Free tour
La Rambla of Montevideo: Step into the Montevideo of the early 1900's on this FREE TOUR
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Guru: Alberto
Registered on 29 September 2024
I love the architecture and history of my city. I want to show you the best of my neighborhood: the Old City. Hear fascinating stories about the city at the height of its splendor.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
We will take a walk back in time to relive the glamous and gritty past of the area that faces the southern coast of the Old City of Montevideo.
The walkway called "La Rambla" is a monumental work of construction and the city's most visited location. But to build it, a lively area full of dancing and drinking establishments had to be dismantled. To maintain the tranquil bourgeouis image of the rest of the city, all bacchanalian activities were relegated to the theaters, cabarets, brothels, boxing rings and "academies" of the area I will show you.
So that is why this tour exists: walk the streets where famous singers such as Carlos Gardel (among others) cut their chops and writers stuck their noses up at the provincial nature of the country to put our national psyche on an urbane path.
The building of the Rambla required the moving of an incalculable amount of granite. With each blow of the unrelenting fatal pickaxe of progress, budding songwriters became cognizant of the end of an era: their neighborhood would be gone forever. Join me before it is too late!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Dique Mauá
I'll be exactly in the middle of the explanade in front of the Solis Theater wearing a blue shirt.
1
Outside visit
Solis Theater
The city's pride and joy, just off of the main plaza.
2
Outside visit
La Torre de los Panoramas
A bastion from which a famous group of literary figures defended their aesthetic ideals.
3
Free entry
La Rambla
Everyone's favorite place to hang out.
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).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 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
Electronic or card payment accepted.
La Rambla of Montevideo: Step into the Montevideo of the early 1900's on this FREE TOUR
