A Walk through Montevideo's Old Town
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Port
Montevideo, Uruguay
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$79.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Montevideo is an eclectic mix of architectural influences, with impressive buildings dating back to some very prosperous times. The city borders on being an open-air exhibition of monuments, sculptures and museums, displaying the excellent work of Uruguayan artists and architects.
Travel by motorcoach to the Independence Square. Set out on a walking tour with your guide to see the Palacio Salvo and step inside the magnificent Teatro Solis.
Continue to the Torres Garcia Museum, housing the works of one of Uruguay's best-known artists, and at Matriz Square, the heart of the Old Town, you will see the cathedral.
A visit to the museum of the gaucho and currency reflects the history of monetary evolution and the life of the gaucho in Uruguay.
Notes:
Palacio Taranco is open 12noon to 4pm only. The walking tour covers uneven surfaces. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Suitable only for guests who are reasonably physically fit. Maximum weight is 330 lbs.