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Free tour

The historical and cultural tour of Montevideo - Curioso Free Tour

4.85
Excellent(649)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 2 October 2019
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Hello! We are Curioso Free Tour, a company registered as an official tour operator with the Uruguayan Ministry of Tourism. We began offering free tours in Montevideo over eight years ago, with the goal of sharing our knowledge and passion for the history and culture of our beautiful city. Our team of guides are professionals in history and tourism, who have also traveled and lived all over the world. For us, the main purpose of our tours is to passionately share the pillars of Uruguayan culture and to help our visitors fall in love with our city. Welcome to Montevideo!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Montevideo's Old City is the perfect starting point for understanding the history of both the city and the country. This historic district boasts a rich heritage and hides many secrets and anecdotes waiting to be discovered.

Join us for a fun, educational, and relaxed tour of our city's historic center, led by our team of professional history and tourism guides . Over the course of approximately two and a half hours, you'll gain insight into Uruguay's rich history, the customs of our people, and the pillars of our identity, such as football, mate, gastronomy and art. At the end of the tour, we'll also provide you  a list of recommendations to help you throughout your stay.


You decide the cost of the tour at the end.

The places we will visit are:

1- Citadel Gate
2- Plaza Independencia (we will talk about important buildings such as the Salvo Palace and the Executive Tower)
3- Mausoleum of Artigas (admission included)
4- Solís Theater
5- Sarandí Pedestrian Street
6- Diversity Square
7- Montevideo former City Hall (admission included)
8- Constitution Square
9- Metropolitan Cathedral
10- Plaza Zabala
11- Port Market


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Puerta de la Ciudadela, Sarandí, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
In Plaza Independencia in front of the Citadel Gate, look for the guides in LIGHT BLUE with the Curioso Free Tour logo.
1
Outside visit
Plaza Independencia
We will talk about the uruguayan independence proccess, and important buildings (Executive Tower and Palacio Salvo)
2
Free entry
Mausoleo de José Gervasio Artigas | Prócer de los Orientales
3
Outside visit
Solis Theater
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.85
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Professionalism
4.91
Fun
4.83
Communication
4.90
Quality
4.88
Route
4.66

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
The historical and cultural tour of Montevideo - Curioso Free Tour
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