Private Tour
Private Tour in Montevideo with a Local – Urban Heart Tours
Overview
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Immerse yourself in the true essence of our capital with a local guide who is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for Uruguayan history and culture. This tour takes you off the beaten path to discover Montevideo’s hidden treasures, offering you an authentic, local perspective on the city.
We’ll start the adventure at your chosen pick-up point, tailoring the schedule and itinerary to your preferences. Every detail of this tour is crafted to provide a personalized experience, paced to match your interests. We’ll explore historic neighborhoods with iconic architecture, stroll through lush gardens, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, and discover the charming eastern coastline of Montevideo. And if you feel like it, you’ll savor the exquisite local cuisine.
This tour offers an intimate and personal experience, without the crowds. It’s your tour, your way, designed to leave you with unforgettable memories.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch is not included in the price of the tour, but several restaurant options will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Peatonal Sarandi
Our tour starts in Sarandi pedestrian street. In this first instance, we will begin sharing fun facts about Uruguay, and start getting to know 'Ciudad Vieja/ Old city' neighborhood, which used to originally be an enclosed citadel constructed by the Spanish people to resist military attacks from the Portuguese. We also highlight points of interest such as 'Museo del Carnaval' and 'Mercado del Puerto'.
Plaza Zabala
Built in honor of the founder of the city, Zabala's square is a beautiful green area located in front of the 'Taranco Palace' (museum of decorative arts) where we will learn more about the origins of Montevideo and the colonial footprint that still shows itself nowadays.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Museum Entrance Tickets (may vary from 3 to 8 dollars)
Several restaurant options will be recommended but lunch is not included.
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Private Tour in Montevideo with a Local – Urban Heart Tours
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Get to try Uruguayan Mate!
Get to try Uruguayan Mate!: Include a stop to experience the traditional Uruguayan Mate, a typical infusion that locals enjoy drinking everyday.
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Montevideo, a beautiful city! Argentina, a beautiful country!
EnJ Niagara,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Santiago and he did a great job on our tour! We really enjoyed learning about this beautiful city and country. He is very knowledgeable and was very accommodating for us. And because it's a private tour, we were able to change things around to avoid the passengers from the 2 other cruise ships in port! I highly recommend getting a private tour of Montevideo.
The best day ever in Montevideo
Gail J,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paolo is the sweetest nicest young lady with a great passion for what she does and it shows. Nothing was too much trouble. My husband and I knew next to nothing about Uruguay and Montevideo but by the end of the day we knew heaps. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day. I highly recommend you spend a day with this lovely young lady.
Personal Experience
tedrosehelmii,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a great tour if you are looking for a local that tailors the sites to your interests. Fabio was very attentive to our group and provided just the right amount of history along with a personal touch. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see historic sites along with experiencing the way locals live. The only opportunity was the size of the vehicle if there are four people in your group it was a little tight. Thanks Fabio!
Best Tour guide i have seen
g0ri0lad,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paola was an incredible guide for my Montevideo tour! Her knowledge of the city's history, culture, and hidden spots was impressive. She brought the city's stories to life with her passion and enthusiasm. Her sense of humor had me laughing out loud, and I loved how she took us off the beaten path to explore some amazing local spots. Highly recommend Paola for anyone looking for an authentic and fun experience in Montevideo.she super experienced and patient
Excellent Customized Private Walking Tour
Christopher B,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We very much enjoyed our tour with Paola and Santiago. Paola excellently led the tour and Santiago contributed very interesting commentary and historical information. They were very warm and friendly individuals, and it was interesting to hear their personal insights about living in Uruguay and Montevideo, along with the historical and cultural facts about the various locations we visited. We appreciated how willingly they customized our tour to show us locations we had not already visited and to introduce us to some “off-the-beaten-path” places. Of course, we also saw the main tourist attractions. We would highly recommend taking a private tour with them. The experience is wonderful and an excellent value for the price.
Professional and flexible guided tour of Montevideo!
inas454,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional tour with Santiago as guide. He responded to all our wishes and showed us the beautiful Montevideo. We'll be back!
Wonderful day of history, art, and exploration
jloughbo,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our small group had such a wonderful time touring Montevideo with Paola!! She asked what types of things we were interested in, and we told her history, art, architecture and local contemporary culture. She really knows this city! We learned so much exploring neighborhoods, public art work, museums, and historic buildings. She is so easy to spend the day with, fun to talk with, and learn from. She could give lessons to other tour guides. An added bonus was our very comfortable van with plenty of room for everyone so we didn’t feel crowded. Paola is awesome, and I highly recommend her!!
A Worthwhile Several Hours
Rona T,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I were very pleased with our tour of Montevideo with Paola. She was friendly, very knowledgeable about the history of Uruguay and contemporary life in Montevideo. Her command of the English language is excellent. After the tour she send me additional information on what's app. I highly recommend the tour.
Paola and Santiago were great!
alvin r,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paola and Santiago are the best. I was hesitant at first because I've had private tours before when the host is reading from a script or doesn't know what he is talking about and just considers the tour a job. Not the case with these two. Their passion and knowledge and intelligence was refreshing and after a while I felt I was among friends. Paola never overwhelmed me with facts either and gave me just the right amount of information and history for me to understand the context of the places we visited. Did I mention flexibility? My tour was supposed to start in the morning but my flight didn't get in until 1pm and so Paola and Santiago modified the trip, picked me up at my chosen spot and still managed to show me all the significant places and spots plus a few I added on my own. Their list of recommendations of places to eat also was extensive and it left me wanting to extend my stay. I definitely will look up these two and their tours if I come back to Montevideo and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone wanting to have a fulfilling travel experience
Very good tour, lovely couple
Tiredparent,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good. Lovely couple. V gd English. I asked to have some free time to look at some shops and have lunch and that's what happened. My only minor criticism was there was too much info and detail. Might be better to let people ask if they want that degree of information. Paulo gave us some good recommendations for restaurants to visit etc.
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