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Montevideo Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Montevideo Shore Excursions

Montevideo’s port gate opens almost directly onto the Ciudad Vieja, where Plaza Independencia and the grill houses of the Mercado del Puerto are within walking distance. Popular excursions include winery visits in the surrounding countryside, tango shows, and longer trips west to the UNESCO-listed town of Colonia del Sacramento.

Full Day Punta del EsteViator
Full Day Punta del Este
★ 4.9 (909 reviews) · 10 hr
From$45
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Half-day Regular City Tour at MontevideoViator
Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo
★ 4.8 (483 reviews) · 3.5 hr
From$25
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Colonia del Sacramento - Regular TourViator
Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour
★ 4.8 (453 reviews) · 10 hr
From$60
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Tailor-made Montevideo: Private City Tour with a LocalViator
Tailor-made Montevideo: Private City Tour with a Local
★ 5 (205 reviews) · 4 hr
From$165
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Discover Montevideo at your leisure with an expert local guideViator
Discover Montevideo at your leisure with an expert local guide
★ 4.9 (151 reviews) · 4 hr
From$306
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Private Have It Your Way Tour in MontevideoViator
Private Have It Your Way Tour in Montevideo
★ 4.9 (103 reviews) · 4 hr
From$160
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Montevideo Private Your Way - Perfect for Cruise Passengers.Viator
Montevideo Private Your Way - Perfect for Cruise Passengers.
★ 4.9 (87 reviews) · 4 hr
From$390
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Montevideo Bodega Santa Rosa : tour - Tasting - LunchViator
Montevideo Bodega Santa Rosa : tour - Tasting - Lunch
★ 4.9 (85 reviews) · 2 hr
From$26
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Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-OnsViator
Private Tour in Montevideo with a local – Customize with Add-Ons
★ 5 (76 reviews) · 4 hr
From$150
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Wine Lovers - Revel in a Countryside Lunch with tasty wines!Viator
Wine Lovers - Revel in a Countryside Lunch with tasty wines!
★ 5 (69 reviews) · 5 hr
From$225
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Wine Lovers - Indulge in a Fun Tasting with Light Lunch!Viator
Wine Lovers - Indulge in a Fun Tasting with Light Lunch!
★ 5 (44 reviews) · 5 hr
From$200
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Same cruise sharing tour in Montevideo with TANGO TOURViator
Same cruise sharing tour in Montevideo with TANGO TOUR
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 3 hr
From$80
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. South America Shore Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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