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By Curioso Free Tour Montevideo
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • The Old City of Montevideo is the reference point to begin to understand the history of both the city and the country. The historic quarter has a rich heritage and hides many secrets and anecdotes waiting to be discovered.

    Join us to tour the old town of our city, in a didactic, entertaining and decontracted way, with our team of professional guides in history and tourism.
    For about two and a half hours you will understand the rich history of Uruguay, the customs of our people and the pillars of our identity such as football, mate, gastronomy and art. At the end of the tour we will also give you a list of recommendations to help you throughout your stay.

    Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 14:30. Sundays at 10:30

    • Professional guides in history and tourism
    • Meeting point: Independence Square in front of the Citadel Gate. Look for the blue guides.

Activity location

  • Plaza Independencia
    • Montevideo, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gateway of the Citadel
    • 700 Sarandí
    • 11000, Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

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Historical and Cultural Tour of Montevideo Discover Old Town

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$27.90 x 1 AdultAU$27.90
Total
Price is AU$27.90

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission to the Artigas Mausoleum, Cabildo de Montevideo and Mercado del Puerto is included

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza Independencia

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The meeting point is in Independence Square in front of the Citadel Gate. Independence Square is the most important point in the city. Rich in history and architecture, we will review the history of the country and the city in its process of independence and see emblematic buildings politically and architecturally.

Monument to General Jose Gervasio de Artigas

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Below the monument to José Artigas, there is his mausoleum where we will enter to see the place where his remains lie and talk about the history of the national hero of Uruguay

Palacio Salvo (Pass by)

The Salvo Palace is the most emblematic building in Montevideo. We will be located in front of the building so you can appreciate its beauty while explaining its history and curiosities

Theatre Solis

  • 8m
The Solis Theatre is the most important theatre in the city. We will stop in front of it to explain its history and importance

Peatonal Sarandi (Pass by)

The most important artery of the Old City area is the Sarandí Pedestrian, with its walk of fame

Cabildo de Montevideo

  • 8m
  • Admission ticket included
El Cabildo is a historic building from the colonial era in Montevideo that nowadays serves as a Historical Museum

Plaza Matriz

  • 7m
The Plaza de la Constitución (Matrix Square) was the main square of colonial Montevideo. From this position the social, architectural and political construction of the country was developed

Catedral de Montevideo

  • 8m
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo is another historic building. With both religious and historical importance, it is a must-see point of the city

Plaza Zabala

  • 10m
Zabala Square is the most beautiful square in the Old City. It represents a time of economic and architectural prosperity in the history of the city

Mercado del Puerto

  • 10m
The Port Market is the most famous gastronomic market in Montevideo. In it you can taste the most typical food of the country

Location

Activity location

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    Plaza Independencia
    • Montevideo, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gateway of the Citadel
    • 700 Sarandí
    • 11000, Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

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