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Explore the history of the city of Montevideo. We've taken care to provide a safe and fun experience for everyone. This is an extraordinary city, and the tour reflects its idiosyncracies. Uncover the mysteries and charm of the old city with us.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you have disembarked, go outside the port terminal and cross the street at the traffic light. Continue up the diagonal street. We´ll meet you at the black lamp post one block ahead, at the corner of Yacaré and Piedras, outside the Mercardo del Puerto.
The tour ends at the passageway of the Palacio Salvo on the main plaza called Plaza Independencia.
Itinerary
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1Mercado del Puerto
The guide will meet you, explain how the port market originated and how it transformed into a gastronomic center.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plaza Zabala
We'll explain how the the first plaza of Montevideo originated.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Museo de Artes Decorativas
You'll hear the story of the brothers who built this palace from the funds of their trans-Atlantic trade fortune.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museo Historico Nacional
You'll hear some of the many stories about Montevideo's first presidential residence.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Plaza Matriz
We'll show you the relationship between the fantastic fountain in the middle of the plaza and the buildings on either side: the colonial administration building and the main church.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Teatro Solis
You'll discover what is was like to approach the theater in its heyday.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Artigas Mausoleum
We'll learn about why Artigas is so revered in this country.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Puerta de la Ciudadela
We'll explore what is was like when this gate was used for defensive and commercial purposes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Salvo Palace
We'll learn about what makes this building mysterious and emblematic to the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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