Montevideo Free Walking Tour – Ciudad Vieja, Plaza Independencia & Río de la Plata
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Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Spanish, French (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Montevideo is one of South America's most relaxed and liveable capitals, a city of faded elegance, art-deco facades and a famous riverside promenade along the vast Río de la Plata. On this walking tour a local guide reveals the historic Ciudad Vieja and the easygoing spirit that makes Uruguay so distinctive.\n\nYou will stand in the grand Plaza Independencia, wander streets of colonial and belle-époque architecture, and hear about gauchos, tango, mate and the country's proud traditions. Add in the bustling Mercado del Puerto and the endless riverside rambla, and Montevideo becomes a charming city to explore on foot.
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Plaza Independencia, by the Artigas monument, Montevideo
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Plaza Independencia: We meet on the grand square between the old and new cities.
Stop 2 – Puerta de la Ciudadela: The surviving gate of the old colonial fortress.
Stop 3 – Plaza Matriz & the Cathedral: The oldest square and church of the city.
Stop 4 – Ciudad Vieja lanes: The atmospheric old town of colonial and art-deco facades.
Stop 5 – Teatro Solís: The grand 19th-century opera house.
Stop 6 – Mercado del Puerto: The lively market hall famous for its grills.
Stop 7 – The Rambla riverside: We finish on the famous promenade along the Río de la Plata.
Stop 2 – Puerta de la Ciudadela: The surviving gate of the old colonial fortress.
Stop 3 – Plaza Matriz & the Cathedral: The oldest square and church of the city.
Stop 4 – Ciudad Vieja lanes: The atmospheric old town of colonial and art-deco facades.
Stop 5 – Teatro Solís: The grand 19th-century opera house.
Stop 6 – Mercado del Puerto: The lively market hall famous for its grills.
Stop 7 – The Rambla riverside: We finish on the famous promenade along the Río de la Plata.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Public transportation and entrance tickets to monuments or museums
• Gratuities/tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)
• Personal expenses
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Public transportation and entrance tickets to monuments or museums
• Gratuities/tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)
• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time—this is a tip-based free walking tour, so there will never be a cancellation fee. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. The tour operates rain or shine; in bad weather, the guide may adjust the route to make the experience more comfortable.
Other notes
Departs daily with multiple start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress according to the weather. Suitable for all ages.
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