Montevideo: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
ID: GYG274107-475442
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover the city of Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay and administrative headquarters of Mercosur. Find out how the cradle of artists and bohemians, an extraordinary urban landscape of tree-lined streets, beaches, and parks make this city unique.
Choose from daily morning or afternoon departure times, then set off to discover the city of Montevideo. Founded between 1724 and 1730, it preserves a wealth of architectural and cultural heritage.
Start the tour in the Old Town, from the City's Port at the del Puerto Market, the main gastronomic center in the city. Follow your guide to the Matriz Cathedral, Independence Square, and Avenue 18 de Julio, the main commercial center of the city.
Then, continue to the Legislative Palace, the National Congress inaugurated in 1925 projected by the architect Cayetano Moretti. Visit the Agricola Market, where you will have some free time to explore.
From there, visit the Centenario Stadium, declared a World Soccer Monument. Then go to Batlle Park to see the sculpture La Carreta, before the return back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Discover the main sights of Montevideo
- See important places such as the Agricola Market
- Explore the National Congress from 1925
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entrance fees to sights visited are not included in the price of the tour
Tips are not included
Guests are not permitted to eat or drink on the bus or in the van
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All required protective equipment is provided
Pick-up is available in centrally located accommodation in Montevideo.
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.
