Montevideo Tour: Discover 'The Switzerland of America'

Discover Montevideo’s rich history and culture on an exclusive city tour. Book early for a 20% discount! Perfect for cruise passengers.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ciudad Vieja - Welcome to Montevideo, the vibrant capital of Uruguay! The tour begins at the Port of Montevideo, where the group will gather to explore Ciudad Vieja. The first destination is Plaza Constitución, featuring a visit to the historic Montevideo Cathedral. Enjoy a leisurely walk through this charming square, rich with antiques and…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tips (Opcional)
Additional Information

Join us on a journey 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…

Location
Puerto De Montevideo
We’ll be waiting for you the por of Montevideo! Once you disembark at the Port of Montevideo, follow the green-painted path toward the only exit. Walk 100 meters, cross a small square with the Graf Spee anchor, then continue 30 meters to the main entrance, where the Ministry of Tourism is located.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Loraineb463
Apr 3, 2026
Enjoyable one day tour to Montevideo from the cruise port - Really enjoyed this city tour of Montevideo. We were on a cruise and it was very convenient to meet the Yellow Penguin tour guide at the port. Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable and took his time with our slow walkers. Very enjoyable experience and just what we expected on a one day tour to Montevideo. Highly recommend.
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Kim_s
Mar 31, 2026
Good intro to Montevideo - Herman was a great guide providing lots of information and answering all of our crazy questions. He’s personable, relatable and knows his city. His driver was very nice too. Would recommend this tour.
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Jillo544
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing!!! - We had an amazing time and our tour guide Jamie was the best! We were fortunate to have an in home Asado experience included with our tour and if offered I highly recommend you do it. Great food and wine and the warmest hospitality. I can’t recommend Yellow Penguin enough. We booked all of our excursions with them and never had any issues and if you are on a cruise, you will get back on time. They guarantee it.
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Michael_t
Mar 27, 2026
Montevideo Tour - Excellent tour provided by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. He gave historical information on the city and Uruguay as well as information on local food and drink
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Thomas_f
Mar 23, 2026
Nice day in Montevideo - We got to see several of the key spots in Montevideo during the tour. Our guide Fernando was very friendly and helpful. He provided many interesting facts as part of the tour.
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Kathryn_b
Mar 21, 2026
Fantastic tour with John Paul our guide. - Fabulous insight into Montevideo. What a great city . We loved the ramblas area the best. Would recommend our guide.
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Alan_b
Mar 18, 2026
MonteVideo with Yellow Penguin Guide Fernando - Nice tour of the city. Just the right amount of time to cover the area. Our Guide Fernando was excellent. Well informed and easy to understand English speaker. Very professional.
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Doreen_g
Apr 2, 2026
Montevideo Tigre Excursion - It was a nice adventure. Rather interesting to learn and see how the people live. Some of the homes were interesting. I wondered about the piers/docks and the security of them. I wish we had longer for shopping and tasting the food. All and all a great adventure.
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Linda_d
Mar 17, 2026
Montevideo City Tour - Very interesting tour. Our guide Fernando was excellent his knowledge about the history of the city was superb. Lovely air conditioned coach.
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Karen_p
Mar 16, 2026
Tour ok - I was disappointed in the whole of montevideo i was expecting more i think .This wasn't a reflection on our tour guide who was great i just don't think it was interesting enough for him to do any better both him and the driver were lovely. I've spoken to my fellow travellers who have done alternative tours operators who say the same so font let this put you off booking
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).