Tours & Activities in Montevideo
Hello! We are Curioso Free Tour, a company registered as a tour operator in the Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay. We have been pioneers in walking tours in Montevideo for 8 years. Our team of local guides are professionals in history and tourism.
Join us on a tour of the Old City , where you can learn about the history of the city and the country, the culture and current events in a fun and relaxed way. You decide the cost of the tour at the end of the tour.
The places we will visit are: - Citadel Gate - Independence Square - Artigas Mausoleum (morning tour) - Solís Theater - Sarandí Pedestrian Street - Diversity Square - Constitution Square - Cabildo (afternoon tour) - Metropolitan Cathedral (outside) - Zabala Square - Puerto Market (morning tour)
From the place where the first fort was installed in the 1700s to control access along the Río de la Plata to the heart of South America, passing through the remains of the wall of a city invaded several times, to the multicultural port capital that is cradle of "candombe" and "tango" music.
Art, history, architecture, beaches, parks and customs in the capital of Uruguay. A city that was baptized as "the Atenas del Plata" or "the Switzerland of America." Montevideo, a unique and universal place. An enclave of geopolitical and strategic importance.
On the itinerary, we will visit some of the main highlights of the city, such as:
- Zabala Square
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Sarandi Pedestrian
- Solis Theater
- Salvo Palace
During the tour, I will be happy to answer all your questions. I will love to share with you my culture and memories, as well as the best kept secrets that some locals don't even know.
I'm waiting to accompany you and make you take away a memorable memory of my city!
Candombe, tango and folklore: from the neighborhoods of Montevideo to the world. Music, art and local culture. Guitar, drums and citizen voices. If we are lucky, we will see candombe live!
On this excursion to Punta del Este, we'll travel along Uruguay's Costa de Oro and relax on Playa Mansa – a day of total relaxation!
A walk through the city of libraries and bookstores, learning about the long-standing cultural and educational traditions of Uruguay's capital. The tour includes a stop at one of the most beautiful bookstores on Book Street (Tristan Narvaja). We walk along the city's main avenue and share the history of education, art, and local culture. We end at the panoramic viewpoint to appreciate the city from above. Montevideo, the city once called "the Athens of the Río de la Plata" or the "Switzerland of America."
Welcome everyone to the free tour “Discovering Montevideo”
Montevideo is undoubtedly a city of unique beauty and importance in South America. From colonial times to the present, it is home to a great history, beautiful buildings, monuments and unique places that we will discover during the tour.
On the tour, we will visit some of the main highlights of the city, such as:
- Port Market
- Zabala Square
- Sarandí pedestrian zone
- Main Square
- Gate of the Citadel
- Solis Theatre
- Independence Square
- 18th of July Avenue
- Observatory of the Montevideo City Hall (IMM)
As you experience and discover the city, questions will come to you that will be answered with pleasure and will remain forever in the memory of this adventure. I will love to share this incredible experience with you.
I look forward to accompanying you and making Montevideo a unique memory!
Hola guruwalker!! te invito a conocer el barrio residencial de Montevideo: Carrasco. Desde la rambla del barrio pasaremos por el ex hotel Carrasco actual Sofitel, Casino Sofitel, Iglesia Stella Maris, Casonas viejas de fines del siglo XIX pricipios del XX, Av Arocena, Parque Grauert, Carrasco Lawn tenis y Mercado Arocena (donde si gustas podras quedarte a experimentar alguna comida por tu cuenta). Durante el recorrido habran paradas para fotos , ir al baño y tiempo libre para recorrer. Te contaremos historias y datos curiosos del barrio. Se permite traer buena onda, ganas de aprender y compartir 🙂 Te esperamos!
Hi everyone and welcome to Montevideo!
The idea is to travel around the city, to know how we live Uruguayan people. In order to do so, we will walk around the main features of 'Ciudad Vieja'. From there, we start our walk, and we discuss Montevideo's history and geography. Walking to 'Plaza Independencia' we stop to see Mausoleo de Artigas and 'Casa de Gobierno'.
From there we take a bus* to Centenario Stadium*. We will talk about urban geography, public policies, and Uruguayan sociopolitical structure, looking into deep aspects of the city and citizenship.
Walking in the city implies the concept on which guides must be holistic in the approach. To recognize and discover highlights of places requires history in the making, having tours designed for specific tours and persons.
*The tour does not include bus tickets. The walk around the Centenario Stadium does not include entrance to the Stadium.
We close the walk in Plaza Independencia. The objective of this tour is to be Uruguayan for 2 hours.
We will meet at the "Independencia" kiosk in Plaza Independencia, the kiosk is located in front of the Salvo Palace.
The walk starts on time, with a maximum waiting tolerance of 5 minutes, and then the walk begins.
Ciudad Vieja is a must-see when visiting Montevideo. It is a witness to the beginnings of the city. I invite you to a special tour that includes historical facts, the general culture of the city of Montevideo, places of art and architecture where you can enjoy this cosmopolitan and cosmopolitan world.
Tour Itinerary:
- Independence Square.
- Jose Gervacio Artigas Mausoleum.
- Gate of the citadel.
- Solís Theatre (outside).
- Sarandí Pedestrian Street
- Diversity Square.
- Montevideo City Council (exterior).
- Club Uruguay (abroad).
- Main Square.
- Montevideo Cathedral.
- Zabala Square
- Mercado del Puerto (with culinary suggestions).
The 5pm tour does not include Plaza Zabala or the Port Market, instead we will visit the Mirador de la Ciudad in the Montevideo City Hall.
I'll wait for you!
Welcome to the Free Tour of the Prado neighborhood, one of the most emblematic neighborhoods in Montevideo.
A neighborhood that has a strong connection with the beginnings of the city, we will discover residences, gardens, rose gardens, and a museum with a lot of art.
Tour Itinerary:
- Presidential Residence.
- Botanical Garden (with admission included).
- Japanese Garden of Montevideo (with admission included).
- Art Museum: Juan Manuel Blanes (with admission included).
We will meet at Mc Donald's in Parque Posadas, exactly at the entrance to Mc Café.
If you travel to Montevideo you can't miss this tour!
In a maximum of two hours we will visit the places that you cannot miss.
This is a free tour of the Old City of Montevideo, starting at the gates of what was the walled colonial city and all the curious and relevant facts about the history of my homeland!!
Among all the historical and architectural beauties that are still maintained as local heritage, there are beauties and icons such as the Mother Cathedral, where in 1988 it was visited and declared a Basilica by Pope John Paul II and all the curiosities such as, for example, the remains of our heroes, the chapel of the saint and the baptismal font of our hero José Gervasio Artigas , which make this a central and unmissable point!!
The also emblematic Plaza de Armas or Plaza Matriz , with its historic fountain and relationship in design with Freemasonry.
The picturesque Mercado del Puerto , where you can find dozens of gourmet options of classic dishes such as Uruguayan meat and our excellent wines.
The tango museum , where you can learn more about this very Creole and sensual rhythm.
The town hall of Montevideo , with all the history of our nation.
There will be time at each point to explore it and take the photos you want, with great groups, with excellent energy and, above all, very good humor and vibes.
I invite you to get to know the residential area of Montevideo along the coast, with all the history of these old neighborhoods of Montevideo, the first beach where the first line of electric trams arrived since 1907, the history of what the prison was. where the largest escape in Latin America took place in 1971 and part of the history of our guerrilla and dictatorship, where Jose Mujica, our former president, at the time leader of the Uruguayan guerrilla, was imprisoned and also of his escape, ending with an excellent view of the sunset!!