Montevideo Private Tour: Exclusive City Experience

Embark on an exquisite private tour of Montevideo, tailored to your interests and led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore hidden gems, travel in comfort, and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fortaleza del Cerro - The tour begins at the city’s highest point, approximately 400 feet above sea level. Here, visitors can enjoy stunning 360-degree views of Montevideo and admire the 1809 colonial fortress from the outside.
  • Ciudad Vieja - Embark on a historical journey through the heart of the Old City, exploring the origins of this…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Professional and registered guide at the Ministry of Tourism
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The operator’s enthusiasm for storytelling and sharing the rich history of their country ensures this private tour is truly unique. The operator will take you off the beaten path, offering an authentic Uruguayan perspective of Montevideo!
Experience the most comprehensive and exclusive private tour of Montevideo, proudly awarded the Badge of Excellence!…

Location
Fortaleza del Cerro
Jose Batlle y Ordonez, s/n,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Randy_r
Mar 8, 2026
Exceptional, Comprehensive Full-Day Tour - Great comprehensive, one day tour for 1st time visitors to Montevideo. Javier was absolutely fantastic, one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. You get see so much more because this is combo tour of riding and walking. Add Javier’s in-depth historical knowledge and contacts in the city and you have an exceptional tour.
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Tigerclyde
Feb 17, 2026
Fantastic Montevideo tour with Javier! - Montevideo, founded 1726 as a Spanish fortress, boasts a rich history from Artigas’ independence fight to modern democracy. Javier arrived on time, shared great insights, and tailored it to my interests. Highly recommend!
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Debbie_o
Feb 14, 2026
Great Montevideo Tour. - Javier is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. He will also customize your experience based on your interests. His English is excellent. Beautiful country.
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Marina_g
Feb 10, 2026
Fabulous Montevideo experience. - The Montevideo Tailor-Made Experience was truly exceptional and exceeded all expectations. Having a private tour with a local made the city come alive in a way that would be impossible on a standard tour. Our guide was incredibly professional and well-organised, ensuring that every part of the day flowed seamlessly. The itinerary felt perfectly tailored to our interests, allowing us to experience Montevideo at a comfortable pace while still seeing and learning so much. What really stood out was the guide’s passion for sharing their knowledge. Their insights into Montevideo’s history, culture, and everyday life were fascinating, and the information was delivered with genuine enthusiasm and clarity. It felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by a knowledgeable friend who truly loves their city. This private, tailor-made experience was one of the highlights of our trip. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a deeper, more authentic understanding of Montevideo through a professional, passionate, and engaging local guide.
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Lucia_m
Feb 7, 2026
Amazing tour - The tour was really amazing. Javier was very kind, answering all my questions with lot of knowledge about the city. He took me with his van, which is very comfortable to every place we went. He was involved in every detail to make it a good experience.
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Svetlana_a
Feb 7, 2026
Outstanding Montevideo Tour with Javier - Our tour of Montevideo with Javier was nothing short of exceptional. He is a true bank of knowledge and a passionate history buff who brings the city’s past and present to life in a fascinating, engaging way. Javier is incredibly polite, attentive, and flexible, always adapting the tour to our interests and pace. He speaks six languages effortlessly, which made communication seamless, and he is an excellent, confident driver—something that really added to the comfort of the experience. What truly sets Javier apart, though, is how extremely accommodating he is. He goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcomed, relaxed, and well taken care of throughout the entire tour. If you’re visiting Montevideo and want a guide who is professional, warm, and deeply knowledgeable, Javier is an absolute gem. Highly recommended!
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Woolybeef
Feb 1, 2026
Well worth the money and lots of information - We had a wonderful day with Javier. He sent us detailed information before the tour which when you at visiting a strange country is very reassuring. The tour was very informative and well structured.we visited some lovely places that the cruise company did not offer it was a great day. Thank you Javier.
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Rick_r
Jan 23, 2026
A "Six Star" Day in Montevideo with Javier; Book this One if You Can - We spent a fantastic day with Javier. We did not go into the day with any specific itinerary in mind; we told he we wanted him to plan the day and to see what he thought we should see. He took us all over the city during the course of the day, including some of the more touristy places and some places that few visitors likely see. One of our favorite stops was our first one on "the hill" which overlooks Montevideo and gives a great overview of the city. Javier says most guides do not take guests up there because it is a bit of a drive (20 minutes or so), but we loved starting our day with that overview of the city. And more important than what we saw was spending the day with someone who clearly loves his job, his city, and his country. We talked about history - both what you'd read in the books and things that some try to brush under the table. We talked about culture, food, and (a little) about democracy. We had such a great day, and did not want it to end. Javier also helped us with suggestions for the rest of our stay, including restaurants, places to visit, and places we may want to avoid. Sometimes, a group bus tour is all you need, but the difference between the day we spent with Javier and the day we would have had as part of a larger group was striking, and well worth the additional cost. I cannot recommend this tour more highly; if he's available when you are in town, book him, and then tell him what you like (and/or don't like) and let him plan the day. And to truly get value from the day, make sure to spend the drives talking with him about his family, his history, and his views of the city and country. I was only able to give the tour five stars, but as the title suggests, this is really more of a "six star" experience. Thank you so much, Javier for your kindness, your knowledge, and the day you spent with us. Hopefully we will see you again another day.
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Thomas_k
Jan 14, 2026
Javier was an excellent... - Javier was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He took us to all the major attractions in comfort.
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Neil_a
Jan 5, 2026
Javier is a fantastic tour guide - We really enjoyed our tour experience, the tour gave a great insight into history and culture of Uruguay including the good the bad and the ugly, the greatest thing overall was Javier who befriended us from the moment we met, it was like your best friend showing you around his home city. Would highly recommend
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From $135
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).