Gervasio de Artigas

10 min Admission included

Below the monument to José Artigas, there is his mausoleum where we will enter to see the place where his remains lie and talk about the history of the national hero of Uruguay
Salvo Palace

Passing by

The Salvo Palace is the most emblematic building in Montevideo. We will be located in front of the building so you can appreciate its beauty while explaining its history and curiosities
Teatro Solis

8 min

The Solis Theatre is the most important theatre in the city. We will stop in front of it to explain its history and importance
Peatonal Sarandi

Passing by

The most important artery of the Old City neighborhood is the Sarandí Pedestrian, with its walk of fame
Cabildo de Montevideo

8 min Admission included

El Cabildo is a historic building from the colonial era in Montevideo that nowadays serves as a Historical Museum
Plaza Matriz

7 min

The Plaza de la Constitución (Matrix Square) was the main square of colonial Montevideo. From this position the social, architectural and political construction of the country was developed
Catedral de Montevideo

8 min

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo is another historic building. With both religious and historical importance, it is a must-see point of the city
Plaza Zabala

10 min

Zabala Square is the most beautiful square in the Old City. It represents a time of economic and architectural prosperity in the history of the city
Mercado del Puerto

10 min

The Port Market is the most famous gastronomic market in Montevideo. In it you can taste the most typical food of the country

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Independence Square in front of the Citadel Gate. The guides will be blue

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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