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Activity Montevideo, Uruguay

Full Private Tour of Montevideo

5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Full Private Tour of Montevideo

About this activity

You will start the tour in Plaza Independencia. There you will stop in front of the emblematic Palacio Salvo, Palacio Estevez, Torre Presidenteial, Teatro Solis, Puerta de la Ciudadela and Mausoleum of José G. Artigas. You will make a brief descriptive and historical tour of each and then stop to enjoy the place, tour it and take pictures according to your preference (this will be done at each of the points of the tour).

Continue through Avenida 18 de Julio to the Mirador de la Intendencia de Montevideo, where you will enjoy a unique 360° panoramic view of the city. Continue through the great Legislative Palace, then visit the Montevideo Hill, its fortress and its unmissable view of the Montevideo Bay.

Later you will visit the Prado and its characteristic Rosedal, the Sanctuary of Cerrito de la Victoria, Batlle Park and Centennial Stadium. Then you will walk along the Montevideo rambla and stop at the Letters of Montevideo, finally ending at Parque Rodó.

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At a glance

Duration
5–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–3
Guide
Spanish
Operated by
Tour privado por Montevideo

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years) · Seniors (71–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Brunch: A bottle of water, a sweet snack and a savoury snack will be delivered to the traveller
  • Included: Additional tour material and complimentary gift

Not included

  • Not included: Tickets to museums and everything not mentioned in the Included

Itinerary

  1. Plaza Independencia

    30 min

    Starting our tour, we will head to the iconic Independence Square where we will stop to appreciate the most emblematic buildings and monuments that are located there, these are:

    Palacio Salvo, Palacio Estevez, Torre executive/presidential, Teatro Solis, Puerta de la Ciudadela and the Monument and Mausoleum of José Gervasio Artigas.

  2. Avenida 18 de Julio

    Passing by

    We'll drive down the main avenue of the city. This is noted for its great commercial, cultural and gastronomic activity. It is characterized by its buildings of great historical and architectural value.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    With 77 meters of altitude, in this viewpoint we can appreciate an unparalleled 360° panoramic view of the entire city.

  4. Puerto de Montevideo

    Passing by

    We will travel along the southern rambla and port rambla, bordering part of the Montevideo coast and the entire sector of the Port of Montevideo, the main logistics center of the Rio de la Plata and driving force of the Uruguayan economy.

  5. Palacio Legislativo

    20 min

    We will know from the outside the seat of the Uruguayan legislature. An emblematic neoclassical building, listed National Historic Monument, built mostly with marbles and granites of national origin.

  6. Fortaleza del Cerro

    30 min Admission included

    We will climb to the highest point in the city, the top of Montevideo Hill. From there we can take ownership of the best panoramic views of the entire city, being able to appreciate the bay and much of the Montevidean urban stain. We will visit the Fortress built on its summit and the General Artigas Military Museum, a historical museum that shows vestiges of the colonial era, prior to national independence.

  7. Parque Prado

    30 min

    We will tour the largest park in the city, the popular and distinguished Prado Park. There we will stop to visit its mythical Rosedal, as well as know some of its most prominent monuments such as ‘La Diligencia’ and ‘Las charrúas’.

  8. Santuario Nacional del Cerrito de la Victoria

    15 min

    Located on the second highest point in all of Montevideo, the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus rises, emblematic Catholic temple, listed as a National Historic Monument. Large Byzantine style architectural landmark. It can be seen from different parts of the city, given its outstanding elevated location.

  9. Parque Batlle

    30 min

    It is the second largest park in the city. There we will tour its wide green spaces, groves and know some highlights, including the monument 'La Carreta' and the great Centennial Stadium (Historical Monument of World Football), where the first World Cup final in history was held.

  10. Stop 10

    20 min

    After a tour along the east rambla we will arrive at the famous 'Montevideo' sign, in the Kibón area, where we can enjoy an exceptional view of the coast and the urban profile that is outlined behind it.

  11. Parque Rodo

    Passing by

    As we come to the end of our tour, we will briefly tour Rodó Park walking along the rambla, being able to appreciate its wide green spaces, its quarries and some highlights such as the Summer Theater and its historic Amusement Park.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

It will be collected and delivered to the traveler in their accommodation, with timely prior coordination.

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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