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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Artisan Market in the Old Market Square. He will be wearing a blue t-shirt.
Itinerary
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1
Visit the place where you can find Uruguay’s delicious, where locals gather for grilled meats and seafood.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit the historic square where Uruguay declared its independence in 1825, surrounded by important government buildings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Plaza Independencia
Stand at the spot where Uruguay honors its national hero, Jose Artigas, with a mausoleum beneath his equestrian statue.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Catedral de Montevideo
There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Plaza Zabala
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Plaza Matriz
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Puerta de la Ciudadela
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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.
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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience 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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