Montevideo: Ciudad Vieja 2.5-Hour Walking Tour
ID: GYG18292-18292
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore the movie-like setting of Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja and learn more about the Uruguayan capital’s colorful past. Take in the details of the many neoclassical buildings, and end the tour at the Mercado del Puerto, a center for traditional cuisine.
Explore Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja on a 2.5-hour cultural walk. Immerse yourself in the rich colonial history of the Old Town as your guide points out the details of intricate neoclassical facades. Dignified and bustling, the Ciudad Vieja provides a setting straight out of a movie.
Walk down the Boulevard Sarandi, location for many of the city’s museums, art galleries, and nightclubs. Your guide will provide an in-depth commentary about the most important characters in the city’s development and how they made the city grow through novel marketing schemes.
View a 42-foot (13-meter) stretch of the city's original wall, and stroll along the 25 de Mayo to learn about the original layout of Montevideo’s historic buildings, putting the first colonial Governor's Home into its current-day context.
Finally, discover the mysteries hidden in the facade of the emblematic Palacio Salvo. Finish the tour at the Mercado del Puerto, where you can grab a bite of traditional food, if you like.
Highlights
- Tour the Ciudad Vieja of Montevideo and discover the heart of the Old Town of Uruguay's capital
- Admire the restored Teatro Solis, Uruguay's oldest theater
- Learn about the symbolism on the facade of the iconic Palacio Salvo
- Be entertained by stories, both tragic and comedic, about the National History Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the Farmers Market is only open on Tuesdays and Fridays
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your guide will be at the black lamps just outside Mercado del Puerto.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
