Montevideo

The Best Montevideo City Tour

Get acquainted with Montevideo’s architectural landmarks, neighborhoods and coastal views on this insightful 3‐hour guided tour of the capital. Board your coach upon hotel pickup for the drive to Independence Plaza (Plaza Independencia), which divides Montevideo’s Old Town and downtown. Your guide points out the monument to José Artigas, Uruguay's great military leader and national hero, and leads you on a walk around the plaza. Admire the Italian Gothic–style architecture of the Palacio Salvo (Palacio Legislativo), whose 26 stories once made it South America tallest building. View Puerta de la Ciudadela, one of the few remaining parts of the city wall that once surrounded colonial Montevideo. Back aboard the bus, head to the barrio of El Prado, home to three soccer stadiums and Prado Park. Listen to your guide’s commentary as your city tour continues to elegant Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos, traveling along La Rambla de Montevideo. Get out to stroll a section of this beachside promenade where you can browse local shops and enjoy lovely coastal views from Punta Gorda before the return drive to your hotel.

Guided Walking Tour in Montevideo

This Walking Tour in Montevideo takes you through the city’s historic center, where Uruguay declared its independence in 1825. Visit the main square, explore the country’s oldest bank, and see the mausoleum of national hero Jose Artigas. Experience the local culture at the Port Market, a traditional gathering place for enjoying Uruguay’s delicious food.

Day Trip to Colonia from Montevideo

Discover the colonial beauty of the coastal city of Colonia del Sacramento, located across from Buenos Aires along the Río de La Plata. Following hotel pickup, meet your guide aboard the coach and relax during the approximate 2.5‐hour drive west from Montevideo. Upon arrival, follow your guide on foot through Colonia’s narrow, cobblestone streets and admire the city's well‐preserved colonial architecture — a mix of Portuguese and Spanish influences. Learn about this UNESCO World Heritage–listed historic district — Barrio Histórico — founded by the Portuguese in the late 17th century. Later disputed over by the Spanish, it was incorporated into Brazil in the early 1800s before becoming part of Uruguay.  Visit the former bullfighting arena, Real de San Carlos, which once held up to 10,000 spectators, and view the 19th‐century Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse, built atop the ruins of the San Francisco Covenant.  Your guide accompanies you to downtown Colonia and the Uruguay port. Enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) in this shopping and dining district before finishing tour Colonia tour at Fernando's Beach, which boasts splendid water views. Complete your day trip with the return drive to Montevideo and drop‐off at your hotel.

Colonia guided city tour from Montevideo

Visiting Colonia del Sacramento is a golden opportunity for history lovers. In fact, Colonia del Sacramento has been included in the list of Cultural Patrimonies of Humanity of Unesco since 1995, due to the Historic Quarter where there are still remains of the first Portuguese Settlement on the Plata River in 1680, as well as the Spanish heritage of the following centuries.Enjoy the historical atmosphere of the old town with its uneven stone streets, the wall and gate that closed the Colonial City, the lighthouse, and typical Portuguese and Spanish residences of the 17th and 18th centuries.You will also pass along Riverside Avenue which leads you to Real San Carlos where you can see the Bullfighting Arena built in the early 20th century. This tour also includes a visit to Granja Arenas, a traditional farm of Colonia, famous for the Museum of Collections, unique in the world, and for the jam factory where you will try delicious jams of different kinds as well as the typical Swiss made in Colonia.

Private Tour Colonia from Montevideo

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Uruguay as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Colonia. Discover the awe‐inspiring allure of Barrio Historico, marvel at the grandeur of Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like Rambla de Colonia, and many more. Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule. We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Montevideo City Small‐Group Bike Tour

Check out the sites in Montevideo on this small‐group bike tour through the city. You’ll keep costs down by sharing your guide, and you’ll still have plenty of fun along the way with new friends. Your guide will take you places you might not find on your own, as well as the famous spots like Maua Dam, Rodo Park, the Punta Carretas lighthouse, and much more.

Colonia del Sacramento from Montevideo

Explore the cobbled streets, reddish houses and colonial buildings of one of the most charming cities in Uruguay: Colonia del Sacramento.

Tour Teatro Solis — Montevideo, Uruguay

Discover a cultural icon of our country, which is considered the main theater of Uruguay, located in the city of Montevideo.

Montevideo Cultural Show and Dinner

Discover Uruguayan heritage and cuisine when you book this cultural show and dinner in Montevideo. Head to the Candombero neighborhood, where the Conventillo Gaboto once stood, to watch this spectacle of tango, folklore, candombe, and milonga. While you watch, enjoy a 3‐course meal of Uruguayan food paired with national and imported wines.

Montevideo Bike Tour

Montevideo is an ideal and super friendly city to do this type of tour. It does not require major difficulty since the zones to cross are flat and suitable for bikes. Doing a bike tour you will see the most beautiful places in a funny, sustainable, panoramical way and at a good speed that allows all the above described.