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Private Tour in Montevideo with a Local – Urban Heart Tours

By Urban Heart Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $441 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Immerse yourself in the true essence of our capital with a local guide who is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for Uruguayan history and culture. This tour takes you off the beaten track to discover Montevideo’s hidden treasures, offering you an authentic, local perspective on the city.

We’ll start the adventure at your chosen pick-up point, tailoring the schedule and itinerary to your preferences. Every detail of this tour is crafted to provide a personalised experience, paced to match your interests. We’ll explore historic areas with iconic architecture, stroll through lush gardens, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, and discover the charming eastern coastline of Montevideo. And if you feel like it, you’ll savour the exquisite local cuisine.

This tour offers an intimate and personal experience, without the crowds. It’s your tour, your way, designed to leave you with unforgettable memories.

Activity location
  • Peatonal Sarandi
    • Montevideo, Uruguay
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Puerto de Montevideo
    • 11100, Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private Tour in Montevideo with a Local – Urban Heart Tours in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Wed 7:00am-8:00pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
CA $458.51 x 1 AdultCA $458.51
Total
Price is CA $458.51
Until Tue, Dec 16
Get to try Uruguayan Mate! in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Wed 8:00am-8:00pm
  • English

Get to try Uruguayan Mate!: Include a stop to experience the traditional Uruguayan Mate infusion- an important part of the country's local culture.

Price details
CA $440.61 x 1 AdultCA $440.61
Total
Price is CA $440.61
Until Tue, Dec 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    For accessible vehicles please contact us directly to arrange details +598 98 428 931
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Museum Entrance Tickets (may vary from 3 to 14 dollars)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We will recommend several restaurant options, typical dishes, and will stop for a lunch break whenever necessary.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Lunch is not included in the price of the tour, but several restaurant options will be provided.

Activity itinerary

Peatonal Sarandi
  • 20m
Our tour starts in Sarandi pedestrian street. In this first instance, we will begin sharing fun facts about Uruguay, and start getting to know 'Ciudad Vieja/ Old city' area, which used to originally be an enclosed citadel constructed by the Spanish people to resist military attacks from the Portuguese. We also highlight points of interest such as 'Museo del Carnaval' and 'Mercado del Puerto'.
Plaza Zabala
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Built in honour of the founder of the city, Zabala's square is a beautiful green area located in front of the 'Taranco Palace' (museum of decorative arts) where we will learn more about the origins of Montevideo and the colonial footprint that still shows itself nowadays.
Plaza Matriz
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This square used to be the centre of everyday life in the 1800s. With its recognisable Spanish style, we will visit the cathedral of San Felipe y Santiago, the Cabildo museum (which used to be the administrative and justice headquarters back in the day), and enjoy the handcrafts fair that draws the attention of many tourists with its antiques and traditional Uruguayan items.
Plaza Independencia
  • 30m
Plaza Independencia is the most important square of Uruguay's capital. It marks the limit between the historic area and the city centre area of the city. With many relevant buildings to highlight and visit, this square bears the remains of our biggest patriotic figure - José Gervasio Artigas - in its underground mausoleum, as well as showcases the emblematic 'Gate of the Citadel' monument, which makes it the perfect spot for postcard looking pictures and photographs.
Theatre Solis
  • 10m
While learning about Independance Square, we will also get dazzled by Solis' theatre architecture, which is the oldest theather in latin america.
Palacio Legislativo
  • 30m
With its impeccable neoclassical architecture, this 100 year old building is where the chamber of senators and deputies pass and create new laws in the country. Nearby we can also make a stop at the Agricultural's Market, where we can buy some typical uruguayan snacks such as empanadas, alfajores or dulce de leche.
Obelisco a los Constituyentes (Pass by)
This 131 feet/ 40 metres high monument, really similar to the one in Buenos Aires, the Obelisc marks the beginning of the main avenue of Montevideo - 18 de julio.
Parque Batlle
  • 20m
At this point of our route, we will be able to appreciate the biggest green area of ​​the city. Batlle Park was named after one of our most renowned presidents, and here we will see the velodrome (where carnival celebrations take place), as well as the 'Carreta/ Wagon' sculpture, symbol of Uruguay's agricultural lifestyle.
Estadio Centenario
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Declared by FIFA as the only monument of world football, this stadium hosted the first ever World Cup in 1930 where Uruguay became victorious and kept the cup home.
Montevideo Sign
  • 15m
This is the 'must visit' part of our itinerary. The Montevideo sign has an unforgettable view of the coast, and here we will help you capture your stay with us by taking the best pictures to take home.
Rambla de Montevideo (Pass by)
At this point of our tour, we will enjoy the shore breeze of De La Plata river, and drive by the longest promenade in the world. With 24km/15 miles of continuous coastline while headed east for our next stop, we will be able to see people sharing a traditional uruguayan 'Mate' (typical hot drink), people jogging and families spending time together at the beach.
Carrasco
  • 1h
It is now time to try a traditional meal, with many restaurant options to choose from in the Arocena street, we suggest trying the famous 'Chivito', or the uruguayan asado; and the best place to do so is the Carrasco area, where we will pass by the most luxurious residences in the eastern side of Montevideo.
Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo
  • 20m
The cherry of the pie will be finishing this tour while getting the full picture of Montevideo from above. We will visit the city hall's view point, where you we will be able to recognise the spots we previously visited with informative brochures and binoculars.

Location

Activity location
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    Peatonal Sarandi
    • Montevideo, Uruguay
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Puerto de Montevideo
    • 11100, Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
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    Plaza Independencia
    • Plaza Independencia
    • Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

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