Prado Free Walking Tour in Montevideo - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Prado Free Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.3 (78 reviews)

The guide is excellent and incredibly helpful. He has remarkable emotional intelligence. In my group, there was a very u...

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The Prado neighborhood, full of surprises waiting to be discovered, is one of the most interesting areas of Montevideo. Join us on this free tour and find out why!

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Corner of Avenida Millán and Avenida Luis Alberto de Herrera

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 1,115 Travelers·78 reviews

August 27, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
A fantastic experience. The tour was incredibly enriching thanks to the guide, who presented impeccable cultural content in a highly entertaining and ...
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July 10, 2026
Juan
Calabazas, Argentina
The guide is excellent and incredibly helpful. He has remarkable emotional intelligence. In my group, there was a very unbearable young woman who kept...
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May 3, 2026
Gilza
São Paulo, Brazil
Activity with a wealth of narratives, experienced and competent guide. Beautiful scenery is part of this itinerary. It's important to pay attentio...
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April 7, 2026
Nancy Carmen
Mexico
Nuestro guía fue Gabriel Pecchi, sabe muchísimo de historia y mitología. Estuvo muy interesante todo el recorrido pese a que ya era de noche y no pudi...
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October 11, 2026
Beatriz
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Very interesting
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October 7, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Gabriel is a walking encyclopedia. Although that doesn't earn him any points, since, even though the tour isn't too long, it is overloaded with data,...
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October 7, 2026
Romeo Aramez
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Gabriel Pecchi provided us with an excellent experience full of information and details about the entire tour.
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September 24, 2026
Daniela Vargas Daniela
Brazil
I loved the tour... Gabriel, the guide, was very attentive and knows a lot about the neighborhood... he talks a lot about the history...
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August 14, 2026
Alejandra Di Pancrazio
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour with Gabriel was very entertaining.
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August 12, 2026
Claudia Cerminaro
Bs As, Argentina
The activity was very good. The guide is very knowledgeable and it's very entertaining. A beautiful day.
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The Prado neighborhood, full of surprises waiting to be discovered, is one of the most interesting areas of Montevideo. Join us on this free tour and find out why!

Activity Details

Our free tour of the Prado neighborhood begins at the corner of Avenida Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera and Avenida Millán. Once everyone's together, we'll set off on a route through this fascinating neighborhood, rich in flora, fauna, and history well worth discovering. Ready?

First, we'll travel back in time as we admire Castillo Soneira, a mysterious 19th-century fortress built in Neo-Gothic style. Here, we'll trace the city's development from its founding, as well as the rich cultural heritage of Montevideo, shaped by the Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese communities that once called it home.

Next, we'll wander through the residential streets and grand houses of Prado until we reach the Hotel del Prado, a tea salon that was once a favorite haunt of local and international aristocracy. Even King Charles of England paid it a visit!

We'll then continue along the route, taking in the forests and gardens of Prado before stepping into the Rosaleda del Prado, a true paradise for botany lovers. Inaugurated in 1912, this garden is dedicated to the memory of Uruguayan poet Juana de Ibarbourou.

After exploring this colorful space, we'll head to the Atilio Lombardo Botanical Museum and Garden. Did you know it's the only botanical garden in Uruguay? We'll learn all about the native flora and the city's population history, and to round off this part of the visit, we'll uncover some of the most fascinating mythological stories from Uruguayan folklore.

Finally, we'll make our way to the Iglesia de las Carmelitas, a Neo-Gothic church that stands as a true emblem of the city thanks to its historical importance.

We'll wrap up this free tour of the Prado neighborhood back at the starting point, 2.5 hours later.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the order of the itinerary may vary for organizational reasons.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept bookings for groups of more than 6 people, even if made as separate reservations.

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The Prado neighborhood, full of surprises waiting to be discovered, is one of the most interesting areas of Montevideo. Join us on this free tour and find out why!

Activity Details

Finally, we'll make our way to the Iglesia de las Carmelitas, a Neo-Gothic church that stands as a true emblem of the city thanks to its historical importance.

We'll wrap up this free tour of the Prado neighborhood back at the starting point, 2.5 hours later.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the order of the itinerary may vary for organizational reasons.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept bookings for groups of more than 6 people, even if made as separate reservations.

Prado Free Walking Tour