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

6 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,Spanish

Language Offered

Overview

See the top attractions of Montevideo on a private shore excursion with your very own guide. You'll visit several coastal barrios, stroll the Rambla of Montevideo - a coastal esplanade - and view historic landmarks in the capital such as Independence Plaza, Constitution Square and Parliament Palace. Along the way, learn about Montevideo history, architecture and culture. Opt to extend your half-day excursion with a winemaking tour at a local vineyard and a tasting of Uruguay's award-winning tannat wine.

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4-hour Montevideo private shore excursion with wine-tasting option
See Batlle Park and Ordonez Park and historic landmarks of Montevideo
Visit the lovely coastal neighborhoods of El Prado and Carrasco
Walk along a beautiful beachside promenade in Old City and delight in the coastal views
Discover the architecture and rich history of the capital city with your private guide
Upgrade to include an optional winery tour with a tasting of Uruguay's award-winning tannat wine

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What To Expect

After your cruise ship pulls into port in Montevideo, your private guide whisks you away for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Uruguayan capital. Travel to the city's major landmarks, starting your shore excursion at Independence Plaza (Plaza Independencia), situated on the border of Old City. View the impressive statue of Jos e Artigas - a monument to the national military hero - and admire the 26-story Palacio Salvo (Palacio Legislativo), once the tallest building in South America. Walk with your guide to the opposite end of the plaza to see Puerta de la Ciudadela, one of the few surviving remnants of the city wall that once encircled colonial Montevideo.Next, you're driven to the residential neighborhood of El Prado, whose tree-lined streets feature early 20th-century mansions. See Prado Park before you pass through Parque Batlle, a barrio and major public central park, home to Estadio Centenario, the national soccer stadium.Relax on the scenic drive through elegant Carrasco and stroll along a section of La Rambla, a beachside promenade boasting coastal views. After your half-day tour, you're transferred back to the Montevideo port.Optional Winery Tour with Wine TastingIf you're a wine lover who wishes to learn about Uruguay's winemaking tradition, upgrade your shore excursion for a winery and vineyard tour. You'll taste an award-winning tannat wine - red wine made from tannat grapes, one of the most prominent grape varieties used in Uruguayan wine.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.

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

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