Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 76 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons worth booking?
Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons is a 4-hour experience in Montevideo, Uruguay, from $150 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 76 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (76)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $150 per person
Customize your private tour with optional add-ons selected at booking, allowing you to shape the experience according to your interests and travel style. Immerse yourself in the true essence of Montevideo with a knowledgeable local guide passionate about sharing her love for Uruguayan history, culture, and traditions. Explore historic neighborhoods with iconic architecture, stroll through green spaces, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, and experience the coastal charm. Traveling without crowds allows a deeper connection with the city and the freedom to focus on what truly interests you. Personal, flexible, and curated, this is your tour, your way, created to offer a genuine, truly memorable experience of Montevideo.
What you get
About this experience
Customize your private tour with optional add-ons selected at booking, allowing you to shape the experience according to your interests and travel style. Immerse yourself in the true essence of Montevideo with a knowledgeable local guide passionate about sharing her love for Uruguayan history, culture, and traditions. Explore historic neighborhoods with iconic architecture, stroll through green spaces, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, and experience the coastal charm. Traveling without crowds allows a deeper connection with the city and the freedom to focus on what truly interests you. Personal, flexible, and curated, this is your tour, your way, created to offer a genuine, truly memorable experience of Montevideo.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Tips
What you'll see and do
Peatonal Sarandi
Our tour starts in Sarandi pedestrian street. In this first instance, we will begin sharing fun facts about Uruguay, and start getting to know 'Ciudad Vieja/ Old city' neighborhood, which used to originally be an enclosed citadel constructed by the Spanish people to resist military attacks from the Portuguese. We also highlight points of interest such as 'Museo del Carnaval' and 'Mercado del Puerto'.
20 minutes here
Plaza Zabala
Built in honor of the founder of the city, Zabala's square is a beautiful green area located in front of the 'Taranco Palace' (museum of decorative arts) where we will learn more about the origins of Montevideo and the colonial footprint that still shows itself nowadays.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza Matriz
This square used to be the center of everyday life in the 1800s. With its recognizable Spanish style, we will visit the cathedral of San Felipe y Santiago, the Cabildo museum (which used to be the administrative and justice headquarters back in the day), and enjoy the handcrafts fair that draws the attention of many tourists with its antiques and traditional Uruguayan items.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza Independencia
Plaza Independencia is the most important square of Uruguay's capital. It marks the limit between the historic neighborhood and the downtown area of the city. With many relevant buildings to highlight and visit, this square bears the remains of our biggest patriotic figure - José Gervasio Artigas - in its underground mausoleum, as well as showcases the emblematic 'Gate of the Citadel' monument, which makes it the perfect spot for postcard looking pictures and photographs.
30 minutes here
Teatro Solis
While learning about Independance Square, we will also get dazzled by Solis' theater architecture, which is the oldest theather in latin america.
10 minutes here
Palacio Legislativo
With its impeccable neoclassical architecture, this 100 year old building is where the chamber of senators and deputies pass and create new laws in the country. Nearby we can also make a stop at the Agricultural's Market, where we can buy some typical uruguayan snacks such as empanadas, alfajores or dulce de leche.
30 minutes here
Obelisco a los Constituyentes
This 131 feet/ 40 meters high monument, really similar to the one in Buenos Aires, the Obelisc marks the beginning of the main avenue of Montevideo - 18 de julio.
Pass by without stopping
Parque Batlle
At this point of our route, we will be able to appreciate the biggest green area of the city. Batlle Park was named after one of our most renowned presidents, and here we will see the velodrome (where carnival celebrations take place), as well as the 'Carreta/ Wagon' sculpture, symbol of Uruguay's agricultural lifestyle.
20 minutes here
Estadio Centenario
Declared by FIFA as the only monument of world football, this stadium hosted the first ever World Cup in 1930 where Uruguay became victorious and kept the cup home.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Montevideo Sign
This is the 'must visit' part of our itinerary. The Montevideo sign has an unforgettable view of the coast, and here we will help you capture your stay with us by taking the best pictures to take home.
15 minutes here
Rambla Presidente Wilson
At this point of our tour, we will enjoy the shore breeze of De La Plata river, and drive by the longest promenade in the world. With 24km/15 miles of continuous coastline while headed east for our next stop, we will be able to see people sharing a traditional uruguayan 'Mate' (typical hot beverage), people jogging and families spending time together at the beach.
Pass by without stopping
Carrasco
It is now time to try a traditional meal, with many restaurant options to choose from in the Arocena street, we suggest trying the famous 'Chivito', or the uruguayan asado; and the best place to do so is the Carrasco neighborhood, where we will pass by the most luxurious residences in the eastern side of Montevideo.
60 minutes here
Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo
The cherry of the pie will be finishing this tour while getting the full picture of Montevideo from above. We will visit the city hall's view point, where you we will be able to recognize the spots we previously visited with informative brochures and binoculars.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Montevideo
This is optional.
Meeting point
Montevideo
This is optional. Convenient for any cruise traveler.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
This is optional.
Ends at
This is optional. Convenient for any cruise traveler.
Options you can book
Uruguayan Food Tour
Uruguayan Food Tour: Taste iconic local foods as we explore the city. Options may include tortas fritas, fainá, chivito, and/or dulce de leche. Pickup included
Montevideo Highlights
Pickup included
Winery visit and Transfer
Winery visit and Transfer: Private transfer to a winery (Spinoglio/Bouza/others of your interest) for your lunch break. Wine tasting options available. Pickup included
Uruguayan Asado Experience
Authentic Asado Experience: End your day in a city park with a traditional asado for a truly immersive cultural experience. Pickup included
Museums day in Montevideo
Visit museums in Montevideo: Adapt your itinerary for a full day getting to visit Montevideo's museums. Entry tickets not included. Pickup included
Montevideo by night
With tango show: Experience the city while the sun sets, and end your tour at a Montevidean pub for a drink and a tango show. Pickup included
Get to try Uruguayan Mate!
Get to try Uruguayan Mate!: Include a stop to experience the traditional Uruguayan Mate, a typical infusion that locals enjoy drinking everyday.
Wine & Cheese Tasting
Duration: 35 minutes: Add a stop to enjoy a curated tasting of local Uruguayan wines paired with regional cheeses in Ciudad Vieja. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Urban Heart Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lunch is not included in the price of the tour, but several restaurant options will be provided.
- For accessible vehicles please contact us directly to arrange details.
- Wheelchairs need to be foldable/light in order to fit in a regular trunk.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 76 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
76 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A super guide and great day.
Santi was a fantastic guide- very informative and took us all around so we really got a good sample of Montevideo. He stopped when I wanted to take pictures and spent a lot of time with us. One of the best guides ever! So lucky it was a weekend because he only works then.
via Viator
A very informative, enjoyable and efficient way to immerse in Montevideo and Uruguayan culture.
This tour was a great combination of walking and driving which allowed us to see as much as possible in 5 and a half hours. Paola was very informative and enthusiastic about her city and country. Her English was perfect. We even made a stop to sample mate, the local tea. There is truly no replacement for a personal guided tour from a local.
via Tripadvisor
A great, personalized way to see and learn about Montevideo!
Before arriving in the city of Montevideo, we arranged a private tour for the four of us of the city. We couldn’t have been more delighted.Paola our guide and our driver Rodrigo were both delightful. The van was new and comfortable with plenty room for our walker. Paola was fun, kind, and deeply knowledgeable about Montevideo and Uruguay in general. We were taken to all the highlights of the city. We even got to see a mass in the cathedral led by the cardinal of Montevideo himself. Paola asked us the specific things that we were interested in seeing and arranged it all accordingly and beautifully. She took us out to a wonderful lunch at a restaurant dating back to the 1880s, a panoramic view of the city from atop city hall, and so many other wonderful sites. Being from Punta del Este , she also gave us recommendations for sites and dining there. That was our next stop. I cannot recommend this tour and the staff highly enough. If you want something that is personalized, personable, and just plain fun. This is the tour for you.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Private Tour of Montevideo
Wonderful private tour with Santiago who was very well versed on his country and the city of Montevideo. His English was very good and easy to communicate with. His car was spacious and had good AC. Highly recommend this tour and Santiago. Ed & Laura
via Viator
Montevideo City Tour with Paola
Our group of four enjoyed a wonderful 3+ hours city tour of Montevideo with the absolutely amazing Paola! Our visit to this fantastic city was made even more special due to Paola, who not only has an extraordinary command of the English language, but is hugely knowledgeable, entertaining and able to answer questions on any subject. She made our visit very special and we would recommend her wholeheartedly!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $150 to $500
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Urban Heart Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.0.
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Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montevideo.
How much does Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons cost?
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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Montevideo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Montevideo is not rushed.
Is Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 76 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Montevideo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons?
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Around 27 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Montevideo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Montevideo and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Montevideo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Montevideo?
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On Outty we rank every Montevideo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket, Full Day Punta del Este, Montevideo Electric Bicycle Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Montevideo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons?
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Included: Private transportation; On-board WiFi; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Admission fees; Lunch; and Tips. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 30 listed pickup locations in and around Montevideo. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; For accessible vehicles please contact us directly to arrange details; and Wheelchairs need to be foldable/light in order to fit in a regular trunk. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons?
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Across 76 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Uruguayan Food Tour, Montevideo Highlights, Winery visit and Transfer, Uruguayan Asado Experience. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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