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Take a self-guided GPS audio walk with Alberto Rodriguez, a historian from New York who'll tell the story of Montevideo's Old City. He'll uncover its most colourful decades, from the 1870s through to the roaring 1920s, when there was rapid development here, led by a diverse group of industrialists. Behind today's facades, you'll find bawdy entertainment, exciting sports and a cast of fascinating characters.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Starts outside the Mercado del Puerto/Port Market. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
The tour ends just outside the Museo del Tango.
Itinerary
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Teatro Solis (Pass by)
Stop for a moment at the end of the street to have a look at the building across the road, the Teatro Solis. When the red lantern at the highest point of the facade is on, it means that there's a show that evening.
Admission ticket free -
Plaza Independencia (Pass by)
Walk past the Plaza Independencia
Admission ticket free -
Mercado del Puerto (Pass by)
Feel free to browse the market.
Admission ticket free -
Salvo Palace (Pass by)
The tour ends near Palacio Salvo
Admission ticket free -
1Plaza Matriz
Walk through the Plaza Matriz and stop at the fountain in the centre.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included -
Plaza Zabala (Pass by)
You'll walk through the Plaza Zabala and learn about its history
Admission ticket free -
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At the main entrance of this building is a plaque that reads, "La Casa del Vicario". The Vicar who lived here was a papal nuncio, which means he was the Pope's representative. If you go inside the bookstore, you'll find a ceiling made of vaulted brick, called "bovedilla". This part of the house was used as a stable and warehouse. To right of the chairs in the back you'll find a grate in the floor. It leads to a chamber where water was stored for the horses or for household use.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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