Montevideo Old Town Private Walking Tour with Pickup

Walk the Old Town's five centuries on your own schedule with a private guide

A private walking tour of Montevideo's Old Town with hotel pickup, lasting three to four hours and covering Independence Plaza, the Teatro Solís, the Gateway of the Citadel, and the Port Market. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and the tour includes air-conditioned transport between stops, bottled water, snacks and government fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Independence Plaza20m
2. Solís Theatre5m
3. Gateway of the Citadel5m
4. Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral15m
5. Port Market15m

Explore Montevideo Old Town highlights

• Visit Plaza Independencia
• See Teatro Solis
• View Puerta de la Ciudadela
• Walk Sarandí Pedestrian Street
• Explore Plaza de la Constitución
• Visit Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral
• Relax at Zabala Square
• Discover Port Market

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and moves through the historic center on foot, stopping at the sites that shaped the city. Independence Plaza holds the monument to José Gervasio Artigas, the national hero whose independence movement defined Uruguay. From there you walk to the Teatro Solís, South America's oldest theater, which opened in 1856 and still seats 1,500 in its main hall. The Gateway of the Citadel, a remnant of the 18th-century Spanish fortress that once stood where the plaza now sits, anchors the military history of the place.

The route threads through Sarandí Pedestrian Street, the main artery of the Old City, and passes Plaza Constitución, where the Metropolitan Cathedral stands. The cathedral's neoclassical structure dates to 1804, though a church has occupied the site since 1740. Zabala Square, laid out by a French landscape designer in 1890, breaks the grid pattern of the historic quarter. The walk ends at the Port Market, a gastronomic hub since 1868 that supplied ships and wealthy families and has become the city's gathering place for food and drink.

Your guide handles the route and the stories. You move at the pace that suits the group. Transport between stops happens in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the tour includes bottled water and snacks along the way. The driver and guide are trained to the operator's standard, and the vehicle condition is part of the booking promise.

What’s included

• Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and snacks.
• government fees.
• and WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Le Club Vip Travel

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the pace and stops are set by your group alone, not by a shared schedule. Choose it if you want the guide's full attention and the freedom to linger at any site without waiting for others to catch up.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

How long does the Old Town walking tour take?

The tour runs three to four hours from pickup to drop-off, with time spent on foot at each stop and in the vehicle between sites.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included, and you travel between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle with the guide.

What is the Port Market and why is it on the tour?

The Port Market opened in 1868 as a supplier to ships and wealthy families and has evolved into Montevideo's main gastronomic and cultural gathering space, offering a living picture of the city's food and social life.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle, and the tour suits all fitness levels.