Discover the Best of Montevideo with a Local Expert
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Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant heart of Montevideo! This captivating city is a treasure trove for city tour enthusiasts, overflowing with cultural gems, and rich history. One of Montevideo’s standout features is its stunning architectural heritage. Picture yourself surrounded by a dazzling collection of Neoclassical, Art Deco, and Modernist buildings, each telling stories of Uruguay's vibrant past and artistic flair. With their pastel colors, ornate facades, and intricate details, these architectural masterpieces create a breathtaking backdrop that's perfect for capturing unforgettable memories. But the adventure doesn’t stop there! Experience the city like never before with a friendly, expert local guide who is bursting with knowledge and passion for Montevideo. Our personable driver/guide will share captivating tales about the city’s history, culture, and traditions, turning every moment into an enlightening exploration.
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The Rambla of Montevideo is an avenue that goes all along the coastline of Montevideo, Uruguay, and also the longest continuous sidewalk in the world. At a length of over 22.2 uninterrupted kilometres, the promenade runs along the Río de la Plata and continues down the entire coast of Montevideo.
Plaza Independencia is the name of Montevideo's most important plaza. It separates Ciudad Vieja from downtown Montevideo, with the Gateway of The Citadel on one side and the beginning of 18 de Julio avenue on the other. In the center, the Artigas Mausoleum dominates the perspective.
Avenida 18 de Julio, or 18 de Julio Avenue, is the most important avenue in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is named after the date the first Constitution of Uruguay was written: July 18, 1830
The Legislative Palace of Uruguay is a monumental building, meeting place of the General Assembly of Uruguay, and the seat of the legislative branch of the Uruguayan government. It is located in the barrio of Aguada in the city of Montevideo.
Celebrated market offering local produce & groceries, gift shops, specialty stores & a food court. This will be your 1st stop.
Parque Batlle is a leisure and residential area. Its namesake green space contains Estadio Centenario, an iconic national-team soccer ground with a museum. The park also has a velodrome-turned-concert venue and several well-known monuments, including La Carreta, a bronze ox-and-cart statue. Nearby, the granite Obelisk of Montevideo was built in 1930 to mark the centenary of Uruguay’s constitution.
The Obelisk of Montevideo, officially listed as the Obelisco a los Constituyentes de 1830, is a monument created by sculptor José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín. It is a three-sided obelisk made of granite, 40 metres tall with three bronze statues on its sides, representing "Law", "Liberty" and "Force".
Estadio Centenario is a stadium in the Parque Batlle neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay, used primarily for football. The stadium was built between 1929 and 1930 to host the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as to commemorate the centennial of Uruguay's first constitution.
This famous sculpture is dedicated to the legendary gauchos who created the impressive cattle market of Uruguay. Monumento la Carreta was created in honor of the ox-cart drivers of the 19th century. The bronze and granite sculpture was created in 1934 and was recently restored by the artist’s grandson. It is registered as a National Historic Monument.
The upscale residential suburb of Carrasco has a long stretch of beach backed by an elegant promenade, around which a cluster of hotels, bars, and restaurants form the area’s lively core. Inland, leafy streets feature a mix of well-preserved early-20th-century houses and independent, long-standing antiques shops and bookstores. General Lavalleja Park is popular for strolls, jogs, and picnics beside Carrasco Creek.
At present it does not function as a market, but in its interior and surroundings numerous restaurants have been installed, which serve, among other specialties, the Uruguayan roast beef, thus becoming a mandatory point of the visit to Montevideo.
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We will meet you at the Hotel or Port.
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
A wonderful way to orient yourself in Montevideo. Went by the Montevideo sign for photo ops, to the historic Sofitel, the 'Beverly Hills' of Montevideo, to the soccer stadium with a stop for a beverage and all, to the Capital building, and to old town. Even extended our trip to include a ride to Bouza Winery. Our guide was knowledge and flexible. Loved it!
We are delighted that you enjoyed your city tour of Montevideo. It’s a wonderful city with rich history! We look forward to your return to Uruguay for a longer stay, exploring Colonia and Carmelo. Follow us on Google at The Wine Experience, Uruguay, or on Instagram: thewine.experience or uruguay.concierge
Ryan was such a fabulous resource for Montevideo he gave me excellent suggestions for not only cafes & restaurants but museums too. The perfect way to be introduced to Montevideo.
It was an absolute pleasure! We are stoked you had a wonderful experience in uruguay. Don’t forget we offer wine experiences worldwide so keep in touch. Follow us on Instagram: thewine.experience or uruguay.concierge
Making the reservation was easy and Ryan provided detailed notes about where to meet Javier and what to expect. Javier was extremely nice and knowledgable. His English was excellent. He showed us the highlights of the town and took us to a great market for lunch. We enjoyed his company so much, we asked him to join us. The vehicle was clean and spacious with pently of room for luggage & comfort. Both Ryan & Javier gave us great recommendations for dinner & evening activities which we followed and had an incredible evening based on their recommendations. I would highly recommend these services.
What a fantastic review!! We are so happy you had a wonderful day in Montevideo. Going on a City Tour is definitely the best way to see Montevideo with so many highlights! Note that we are in more than 150 countries so keep in touch. Feel free to follow us on Instagram: thewine.experience or uruguay.concierge
The history explanation was excellent, Miguel had a very good knowledge of the history of Montivideo. It is a really pretty city lots of beautiful tree lined streets. There wasn't actually a lot to see but we enjoyed it anyway. Miguel was very polite and responsive to any questions we asked. We saw other tours which had a lot of guests and were glad that we booked the private tour instead of a group one
Thanks for the wonderful review. Note that we offer experiences to 180 destinations, so please keep in touch. You can follow us on Instagram: uruguay.concierge
I reached out to this company to see if they could accommodate a service on the dates that I will be in Uruguay. While they did not have anything that fit my schedule, Ryan was extremely helpful with providing information that allowed me to identify a self-guided option that would suit my needs. I'm extremely picky, and I can say without any hesitation that his customer service was SUPERB!! If I was going to be staying in the country for a longer period of time, I would definitely book a tour with The Wine Experience!! I'll keep it in mind for my next trip, for sure!!
Even if a client does not book with The Wine Experience we always like to help and go the extra mile. This type of customer service I learnt working for 5 star Hotels and on luxury yachts. We simply love customer service and always put ourselves in the shoes of the customer. Note that The Wine Experience is in 180 destinations, so please keep in touch. You can find us on Instagram: thewine.experience or uruguay.concierge
A really excellent experience. From the time of booking Ryan gave us a load of tips for Montevideo and the surrounding area and connected us with our guide for the day - Dario. Dario is a local expert! There’s nothing he doesn’t know about Uruguay or Montevideo and really helped us understand the history of the country, from pre-Colombian, through Spanish and Portuguese colonisation, independence, and the modern day with current issues thrown in. Dario is really passionate (he’s written a guidebook and hosted a radio show on tourism in Uruguay!) which is really contagious. Both Ryan and Dario have given us more tips (including restaurants, museums, and wine) for the rest of our trip, including Buenos Aires. Really great experience.
Thank you for the lovely review. We love sharing tips and recommendations to make your trip even more special. We are blessed to have Dario, who is so knowledgeable about Uruguay. Note that we offer experiences to 180 destinations, so keep in touch. Follow us on Instagram: thewine.experience and uruguay.concierge
We had a fantastic tour of Montevideo with Miguel. He was incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be with. The depth of his knowledge of the history of Uruguay was very impressive. Miguel was also very receptive to our many questions. His enthusiasm and love for his country and his city shone through on the entire tour.
Thank you Paula! We are stoked you had a fantastic tour with Miguel. He's a super guy. Keep in touch and note that The Wine Experience offers food and wine experience to 130 destinations :)
