Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Overview
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Join us on a journey through Montevideo, the captivating city known as 'The Switzerland of America'! Explore its vibrant history and culture, from the historic Ciudad Vieja (Old City) to the modern architectural marvels. Experience the genuine warmth and hospitality of its people as you visit iconic landmarks and uncover the roots of mate, tango, and candombe that are deeply embedded in its streets.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*In case you are bringing a wheelchair, electric scooter, or require child seating, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips (Opcional)
What To Expect
Ciudad Vieja
Welcome to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay! We’ll be waiting for you at the meeting point in the Port of Montevideo to start the tour of Ciudad Vieja. Our first stop is Plaza Constitución, where we'll visit the historic Montevideo Cathedral. Stroll with us through this charming square, surrounded by antiques and pieces of Uruguayan history.
Plaza Independencia
Then, we will get back on the minivan for a brief 3-minute drive to Plaza Independencia. Alongside the guide, you will learn about iconic buildings such as the Salvo Palace, the Executive Tower, the City Gate, the Solís Theatre, and the Estevez Palace.
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Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful time in Montevideo
Louise K,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing way to see Montevideo! Our guide was so knowledgeable and the pride in his country shone through.
Excellent service, a beautiful and warm team from start to finish! They're in every detail! 5 stars
Griselda J,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Impeccable service in Montevideo The organization was excellent from the beginning. Our cruise arrived more than 2 hours late and, without us having to do anything, they adapted the tour schedule automatically. On the way down, they were already waiting for us right at the exit of the port, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. The tour was super complete, well thought out and very well explained. You can see the experience of the team and the desire for everything to go perfect. Fully recommended for cruisers who value punctuality, flexibility and good treatment.
We had a fantastic tour...
Ignacio C,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic tour in Montevideo! Our guide, Martin, was truly outstanding – incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and always attentive to every member of the group. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. We traveled in mini bus, which at first seemed quite large for our group of 16 people. But they explained that they use these vehicles on purpose because each seat is individual, unlike standard minivans where four people sit in the same row. It actually made the ride much more comfortable and spacious. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The Wi-Fi on board, a bottle of mineral water, and the thoughtful detail of offering a typical Uruguayan sweet made this a truly well-organized and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended if you're stopping in Montevideo on a cruise or just visiting the city!
Tour of Uruguay
Sue K,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Katarina was an excellent guide. Bonus was visiting the international Uruguyan football ground. Well organised, and in a small group. Can highly recommend
Excellent 4 hour tour of...
Larry K,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 4 hour tour of a beautiful city! Stephen was an excellent knowledgeable guide and was proud to show us his city.
Really nice tour
Harold S,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stephen did a great job. The tour was easy to connect with off the ship. Nice highlights of Montevideo.
Great guide despite rubbish weather
Natalie R,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Not particularly impressed with Montevideo, but the rainy, grey day didn't help. Guide was lovely. Friendly, interesting & informative. Easy to find meeting point. Good value for money
Uninspiring Montovideo
Nannytanny,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The city did not impress on this tour. It was a Sunday, and Montovideo presented as quite dreary. Even the presidential palace was adorned with scaffolding erected in anticipation of a change in presidency. The markets were sparse, to say the least. Only the beaches lifted our experience. The commentary was sporadic; the guide tried very hard but her English was poor. Could not recommend.
Amazing experience
787wandal,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yellow penguins are great guys! They think of everything - comfort & needs. The Vans they use are about 18 seat so it’s small tour which makes it more personal. They’re very knowledgeable & helpful. They provide water and treated us to a local treat! They made our experience top notch. Will definitely use them again.
An all time best excursion
184caryl,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an all time best excursion. We chose it in Viator and got very lucky with Yellow Penguin’s Diego & Martin. It was a small group tour in a clean and comfortable mini-van. The tour was the perfect length giving us time to enjoy the city. Both are native to Montevideo. Martin’s enthusiasm and knowledge of history was very impressive. We look forward to joining them on future South American port stops.
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