Most travelers think they’ve seen Montevideo after walking along the Rambla and visiting the main squares. But what if I told you the city’s true soul hides in its quiet streets, colorful neighborhoods, and stories only a local can share? Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the layers of history and the little details that give Montevideo its unique character. You might think you’ve seen it all, while the city’s best secrets stay hidden. Our Walking Tour in Montevideo reveals it all. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Montevideo’s real heart, beyond the surface.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $120.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:03 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Visit the place where you can find Uruguay’s delicious, where locals gather for grilled meats and seafood.
Visit the historic square where Uruguay declared its independence in 1825, surrounded by important government buildings.
Stand at the spot where Uruguay honors its national hero, Jose Artigas, with a mausoleum beneath his equestrian statue.
There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.
Walk through the square created in 1890 on the site of the former Spanish fortress, where a statue of Bruno Mauricio de Zabala stands at the center and the layout follows a geometric French-inspired design.
Stand in the city’s oldest public square, laid out in 1726, where a central fountain from 1871 supplied drinking water and where Montevideo’s first cathedral was built nearby.
Observe the executive headquarters inaugurated in 2009 next to Plaza Independencia, where the offices of the President of Uruguay and the Council of Ministers are located.
See the surviving gateway built in 1742 as part of the Spanish fortifications, which remained standing after the city walls were demolished in 1829 and now marks the entrance to the Old City.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Montevideo Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $30 per person for this Montevideo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $120. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, and 5:30 PM.
Children aged 0–11 pay from $25, adults from $30.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of the Artisan Market in the Old Market Square. He will be wearing a blue t-shirt. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 35 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Local Tours Expert.
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Oscar - my tour guide - did an amazing job of showing me Montevideo and explaining its urbanistic landscape. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Fully recommend this tour if you want to walk and explore the main sites of the city and discover its buildings and squares, all with details and unique perspectives of Oscar.
Oscar was amazing and so knowledgeable
Oscar was incrediblely knowledgeable and provided an amazing introduction into the city and its origins. 100% Recommended.
Oscar was a super guide! We were so fortunate being the only guests so when we told him that we had seen most of the old city, we headed downtown & had a wonderful tour of the architecture, historical events & the view from the top of city hall! Recommend this tour!
Fascinating insights to the history and architecture of this amazing city. Oscar is a wonderful guide … knowledgeable and articulate!
This tour should be your first when you get to Montevideo. Oscar was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. I felt his genuine love for the city and Uruguay. 5++++ stars!!
Absolutely loved this tour! Oscar was extremely friendly and a great tour guide, he was able to make the entire tour very interesting and convey his love for Montevideo. I would 100% do this tour again and recommend it to anyone going to Montevideo!
This was a warm, friendly, informative - fabulous way to learn about Montevideo … yesterday I did the board brush Touriste bus…. Today felt like a personal guided tour-to my taste of this city: old and new. Thank you Oscar for your sharing and stories, you made this a very special memory.
Very good informative tour - Oscar was an excellent guide
Oscar was my guide and he was very informative and passionate about Uruguaian history. It was only me so I got a private tour. We walked through the old city and then walked down the big city avenue and up a tall govt building for a panoramic view. Not sure I’d call this tour “hidden gems”, but it was nice to see Montevideo in this quick tour. It was also Sunday so pretty much everything was closed and less to see so be aware if you book a weekend. This is something nice to do if you’re looking to fill some time or are short on time.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems | 2 hours | 4.9 (31) | $30 | |
 Private Walking Tour in Montevideo | 2h 30min | 4.7 (103) | $129 | View |
 Cruise-Friendly Shared Tour: Explore Montevideo’s Best | 4h 30min | 4.9 (24) | $62 | View |
 Montevideo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide | 3 hours | 5.0 (10) | $35 | View |
 Full Day Punta del Este | 10 hours | 4.9 (892) | $45 | View |
 Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo | 3h 30min | 4.8 (474) | $25 | View |
 Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour | 10 hours | 4.8 (446) | $60 | View |