Montevideo and surroundings

Culture and History tour in Montevideo

Tour Price : $200 Duration : 4-5 hours Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

The city of Montevideo features a very unique and laid-pack atmosphere, which you will certainly enjoy. Its rich colonial past and high level of development as seen now create a truly unique mix of different style and influences, intertwined into a uniform blend. And if you’ll allow me to be your private guide in Montevideo, I will gladly take you to some of the most peculiar and iconic places of my hometown.

We will start with a short tour of the older part of the city, which delivers the most pronounced colonial feel to it and features fine examples of classic European architecture of 17-19th centuries. As we stroll from one landmark to the other, you will have a chance to appreciate the blend of different influences, mixing modern and old styles into unique shapes. There are numerous historic sites in the central part of Montevideo, and there are as many modern attractions that will certainly catch your eye.  

After exploring the main sites of the capital, we’ll head to Mercado del Puerto and enjoy its unique atmosphere. Besides offering an opportunity to shop for different goods and enjoying food and drink in different restaurants, this old market is a popular meeting place for artists and performers of the capital. So there’s a large cultural value to the place as well. As we end our tour of the city, we’ll drive by the picturesque coastline that features a long stretch of beaches, you’ll surely want to visit during your stay in Montevideo.

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