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A group of people posing in a city square with a statue and historic buildings in the background. 1
A cobblestone street lined with palm trees and buildings, a bench, and a café. 2
A city street with multi-story buildings, cars, and a roundabout. 3
A green kiosk with 'Kiosco' and 'Independencia' written on it, a red sign with 'AQUI' on it, and a heart symbol on a pole. 4
A Gothic-style church with pointed arches and a large clock tower. 5
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,868 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Most travelers think they’ve seen Montevideo after walking along the Rambla and visiting the main squares. But what if I told you the city’s true soul hides in its quiet streets, colorful neighborhoods, and stories only a local can share?

    Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the layers of history and the little details that give Montevideo its unique character. You might think you’ve seen it all, while the city’s best secrets stay hidden.

    Our Walking Tour in Montevideo reveals it all. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Montevideo’s real heart, beyond the surface.

Activity location

  • Port Market
    • 237 Piedras
    • 11000, Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3QVQ+JG6
    • Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

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Shared Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

English speaking tour guide

Language options: English
Price details
P 1,867.89 x 1 AdultP 1,867.89
Total
Price is P 1,867.89

Private Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Private
English speaking tour guide

Language options: English
Price details
P 7,471.56 x 1 AdultP 7,471.56
Total
Price is P 7,471.56

Private Tour in Spanish

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish

Private
Spanish speaking tour guide

Language options: Spanish
Price details
P 7,471.56 x 1 AdultP 7,471.56
Total
Price is P 7,471.56

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide
  • Inclusions
    2-hour walking tour
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Port Market

  • 15m
Visit the place where you can find Uruguay’s delicious, where locals gather for grilled meats and seafood.

Plaza Constitucion

  • 15m
Visit the historic square where Uruguay declared its independence in 1825, surrounded by important government buildings.

Plaza Independencia

  • 15m
Stand at the spot where Uruguay honors its national hero, Jose Artigas, with a mausoleum beneath his equestrian statue.

Catedral de Montevideo

  • 15m
There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.

Plaza Zabala

  • 15m
Walk through the square created in 1890 on the site of the former Spanish fortress, where a statue of Bruno Mauricio de Zabala stands at the center and the layout follows a geometric French-inspired design.

Plaza Matriz

  • 15m
Stand in the city’s oldest public square, laid out in 1726, where a central fountain from 1871 supplied drinking water and where Montevideo’s first cathedral was built nearby.

Palacio Estevez | Museo de la Casa de Gobierno

  • 15m
Observe the executive headquarters inaugurated in 2009 next to Plaza Independencia, where the offices of the President of Uruguay and the Council of Ministers are located.

Puerta de la Ciudadela

  • 15m
See the surviving gateway built in 1742 as part of the Spanish fortifications, which remained standing after the city walls were demolished in 1829 and now marks the entrance to the Old City.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Port Market
    • 237 Piedras
    • 11000, Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    3QVQ+JG6
    • Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

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