Exclusive Best of Montevideo

A good overview
April 02, 2020
We took advantage of this tour from our cruise ship. The directions for meeting this tour were clear and accurate with flexible options of returning to the cruise port or being dropped off in locations in town. Our guide spoke excellent English and provided us with a very good overview of Montevideo
Reviewer: Nancy
4 Stars
Informative tour
March 29, 2020
This tour is basically a drive around Montevideo. The day we did it, there was a political presentation so they had to modify it as we couldn't go to the main area of town. Still, in doing so, the tour was good and showed us the highlights of the area.
Reviewer: DEBRA DENT
4 Stars
good
March 23, 2020
Victor is young but he did his best to entertain us, brought us to local vendors to shop, to beaches to take pictures. We wished he would expand his knowledge about the country, history, geography, etc.
Reviewer: Bea & Kit Ng
4 Stars
Montevideo at it's best
March 20, 2020
A very informative complete tour of city and surrounding area. Guide knowledgeable. Nice clean city
Reviewer: Kenneth Mawhinnie
5 Stars
Montevideo Highlights
March 20, 2020
The sightseeing tour of Montevideo was excellent. Our guide was entertaining and full of knowledge of the city. She took us to amazing viewpoints, and gave us a great sense of the culture and important historical buildings of the people of Motevideo. Definitely worth the time to take this tour.
Reviewer: William
5 Stars
Great Tour Montevideo
March 16, 2020
Excellent guide. Pleased that we were able to get off the bus on a few occasions to examine the sites up close. Wonderful overview of the city.
Reviewer: Dale Peters
5 Stars
Excellent tour!
March 11, 2020
Thank you, this was a great tour. I've learned a lot about Montevideo and Uruguay
Reviewer: Karen Mailhiot
5 Stars
Very informative
March 09, 2020
Cruise line had the same excursion for a lot more. we enjoyed a day of sightseeing.
Reviewer: Victor Dume
4 Stars
Best of Montevideo
February 23, 2020
Interesting overview of Montevideo. We thought we were going to be on a small group tour, according to the tour description, but instead were on a large bus, which made getting in and out at stops somewhat cumbersome
Reviewer: Lorah MacIntosh
4 Stars
A Great Day
February 22, 2020
What a great way to spend a day. We had a small van of about 8 people. Our tour guide and driver were excellent. We got to see so much of the town and we were one of the first groups to visit all of our stops.
Reviewer: Diane and Bruce
5 Stars
Great overview
December 24, 2019
Well done tour. Great guide, small group. Guide does discussion of what to see at each stop, passengers get off and walk at their own pace. Stops were usually 5-10 minutes. Adequate time, Nothing all that exciting to see.
Reviewer: Eben Fetters
4 Stars
Montevideo
May 21, 2019
Five stars! The woman guide gave us an excellent tour of the city. We appreciated the lower cost compared to the ship excursion price. The bus was comfortable. She knew her history of the city/country and was very good answering questions. A wonderful dsy
Reviewer: Kathleen connelly
5 Stars
Chacabuco
May 21, 2019
This was the best tour. She was very personal and very knowledgeable. Not only did we learn about the country but also what it was like to live in this rural area. An excellent lunch and pisco came with the tour. Good value for your money!
Reviewer: Kathy connelly
5 Stars
Enlightening
May 17, 2019
2 modern buses arrived on time, were clean, had working AC, but no WiFi. The guide on our coach spoke excellent English and was very informative about the history, achievements and challenges of modern Uruguay. The tour hits all the important sights and makes short stops at monuments, parks and govt. buildings. This is a non-shopping tour but we were given the option to leave the tour (just before its return to the harbor) and to walk back several blocks through a pedestrian mall which allowed for a more intimate view of city life and some shopping. I felt that Montevideo was a very "liveable" city and left with a favorable impression of the country as a whole thanks to this enlightening tour.
Reviewer: Beverley Allen
5 Stars
Good tour and good value
April 15, 2019
Tour was enjoyable and the snack quite good. I was surprised that wine was included as well. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Reviewer: Preston Lum
4 Stars
Interesting Montevideo
April 02, 2019
Lovely guide with all sorts of interesting anecdotes about Montevideo.
Reviewer: Marilyn levy
4 Stars
Montevideo
March 31, 2019
There was a lot to see in the lovely city of Montevideo. As a result, the tour sometimes felt a little rushed. But we got a good overview, our guide was amiable and the day was gorgeous!
Reviewer: Katherine PETROVICH
4 Stars
Great short Montivideo experience
March 27, 2019
This was a very good , well planned tour of the sights of Montivideo . The guide had excellent knowledge & spoke good English. It was much better value than the Cruise ships tour, with a similar itinery!
Reviewer: LESTER GILES
5 Stars
Sightseeing in Montevideo
March 25, 2019
First time using an independent company for shore excursions, professional driver and rep gave me the confidence that the following two trips booked would be good. All worked well within our time scale. Montevideo was a delight
Reviewer: Chris Kirk
5 Stars
Montevideo
March 15, 2019
Enjoyable, easy paced overview of Montevideo.
Reviewer: Laura Artuso
3 Stars
An amazing city
March 13, 2019
This company knows how to excel
Reviewer: Corrie Cornelissen
5 Stars
Interesting and comprehensive
March 09, 2019
Excellent tour of Montevideo, Good guide and nice bus.
Reviewer: Erik gulmann
5 Stars
Good day
March 04, 2019
We enjoyed the tour in a nice comfortable bus with a good guide and internet
Reviewer: Stuart Chalmers
4 Stars
Excellent
February 23, 2019
Efficient. Loaded with information. Fewer people. Good pace. Thanks
Reviewer: Wendy and Jay
5 Stars
Great overview of the City
February 04, 2019
Lovely city! It was a very hot day, so seeing the city in an A/C bus was just perfect. Driving along La Rambla, seeing all the different neighborhoods and the downtown was perfect. We had 3 stops I believe to get out, stretch your legs and take photos. It was about $10 per person less that the same offered through the ship. Bus was easy to find. I have used this company on many trips now and always am satisfied.
Reviewer: vikki kuick
5 Stars
Best of Montevideo
February 03, 2019
The tour was as advertised, on time with an guide who spoke excellent English. After seeing the highlights they dropped us near the market area so we could look around before returning to the ship.
Reviewer: Larry Boehm
5 Stars
average at best
February 02, 2019
you get an overview of Montevideo, no depth at any location, and you stop at only 4-6 places on this tour. you see the rambla, stop at the 'montevideo' sign, government center [no entry], soccer stadium. but if you are interested in ay specific sites, would suggest just going to those..
Reviewer: leo tujak
3 Stars
Lovely city, good tour
January 20, 2019
This tour gave us a good overview of Montevideo and the narrative by the guide gave a good overview of the history and culture. The stops were well timed, and the information provided timely and informative.
Reviewer: Steve Meadows
4 Stars
Montevideo
May 21, 2018
Very satisfied
Reviewer: Monique Lavoie
4 Stars
Best of Montevideo
April 16, 2018
Picked us up with a sign at the pier,very nice bus with WIFI my husband loved it.The Tour was amazing.Fantastic tour guide forgot the Ladies name ,was very sweet and explained us everything.In the middle of the save city at the end of the tour lots of the passengers wanted to walk back to the ship. The Guide helped us how to take the easy way back by foot.It was a superb Tour could recommend this highly.
Reviewer: Elsbeth Abadi
5 Stars
Montevideo
April 09, 2018
Good tour with a very reasonable price to tour and stop at a number of locations and get an exposure to a wonderful city.
Reviewer: David
5 Stars
Montevideo
April 09, 2018
Well organized.quite informative.
Reviewer: Stan McCarthy
4 Stars
Shore Excursion
March 08, 2018
Beautiful scenery and beaches and city. Very informative tour guide
Reviewer: SHEILA L PERSAUD
5 Stars
Montevideo
February 23, 2018
This was an awesome tour. First the coach was top shelf. Every luxury a bus could have was on that bus. The guide was very well educated on every aspect of Uruguay. Highly recommend
Reviewer: Don and Debbie Woods
5 Stars
Maldemedia
February 02, 2018
Clean little country . Love the city tour
Reviewer: Nelson poon
5 Stars
good deal
January 27, 2018
On time pick up from dock side and a good tours around town. good for the money...
Reviewer: Sherman Tam
5 Stars
Montevideo
January 22, 2018
Arriving in Montevideo on New Years Day, we knew we needed to rely on a tour to see as much as possible. Our tour guide made the very best of the day. And compared to cruise line tours, United was a very good value for money. We will look to United tours as a first option in the future.
Reviewer: Robert Young
4 Stars
Uruguay---a Big Surprise!!
May 23, 2017
We were met 'early' by a bright and cheerful tour guide. The bus was clean and comfortable. This tour did not entail a lot of walking. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that Montevideo is a very modern and prosperous city. The beaches looked wonderful. A great tour!!
Reviewer: Maggie (Magdalina) Harrison
4 Stars
Great overview of Montevideo
April 06, 2017
We met our guide right where promised and were promptly on our way in an air conditioned van. We had a great tour around the city, stopping for photos at several scenic spots along the way. We also had a short stop at a shopping area where we were able to purchase drinks and snacks. This is a great way to see the sights without being in a large tour bus.
Reviewer: Marcia Meyer
5 Stars
Best of Montevideo
April 06, 2017
Great tour! Courteous and knowledgeable guide.
Reviewer: atarnaiz@aol.com
5 Stars
Excellent Introduction to Uruguay
March 18, 2017
The guide was informative, the bus was exceptional, the explanations were complete and easy to understand. It was an excellent and comfortable way to quickly learn and see a lot.
Reviewer: Donald Hardy
5 Stars
A Uruguay overview in style
March 17, 2017
Visiting a country capital on a Sunday has pluses and minuses; on the plus side traffic was light and it was possible to reach sites of interest. On the opposite side stores and museums were closed! A good guide led us in a VIP bus (superb + WIFI). This tour provides good information on a modern city, its population, history, points of interest and offers opportunities for good photography. Upon return those who wished were dropped at the port market where tourist could shop or have lunch in traditional style open pit cooking restaurants.
Reviewer: Dianne Boucher
4 Stars
Best of Montevideo
March 17, 2017
Nice small group. Excellent bus and guide. Very good English, comprehensive tour. Better than ship's tour!! Caution: Clear accurate description of time and meeting place is critical!!
Reviewer: Hugh Trumbull
5 Stars
Exclusive Best of Montevideo
March 17, 2017
Higly recommend this tour. We were a group of 25 and our guide was excellent and explained all the popular sites around the City.
Reviewer: Jose Mari Lopez
5 Stars
Overview of Montevideo
March 11, 2017
We started the tour in a downpour, but the van was small so we got individual attention and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the visit to the indoor market where I bought a few things in comfort. They brought us right back to the ship. A good value for the money.
Reviewer: Meredith Harrington
5 Stars
Good overall Tour
March 02, 2017
Picked up at the cruise ship dock in a new bus. Guide spoke excellent English. Took us to see the highlights of Montevideo. Saw the affluent living area, the beaches which they have kept all public, the huge oxen and cart bronze statue. Our guide gave us an insight into living in Uruguay. Dropped us at the pedestrian street to make out own way back to the ship after a stop for lunch at the local market. Very good barbequed meat. Easy trip and just a good length. Got out to see areas we would not have been able to reach on our own from the ship in the time we had.
Reviewer: Anne
5 Stars
great
February 24, 2017
easily done and was just as advertised ...the guide did a great job.....
Reviewer: Larry Haber
5 Stars
Montevideo highlights
February 13, 2017
An enjoyable excursion.
Reviewer: Eloise Karp
4 Stars
Best of Montevideo--The Best
February 07, 2017
This was an excellent affordable alternative to ship's large tour, and we enjoyed seeing the city from the beach with the large letters of MONTEVIDEO. Saw the oxen with pulling the cart with the cool reflection in the water, near Certenario Statium. Great value and tour by local tour REMISAT.
Reviewer: Kent Francis
5 Stars
Exclusive Best of Montevideo
February 04, 2017
We took the 2-city package and were not disappointed. We visited both Punta Arenas and Montevideo. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting facts about the area. I would have liked a longer tour to see even more of the area, but was quite satisfied with her guidance.
Reviewer: Sarah Younce
5 Stars
Nice alternative o cruise ship tours.
January 23, 2017
We took this tour on Jan. 1 which meant most things were closed. The tour did give a nice overview of the area and I would recommend it.
Reviewer: Fred
5 Stars
Good
January 18, 2017
This is a mediocre excursion of Montevideo. It visits all the sites in a very short amount of time! Long wait time for the bust to leave! The bus was comfy but no wifi in the bus. When you get off at the pier, there are TONS of buses selling exactly the same tour for 1/3 of the price, which is waht I would recommend!
Reviewer: Traveler4k
4 Stars
Did not visit Montevideo
January 08, 2017
Unfortunately, I was one of the cruisers who were not permitted to board the NCL Sun in Argentina do to lack of visa for Brazil. I am sure I would have enjoyed this excursion since I spent a day and a half leaving home to reach the port of departure.
Reviewer: Dolores Hu
4 Stars
Montevideo City highlights tour
January 04, 2017
We booked this tour thru Cruise Compete on our South American cruise. It was a very good tour of the city at a good price. The guide was knowledgeable about the city, country and culture. We enjoyed this city tour and recommend it.
Reviewer: Jan
4 Stars
montevideo
December 26, 2016
She was one of the BEST shore excursion guides I have ever had and I have been on over 20 cruises.
Reviewer: sanders strull
5 Stars
exceeded expectations
April 27, 2016
exceeded expectations. bus was nice and clean and guide was well prepared and her English was easy to understand.. great tour
Reviewer: g
4 Stars
Montevideo Highlights
April 12, 2016
We saw the highlights of Montevideo. Tour dropped us off at the main square for some personal site seeing. We enjoyed the tour.
Reviewer: Ruth
4 Stars
I would do this trip again.
April 01, 2016
Great tour of the city. Really enjoyed. Beautiful city.
Reviewer: S.K.
4 Stars
Good Tour
March 30, 2016
Very interesting and educational.
Reviewer: Maryland Bob
5 Stars
Nice introduction to the city
March 24, 2016
Nicely done tour of the city. Not a lot to see, but the historical background was very interesting.
Reviewer: JohntheLast
4 Stars
Great tour of the city
March 11, 2016
Saw many parts of the city and got off the minibus at frequent intervals. The old market stop was great.
Reviewer: Jan
5 Stars
We would do this again
March 08, 2016
Not enough time spent at some sites
Reviewer: Na
4 Stars
Very Good Tour, Would do again
March 02, 2016
Similar to ship's tour and less expensive.
Reviewer: JAS
5 Stars
Great overall experience
February 19, 2016
Good overall look at Montevideo
Reviewer: Woody
5 Stars
Informative Tour of Charming Montevideo
February 17, 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Montevideo. The bus and tour leader drove us past lovely beaches, lovely mansions, and historical monuments. We stopped at a few locales for panoramic photos. We finally ended up in the downtown where we were able to either return to the ship, or get out and walk thru the Sunday market to see more of the city. We chose the latter. It was an easy walk back and we bought a painting for $40 from a street artist who painted charming naifs. A very enjoyable and informative trip -- I learned so much more about Uruguay and its place in Southern Cone of LA history. Very well done.
Reviewer: D&D
4 Stars
Good tour
January 13, 2016
It would have been interesting to see more of the urban area.
Reviewer: history freak
4 Stars
This was a very nice tour.
May 04, 2015
This was a good trip for those who do not want a streuous tour. The bus was comfortable ans the guide was very knowledgeable.
Reviewer: jackie
4 Stars
great tour
April 20, 2015
Good guide that was easy to understand.
Reviewer: mamaloj
4 Stars
Good Excursion.
April 03, 2015
Typical city highlights excursion. Enjoyable.
Reviewer: Nancy
4 Stars
Great overall view of Montevideo
March 15, 2015
Great overall presentation of Montevideo
Reviewer: Sir George
4 Stars
Great way to see the city
March 11, 2015
Loved this tour. We left later than the ship's buses so everything was open and they had already left. Because it was a small bus with only 12 people we could stop for longer. Did not take us to any factories, just got to see the city with a guide who knew her area. Really recommend this tour then you can walk around the town after the tour.
Reviewer: Dee
5 Stars
A great day!
June 13, 2014
There were originally 8 scheduled for our tour group but two did not show. If they had shown the vehicle would have been too small to be comfortable and to allow easy entrance and exit of the vehicle. I sat clear the back because I was the shortest however it was terrible forgetting out and for taking photos.
Reviewer: Granny Go Getter
4 Stars
Excellent value for money.
April 29, 2014
Would recommend this tour company.Booking process very efficient.Our ship changed itinerary and we couldn't undertake one of our 4 booked tours. On returning home we received our refund.No problems.They certainly walk their talk.
Reviewer: DancerJ
4 Stars
Releaxing and informative
March 30, 2014
We are regular cruise travelers. We do most of our shore excursions with your company . You have great deals, very reliable and punctual and most times, your guides are good.
Reviewer: Olivia
4 Stars
THE EXCLUSIVE BEST OF MONTEVIDEO
February 17, 2014
I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE, TOUR GUIDE, AND SMALL GROUP TOUR. I WILL DEFINITELY GO WITH YOUR COMPANY AGAIN. YOU RETURNED MY MONEY ON THE EXCURSION THAT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE CHANGE THE SHIP MADE, AND I APPRECIATED HOW QUICKLY MY MONEY WAS RETURNED!
Reviewer: SUZIECQ
5 Stars
Super Guide - amazing value!
February 11, 2014
What a terrific guide! He took us all over Montevideo and told us so much about the history and present day life in this beautiful Uruguayan city. We lucked out as it was just me and my partner! Big value!
Reviewer: the happy Canucks
5 Stars
Great tour even if it rained
January 30, 2014
Wonderful overview of the city
Reviewer: JV
5 Stars
Hard to hear when driving in van
March 13, 2013
Guide was interesting and helpful, but when speaking in the van, those of us in the back could not hear. Maybe a system that works through the vehicle's speakers?
Reviewer: Boomer
4 Stars
Very beautiful!
February 22, 2013
Very interesting and thorough tour.
Reviewer: JW
5 Stars
Best of Montevideo
March 31, 2012
Our guide was right there, though the ship was very late docking. He did a fine job telling us about and showing us Montevideo -- we saw much more than city centre and learned much about life and culture of Uruguay. Thanks!
Reviewer: roadrunners B&F
4 Stars
Beautiful City of Montivideo
February 02, 2012
The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and punctual.
Reviewer: Jeanne the traveler
4 Stars