Montevideo Shore Excursion: Private Sightseeing Tour with Optional Winery Tour and Tasting
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Montevideo Shore Excursion: Private Sightseeing Tour with Optional Winery Tour and Tasting
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Montevideo Shore Excursion: Private Sightseeing Tour with Optional Winery Tour and Tasting

6 h
Private
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About this activity
When your cruise ship docks in the Montevideo port, meet your private guide for your city sightseeing shore excursion and head first to Independence Plaza, which divides Montevideo’s Old City from its newer districts. A statue of Uruguay's military hero, José Artigas, stands at its center.

You'll discover the 26-story Palacio Salvo, built in the 1920s and once the tallest building in Uruguay, on the east side of the prominent square. Then survey the west end and see Puerta de la Ciudadela, one of the last surviving structures of the old city wall that once encircled colonial Montevideo.

Next, drive along tree-lined streets through El Prado, a residential neighborhood of early 20th century mansions. See Prado Park with its rose garden and several monuments, including the Obelisk and La Carreta (Covered Wagon), before you pass through Ordonez Park. At Batlle Park, catch a glimpse of the Estadio Centenario, the national soccer stadium built for the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.

Continue to the coastal residence of Carrasco to admire the 200-room Hotel Casino Carrasco, an imposing luxury hotel built in 1921 along the Rio de la Plata. Then relax as your guide drives you back to the Montevideo port.

Optional Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

If you’re interested in discovering a bit about Uruguayan wine, upgrade your shore excursion to taste some of the country’s best wines on a winemaking tour. On your visit to a local vineyard and winery, learn about Uruguay’s winemaking tradition. Then taste an award-winning tannat wine – a red wine made from tannat grapes, one of the most prominent grape varieties used in Uruguayan wine and considered the national grape.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:

We will ensure your timely return to the Montevideo port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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Included
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Wine tasting + empanadas (if option selected)
  • Viator's worry-free policy
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Wine tasting + empanadas (if option not selected)
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Duration is 4 hours for just the city tour and 6 hours if winery tour and tasting selected
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
35%
Food
30%
Reviews
4.7
37
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Karel B
4 | 2018-04-06

The uide was very good. We had in a few hours a very good idea about Montevideo: the old center and the marvelous coast with nice buildings and parks.

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William T
5 | 2018-03-16

We were met by Hector our driver with a black Mercedes. He took us on a very nice city tour stopping wherever we wanted. We were very pleased with the winery tour and the hosts there. Much better that a standard ship tour.

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Susan M K
4 | 2018-03-14

This tour is worth taking. We had a very nice tour guide, Beatrice, and a good driver. We stopped at various places and were glad we took the tour.

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terry d
5 | 2018-03-06

We had a wonderful day in Montevideo on this tour. Our guide was waiting exactly where promised and we had a wonderful tour of the city and a local winery. Our guide spoke excellent English and was so pleasant. Highly recommended

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hannakpg
5 | 2018-02-24

William,-Guillermo was a great guide. The van was comfortable for 6 of us. Montevideo is wonderful. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. Thank you, thank you.

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Steve D
5 | 2018-01-26

Our guide met us at the pier and quickly began our tour in a very comfortable vehicle. During the course of the day he showed us every part of the city. We also made a stop at a very nice local market which was a local shopping area for locals It showed local crafts as well as the culinary diversity of the region He showed us statues which explained life and history He was very proud of his city and country despite being squeezed by S. A. giants Brazil and Argentina If you want at our of the city this is a very good choice

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les3821
5 | 2018-01-23

Walking the streets of Montevideo with Brigette was exceptional. Uruguay is a hidden gem and she was so knowledgeable and personable! The wine tour was fabulous! The people and the wines at Marichal winery were outstanding! What a great way to spend the day!

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