Discover Montevideo: Top-Rated Shared Tour for Cruise Passengers
Overview
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What Makes Our Tour Special?
Discover Montevideo with Blanco Tour!
Join us for a 4-hour experience with 8 curated stops, guided by a passionate local expert. Discover Uruguay’s rich history, our culture, and hidden gems in a small group (not big buses with 30/40 passengers) for personalized attention and lasting memories.
Visit Montevideo’s historical landmarks, stroll through charming neighborhoods, admire the city’s unique mix of tradition and modern life, and enjoy local flavors at iconic markets.
Tours usually begin at 9:30 am .
If your cruise schedule changes, don’t worry—we’ll be informed and waiting for you at the dock.
Perfect and just for cruise passengers looking for a complete, authentic, and enjoyable Montevideo experience.
Book now and enjoy a top-rated tour that combines quality, local insight, and unforgettable moments.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour inicia y termina en el mismo punto, Puerto de Montevideo
IMPORTANT: This tour is exclusively for cruise passengers. If there is no ship in port, the tour does not operate.
Unfortunately, due to the space and seating limitations inside the vehicle, this experience is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja – The Historic Heart of Montevideo The historic center of Montevideo, with its cobbled streets and colonial buildings, is the perfect place to explore the city's past. Walk through Plaza Independencia, enter through the Puerta de la Ciudadela, and stroll along Peatonal Sarandí, lined with shops and cafés. Visit landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Museo Torres García, making it a must-visit for history and culture lovers.
Plaza Independencia
Plaza Independencia – Montevideo’s Main Square Plaza Independencia is the most important square in Montevideo, marking the transition between Ciudad Vieja and the modern city. At its center stands the impressive Mausoleum of General Artigas, honoring Uruguay’s national hero. Surrounding the plaza, you'll find architectural landmarks like the Solis Theatre, the Palacio Salvo, and the Puerta de la Ciudadela, a remnant of the old colonial fortifications. A key spot to understand Uruguay’s history and
What‘s Included
Local tour guide
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Pick up at Port. HOLDING Sign "Blanco Tour"
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour ends with drop-off at the Port of Montevideo
Lunch
Optional, at the traveler’s discretion
Options
Shared Tour (9.30 hs)
Local Tour Guide
Duration: 4 hours: Scheduled to start at 9:30 AM (local time)
Bottled Water
Van or Mini-Bus
Free onboard Wi-Fi
Pickup included
Reviews
94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Nina H,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great small group tour for 4 hrs around the city! Very nice comfortable van with AC and bottled water. Safe driver and excellent tour guide Florencia, who spoke perfect English! Organized tour pickup and drop off.
A perfect day at Montevideo with Blanco Tour
Khin W,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hi Blanco Tour Team, We had a wonderful time in Montevideo. The lady guide was awesome. She was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We visited all the places mentioned in the itinerary within the time slot. Thank you for giving us such a perfect tour in Montevideo.
Marvelous Montevideo
Lambsontour,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca was an excellent guide, friendly, informative, confident. This tour was well planned and we saw a good variety of sights - it was everything we wanted it to be. Not only did we enjoy a fine capital city, we learned so much about Uruguay.
Fantastic tour of the...
Karen J,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour of the city , the guide was very informative, gave us plenty of time to look around at stops, enjoyed the day.
Great visit
George M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour for a short visit to Montevideo. Jaime was outstanding and very kind to my wife who has mobility issues
Enjoyed this tour!
Diane S,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of the city and loved the small group size. Tour directors were easy to find on the pier. Our driver Washington was exceptionally attentive to helping us get on and off the van
Lovely way to see the city.
Charles F,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is very similar to those from the ship, at a much better price. I just wish the tour guide had some kind of microphone so us old folk could hear better. Granted,, the other guides we saw also had no amplifier.
Worth seeing with many stops, unfortunately too little information
Buntemeyer B,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The bus was too crowded with 15 guests and there was only brief info on at the stops, really a pity, otherwise the place is beautiful
Hello Uruguay
Ken T,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellently organised and very interesting. The guide took great care to explain all that we visited
Superb city tour
Alan R,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip around the city. Very informative. Visited many sites that we wouldn't have done by ourselves. Our guide, Belem was super knowledgeable with a lovely personality. Great trip which we highly recommend.
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