Location: Montevideo
Top Things to do in Montevideo
Things to do in Montevideo, Montevideo Department: The Best Tours
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. 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.
4. 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
5. Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Do you plan to go on vacation or business by plane, or perhaps on a family visit or for another reason abroad? Then you should probably go to the airport to take your flight as our private transfer service will take you in a reliable and safe way. Your transportation to the airport cannot start better; leave the rest to our service ..
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Soda/Pop
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. Pizzorno Wine Experience - Guided and Private Experience with Pick up Included
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4.9 based on 16 reviews
During their experience at Pïzzorno Family Estates our visitors will have the opportunity to visit our vineyards ,winery and cellar, always guided by a winemaker or a member of our family . After the visit a tasting of our finest wines will take place at our restaurant ,where the wines will be paired with local food and homemade bread as well as our exclusive national olive oil. The perfect closure for this experience is our three step lunch paired with our premium wines . We offer a whole experience that not only includes an interactive and didactic introduction into the wine world ,but also the opportunity to taste local food and being able to socialize in a laid back environment .
Inclusions: Wine Tasting and Paired Lunch, Guided Visit, Wine tasting led by a winemaker, Tasting of olive oil and homemade breads, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By John C
Cruise port visit stop at this nice winery about one hour from the dock. Tasted one of their ‘Reserve’ wines and purchased some for the ship; a nice red that went well with our beef empanadas.
10. Private Walking Tour in Montevideo
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4.7 based on 72 reviews
Explore the history of the city of Montevideo. We've taken care to provide a safe and fun experience for everyone. This is an extraordinary city, and the tour reflects its idiosyncracies. Uncover the mysteries and charm of the old city with us.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
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Reviewed By cmontel
Alberto made it possible for me to study Candombe drumming during my week in Montevideo. He was able to schedule a lesson with master drummer Alvaro Calas, for the very next morning after I emailed him. Communication with Alberto was convenient; he met me at the bus stop and walked me to Mundo Afro. He attended the first lesson. The lesson was fantastic, so I decided to take several more drumming lessons with Alvaro during my week. Alberto let me book these independently with Alvaro, since I could understand and communicate in Spanish. These lessons were unforgettable, and I hope to study more with Alvaro in the future.
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