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Montevideo: Historical and Diverse (Walking) (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
(3) Reviews
Montevideo
About
This tour includes entrance to several points of interest, at no extra cost, making this experience unique, since we will be able to visit many iconic places in the city of Montevideo, we will also begin with a historical introduction that will allow us to immerse ourselves in how they lived and live. Uruguayans in the birthplace of the country's capital.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
tickets to museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. Independencia 848
Important: it's walking.
We will meet in Independence Square, where is the kiosk called "Independence" and is located in front of the Art Deco building "Palace Save", this detail is important because the square has two kiosks, so as not to be confused with the other.
Return
Mercado del Puerto
The tour ends at the Puerto Market where you can also have gastronomic suggestions.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Montevideo: Historical and Diverse (Walking) (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
(3) Reviews
Montevideo
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About
This tour includes entrance to several points of interest, at no extra cost, making this experience unique, since we will be able to visit many iconic places in the city of Montevideo, we will also begin with a historical introduction that will allow us to immerse ourselves in how they lived and live. Uruguayans in the birthplace of the country's capital.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
tickets to museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. Independencia 848
Important: it's walking.
We will meet in Independence Square, where is the kiosk called "Independence" and is located in front of the Art Deco building "Palace Save", this detail is important because the square has two kiosks, so as not to be confused with the other.
Return
Mercado del Puerto
The tour ends at the Puerto Market where you can also have gastronomic suggestions.
Itinerary
1
Plaza Independencia
After our meeting point at the Solis Theater we will go to Plaza Independencia, today being the main square of Uruguay, we will see the monuments and the meaning of the palm trees, plus other secrets that the city has. We will start with a historical introduction to Montevideo and Uruguay in general.
30 minutes
2
Monument to General Jose Gervasio de Artigas
At this point we will observe the meaning of the monument in the square and visit the Artigas Mausoleum, located below the monument.
15 minutes
3
Salvo Palace
At this point we will observe the architecture of the building and we will talk about the history and legends of the place observing it from outside. In addition, it was a point of reference for the most famous Tango in the world "La Cumparsita".
4
Estevez Palace
We will see one of the headquarters of the Executive Power that functioned that way until 1985.
5
Torre Ejecutiva
There we will see in passing the current headquarters of the Presidency, where the offices of the president are.
6
Puerta de la Ciudadela
Montevideo was a walled city, and we will see the remains of the Puerta de la Citadel, the entrance to the Colonial city.
10 minutes
7
Peatonal Sarandi
We will walk through one of the most cosmopolitan pedestrian streets that the city of Montevideo has, where we will see the diversity of culture, we will also pass through the Callejon de la Diversidad within the same sector.
30 minutes
8
Teatro Solis
We will see the first theater in the city from outside, and the first in South America. Also details of ruins of the old wall.
9
Plaza Matriz
Here we will see in detail the fountain in the square with symbols of Freemasonry.
15 minutes
10
Cabildo de Montevideo
We will take an exterior view of the Montevideo Cabildo
11
Catedral de Montevideo
Entrance to the Cathedral of Montevideo
15 minutes
12
Plaza Zabala
We will pass through the only block in Ciudad Vieja that is shaped like a rhombus.
15 minutes
13
Mercado del Puerto
We will enjoy one of the oldest markets in the city that currently has a lot of gastronomy and souvenir shops available only on the afternoon tour.