Montevideo: Historical and Diverse (Walking) (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
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3 hours


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Overview

This tour includes entrance to several points of interest, at no extra cost, making this experience unique, since we will be able to visit many iconic places in the city of Montevideo, we will also begin with a historical introduction that will allow us to immerse ourselves in how they lived and live. Uruguayans in the birthplace of the country's capital.

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MATIASONTOUR

Ratings & Reviews

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Very nice

henrycZ6998EO, Jan 2025

Human and professional excellence of Matthias. Very nice and enriching evening. His knowledge and appreciation for Uruguayan culture passed it on to the group

Excellent Guide!

shsubearkat09, Sept 2023

Very experienced and knowledgeable guide. Took his time making sure we walked at our own pace and answered any question we had.

Itinerary

  • Plaza Independencia

    After our meeting point at the Solis Theater we will go to Plaza Independencia, today being the main square of Uruguay, we will see the monuments and the meaning of the palm trees, plus other secrets that the city has. We will start with a historical introduction to Montevideo and Uruguay in general.

    30 minutes
  • Monument to General Jose Gervasio de Artigas

    At this point we will observe the meaning of the monument in the square and visit the Artigas Mausoleum, located below the monument.

    15 minutes
  • Salvo Palace

    At this point we will observe the architecture of the building and we will talk about the history and legends of the place observing it from outside. In addition, it was a point of reference for the most famous Tango in the world "La Cumparsita".

  • Estevez Palace

    We will see one of the headquarters of the Executive Power that functioned that way until 1985.

  • Torre Ejecutiva

    There we will see in passing the current headquarters of the Presidency, where the offices of the president are.

  • Puerta de la Ciudadela

    Montevideo was a walled city, and we will see the remains of the Puerta de la Citadel, the entrance to the Colonial city.

    10 minutes
  • Peatonal Sarandi

    We will walk through one of the most cosmopolitan pedestrian streets that the city of Montevideo has, where we will see the diversity of culture, we will also pass through the Callejon de la Diversidad within the same sector.

    30 minutes
  • Teatro Solis

    We will see the first theater in the city from outside, and the first in South America. Also details of ruins of the old wall.

  • Plaza Matriz

    Here we will see in detail the fountain in the square with symbols of Freemasonry.

    15 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Cabildo de Montevideo

    We will take an exterior view of the Montevideo Cabildo

  • Catedral de Montevideo

    Entrance to the Cathedral of Montevideo

    15 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Plaza Zabala

    We will pass through the only block in Ciudad Vieja that is shaped like a rhombus.

    15 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Mercado del Puerto

    We will enjoy one of the oldest markets in the city that currently has a lot of gastronomy and souvenir shops available only on the afternoon tour.

    20 minutes
    Admission Included
Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

Pl. Independencia 848, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

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Experience

Inclusions

  • tickets to museums

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Languages

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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EUR 16.00