Montevideo: Private City Tour with Custom Itinerary & Pickup

Summary

Montevideo’s old city streets, port market lunch and sweeping rambla views

You’ll see Montevideo through a local’s eyes — from panoramic city views to wandering historic streets and tasting asado at the Port Market. With a private guide shaping every stop to your pace and interests, you get real stories, laughter, and time to soak in those endless coastal views.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely closed the car doors before our guide, Martín, was pointing out the old colonial fortress up on the hill — I didn’t expect Montevideo to feel so open from up there. The wind smelled faintly salty and sweet, like distant rain and bakery bread. He let us linger for photos (and honestly, just to breathe it in) before heading down into the Old City. I kept losing track of time walking those streets — every corner had some faded mural or a doorway with chipped paint in colors I couldn’t name. At Constitution Square, Martín told us how his grandmother used to sneak pastries from a shop that’s still there. That made me laugh.

I’m not usually big on government buildings but standing outside the Parliament House — all that marble and those columns — it actually felt pretty weighty. There was a group of school kids nearby taking selfies; one of them waved at us and tried out her English (“Welcome to Uruguay!”). The day trip through Montevideo from Cusco was way more personal than I’d imagined; we could stop wherever we wanted. Prado Park was quieter than I thought it’d be, almost too green, with sculptures peeking out behind trees. The Blanes Museum was an option but we skipped it (next time maybe).

Lunch at Mercado del Puerto is still stuck in my head — smoky air full of asado smells, people shouting orders over each other, a guy behind the counter who gave me extra chimichurri just because I asked if “chivito” meant little goat (it doesn’t). After that we drove along the Rambla with the windows cracked open; sunlight bouncing off Pocitos Bay made everything look softer somehow. I didn’t want to leave yet — you know that feeling?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Montevideo's highlights and culture

• Visit city's highest viewpoint
• Tour Old City historic sites
• Walk Prado Park and visit Blanes Museum
• See Parliament House exterior
• Optional lunch at Mercado del Puerto
• Stroll Montevideo Rambla coastline
• View Pocitos Bay neighborhood

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Montevideo private tour?

Yes, pickup is included and timing is flexible based on your preference.

Can I customize the itinerary for this Montevideo city tour?

Yes, your guide will tailor the route based on your interests once booked.

Does this tour include lunch at Mercado del Puerto?

Lunch is optional and at your own cost; you can choose where or what to eat.

Are transportation and entry fees included?

The tour includes private transportation; entry fees may vary by chosen stops.

Is this Montevideo tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

How long does the private city tour last?

The duration is flexible; details are arranged directly with your guide after booking.

What languages does the guide speak?

The professional guide is registered with Uruguay’s Ministry of Tourism and speaks multiple languages.

Can infants or small children join this private tour?

Yes, infants can ride on an adult’s lap or in a stroller/pram during the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable private transportation in an electric SUV with panoramic roof, bottled water, WiFi onboard, a professional local guide registered at the Ministry of Tourism, plus flexible pickup times arranged around you—so you can just focus on exploring Montevideo’s highlights at your own pace.