Location: Montevideo
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Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
Restaurants in Montevideo
1. Sightseeing Lovers - Best of Montevideo!
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Wine Experience pioneered Uruguay Wine Tours in 2011 and is very proud to be Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years running. We have since been creating Sightseeing & Cultural Tours that best promote Uruguay. We designed this experience specifically for couples, honeymooners, families or those arriving via cruise ship, who wanted to see the Best of Montevideo. This is a Private 3.5 hour tour, where you will see up to 10 attractions. We always keep in mind that you have travelled from afar to experience something special. Together with my small team, our goal is to make it as personable as possible (like hanging out with a new friend). We see ourselves as ambassadors of this beautiful country and see it as a privilege to show you the best of what's around. You came to the right place. We can't wait to meet you and share this experience :)
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan, Private tour with option of small group, Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off, Local Uruguayan guide, Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By FarAway144408
Ryan is a wonderful host! He is super knowledgeable about wine as well as the locations he took me. He's a great conversationalist and did an excellent job with providing an amazing wine tasting experience! So far, I have had two wine tasting experiences with Ryan and am hoping I can do one more before I leave Uruguay. If you like adventure and going a little off the beaten path, Ryan is your guy.
2. Beer Lovers - Montevideo Beer Shuttle
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Wine Experience is the pioneer of Wine Tours in Uruguay, but we have always loved beer, so much, that we created Montevideo's 1st Beer Tour. Join us as we visit 2 beer venues in Montevideo and taste delicious artisanal beers one sip at a time. You will have 1 hour at each brewery to taste craft beers. The purpose of the Montevideo Beer Tour is to introduce you to Uruguay's best craft beers, while also getting to see the best parts of Montevideo in the process. Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years running!
Inclusions: Driver & Shuttle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan, Driver will take you to 2 breweries (You have 1 hour at each), Beer Shuttle will be up to 3:30 hours including waiting time!, Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 10 years running
Exclusions: Gratuities, Beer Tasting & Snacks
Reviewed By FarAway144408
Ryan is a wonderful host! He is super knowledgeable about wine as well as the locations he took me. He's a great conversationalist and did an excellent job with providing an amazing wine tasting experience! So far, I have had two wine tasting experiences with Ryan and am hoping I can do one more before I leave Uruguay. If you like adventure and going a little off the beaten path, Ryan is your guy.
3. Bouza Winery Lunch (Esp, Eng, Port)
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Our winery was born as a family business, stimulated by our love of the countryside and its products. We have always believed that working on smaller scales produces better outcomes and we take great care in applying this to every stage of the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the glass of wine. This in turn is how we reflect our personality in our wines. Transportation Hotels to Winery Bouza (20 Minutos approximately). Visit by the winery with guide (40 Minutos approximately). Tasting of 04 wines accompanied by snacks like local cheese, bread, and cured meats. Lunch at your choice, Does not include drinks for lunch. Time Sales of wine. Service Regular. Finish the day in Hotels or Shopping Punta Carretas.
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Paul K
The tour was very good and picked us up at our hotel. We then listened to our guide who explained the itinerary and a bit of history. Our first stop was Piriapolis which was charming. We went to the top of the Cero for a great view and photo opportunity. The tour takes you to the Casapueblo which is an amazing tribute to the famous artist - Carlos Paez Vilaro. It looks like Santorini on steroids. We then went through the back streets of Punta del Este and our guide explained why it's the home of the "rich and famous." We stopped near Play Brava and had some free time to photograph and get a snack. It's a long tour but it's worth it.
4. Best Private & Personalized Trip Day to Colonia del Sacramento (from Montevideo)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a family company dedicated to making our travelers spend their best holidays and enjoy with us. We love to show tourists from all over the world the charms of our country and to make them spend a nice day in a relaxed atmosphere, making a friend in Uruguay at the end of the trip. Visit the town of Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Montevideo. Walk along the cobbled streets of the charming colonial town and learn about its history from your tour guide over the course of two hours. Important: Time for lunch in a restaurant in the colonial area is possible if tourists wish.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 771spencerj
My husband and I booked the Best Private and Personalized City Tour in Montevideo for cruise passengers as we had never been to that city. I was able to stay in contact with the tour operator through WhatsApp which gave me an extra layer of comfort. Our tour guide Alvaro picked us up on time right outside of the cruise terminal. His English was great and he was very knowledgeable about the city. Everywhere we went, someone knew him! He spoke about the history of his city, showed us the old town, the historical rich area, government buildings, beautiful architecture, and of course all of the main attractions. We also escaped the downtown area for a bit and explored the beautiful beaches and the area where many of the embassies are located. Overall we were very happy with this tour and because of the personalized aspect of it, we were able to venture and see areas that appealed to us more. I believe that we got to see double the amount of attractions and probably learnt more about the history and day-to-day life of Uruguay than any tour we would have booked on the ship. Alvaro dropped us off at the Meat Market where we tried some of the local BBQ before we headed back onto the ship. We arrived with plenty of time to spare and enjoyed the entire day. Thank you Andres and Alvaro for everything.
5. Exclusive City Tour of Montevideo
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Your tour begins when you meet your professional guide at your hotel or pier and climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Discover the Old Town on a guided tour, ( Catedral de Montevideo, Puerta de ciudad vieja, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Salvo) Visit the Port Market. Explore the 24km-long Rambla Take the best picture of Pocitos area on Montevideo Words. Visit the Congres Palace
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By Globalroadwarrior13
I have taken this service several times now and it is exactly as advertised. On my flight last week I arrived 50 minutes early and no wait in immigration. When I walked out my driver was already there. They have always been perfect every time I have used them. They accept credit cards (via Paypal) for online reservations but you can also pay the driver when you take the ride. Drivers spoke excellent English (although I am fluent in Spanish). Cars are clean and well maintained. I exclusively use them due to their service and reliability
6. Discover Montevideo Private Tour with a Local
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
My passion for sharing stories and the history of my city will make this tour unique for you. I will take you to places off the beaten track and you'll see everything from the point of view of a local, and not from a commercial one. Also, the tour is fully customizable, you can tell me your interests and I will tailor it to meet your likings, adding more places or skipping the ones you're not interested in. Starting earlier or later, whatever you may need, I'll make everything to make you feel home and never forget this beautiful city. Everything from a modern brand new European car with panoramic roof, which depending on number of people can be a Peugeot or a BMW. It's the most comprehensive private tour you will find! Forget about having to wait for other guests, this one is made only for you!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch is not included but will provide you different options of restaurants.
7. Visit 2 wineries in a day
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
If you are a wine lover or simply want to know the best wineries in Uruguay, their production process and be received by the owners of the establishments, you should not miss this experience! Verónica González, the owner of the company will accompany you personally, take you in her car, have lunch with you and make many recommendations that will improve your stay in Uruguay. In addition you may have the possibility to interact with someone local and learn more about Uruguayan culture!!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Propinas
Reviewed By CalgaryTraveler30
I live in Montevideo and wanted to learn more about the Uruguay wine scene. I tried out Wine Explorers and found Victoria and Tavis to be excellent guides and very communicative. They are very organized and do the tours in both English and Spanish. The bodegas we have visited have all been rockstar wines and a unique and wonderful experience for someone new to the wine scene and for a seasoned connoisseur. I highly recommend going on these tours.
8. BEST Cruise Passanger - Shared Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We don't want to be known as just another toursim company, we want to share with you our passion for travel and adventure South Experiences is a company specialized in cruise passengers. We adapt to all arrival modifications. Excellent service.
Inclusions: Bottled water
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Reviewed By wendymorton
Mauro, our guide, driver and native to Montevideo, was very informative! His English was perfect! Because is was a private tour we could get out and shop at the markets for a few trinkets or browse through the church a bit longer and not worry. South Experiences specialises in cruise passengers so no worries about the ship docking late or getting back to the ship on time as they are totally flexible! At one point Mauro realised that the dry air was giving me a dry throat and he stopped to buy water and Halls to smooth my throat! Awesome! Thanks for a fabulous tour!
9. City Tour, the best option for small groups
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
I offer a private tour service in Montevideo where the security and convenience of the service gives them a bonus that will allow them to take a very pleasant memory of our city
Inclusions: Private transportation
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10. Montevideo Highlights
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4.9 based on 16 reviews
We don't want to be known as just another toursim company, we want to share with you our passion for travel and adventure South Experiences is a company specialized in cruise passengers. We adapt to all arrival modifications. A great little city. Called the Switzerland of America! Uruguay will welcome you with a combination of history and modernity in a small city. The kindness of its citizens will make you feel at home. Know their best places in a 3-hour tour where you will go from being in the oldest part of the city to the most modern buildings in just 5 minutes by car. The culture of mate, tango and candombe overflow their streets to share with their visitors a beautiful day. Declared the safest city in America, it becomes an unbeatable place to share with your family and friends.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
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Reviewed By Peter L
Diego knows the areas, great driver, and fine command of English! Beyond helpful on planning and executing a good itinerary with enough flexibility to meet personal needs and preferences.
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