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Want to see the best of Montevideo? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Montevideo!

Destination

Montevideo, Uruguay

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Underneath the Gateway of the Citadel - Montevideo to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Palacio Salvo, Plaza Zabala, Iglesia San Francisco, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Montevideo so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lian )

31 March 2025

Lian was a pleasant, friendly tour guide who showed the highlights of Montevideo. He was easy to understand for our English speaking group. One suggestion however is the Lian being young (19 years old) he tended to walk quite fast and it was difficult to keep up, The tour guide should walk at the pace of his clients and engage with them more frequently. Sometimes we felt we were in afoot race to try and keep upA Friendly and Fast Paced city tour

John🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mirtha)

31 March 2025

This was an excellent tour and Marta was a great guide. So informative. When we told her we were coming off a cruise ship she met us at the port. We saw lots of sights which places the cruise tours would not see including the National Bank with the Gaucho exhibition. We sampled local coffee and delicacies which was a great time to chat to Marta and find out more about Montevideo and Uruguay. As this was a private tour for two we had no problems hearing the guide or asking questions. It really helped that Mirta was so knowledgeable. A huge success and highly recommended. In addition great value. John and Heather. UK. Tour with Mirta in Montevideo.

Christopher

(About local Lian )

16 March 2025

Lian was a good guide. He helped me to understand the local culture and the history of the old town. Would recommend.Very knowledgeable

Julie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mirtha)

8 March 2025

There is nothing to compare with having a guide like Mirtha. It was great to be taken to special places in the city and to hear stories of life now and in the past. Mirtha was punctual, knowledgeable and a caring guide. Highly recommended!Fabulous experience

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mirtha)

5 March 2025

What a most enjoyable, informative 4 hour tour of Montevideo with Mirtha. She was so friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her city and surrounding area. Anyone having doubts about this tour, you don’t have to be thoroughly recommend this tour with Mirtha Highlights and Hidden Gems of Montevideo

Aubrey

(About local Mirtha)

22 February 2025

Mirtha was a wonderful host with a wealth of knowledge about the city. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together. Wonderful Intro to Montevideo

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mirtha)

10 February 2025

Lovely guide who showed us the interesting points around Montivideo and told us all about the country of 4 mil people and 10 mil cattle.Fascinating tour

Henrik🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Mirtha)

5 February 2025

Mirtha was a wonderful guide for the city and country she obviously loves. She not only pointed interesting sites, but made sure we understood their role in history and their contribution to what Montevideo and Uruguay are today. Most importantly, she made it all so entertaining. She also gave us tips for additional places to explore on our own, seeing how we appreciated the snapshot she provided.Nuggets of History

Arnold

(About local Lian )

4 February 2025

We had a full day city tour with Lian. It was lovely and he did a great job showing us around and explaining the city sights!Great day in Montevideo

Russell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

30 December 2024

I asked Mirtha if she could combine Highlights & Hidden Gems with The 10 Tastings of Montevideo into one six hour tour for 4 adults. She put together a fantastic tour. She met us at the cruise port with a new 8 passenger van and driver. We toured the greater Montevideo area and the old town area while interspersing the 10 tastings. She made the tour fun and interesting with her knowledge and explanation of what we were seeing. I highly recommend Mirtha for your next visit to Montevideo. Thank you Mirtha for being a friend.Mirtha is a Gem

martin

(About local Mirtha)

22 December 2024

Mirtha walked us all around town, while regaling us with stories, statistics, and much needed history lessons. My wife was tired but Mirtha’s lively conversation kept her going. We had a wonderful time.great contagious energy

JoAnne🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Lian )

16 December 2024

Lian took us on a lovely walking tour of Montevideo - he was pleasant, interesting, informative and spoke excellent English. Excellent walking tour with Lian

chrisbradleytoronto🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Mirtha)

25 November 2024

We enjoyed seeing the sights and getting lots of information on Uruguay’s history. Mirtha also answered all our other questions about Uruguay. It was a weekend so some of the sites were closed (probably best to pick a weekday) but we still had a very nice tour, and Mirtha gave us many tips on seeing other things. Very nice tour

Alex

(About local Mirtha)

24 November 2024

We had a fantastic 3-hour tour with Mirtha, and she was an outstanding guide! She’s incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the history but also about the culture of Montevideo. Martha brought us to some amazing spots around the city, and her insights into the local history made the experience truly memorable. She’s friendly, personable, and really knows her stuff. I would definitely recommend her to anyone visiting Montevideo – a perfect mix of great history and fascinating cultural exploration!A t tour with a Knowledgeable Guide

Richard 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

22 April 2024

We had a beautiful afternoon with Mirtha who is so enthusiastic to introduce newcomers to her city that she is so knowledgeable of. She is proud of her country and genuinely interested in local culture like world famous carnival season and doesn’t sugarcoat some of the more inconvenient truths of the past. Mirtha has a wonderful engaging personality, is generous with her time and obviously likes what she does. 10/10Mirtha is wonderful

Edgar

(About local Lian )

30 March 2024

We booked this tour as a surprise for our brother who was in Montevideo on his 50th birthday. He had a very nice experience, very much worth it, he told us. Lian explained him a lot about the city and the communication in English with Lian went very smoothly. Before booking the communication with Lian was also very good. He wanted to do something special for our brother but unfortunately the stadium was closed. Thank you very much Lian! EdgarLian is a very good guide

janblakesberg

(About local Mirtha)

27 March 2024

My son and I had an excellent afternoon seeing some of the highlights of Montevideo with Mirtha. Mirtha’s English is great. She is super knowledgeable and the history of Montevideo in addition to current happenings. We throughly enjoyed the day. Excellent Afternoon with Mirtha

Natasha🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mirtha)

6 March 2024

We did a tour which included seeing, and in some cases visiting, a number of the most interesting buildings and attractions in Montevideo. Plaza Indepencia, Palacio Salvo, Ciudad Vieja, Mercado del Puerta, Taranco Palace Decorative Arts Museum. Martha was a fantastic guide. So interesting with such knowledge of the history of Uruguay and particularly Montevideo! She speaks English very well so we were able to absorb all the informative content she provided and all our questions were answered! Thanks Mirtha for a great insight into gorgeous Montevideo! Fantastic tour and guide

Philip

(About local Mirtha)

21 May 2025

Mirtha was such a great guide. The food was exceptional and the history was even more engaging. My wife and I thoroughly loved the experience and would recommend Mirtha to everyone.Great tour

Lisa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lian )

20 April 2025

Lian was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He gave us a good understanding of Montevideo and Uruguayan culture. Tour was supposed to last two hours but it was closer to an hour and a half. Pleasant morning

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lian )

26 March 2025

This tour was a great way to get to know Montevideo through its food and architecture with the guidance of a local. We had a fun three hours learning about Montevideo with Lian. He took us to places where we could really understand the history and culture through food. He was a fantastic guide who very knowledgeable and willing to talk to us about culture, current affairs and any questions we had. The food was excellent and we were so full before the tour ended. This is a lot of food but it was fun to get to try so many new items. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Lian, if you can get him! This tour was one of the best ways to get to know the city. Fun and Tasty Walk through Montevideo

Brian

(About local Lian )

24 March 2025

Lian did a great job curating a tasting for us. It was difficult since it was a Sunday and several places were closed. He was a very knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed all the food we tried. Highly recommend! Great tour

Christine

(About local Lian )

23 March 2025

What a wonderful way to get to know the beautiful Montevideo. Lian was interesting and knowledgeable. We highly recommend! (If you are on a cruise, perhaps ask if you can meet at the port to start as the tour ends at the port)Great walking tour

Cecile🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lian )

19 March 2025

Lian was delightful and very knowledgeable . He gave us a lot of history about Uruguay. I would recommend him. Montevideo

Sue

(About local Lian )

19 March 2025

Lian was polite and informative and led us on a fabulous food walking tour experiencing some of the culinary delights of this beautiful citygreat way to experience Montevideo

Unknown

(About local Lian )

18 March 2025

lian was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide that gave real insights into life in Montevideo and how good plays a role in daily life. We were informed and fed.Excellent tour that gave real insights.

Myra

(About local Mirtha)

10 March 2025

Mirtha planned great tasting samples of Uruguayan food & drink under difficult circumstances since she had to do it on a Sunday when many places are closed. She also took me to the important places to see in Montevideo & gave me the background & history. Since I had been here before she took that under consideration in making her choices. She was very adaptive since my husband was unwell that day & did not come with me for the tour as had been planned. She made it easy to locate her & her driver was very good.Lovely time in Montevideo

Martin-Stefan🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lian )

2 March 2025

Trotz unserem verspäteten Eintreffen am Treffpunkt hat Lian uns freundlich und nett empfangen und und ohne Eile durch die Altstadt von Montevideo geführt. In sehr gutem Englisch hat er uns Hintergründe zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten gegeben und spontan jeden Stop mitgemacht. Sehr gute Tour mit einem sehr guten Guide.Guter Walk zur Orientierung in Montevideo

Isabella

(About local Mirtha)

28 February 2025

We had our tour with Lían as Mirtha had a doctors appointment at the time we booked (both communicated proactively and quickly to resolve this situation). Lían gave a great tour with a very relaxed vibe, lots of tasty food and interesting information about Montevideo and Uruguay. Recommend!Great food tour in Montevideo

Niek Jan 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lian )

24 February 2025

We had a nice and informative walk with Liam. Meeting him worked perfectly and he told a lot about the city and country. No question unanswered. As we were only in Montevideo on a Sunday and everything was closed, but also as it was extremely hot, we ourselves concluded the trip a bit before the agreed end time, but that had nothing to do with his quality. Very nice and informative

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

21 February 2025

Mirtha created a multi day program for us that was perfect. She is so knowledgeable about the history, politics, and culture of UY and shares it with enthusiasm . Every day went like clockwork as a result of her attention to detail and having a plan a and plan b. She is fun to be with as you drive around the country. The cheese store, Cobo Polonia Natl Park, the winery-all places we wouldn't have gone without her. Perfect English. Seize the opportunity to have her be your guide.Can't imagine a better Uruguay guide

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

21 February 2025

The food was great but the information was even better. Mirtha knows all the ins and outs. She gave us great info on how to spend our remaining time.A wonderful way to learn about Montevideo

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

17 February 2025

Our 10 Tastings of Montevideo with Mirtha was the best day of our 18 day cruise. Mirtha is engaging, informative, and was eager to listen to our questions and adjusted her schedule to respond to our interests. She is well informed and shared her knowledge of Uruguay, it’s history and culture. The food and the venues were excellent. We recommend Mirtha as a guide for anyone visiting Uruguay.Wonderful Day With Mirtha

Barbara

(About local Lian )

8 February 2025

Die Stadtführung war sehr informativ mit kurzer Führung durch das Gaucho Museum , mit Blick in eine alte Apotheke die jetzt eine Bücherei mit Café ist und einer kleinen Käseverkostung. Wir bekamen einen guten Überblick über Montevideo. Die Wege waren relativ kurz . Tips für den nächsten Tag hatte Liam auch noch zu genüge für uns. Danke. Es hat sich gelohnt. Es wäre noch gut wenn der oder die Stadtführer/in ein Erkennungszeichen am Treffpunkt hätte....Alles okay

Nila🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lian )

4 February 2025

Lian was a lively and personable guide for our food tour. His English was excellent and he helped us develop a better understanding of Uruguay culture through the food experience and general conversation. We ran out of steam before reaching 10 tastings but it was a lovely time. Yummy food and Charming tour guide

monica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Lian )

1 February 2025

Lian joined us on time, and was flexible to our needs. We enjoyed our time and would recommend him for a short trip to Montevideo.pleasant and knowledgeable

Cindy

(About local Lian )

28 January 2025

Lian was an excellent guide for our food tour. Unfortunately on Sunday many places are closed but Lian was able to find outstanding foods while telling us about his city. Great guide, great food!

Patricia

(About local Lian )

20 January 2025

We enjoyed tasting some local Uruguayan foods with our guide Lian. He was a very nice young man. We would have liked him to offer more information about the city but when asked questions, he answered them thoroughly. We can recommend him.Fun food tour.

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lian )

18 January 2025

Lian was a great guide. Knowledgeable and approachable. He took us to some great spots to sample local cuisine and explained the history of city center buildings. He was attentive and fun.great local experience

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

16 January 2025

Mirtha introduced us to three special places in the food world of Montevideo, having us taste many specialities. The port market was delightful, so much so that we returned on our own the next day to the same place (which mixes many locals with the tourists). Mirtha also shared her local knowledge of other restaurants and sites not to be missed. We followed her advice and went to the Gaucho Museum, and Garcia where we finally had the steak that everyone raves about. All in all a very fun day and good and easy introduction to Montevideo and all it has to offer.Fun day exploring Uruguayan food and more

Debbie

(About local Mirtha)

9 January 2025

Mirtha was knowledgeable and so kind. All of the food was delicious as well! We are so glad we did this tour with her. We feel like we learned so much! Excellent Tour!

Jillian

(About local Mirtha)

8 January 2025

We had a wonderful experience with Mirtha in Montevideo. She is super knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about everything that makes Montevideo a special place. Would recommend her to anybody who is visiting the area! Book with Mirtha!

John

(About local Lian )

7 January 2025

Lian was an extremely attentive and knowledgeable guide. Lian made contact with us before the tour, on the morning of the tour and after the tour to ensure a complete tour experience. The pace of the tour was excellent and Liam’s English was perfect. Lian was able to share the history of his beloved city and also some quirky stories about Montevideo. We we enjoyed the cheese shop and went back again for wine and cheese! Great morning. John & MarkA great introduction to Montevideo

Randolf🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

30 December 2024

We had an excellent time learning a lot about Montevideo while trying some delicious local cuisine. I highly recommend the food tour. We could not have been more pleased with Mirtha and her extensive knowledge and passion for sharing the culture with us. Thanks again Mirtha!Thanks for the experience!

Unknown

(About local Mirtha)

27 December 2024

We had an interesting and fun tour with Mirtha. Her English is excellent and she shared great information about Montevideo. Food stops were great. Definitely recommend Wonderful tour!

Russell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

17 December 2024

Mirtha created a custom tour from two tours (TenTastings and Highlights & Hidden Gems) for our group of 4 in Montevideo. Mirtha and our driver met us at the cruise terminal in a new 8 passenger van for the six hour tour. She gave us a tour of the greater Montevideo area, visited the highlights and included stops for tastings. The tasting were more like three meals. All the food was delicious. Thank you Mirtha for treating us like family. The tour was very informative. I highly recommend booking with Mirtha.Great Custom Tour in Montevideo

calliekabrick

(About local Lian )

10 July 2024

Last minute schedule change, no where near ten tastings.

Colleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mirtha)

6 July 2024

Mirtha was a friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating tour guide. We visited a number of historic sites and she shared some of the history of Montevideo. The food we tried during our tour was excellent. Mirtha tailored the food items to accommodate our daughter’s vegetarian diet. Our tour with Mirtha added a lot to our visit to Montevideo. We highly recommend this tour with Mirtha!Exceeded expectations!

Eduardo🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Mirtha)

14 May 2024

We had an amazing food, culture, history tour of Montevideo with Mirtha. She’s not only extremely knowledgeable, she’s warm, fun and has a great sense of humor. We could have spent all day with her. The tour itself was very interesting and we felt we learned a lot about the country, history and architecture. We loved the way she weaved in food and drink stops. Mirtha also gave us great recommendations to do on our own. We highly recommend the tour and Mirtha as your guide.Best introduction to Montevideo

Art🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lian )

8 April 2024

An interesting tour. Lian was a good tour guide. Food choices were excellent. Interesting walk between venues, in one case, a very long walk.Good tour