The old city and port first, then the Prado gardens, Parliament, the football stadium and the national art museum.
2 days, 14 stopsPacked paceDec to MarApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Plaza Independencia, the port market and Carnival
Plaza Independencia and the Teatro Solís, pre-Columbian art, lunch at the port market, carnival history and a view from city hall.
Check the weekday. Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indígena is closed on Sundays.
1
9:30 AMPlaza IndependenciaStart at the Artigas monument. Palacio Salvo, whose tour takes about 45 min, and the Ciudadela gate stand beside the square.About 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 3 min
2
10:15 AMTeatro SolísLook inside the 19th-century theater and ask at the box office about guided tour times, which can change.About 1 hour here
Guided tours; check times
Walk about 12 min
3
11:30 AMMuseo de Arte Precolombino e IndígenaOpen Monday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 6 PM, with last entry at 5:30 PM. Closed on Sundays; allow about an hour.About 1 hour 15 min here
General admission: UYU 250 (about $6) · Buy at the door or online
12:45 PMMercado del PuertoLunch at the parrilla grills, with a medio y medio drink if you like. Venue hours vary, so check before you go.About 1 hour 30 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 2 min
5
2:15 PMMuseo del CarnavalOpen Wednesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. On a Monday or Tuesday, spend this slot at the waterfront instead.About 1 hour 30 min here
Pay at the door
Taxi about 10 min
6
4:00 PMOptionalMirador PanorámicoFree viewing deck on floor 22 of the city hall, open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM; the entrance is at Soriano 1372.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 15 min
7
6:00 PMMercado Agrícola de MontevideoDinner among the stalls of the covered market, open until 10 PM every day; food outlets keep their own hours.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Check the closing daysMAPI is closed on Sundays, the Museo del Carnaval opens Wednesday to Sunday, the national art museum is closed on Mondays and Parliament tours run on weekdays.
Carry some cashParliament takes cash only from foreign visitors. US dollars are generally accepted in shops, supermarkets and restaurants, and Visa and Mastercard are the usual cards.
Book the Palacio Salvo tourThe guided tour takes about 45 min and is reserved on RedTickets; it covers the roof viewpoint and the Tango Museum.
Plan a Sunday for candombeThe Llamadas drum parades fill the streets of Barrio Sur and Palermo on Sunday afternoons.
Use the RamblaThe Rambla gives access to more than 30 km of coast, with beaches such as Pocitos, Buceo, Malvín and Carrasco.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in or near Ciudad Vieja and Plaza Independencia, so day 1 starts on foot and taxis cover the longer hops on day 2.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
