Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo’s Old Town by Foot

Sights and Landmarks of a Historic City Center Stroll through an eclectic mix of architecture and historic sites during a walking tour of Montevideo’s old town. The area has undergone a major transformation during the past decade, becoming the city’s premier nightlife center while still retaining its old-world charm. Meet your guide and head to Zabala Square, the limit between the old and the new city. View the mausoleum of national hero General José Gervasio Artigas at Independence Square and Salvo Palace. Visit the Solís Theater, the oldest of its kind in South America. Admire the well-preserved colonial-era buildings surrounding Constitution Square and tour the interior of the 18th-century neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral. Afterward, browse the stalls of the nearby market before strolling along the narrow street toward Zabala Square, the only fenced square in old town. Walk past the Port Market en route to back to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walkin