Walking tour Montevideo

Walking tour Montevideo

2 ½ hours

2 ½ hours 1+ people from US$29 p.p.

Walking Tour of Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo (2 ½ hours)

Montevideo is the perfect city to discover on foot. It is easy to navigate since the most important squares are close to each other. We will take you along almost 300 years of history, from the colonial era till the twenty-first century. You will breathe the city's memories, architecture, sculptures, artworks, carnival and tango and witness Uruguayan daily life. Montevideo is a city of immigrants, which is one of the reasons locals are very kind and open to receive visitors from all over the world. The city welcomes you and we will show you its best on our walking tour. We close the tour with a visit to the famous towel ‘Palacio Salvo’, where you will have a short, guided tour and enjoy breathtaking views of Montevideo. Departure time: Upon request

Professional guide

A professional, multilingual guide who has lived in Uruguay for years will accompany you to share local insight and stories that you won’t find in a travel guide.

Short tour Palacio Salvo

A 20-minute tour in Palacio Salvo, with a breathtaking view from the upper floor.

Extras

You will get a city map, chilled drinks from the minibar and.…a tasty surprise just for you!

Coffee break

Coffee break in authentic Uruguayan café

Prices

Drinks in the café are not included in the price.

Price for 2 persons
US$ 49 /p.p.
Price for 3 to 6 persons
US$ 35 /p.p.
Price for 7 or more persons
US$ 29 /p.p.
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The route

Discover the historical center of Montevideo on foot!

Mercado del Puerto
Covered market with typical Uruguayan 'parrilla' restaurants.
Plaza Zabala
One of the most beautiful squares of Montevideo with the statue of Zabala, the founder of Montevideo.
Banco Republica
An impressive neo-classical building that houses the main bank of Montevideo, built in 1896.
Plaza Constitución
The first public square of Montevideo, which includes the iconic fountain, the first town hall of Montevideo (Cabildo) and the Cathedral 'Basilica Metropolitana'.
Coffee break in an authentic Uruguayan café.
Teatro Solis
Uruguay’s oldest and most famous theatre, opened in 1856 and built by the Italian architect Carlo Zucchi.
Plaza Independencia
Montevideo's most famous square with the presidential building, Palacio Salvo and the statue and mausoleum of national freedom fighter, José Artigas.
Palacio Salvo
The highest tower in Uruguay, with a breathtaking views. Our tour includes a 20-minute tour of Palacio Salvo.
"The tour was great! Very instructive, cozy and dynamic. I've learned a lot about the city and about life in Uruguay. And very much enjoyed the streetscape of Montevideo and the walk through the streets of Ciudad Vieja."
Eva Smit
"A tour you absolutely can’t miss during your stay in Montevideo. Accessible, instructive and very original. Without Touruguay I never would have learned so much about Montevideo.”
Lars Hartman

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