Prado Free Walking Tour
Description
Montevideo's fascinating Prado district is full of wonderful surprises. Discover them for yourself when you take our fantastic free walking tour.
Prado Free Walking Tour
Our free walking tour through Montevideo's iconic Prado district begins on Avenida Delmira Agustini, next to the Stagecoach Monument (Monumento a la Diligencia). There, you will hear all about the story behind this grand sculpture.
The journey continues at the Barrio Las Quintas neighborhood, featuring the magnificent Casa Quinta Aurelio Berro villa resembling a medieval European castle. Another notable structure is the Carmelitas Church, showcasing beautiful Neo-Gothic style.
Next, we visit the Prado Rose Garden, inaugurated in 1912 and dedicated to Uruguayan poet Juana de Ibarbourou. After exploring the floral displays, we will cross the bridge over Miguelete Creek to arrive at the Hotel del Prado. This stately building from 1912 has historical significance as a tea house and events venue. In the gardens, you will find the Cordier Fountain and its sculptures.
Our tour concludes in front of the entrance of the Montevideo Botanical Garden.
Important Information
You can reserve our free tour for up to a maximum of 6 people. For larger groups, please reserve our guided walking tour of Montevideo.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
What's not included
- Tips
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the tour, your guide will be waiting in a white or black shirt at the corner of Avenida Millán and Avenida Luis Alberto de Herrera (2924, Av. Luis Alberto de Herrera, 11700 Montevideo, Uruguay). You can find the exact meeting point at the following Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LRSXF7RN5vzDXE2w5.
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