Montevideo Tour: Discover 'The Switzerland of America'

Discover Montevideo’s rich history and culture on a private 4-hour tour. Explore iconic landmarks, vibrant streets, and local traditions with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catedral de Montevideo - Welcome to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay! (Duration: 20 minutes)
    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…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Local Guide (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
What's Not Included
  • Tips (optional)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us on a private tour with a local guide through Montevideo, the enchanting city often referred to as ‘The Switzerland of America’! Discover its rich history and culture, from the historic Ciudad Vieja (Old City) to contemporary architectural wonders. Feel the genuine warmth and hospitality of its residents as you explore iconic landmarks and delve…

Location
Puerto De Montevideo
We'll be waiting for you at the port with our company sign!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lou_a
Feb 2, 2026
Montevideo with Fernando - Well worth it! If you can, ask for Fernando. Knowledgeable, friendly, and considerate of your time and needs.
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David_b
Jan 28, 2026
Wonderful half day in Montevideo - Our guide Martin was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun to be with. We’ve been to Montevideo before, but he showed us so much of the city that we didn’t know. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
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Judi_k
Jan 24, 2026
Perfect port day - Raul did an absolutely amazing job, if we could’ve given him 10 stars we definitely would have. Montevideo was absolutely beautiful and we were able to see so many sites. We were picked up at the port and our private tour was totally customized to meet all of our accessibility needs. Two of us travel with portable oxygen and we use one scooter and one walker. Raul made e everything as easy as possible and we were able to see and do many more things than we had thought possible. The communication with the tour group was spot on and getting Raul as our guide was the icing on the cake! In addition to the many sites that we saw we were able to enjoy a massive Chivito sandwich for lunch and then enjoyed a sweet treat, Alfajorcito, courtesy of Raul for dessert. Raul told us many stories, shared the history of what we were seeing, and we found ourselves laughing and enjoying ourselves all day long. We could not have asked for a better day in port.
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William_r
Jan 12, 2026
Great tour for cruise passengers - Spectacular tour…highly recommend! Our guide (Raul) was so knowledgeable and friendly. He was patient to answer our questions and never tired of taking pictures of us in front of key locations. It’s a great way to see the city in 3-4 hours…and leave free time after the tour and before you get back on your ship. The retail area near the port is packed with food and shopping experiences.
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Wendy_p
Dec 5, 2025
Well organized - Very well organized. Tour was very knowledgeable and informative and made the day enjoyable. Would definitely recommend if you’re travelling with a group.
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Luvmaui40
Jan 29, 2025
Fantastic tour and comfortable bus - We had a great time. We took the morning tour. Steven, our guide was very easy to find among all the hustle and bustle of the cruise port. Our group consisted of us and 5 other couples. The coach was very comfortable and clean. Steven pointed out all the highlights and told us the history behind all the significant monuments. Before heading to the Mercado, he gave us all this amazingly delicious chocolate that is a specialty of Uruguay. We ended up buying a package that they sold in the Mercado. Highly recommend. We had time to explore on our own at that time. He got us back to the cruise port by 12:45pm. Steven, thank you so much for the fun and informative tour. From your Canadian friends :)
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Bob
Jan 5, 2025
A great city tour of Montevideo - Carolina was a wonderful guide! She made the tour magical. She showed us the highlights of the old town, (we even watched a tango performance), downtown, as well as the Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo, General Assembly of Uruguay, the Artigas Mausoleum, and so much more. Our van was comfortable and clean, not mention stocked with bottles of water and small alfajores (for a sweet treat). We had so much fun. I highly recommend yellow Penguin!
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Ignaziov289
Sep 27, 2024
Thanks again, a big hug to the great Martin - It was a unique experience, beautiful city that I didn't know, wonderful people, and I want to thank Martin so much our Tour Guide who explained everything and introduced us so much, and also made us eat in beautiful places, thank you very much
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From $290 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).