Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Ciudad Vieja

  Welcome to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay! We’ll be waiting for you at the meeting point in the Port of Montevideo to start the tour of Ciudad Vieja. Our first stop is Plaza Constitución, where we'll visit the historic Montevideo Cathedral. Stroll with us through this charming square, surrounded by antiques and pieces of Uruguayan history.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Plaza Independencia

  Then, we will get back on the minivan for a brief 3-minute drive to Plaza Independencia. Alongside the guide, you will learn about iconic buildings such as the Salvo Palace, the Executive Tower, the City Gate, the Solís Theatre, and the Estevez Palace.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Palacio Legislativo

  Continuing our tour, we’ll travel through 18 de Julio Avenue and Libertador Avenue until we reach the Legislative Palace. We’ll stop for photos and admire this stunning Neoclassical building from the early 20th century.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Mercado Agricola Montevideo - MAM

  Just 500 meters away, we’ll visit the renowned MAM, a charming market and shopping area, part of Uruguay's Historical Heritage. Here, you can taste typical Uruguayan cuisine, craft beers, and local products like leather and cashmere garments.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Monumento a La Diligencia

  Continuing our city tour, we’ll head to the Battlle Park neighborhood, known for its embassies amid expansive lush gardens. Here, we’ll visit the Monumento a La Carreta, an impressive bronze carriage monument.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Estadio Centenario

  Just a short distance away, we’ll visit the historic Estadio Centenario,a world football monument where the first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. It’s a must-see for football fans to take photos at the entrance of the official box, next to the sign commemorating this iconic sporting event.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Montevideo

  In just 10 minutes, we’ll arrive at the picturesque Pocitos neighborhood, one of Montevideo’s most beautiful areas. Take memorable photos with the famous Montevideo sign, set against the backdrop of the Rambla and the stunning beach on the edge of the Rio.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Rambla de Montevideo

  We continue with a 16-km drive along the Rambla, passing through Pocitos, Punta Carretas, and Parque Rodó. The guide will point out Parlasur (Mercosur headquarters), the U.S. embassy, and other notable monuments and buildings.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Puerto de Montevideo

  Finally, we’ll return to the Port of Montevideo. For those who wish to continue exploring, you can choose to finish just 50 meters from our meeting point, where you’ll find the Mercado del Puerto. You can enjoy a traditional Uruguayan barbecue on this delightful gastronomic and historic spot.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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