Montevideo Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Montevideo tours and things to do in Uruguay’s easy-going capital: stroll the colonial streets of Ciudad Vieja and the long seaside Rambla on a city tour, taste award-winning Tannat at a countryside winery, feel the pulse of a tango and candombe show, day-trip to cobbled Colonia del Sacramento or glamorous Punta del Este, and graze the grills of the Mercado del Puerto. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Montevideo by interest
Whatever brings you to Montevideo — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Montevideo
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Ciudad Vieja
Historic old town.
Wineries
Tannat bodegas.
Tango Show
Music & dance.
Colonia
Colonial town.
Punta del Este
Beach resort.
Mercado del Puerto
Asado grills.
The Rambla
Seaside promenade.
Estadio Centenario
Football shrine.
2.5 hr awayColonia
Colonial town.
2 hr awayPunta del Este
Beach resort.
Outskirts awayWine Country
Tannat bodegas.
Old town awayMercado del Puerto
Asado grills.
Waterfront awayThe Rambla
Seaside ride.
Center awayCiudad Vieja
Historic old town.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Montevideo visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Dec–Mar)
Warm and lively — best for the beaches and Rambla.
Autumn (Apr–May)
Mild and pleasant, with fewer crowds.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cool and quiet, with some rain.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Fresh and green, ideal for sightseeing.
For day trips
Summer is best for Punta del Este beaches.
Best overall
October to April is ideal.
One day
A city tour and a winery.
Two days
Add a Colonia day trip and a tango show.
Three days
Add Punta del Este and food tours.
For the city
Old town, the Rambla and museums.
For wine
Countryside bodegas and tastings.
For day trips
Colonia and Punta del Este.
Tours & transfers
Tours include pickup and city transport.
On foot
Ciudad Vieja and the centre are walkable.
By bike
The Rambla is perfect for cycling.
By car
A car reaches wineries and coastal towns.
Where to stay
Stay in Ciudad Vieja, Centro or Pocitos.
Uruguayan peso
Uruguay uses the peso; cards widely accepted.
City tour
Start with a tour of Ciudad Vieja.
Wineries
Book a bodega tour for Tannat tastings.
Tango show
Reserve a dinner show for the evening.
Colonia
Day-trip to the UNESCO colonial town.
Mercado
Graze the grills at the Mercado del Puerto.
Cash & cards
Cards are common; carry some pesos for markets.
Winery tours
Popular bodega lunches sell out — book ahead.
Tango shows
Dinner shows fill up — reserve early.
Colonia trips
Day trips sell out — book ahead.
Punta del Este
Summer day trips fill up — reserve early.
Food tours
Market tours have few slots — book ahead.
Summer season
December to March is busiest — book ahead.
City tour
Around €25–50 for a Montevideo city tour.
Winery tour
About €55–95 for a winery visit with lunch.
Tango show
Roughly €45–80 for a dinner and tango show.
Colonia trip
Around €60–110 for a Colonia day trip.
Punta del Este
About €65–120 for a Punta del Este day trip.
How to save
Join group city and winery tours to save.
Montevideo through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beaches & Rambla.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.
- Best for
- Mild & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Pleasant.
- Best for
- City & value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.
- Best for
- Fresh & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.