Montevideo Private Your Way - Perfect for Cruise Passengers.
Description
Enjoy a Private and Personalized Tour with a Local Guide Discover Montevideo at your own pace on this relaxed and fun half-day private tour—just you and your group, no shared visitors. Perfect for cruise passengers with limited time in port, maximizing your visit to the city’s top highlights. Your comfort and safety come first, with a true local guide ready to show you hidden gems and iconic spots. More than a tour, it’s an unforgettable experience and a warm welcome to Uruguay. Upgrade to a full-day (6-7 hours) for authentic local experiences—sip mate, savor a traditional chivito or asado with Tannat wine, and immerse yourself even deeper in Uruguayan culture. Our Viator Badge of Excellence guarantees exceptional service and a truly unique journey.
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Itinerary
Stop to visit the Zabala Square, monument of the founder of our city, time for photos and see surrounding architecture.
Stop to visit the first founded square of Montevideo, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, time to visit the square with the first potable water fountain of the old city and time for have a walk around the fair of craftsmen and antiques.
Visit our most important Square of Montevideo in the downtown. In its surroundings we can see different monuments and important buildings. Momument of our Gral. José G. Artigas hero of our country. Visit the mausoleum of him, where we will find the ashes of the general and two (2) soldiers (Blandengues) guarding the mausoleum. Photos of the Palacio Salvo one the most beautiful architectures of our city, considered in the past the highest in South America. Estevez Palace-First government house, current history museum of presidents of our country. Presidential Executive tower and The Gate of Citadel Monument.
Stop to take photos and explain history of the Palace, seat of the Legislative Power of Uruguay. There the General Assembly works.
We will visit the Agricultural Market of Montevideo, one of the largest. Construction that began in 1906 and extended until 1912. Declares a National Historic Monument since 1999.
Urban Park where we will visit the Monument La Carreta and the Centennial Stadium, venue of the first world cup in 1930 and organized by FIFA. If the group of passengers want to visit the Stadium inside, you must pay a ticket not included in our tour. To see the Stadium inside from the Olympic tribune the price is around 3 dollars per person.
We will visit the rambla, a prolonged avenur of about 25 kms that borders the coast of the Silver River in Montevideo. We will stop at the city sign for photos and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the neighborhood and the beach. Return to the Port of Montevideo touring part of the rambla and its neighborhoods Punta Carretas and Rodo Park.
Visit to the Panoramic Viewpoint of the Municipality of Montevideo, where you can appreciate incredible visits of our city, such as the hill of Montevideo, Telecommunications Tower, Cerrito de la Victoria Church, Coast and Río de la Plata. A walk through the history of our city with images and portraits of Colonial Montevideo
We will visit the neighborhood of Carrasco in Montevideo (most important area of houses and mansions in Montevideo City) to experience the neighborhood with its luxurious houses and nature, a very pleasant walk between its streets and commercial area. We will pass by the old Hotel Casino Carrasco (today by Sofitel) and back to the port we will make a complete walk along the coast of Montevideo, its beaches and its spectacular views
If travelers wish, we will leave them in this beautiful place that any tourist should know. Have lunch, buy souvenirs or take a ride on it before returning to the cruise
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(87)
We were met by our driver/guide right on time and where he said they would be. We were there on a Sunday. So the good news is there was no traffic, and no crowds at all. At times, it was like visiting a ghost town, which makes it hard to get a real feel for the city. But the operator has no control over that. It is a beautiful city. We did get to see what were the citys high lights. Guide was very knowledgable on the history of the city and country. Very enjoyable and would highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing us for your time in Montevideo. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that everything started smoothly right on time. Sundays in Montevideo can definitely feel quieter than usual, but as you mentioned, that also gives a different perspective of the city, more relaxed and easy to explore. It’s great to know you appreciated the highlights and the historical insights from your guide. That’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your recommendation Warm regards, Blanco Tour Team
We loved the Service Punctuality Knowledge
Muchas gracias por su feedback Fue un placer asistirlos en Uruguay y llevarlos a conocer y degustar vinos a la bodega cercana al Puerto. Saludos!
Arrived at Montevideo on a cruise ship and pre-booked this private tour. The driver/Guide Andrea pick us up at the cruise terminal and he is excellent and speak fluent English. We really have a wonderful time to see all the attractions in Montevideo. Strongly recommended and I can only summarize my experience in one word - Excellent.
Dear Steven, Thank you very much for your kind review ! It was a real pleasure to meet you at the cruise terminal and show you around Montevideo. I’m very happy to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring the city and its attractions. Thank you as well for your recommendation, it truly means a lot for a small local company like Blanco Tour Uruguay. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your cruise and maybe one day we’ll meet again in Montevideo!
We had a wonderful trip with Pablo in Montevideo, who was able to give us a very good impression of this city in one day with his extensive knowledge and showed us all the highlights with this private tour. A perfect cruise day. An individual adaptation with your own wishes is possible at any time! It couldn't be better! We can only recommend Pablo and Blanko Tours!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are very happy to hear that you had such a great day exploring Montevideo with Pablo. Our goal is always to give our guests a genuine and complete impression of the city, especially for cruise passengers who have limited time in port. Private tours are a great way to discover Montevideo at your own pace, visiting the highlights while also adapting the itinerary to your personal interests, so we’re glad you enjoyed that flexibility. Thank you again for choosing and for recommending us. Warm regards,
We had a wonderful time in Montevideo with our guide, Andres. He showed us the city in a friendly and hospitable way. The tour van was luxurious and very spacious. We saw the city’s main sights, tried traditional mate, and had a lunch with perfect Uruguayan asado and beef. I highly recommend this tour to all visitors of Montevideo. It is especially convenient for cruise passengers since it starts right from the port.
Dear Phillip, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and showing you around Montevideo. I’m very happy you enjoyed the city highlights, the mate experience, and of course the traditional Uruguayan asado. Thank you as well for your kind recommendation it means a lot. I hope to welcome you again someday! Andrés Blanco Tour Uruguay
Paulo was an excellent tour guide who was patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent at providing the history of the city and Uruguay. His van was well-equipped, with excellent legroom for everyone. After four hours, I felt we had a much better understanding of the city, its people, and Uruguay's history. The pace was perfect for three seniors who are not particularly active. I would highly recommend this tour for a brief but excellent introduction to Montevedio.
Thank you very much for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We truly feel proud of our team and of guides like Paulo, who have a real vocation for sharing Uruguay’s rich history and our beautiful Río de la Plata culture. Knowing that you felt comfortable, never rushed, and that the tour pace was just right for your group means a lot to us. Uruguay is exactly that: a small country with a big heart, and we love welcoming visitors and helping them understand our people, our past, and our way of life in a meaningful way. Thank you for choosing Blanco Tours and for highly recommending the experience. It was a pleasure to be part of your time in Montevideo. Warm regards
Paulo was an excellent tour guide, who was patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent at providing the history of the city and Uruguay. His care was well-equipped with adequate legroom for all. After four hours, I felt we had a much better understanding of the city, its people, and Uruguay's history. The pace was perfect for three seniors who are not particularly active. I would highly recommend this tour for a brief but excellent introduction to Montevedio.
Dear Howard! Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for choosing our private tour in Montevideo. We’re truly happy to hear that Paulo’s patience, friendliness, and knowledge helped make the experience so enjoyable and meaningful for you. Knowing that after four hours you felt you gained a deeper understanding of the city, its people, and Uruguay’s history is exactly what we aim for. This is what we look for in our tours: that our guests feel the experience was truly worth it and that every minute and every cent was well spent. We’re also glad the pace and comfort were a good fit for your group. Thank you for your recommendation, it truly means a lot to us. Warm regards,
Excellent prior communication, Andres excellent, super attentive to every detail my clients were super happy happy with the tour! A 100 out of 10
¡Muchísimas gracias por tan lindo comentario! Nos alegra mucho saber que la comunicación previa fue clara y que estuvimos atentos a cada detalle durante el tour con Carolina la guía. Lo más importante para nosotros es que tus clientes se hayan ido contentos y felices con la experiencia, así que leer esto realmente nos motiva. Gracias por la recomendación y por la confianza. ¡Será un placer volver a recibirlos cuando quieran!
Guide is located outside of main gate which was a bit of a walk to meet him. Tour was very good and he was very informative. He should us the city highlights and the ride was comfortable.
Dear Shana, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review. We truly appreciate your kind words about the tour, the comfort of the ride, and the information provided. Regarding the meeting point, we would like to clarify that although we normally can welcome guests inside the port area with a sign, we are currently in the process of renewing our port access permits. Additionally, port regulations do not allow operators from online platforms to enter the port with vehicles to pick up passengers. Only the ship’s official ground operator is authorized to enter the port area with vehicles and to sell services inside the terminal. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Fortunately, the walk to the main exit gate is short and straightforward. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Montevideo in the future. Happy New year !! Blanco Tour Uruguay
Very good tour. The guide very friendly and answered all our questions. Even though everything was closed he did his best to show us everything. He took us to eat at a very rich restaurant. I definitely recommend it
Muchas gracias por su review. Nos alegramos mucho hallan disfrutado de la recomendación para almorzar en Montevideo, lamentablemente en Navidad en nuestra ciudad capital todo se encuentra prácticamente cerrado para los visitantes. Igualmente siempre damos a conocer nuestros lugares abiertos como, parques , plazas y costa con playas . Un placer haberlos recibido !!
