Montevideo Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo) Tours and Activities
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Prior to 1973 and since 1985, Uruguay's Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo), in Montevideo has served as the seat of the country's Chamber of Senators and General Assembly.
The Legislative Palace was inaugurated on Aug. 24, 1925, which coincided with the centennial of the country’s Declaration of Independence. In 1975, the Legislative Palace was declared a National Historic Monument. The impressive palace was designed in a neoclassical style, with noted Greek influence in its exterior facades. Despite Uruguay’s small physical presence in South America, no expense was spared in creating what is considered one of the most beautiful governmental palaces in the world. Parliament Palace includes a variety of luxury materials, including ornamental wood objects, Carrara marble and porphyry and bronze. Carvings, Venetian mosaics, stained glass and various sculptures complement the luxurious materials.
Inside the Legislative Palace, look for murals and laminated gold ornamental details. Many rooms of the palace showcase an important collection of paintings. One of the main points of the building is the Hall of Lost Steps, which includes a beautiful dome and skylight, highlighted by ornate stained glass work. The government complex also houses a public library of ornate decorative touches, carved hardwoods and one of Uruguay's most important collections of books.
In addition to those of the Senate, General Assembly and House of Representatives, legislator offices are also located in the palace and annex building nearby. Those in the annex can reach Parliament Palace via an underground tunnel.
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Av de las Leyes, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Private and personalized experience to let you know the best of our city.
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Discover Montevideo Private Tour with a Local
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Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.
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Highlights of Montevideo - for cruise passengers
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Make the most of your time at shore and discover the highlights of the Uruguayan capital on 3-hour guided tour. Visit key landmarks in the Old City such as the Port Market, Independence Square, the Legislative Palace, and the El Prado neighborhood. Learn about the history of Montevideo from your tour guide and enjoy many stops for photos before heading back to your cruise ship.
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Montevideo and Wine Tasting Tour - for cruise passengers
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Best Private & Personalized City Tour for cruise passengers (full day)
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We offer our travelers and tourists a Private and Personalized Tour in a relaxed and fun environment, making you feel as if you were at home. Just for you and your group, without sharing, which allows you to optimize time and day.
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The Best Montevideo City Tour
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Get an introduction to Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, on a 3-hour city sightseeing tour — perfect for those short on time. Travel by coach with your knowledgeable guide, and step off the bus to view prominent landmarks around Independence Plaza and other city hot spots. See Parliament Palace; venture into the residential barrios of Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos; and stroll along the coastal avenue, Rambla of Montevideo. Round-trip hotel transport included.
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Tourist Bus Montevideo Hop On - Hop Off
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Sightseeing Lovers - Best of Montevideo!
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Exclusive City Tour of Montevideo
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Your tour begins when you meet your professional guide at your hotel or pier and climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle.
Discover the Old Town on a guided tour, ( Catedral de Montevideo, Puerta de ciudad vieja, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Salvo)
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PACK 6: Tour Montevideo, Punta del Este & Colonia
Montevideo: Half day tour visiting the highlights of the city. (Old City, Port Market, downtown, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Legislativo, the neighborhood known as "El Prado", Estadio Centenario, home of the first FIFA world cup and the residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the Rambla.
Punta del Este: Full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay. (It includes a visit to Piriápolis, then the tour continues to Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, La Mano monument and finally the peninsula (downtown).
Colonia: a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved architectural wealth. We will do a memorable full-day tour to know its stone streets, its old buildings, remains of fortifications and the Spanish and Portuguese museums, etc.
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PACK 2: Transfer in - Tour Montevideo - Punta del Este - Transfer out
Get to know both Montevideo and Punta del Este with this convenient tour pack that also explores airport transfers. Planning both of these tours as well as booking airport transfers could be a logistical headache; booking this single package takes care of everything. You'll get a comprehensive tour of the Uruguayan capital as well as its most famous beach scene. Airport pickup and drop-off seal the deal for convenience.
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City Tour Montevideo
Beautiful half day tour visiting the most attractive points of the city. You will be able to know the Old City, of rich architecture, the Port Market, the Center of the city, the Plaza Independencia, the Legislative Palace, the romantic neighborhood known as "El Prado" , with its green parks and beautiful monuments, the Centenario Stadium, home of the first FIFA world cup and the elegant residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the exceptional "Rambla", where the sign with the word "Montevideo"is located.
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Pack 5: Tour Montevideo, Punta del Este & Wine Tasting Tour
This pack includes 3 activities to get to know two of the most important places and a day in countryside to chill out while tasting the best Uruguayan wine.
Montevideo: Half day tour visiting the highlights of the city. (Old City, Port Market, downtown, Plaza Independencia, Palacio Legislativo, the neighborhood known as "El Prado", Estadio Centenario, home of the first FIFA world cup and the residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the Rambla.
Punta del Este: Full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay. It includes a visit to Piriápolis, then Casapueblo, the house-sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, in Punta del Este, the main neighborhoods, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, La Mano monument and finally the peninsula (downtown).
Winery: Tour around vineyards, cellar and winery to learn about the winemaking process. Secondly guests will enjoy a guided wine tasting.
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PACK 4: Tour Montevideo & Punta del Este
Montevideo: Half day tour visiting the highlights of the city. It starts in the Old City, the Port Market, the dodwntown, the Plaza Independencia, the Legislative Palace, the neighborhood known as "El Prado",the Centenario Stadium, home of the first FIFA world cup and the residential neighborhoods, and beaches along the "Rambla", where the sign with the word "Montevideo" is located.
Punta del Este: Full day tour to know the most important seaside resorts in Uruguay. On the way we will visit Piriápolis, (stops opposite the iconic Hotel Argentino and Cerro San Antonio). Then the tour continues to Casapueblo, the well-known house - sculpture of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (entry not included). Finally, already in Punta del Este, we will visit the main neighborhoods, the undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado, the Brava and Mansa beaches, La Mano monument and finally the peninsula (downtown). Free time for lunch and activities. Departure to Montevideo in the afternoon.
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Tour Montevideo Panoramico 360º PM
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Highlights of Montevideo - for cruise passengers
The Capital of Uruguay is a beautiful city that faces the Río de la Plata. Its landscaped neighborhoods, its rich building heritage, its beautiful Rambla, make this city one of the most beautiful and visited in South America.
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Small Group Tour - Discover Best Sights of Montevideo!
Get to know Montevideo on this comprehensive tour of the Uruguayan capital's highlights and landmarks. This efficient tour stops at all the must-see attractions, and is perfect for those short on time who want to get an overview of the city. Traveling with a small group of just six people means you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide, in-depth commentary about Montevideo's history and culture, and plenty of time to ask questions.
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City Tour, the best option for small groups
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I offer a private tour service in Montevideo where the security and convenience of the service gives them a bonus that will allow them to take a very pleasant memory of our city
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$100.00
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PACK 3: Transfer in - Tour Montevideo - Punta del Este - Colonia - Transfer out
This pack includes the transfer in (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo) + city tour in Montevideo + full day excursion to Punta del Este + full day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento + transfer out (hotel in Montevideo / airport or port).
• THE DATE SELECTED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE CORRESPONDS TO THE TRANSFER IN (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo). Once you have already completed the purchase please contact us to coordinate the date and time of the other services included.
• TRANSFER IN (airport or port / hotel in Montevideo)
• CITY TOUR MONTEVIDEO (3 hours)
• FULL DAY TOUR PUNTA DEL ESTE (10 hours)
• FULL DAY TOUR COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO (10 hours)
• TRANSFER OUT (hotel in Montevideo / airport or port)
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$190.00
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Montevideo customized tour by a family group sharing a home babecue lunch
Suggested with the sense of a native family. But can be adaptable and taylor made in case of private groups.
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$600.00
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