Montevideo Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

Montevideo, Uruguay

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4

· Cristina_M ·

Apr 2026

This tour was a great intro to Montevideo. It was a good mix of history and food along the way. We got to try many things. Walter was very knowledgeable and also super kind to our children. We had a great time. Thanks, Walter!

· Robert_B ·

Mar 2026

Great tour guide, history and food. The walks were very reasonable and we liked the guide, very friendly and safe environment.

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Overview

What's Included

Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group.
Customization of the tour
Walking tour
Food & Drinks Tastings

Tips (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3QRR+H99, Sarandí 287, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
Meet your guide front of FAUNA Montevideo

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Plaza Independencia

Ciudad Vieja

Catedral de Montevideo

Mercado del Puerto

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

JASON_W

Walter was very informative and gave us a very nice tour of the old city of Montevideo. The chivitis was excellent and we got some nice sweet treats too.

Reviews

4.4

based on 19 reviews

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This tour was a great...

Cristina_M, Apr 2026

food tour

Robert_B, Mar 2026

Great tour guide, history and food. The walks were very reasonable and we liked the guide, very friendly and safe environment.

Walking tour of Montevideo

JASON_W, Mar 2026

Walter was very informative and gave us a very nice tour of the old city of Montevideo. The chivitis was excellent and we got some nice sweet treats too.

It was a great sampling...

Nancy_P, Mar 2026

It was a great sampling of Uruguayan food. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we also got a tour of the city as we went to different food places.

Fantastic Food Toir in Montevideo

Kim_M, Feb 2026

Walter was so informative and we loved being exposed to the traditional food and culture. This was an amazing tour.

Walter is the best

John_L, Feb 2026

Walter was informative, flexible and on time. He adjusted to our energy level and interests. We had a very good time and would recommend the tour (and Walter) to anyone.

Keep looking for a different tour

Angela_L, Jan 2026

Our guide was switched out just a few days prior to the excursion, we were on a cruise and didn't see this until we were in Uruguay. We have a lovely tour guide... BUT we didn't get a food tour - but a history tour. We asked several times about when we'd eat, and eventually were given a sandwich to split. I notified the tour operator after the fact and first they said they'd respond, after they didn't for a couple of weeks I reached back out to be told they have to profit margin on this booking and hoped I understood. I'd look elsewhere.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Angela, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry that the tour did not unfold as expected. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially given the circumstances of your trip. At Guydeez, our goal is to create meaningful and enjoyable experiences, and we regret that we did not meet that standard on this occasion. We appreciate you also acknowledging the guide, though we recognize that this does not make up for the missing elements of the tour. We have already reached out to you directly by email to follow up on this matter. Once again, please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, and we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future. Warm wishes, Guydeez Team

Did not get what was advertised

Beatrice_T, Jul 2025

I booked this private tour for my family of three people a few weeks before traveling to Montevideo. Two days after the booking, the guide contacted me via WhatsApp to introduce himself and ask for any food allergies and preferences in sightseeing. I said we liked the arts, architecture, and wine. The day we met, May 31, we walked around downtown for an hour before sitting down for our first food tasting. The guide ordered a few appetizers and drinks. We then continued on the walking tour, with the guide telling us about the history of the city, showcasing various buildings, and visiting different museums. Three hours flew by. The guide was super nice and knowledgeable. The reason I’m giving this tour a 2 star is because we signed up for the “Private Best Street Food [of Montevideo],” and I was disappointed that we stopped at only 1 café. We’ve been on food tasting tours in Paris, Buenos Aires and Auckland, and they usually take you to 5 to 6 places to taste a variety of foods and drinks. We paid almost $300 for a one stop food tasting tour; totally not worth it. We didn’t get what was advertised.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Beatrice, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly glad to hear you appreciated the guide’s knowledge and warm approach. That said, we’re sorry the tour didn’t match your expectations, especially in terms of the food experience. At Guydeez, we strive to offer tours that reflect what’s advertised and deliver real value. We understand how disappointing it can be when the experience doesn’t match your expectations. We’ve already contacted you via email to follow up directly. Thank you again for your feedback. Warm wishes, Guydeez Team

Really enjoyed this tour...

Randall_P, Jul 2025

Really enjoyed this tour with Alejandro who did a great job with our multilingual group. We got a lot of great information on the history and architecture of the oldest city, moving into the newer areas and some good food along the way!

Nice walk-about tour with food

Wendy_P, Apr 2025

Foodwise, our first stop was at an empanada shop with and extensive menu of filling options. We got a “traditional” one: beef, raisins and a few sliced olives (sweet/salty). We continued through the city (very walkable) and stopped for an assortment of Uruguayan food: Tartas (basically pies with different fillings. We had one with ham and cheese, tomato and sliced boiled egg. The other one was filled with spinach, egg and cheese (neither of us tried this one as we were too full!). Also an “Olympia” club sandwich which was pretty similar to the first tartas: ham, cheese, sliced egg, tomato, lettuce and sliced green olives. Then we had beef schnitzel (a thin steak, breaded and fried). They use very little seasoning - this would have been greatly enhanced by some sort of sauce. We continued walking and went into a few museums including one of photographs from the 1920s, 30s, 40s. Another was into a former president’s house turned into a museum. There was a large display of cooking items: canisters of ingredients, utensils, cookbooks, dishes, and fixtures. Also, very fancy mate cups and straws. We ended our tour with a dish of ice cream.

Local guide knew the...

Paulette_C, Mar 2025

Local guide knew the history and was able to give personal perspective on the city and country. Our experience with the architecture and food was excellent.

Fun Adventure

Abel_B, Feb 2025

Our tour guide Eliud did a great job of walking us through the city of Montevideo. Explaining to us the local dishes as well as some history of the city

NIce walking tour

Marina_K, Jan 2025

Nice walking tour in MTV. Stopped at one bar for some snacks and later had ice cream. I would recommend more of an explanation of what is expected prior to booking.