Curioso Free Tour
Curioso Free Tour
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City ToursCultural ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursSightseeing Tours
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free walking tours through the Old City of Montevideo, Parque Rodó and Punta Carretas neighborhood in which the tourists will be able to know the history, customs and tips about what to do at both day and night. Come and discover the secrets of the capital of mate, asado, football and candombe! We have also the Montevideo Food Tour. Come and join us!
Montevideo, Uruguay
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2024
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CondorSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia76 contributions
Feb 2020
John Paul (JP) was our English speaking guide who is an engaging and warm person. He speaks great English, delivers a lot of information in a relaxed way in small bites, so it doesn’t become a history lecture.
He gave our big group a taste of the local grappamiel which was very generous and appreciated.
JP managed our big group of 29 very professionally and I would highly recommend him and his tour.
One suggestion - some guidance on how much to tip would be appreciated! My previous experience of such tours was between US$10 to Us$20.
He gave our big group a taste of the local grappamiel which was very generous and appreciated.
JP managed our big group of 29 very professionally and I would highly recommend him and his tour.
One suggestion - some guidance on how much to tip would be appreciated! My previous experience of such tours was between US$10 to Us$20.
Written February 15, 2020
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Sidney
3 contributions
Mar 2020
I would highly recommend this walking tour, it's a great wait to learn about Uruguayan history, culture and to discover the city. Our guide - JP - was very knowledgeable, fun and gave a lot of great tips. This is the perfect start to your stay in Montevideo!
Written March 8, 2020
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Jazz R
Los Angeles, CA27 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We did the Ciudad Viejo tour and enjoyed it immensely! Easy to find in bright blue shirts, the tour is 2.5-3 hours, learning the history of the country, the city, and some of the current happenings now. Jerónimo was an excellent guide: knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining. There’s plenty to see and it really helps to have someone that knows what this statue is or what that building is about. If you only have a day, do this tour!
Written January 16, 2020
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francesco
New York City, NY2 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
Terrible Tour. It is advertised as a 2 and 1/2 tour but it only lasted 1 hour. But this is not the worst part. Juan Pablo, the tour guide, was explaining things in plaza independencia when a cute old grandma stopped by to listen. Juan Pablo told her that this is a private tour and she wasn’t allowed to listen. The poor old little grandma left with her tail between her legs. Very disappointing. It took 30-45 seconds for me to realize what had happened. I turned around to talk to the old grandma but I couldn’t find her. My heart was broken and the silver lining is that I was happy that the tour lasted 1 hour instead of 2 and 1/2. While it is advertised as a friendly free tour, at the start of the tour, the guide spends a few minutes making sure you understand you must tip him or there’s no tour. Not friendly at all. Stay away!!!
Written November 27, 2021
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Estimado,
Lamentamos mucho que hayas tenido una mala experiencia en nuestro tour. Es evidente que hubo una actitud que no fue feliz. Cómo en cualquier trabajo uno puede tener errores, aunque seguramente no lo haya hecho faltandole el respeto a nadie. Te pedimos disculpas por la situación incómoda. Con respecto a la duración del tour, al haberlo hecho con solamente una persona (tu) el tour por su dinámica es más corto que si se hace con un grupo a pesar de que se hayan recorrido todos los puntos establecidos. Por último, con respecto a tu comentario final, en todos los free tour del mundo se comienza explicando brevemente que puedes pagar lo que te parezca justo al final, pero nunca se le dice a nadie que de lo contrario no se realiza el tour, de hecho puedes hacer el recorrido y decidir no pagar nada. Por último, Juan Pablo es uno de los mejores y tiene un nivel de comentarios excelente.
Te pedimos disculpas nuevamente y esperamos que disfrutes nuestra ciudad.
Written November 28, 2021
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Juli
74 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I did the old city tour and it was great! Our tour guide Santiago was knowledgeable, fun and provided good insights on what to do and where to eat in the city. He even provided us his phone number in case we needed help during our stay. Recommended!!!!
Written February 7, 2020
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Margarida A
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We did two tours, one in Ciudad Vieja and one in Parque Rodó.
The first was with Juan Pablo who was great: fun, informative and always worried that everyone was having a good time.
The other was with Matias who was also great. Since the other guides were on vacation, he had to speak both English and Spanish at the same time and it requires a lot of skills, which he had! It must have been hard for him and sometimes it was a bit difficult to follow but still very interesting.
The first was with Juan Pablo who was great: fun, informative and always worried that everyone was having a good time.
The other was with Matias who was also great. Since the other guides were on vacation, he had to speak both English and Spanish at the same time and it requires a lot of skills, which he had! It must have been hard for him and sometimes it was a bit difficult to follow but still very interesting.
Written January 4, 2020
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Thais P
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
Despite the name, this is NOT a free tour. In the end, people are "suggested" to contribute some amount. We had just arrived in Uruguay and, unfortunately, we didn't have much cash on hand so we went into a nearby store to see if we could contribute by buying something there (we had a card) or even withdrawing money (in our country, we don't carry physical cash, but this store accepted our digital money). At that moment, the guide came after us and rudely called us asking if we weren't going to give money (wait, wasn't it a free tour?). We were a bit nervous about the approach, so we quickly checked how much physical pesos we had, as we needed some of it to take the bus back to the hotel. Then, we gave a certain amount (converting, it was about 12 reais, which is considered a very okay tip in brazil). I must say, we had NO idea how much to give and they didn't even suggest an amount, so we were in the dark. Well, the guide from the "free" tour got angry because he found the amount low and said the RUDEST things to us. We left the situation feeling REALLY upset. If you're looking for a city tour, I recommend Master Turismo, which wasn't expensive, and the guides are extremely friendly unlike this one.
Written March 11, 2024
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Codi Coghlan
Durango, CO15 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I recently took the Curioso Free Walking Tour in Montevideo, and it was a pleasant experience. The guide's passion for the city's history and culture made the tour engaging and informative. The medium-sized group created a friendly atmosphere, striking a balance between intimacy and sociability. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, the itinerary allowed ample time to absorb the layers of Montevideo. What sets Curioso apart is their commitment to delivering a quality experience without a set ticket price—making it accessible to all. With a newfound appreciation for Montevideo and insights into Uruguay's international reputation, I left content. Recommended for those seeking a casual introduction to the city.
Written November 30, 2023
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wasia4
Bozeman, MT29 contributions
Jan 2023
We all learned so much on this tour. Jorge did an excellent job providing history and humor along the way. He is easy to listen to and has a very friendly/charismatic way of speaking, sharing info and being inclusive. We highly recommend this tour to family and friends and anyone with a couple hours and a sincere interest in the Old City and history of the capital.
Written January 7, 2023
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Kata M
1 contribution
Jan 2020
I did the free city tour with Juan Pablo and it was really worth it. He is very attentive, funny and knowledgable. Beyond all the cultural history and local information he gave us plenty of restaurant and bar recommendations and even got to taste some local liqueur.
Written January 27, 2020
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Como es la mecánica? Solo llegar 10:30 a punto de encuentro ? O donde nos anotamos ?
Written October 28, 2024
contacta por Instagram, no tengo contacto directo
Written July 18, 2022
hola el recorrido de bares, alguna recomendación de vestimenta, vi en la pagina que no hay que usar ropa deportiva, a que tipo de ropa se considera deportiva, incluye zapatillas?
Written October 26, 2019
Hola que tal? Si las zapatillas no son para correr o hacer deporte, están bien. No tiene que ser ropa formal pero tampoco informal para poder entrar a los boliches en Montevideo. Te esperamos!
Written October 28, 2019
Curioso Free Tour tiene tres recorridos en modalidad "free walking tour". Son recorridos por diferentes zonas de la ciudad, con una duración aproximada de dos horas cada uno y el valor económico lo decide Ud. al finalizar. También contamos con un recorrido de bares los viernes de noche con un costo de UYU 400. Puedes encontrar más información en nuestro sitio web que figura en nuestro perfil. Saludos
Written August 21, 2019
Hola, quería saber los horarios del free tour, de sábados y domingos. gracias
Written July 29, 2019
Hola, los sábados y los domingos es a las 11:00 desde la puerta de la Ciudadela. Los guías están de color celeste. Saludos
Written July 29, 2019
Hola. Nuestros tours son a pie. No tenemos tours en van ni camioneta. Saludos
Written May 19, 2019
qual o meio de transporte utilizado, ônibus ou van?
Written May 19, 2019
Buenas tardes! Estoy llegando a Montevideo, podrían confirmarme los horarios de inicio del walking tour? Sábado y domingo, gracias!
Written February 2, 2019
Hola, el sábado hacemos a las 11 en ciudad vieja y 15:30 en punta carretas.Los domingos no tenemos tours. Saludos!
Written February 2, 2019
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