Tailor-made Montevideo 4-6 Hour Private City Tour with Local Guide
by Javier Jablonka
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This private city tour of Montevideo lasts between four and six hours and is fully tailor-made to the visitor's interests. A professional local guide, registered with the Ministry of Tourism, will provide commentary throughout. Transportation is provided in a modern electric SUV with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and a panoramic roof. Bottled water is included. The guide will coordinate flexible start times and itinerary details after booking to suit individual preferences. The tour begins at Fortaleza del Cerro, the highest point in the city at about 400 feet, where visitors can see 360-degree views of Montevideo and view the 1809 colonial fortress from the outside. Next, the tour continues to Ciudad Vieja, the historic Old City center, spending approximately one and a half hours visiting landmarks such as Zabala, Constitution, and Independence Squares, Solis Theatre, Salvo Palace, the Citadel’s old Gateway arch, Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Bank building, the Cabildo, and remnants of the old city walls. Afterwards, the tour moves to Parque del Prado, a historic residential area with grand manor houses and Prado Park’s gardens and sculptures. Visitors interested in art can optionally visit the nearby Blanes Museum, which features works by notable Uruguayan artists. The tour then proceeds to the Palacio Legislativo, a nearly 100-year-old neoclassical Parliament building known for its marble construction and imposing columns. Lunch at Mercado del Puerto, a 150-year-old market offering various food options including Uruguayan barbecue (asado), pasta, empanadas, or the local dish called Chivito, is optional and not included in the tour price. The tour concludes with a drive along Rambla Presidente Wilson, the world's longest coastal walk, with stops to enjoy panoramic coastal views and natural surroundings. Finally, visitors see a scenic view of Pocitos Bay from the upscale neighborhood of Playa Pocitos. Light, foldable wheelchairs or scooters can be accommodated in the vehicle’s trunk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fortaleza del Cerro
The tour starts at Fortaleza del Cerro, the highest point in Montevideo, approximately 400 feet above sea level. Visitors will enjoy 360-degree views of the city and see the colonial fortress built in 1809 from the outside during a 40-minute stop.
40 min
Ciudad Vieja
Spend about 90 minutes in Montevideo’s Old City district, Ciudad Vieja, exploring historic squares including Zabala, Constitution, and Independence Square. The area features buildings with over 200 years of history and landmarks such as the Solis Theatre, Salvo Palace, the arch of the old Citadel Gateway, Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Bank building, the Cabildo, and sections of the former city walls.
90 min
Parque del Prado
Visit the Prado neighborhood, known for its historic and elegant manor houses. Walk through Prado Park, where sculptures are displayed among the greenery. This stop also includes the Blanes Museum, which showcases works by leading Uruguayan artists. The duration here is about 60 minutes.
60 min
Palacio Legislativo
Stop for 30 minutes at the Palacio Legislativo, Montevideo’s Parliament building. This nearly 100-year-old neoclassical structure is made of marble and features tall columns. It is the center of Uruguay’s legislative process.
30 min
Mercado del Puerto
Take a 90-minute break at Mercado del Puerto, a 150-year-old market where guests may choose to have lunch. Food options include Uruguayan barbecue (asado), pasta, empanadas, or Chivito, the unofficial national dish. Lunch is not included in the price and is optional.
90 min
Rambla Presidente Wilson
Drive along Rambla Presidente Wilson, the world’s longest coastal promenade, with stops to enjoy panoramic sea views and the natural surroundings over 30 minutes.
30 min
Playa Pocitos
End the tour with a 15-minute stop overlooking Pocitos Bay in one of Montevideo’s affluent neighborhoods, offering a scenic coastal view.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tailor-made Montevideo 4-6 Hour Private City Tour with Local Guide
by Javier Jablonka
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$330Overview
This private city tour of Montevideo lasts between four and six hours and is fully tailor-made to the visitor's interests. A professional local guide, registered with the Ministry of Tourism, will provide commentary throughout. Transportation is provided in a modern electric SUV with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and a panoramic roof. Bottled water is included. The guide will coordinate flexible start times and itinerary details after booking to suit individual preferences. The tour begins at Fortaleza del Cerro, the highest point in the city at about 400 feet, where visitors can see 360-degree views of Montevideo and view the 1809 colonial fortress from the outside. Next, the tour continues to Ciudad Vieja, the historic Old City center, spending approximately one and a half hours visiting landmarks such as Zabala, Constitution, and Independence Squares, Solis Theatre, Salvo Palace, the Citadel’s old Gateway arch, Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Bank building, the Cabildo, and remnants of the old city walls. Afterwards, the tour moves to Parque del Prado, a historic residential area with grand manor houses and Prado Park’s gardens and sculptures. Visitors interested in art can optionally visit the nearby Blanes Museum, which features works by notable Uruguayan artists. The tour then proceeds to the Palacio Legislativo, a nearly 100-year-old neoclassical Parliament building known for its marble construction and imposing columns. Lunch at Mercado del Puerto, a 150-year-old market offering various food options including Uruguayan barbecue (asado), pasta, empanadas, or the local dish called Chivito, is optional and not included in the tour price. The tour concludes with a drive along Rambla Presidente Wilson, the world's longest coastal walk, with stops to enjoy panoramic coastal views and natural surroundings. Finally, visitors see a scenic view of Pocitos Bay from the upscale neighborhood of Playa Pocitos. Light, foldable wheelchairs or scooters can be accommodated in the vehicle’s trunk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fortaleza del Cerro
The tour starts at Fortaleza del Cerro, the highest point in Montevideo, approximately 400 feet above sea level. Visitors will enjoy 360-degree views of the city and see the colonial fortress built in 1809 from the outside during a 40-minute stop.
40 min
Ciudad Vieja
Spend about 90 minutes in Montevideo’s Old City district, Ciudad Vieja, exploring historic squares including Zabala, Constitution, and Independence Square. The area features buildings with over 200 years of history and landmarks such as the Solis Theatre, Salvo Palace, the arch of the old Citadel Gateway, Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Bank building, the Cabildo, and sections of the former city walls.
90 min
Parque del Prado
Visit the Prado neighborhood, known for its historic and elegant manor houses. Walk through Prado Park, where sculptures are displayed among the greenery. This stop also includes the Blanes Museum, which showcases works by leading Uruguayan artists. The duration here is about 60 minutes.
60 min
Palacio Legislativo
Stop for 30 minutes at the Palacio Legislativo, Montevideo’s Parliament building. This nearly 100-year-old neoclassical structure is made of marble and features tall columns. It is the center of Uruguay’s legislative process.
30 min
Mercado del Puerto
Take a 90-minute break at Mercado del Puerto, a 150-year-old market where guests may choose to have lunch. Food options include Uruguayan barbecue (asado), pasta, empanadas, or Chivito, the unofficial national dish. Lunch is not included in the price and is optional.
90 min
Rambla Presidente Wilson
Drive along Rambla Presidente Wilson, the world’s longest coastal promenade, with stops to enjoy panoramic sea views and the natural surroundings over 30 minutes.
30 min
Playa Pocitos
End the tour with a 15-minute stop overlooking Pocitos Bay in one of Montevideo’s affluent neighborhoods, offering a scenic coastal view.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.