Private Tour
Montevideo in Style: Private City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Join us on private tour with a local guide 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 To Expect
Catedral de Montevideo
Welcome to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay! (Duration: 20 minutes) 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.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Local Guide (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Tips (optional)
Lunch
Options
Private Excursion (Up to 6)
Group of 4 to 6 passengers
Private Excursion (Up to 15)
Group of 10 to 15 passengers
Private Excursion (Up to 3)
Group of 1 to 3 passengers
Private Excursion (Up to 9)
Private Excursion (Up to 9)
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Montevideo with Fernando
Lou A,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth it! If you can, ask for Fernando. Knowledgeable, friendly, and considerate of your time and needs.
Wonderful half day in Montevideo
David B,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Martin was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun to be with. We’ve been to Montevideo before, but he showed us so much of the city that we didn’t know. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Perfect port day
Judi K,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Raul did an absolutely amazing job, if we could’ve given him 10 stars we definitely would have. Montevideo was absolutely beautiful and we were able to see so many sites. We were picked up at the port and our private tour was totally customized to meet all of our accessibility needs. Two of us travel with portable oxygen and we use one scooter and one walker. Raul made e everything as easy as possible and we were able to see and do many more things than we had thought possible. The communication with the tour group was spot on and getting Raul as our guide was the icing on the cake! In addition to the many sites that we saw we were able to enjoy a massive Chivito sandwich for lunch and then enjoyed a sweet treat, Alfajorcito, courtesy of Raul for dessert. Raul told us many stories, shared the history of what we were seeing, and we found ourselves laughing and enjoying ourselves all day long. We could not have asked for a better day in port.
Great tour for cruise passengers
William R,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular tour…highly recommend! Our guide (Raul) was so knowledgeable and friendly. He was patient to answer our questions and never tired of taking pictures of us in front of key locations. It’s a great way to see the city in 3-4 hours…and leave free time after the tour and before you get back on your ship. The retail area near the port is packed with food and shopping experiences.
Well organized
Wendy P,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized. Tour was very knowledgeable and informative and made the day enjoyable. Would definitely recommend if you’re travelling with a group.
Fantastic tour and comfortable bus
luvmaui40,,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. We took the morning tour. Steven, our guide was very easy to find among all the hustle and bustle of the cruise port. Our group consisted of us and 5 other couples. The coach was very comfortable and clean. Steven pointed out all the highlights and told us the history behind all the significant monuments. Before heading to the Mercado, he gave us all this amazingly delicious chocolate that is a specialty of Uruguay. We ended up buying a package that they sold in the Mercado. Highly recommend. We had time to explore on our own at that time. He got us back to the cruise port by 12:45pm. Steven, thank you so much for the fun and informative tour. From your Canadian friends :)
A great city tour of Montevideo
Bob B,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolina was a wonderful guide! She made the tour magical. She showed us the highlights of the old town, (we even watched a tango performance), downtown, as well as the Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo, General Assembly of Uruguay, the Artigas Mausoleum, and so much more. Our van was comfortable and clean, not mention stocked with bottles of water and small alfajores (for a sweet treat). We had so much fun. I highly recommend yellow Penguin!
Thanks again, a big hug to the great Martin
ignaziov289,,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a unique experience, beautiful city that I didn't know, wonderful people, and I want to thank Martin so much our Tour Guide who explained everything and introduced us so much, and also made us eat in beautiful places, thank you very much
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