Authentic Montevideo Food Tour
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Explore the heart of Uruguayan cuisine on this unique Montevideo food tour, designed for those eager to savor local flavors and traditions. Journey through the vibrant Palermo and Parque Rodó neighborhoods, where family-run restaurants serve up the best of Uruguay's culinary delights over approximately 5 hours. Sample iconic dishes such as the chivito sandwich, sorrentinos with Salsa Caruso, and a traditional asado, complemented by a mate experience. Your knowledgeable guide shares the stories behind each dish, fostering a deeper understanding of Uruguayan culture. - Immerse yourself in local flavors with family-owned eateries - Enjoy a curated selection of iconic Uruguayan dishes - Experience the cultural significance of mate, with a gift to take home - Ideal for groups of 2 to 8, with hotel pick-up included
Inclusions
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional Uruguayan lunch served across multiple local restaurants, including chivito, sorrentinos with Salsa Caruso, wood-fired asado, chorizo, sweetbreads, and flan with dulce de leche.
- Mate experience
- Local Guide
- Beverages included during the tour, with wine or water depending on the stop. Alcohol consumption is optional.
- Transportation
What's not
- Gratuities for restaurant staff or the guide are not included and are always optional.
- Additional drinks or beverages not specified in the tour inclusions.
- Personal expenses and any food or drinks not included in the tour itinerary.
Itinerary
Parque Rodó, Montevideo (or Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo, weather dependent) Description: At the end of the tour, travelers take part in a traditional Uruguayan mate experience, learning how mate is prepared, shared, and enjoyed in everyday local life. The guide explains mate etiquette, preparation techniques, cultural meaning, and its role as a social ritual in Uruguay. When weather conditions allow, this experience takes place outdoors in Parque Rodó, one of Montevideo’s most iconic public parks and a favorite meeting place for locals. Guests relax in a green, open setting while enjoying fried pastries and the mate ritual. In case of rain or unfavorable weather, the mate experience is held at the Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo, a historic indoor market, ensuring the activity runs comfortably regardless of weather conditions. Each traveler receives a mate and bombilla as a gift to take home.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Drive Me
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional health information: This experience involves multiple food stops and moderate sitting and walking. Travelers should be comfortable with a multi-hour tour.
How it compares in Montevideo
- Its from-price is 85% above the median of the 198 experiences we list in Montevideo.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Montevideo
Montevideo is Uruguay's relaxed capital on the Río de la Plata, with an old-town peninsula, a long seafront promenade and a love of grilled meat.
Montevideo spreads along the north shore of the Río de la Plata, where the river is as wide as a sea. The Ciudad Vieja, the old town on a small peninsula, is where the city began in the 1720s, a district of Art Deco and colonial buildings. Plaza Independencia opens onto it, with the Palacio Salvo tower and the statue and mausoleum of José Artigas, the national hero, and the Teatro Solís, opened in 1856, stands nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Montevideo: Rambla of Montevideo (Rambla de Montevideo), Montevideo Independence Plaza (Plaza Independencia), Montevideo Port Market (Mercado del Puerto).
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