Private tour in Montevideo Gabriel C

Montevideo Jewish Sightseeing 3 hours Tour

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Gabriel C.

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Hello and welcome to Uruguay! My name is Gabriel and I am a lifelong resident of this wonderful coastal country. One of my passions is meeting people from different cultures. As your tour guide, it is my privilege and pleasure to take you on a memorable sightseeing trip and a fun architectural outing. I am a retired architect. I have been working as a tour guide for TourByLocals for over 12 years. I am proud to call the city of Montevideo my own true home. From our beautiful leafy streets and relaxing seaside avenue to our sandy beaches and stunning architecture, Montevideo has it all. I offer private tours of Montevideo and also completely customizable private tours suitable to your needs and wishes. (I am happy to work with you to custom design an itinerary that suits your personal interests and needs). I really enjoy learning and sharing our local history and peculiarities that make us unique. I am vaccinated for Covid and work hard to provide a safe and clean environment for my guests. My mission is to make sure every visitor has the most fun and leaves with the desire to return soon! I have lived 1 year in the States in Joliet, Illinois, as an exchange student and graduated at the Joliet Township HS, great and unforgettable experience, so I speak English fluently. During this year, I choose subjects as English, American History and Calculus as I was going to need it for my future career as an Architect at the Uruguayan College of Aechitecture. After my Senior year In Joliet, exchange students traveled together to the East Coast, New York and Washington where we were invited to the White House for a presidential speech. I returned for a second time in 2015 visiting relatives too. Later, I became an Architect retiring in 2010, when I started as a Tour Guide. I am passionate about World History and Politics, learning a lot about Uruguay and Latin America's history. I have also lived for 3 years in Brazil working as an Architect. Uruguay certainly is a vibrant and exciting place to live and to visit. Montevideo is a seaside city, with idyllic views all around. You will also learn Uruguay's not known and interesting history facts and stories, Uruguayan people's background and culture. I will be glad to assist you about transfers, hotels, best rent-a-car options, reliable bus companies or whatever you may need. If you are in Buenos Aires, you may come for the day by a 3 hour ferry or in a 45 min. flight I can pick you up at the place of your arrival. It's my goal to introduce you to my charming city and help you get the most out of your visit to this beautiful country! Suggestions These are my 3 suggestions to guarantee you a memorable and exciting visit to Montevideo: 1. Montevideo is a safe city, although I would recommend you to take care of your personal belongings. If you are planning to stay some days choose a hotel in coastal neighborhoods as Punta Carretas, or Pocitos where the beaches and our beautiful rambla are the main highlight of Montevideo the Seaside City. If after your visit you are leaving Uruguay early in the morning I suggest to stay in the Carrasco neighborhood next to Carrasco Airport. 2. Major credit cards are accepted, Money exchange shops and ATM are everywhere. Dollars are widely accepted. 3. Water and food quality have the same standards as USA or Europe. In restaurants, customers are charged around 3 dollars as "Table Fee". Restaurants beverages (soft drinks, wine, beer and coffee) are quite expensive. Tipping is optional, usually 10%. Waiters will ask you if they can add the 10% tip to your credit car Certificate Of Proficiency in English from Michigan University, USA National Geographic Society Member Graduated from Joliet HS, Illinois, USA. In 1979 I graduated as Architect In Brazil. Where I lived and worked as Architect during 3 years. Cruise passengers: Montevideo Port is a restricted area. As I cannot enter inside and next to the pier Cruise passengers must walk about 3 blocks to the Port Exit door. Our van has to park about one or two blocks from the Port Exit Door.

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Overview of your Montevideo tour

Some Spanish Jewish left for Portugal in 1492 but many remained as Crypto Jews, holding highest places in the Portuguese kings court. When Portugal colonized Brazil crypto jews were also in the Rio de Janeiro government , Manuel Lobo a Crypto Jew was sent to Uruguay and was the founder of Colonia del Sacramento in 1680 the first settlement In the country. In the 1900`s Jewish emigration waves started coming to Montevideo. All these stories and more you will learn in my short van 3 hours, Jewish tours. This tour we will go by in the most iconic Highlights of Jewish and Montevideo Highlights . We will make a stop and a walk at Independence Sq. and then we will head to Pocitos and Punta Carretas neighborhoods. where are the temples and Jewish Day School my sons studied and my granddaughters are going nowadays. You will learn interesting data about Uruguay life and culture too !!

Your Montevideo tour itinerary

Crusiers: at the Port Exit Door. You must walk Outside the Port Area. Hotel Tourists at your Lobby. ITINERARY Beth Israel Synagogue Going by slowly by Matriz Sq. and a stop and walk at Independence Sq. POCITOS AND PUNTA CARRETAS NEIGHBORHOODS Holocaust Memorial Jewish Day Schools and Temples Pocitos beach view , Yacht Port, Montevideo World Trade Center and commercial area. Back to Port or Hotel

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Renault Van comfortable with air conditioned

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Transportation Costs are not included. Bus tickets around 2 USD each. A taxi ride 1 hour, if needed, may cost about 10 to 15 USD. Taxis are for 3 passengers). If you are 4 or 6 passengers 2 taxis are needed. Passengers will pay directly to the taxi . Food and entrance to Museum fees not included. Transfers from Airport cost 55 USD.
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Montevideo Department, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

Cruisers, please walk OUTSIDE the Port area along a green path to the port exit iron bar door which is behind some trees and between 2 buildings. I will be standing next to this iron bar door. Hotels tourist i will pick you up at the Hotel Lobby

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Tour categories
Jewish Heritage
Religious Sites
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
3314
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
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This private tour in Montevideo is perfect for travellers interested in Jewish history and culture, as well as those who want to explore the highlights of Montevideo. It's also ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience with a knowledgeable local guide like Gabriel C., who can provide deeper insights into the city's Jewish heritage and cultural life.

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