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Discover Montevideo at your leisure with an expert local guide

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Discover Montevideo authentically on a private tour, designed just for you.

No rush or groups – just you and your companions, guided by a local expert who turns each stop into a memorable experience.

Choose a 4-hour tour or extend it to 6 or 7 hours to enjoy calmly, including the option of lunch, experiencing our culture of mate and living the city as a local.

We adapt the itinerary to your interests: history, culture, architecture or unusual corners.

Comfort, flexibility and personalized attention at all times.
Backed by Cool Shore Excursions’s badge of excellence, we offer a high-end service for those looking for more than just a traditional tour.

It is not just another city tour: it is your experience in Montevideo.

Book now and discover the city as it is really lived.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Photographs at tourist points
  • Lunch
  • Tips (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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The tour is suitable for passengers staying in hotels, or direction in Montevideo, also for those tourists who come for the day and need to be picked up at Puerto (Buquebus Ferry) or Carrasco International Airport. The start time of the tour will be to coordinate with passengers according to their preferences, can be in the morning or afternoon.

What To Expect

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Plaza Independencia

Monument to General Artigas, hero of our fatherlandMausoleum of General Artigas (ashes guarded by the blandengues)Monument Salvo PalaceMuseum of history of the Uruguayan Presidents and the first Government House.Presidential Executive TowerGate of CitadelSolis Theater
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Legislativo (pass by)

Congress of Uruguay, seat of the Legislative branch and where the General Assembly operates.
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Mercado Agricola Montevideo - MAM

Municipal market in the city, free time to shop (no more 45 min), have a coffee or if you prefer drink craft beer.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parque Batlle

Visit the Oxen Wagon Monument (Monument represent the first transport used by the cowboys)Centennial Stadium -World Football Monument, First World Cup of FIFAThose who wish may enter previous payment of a ticket to visit inside the stadium from a tribune.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rambla de Montevideo

Trip around the coast of Montevideo and stop to visit the Montevideo sign, take photos and appreciate the panoramic view of Pocitos beach, most popular and one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of our city. Long ride along La Rambla way back to the port.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Matriz

Time to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo (1790) icon of our city and the Plaza Constitución (first Plaza founded in Montevideo).. Beautiful Square surrounded by a street market, an awesome fountain and Cabildo of Montevideo (first government house)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo

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
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Estadio Centenario

Stop to see the emblematic and icon of world football, where the first football World Cup was held in 1930
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mercado del Puerto

If travelers wish, we will leave them in this beautiful place that any tourist should know. Have lunch, buy souvenirs or take a ride can be possible
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Montevideo at your leisure with an expert local guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Photographs at tourist points
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced local guide
  • Lunch
  • Tips (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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