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By BuenosTours

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Free cancellation available
Price is €89 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Make Buenos Aires click with a resident guide and no more than seven guests. BuenosTours has led conversational, English-language city walks since 2006. Rather than reciting a script, your guide connects architecture, politics, immigration and everyday life, answers your questions and helps you understand how the city fits together. Choose a half-day overview or a full-day route with coffee, Recoleta Cemetery entry, local transport and lunch included.

Activity location

  • El Ateneo Grand Splendid
    • 1860 Avenida Santa Fe
    • C1123, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El Ateneo Grand Splendid
    • 1860 Avenida Santa Fe
    • C1123, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Half Day BA Mini Essentials

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH Arrive at El Ateneo Grand Splendid by 9.50am for 10am start. Tour ends at 1.30pm-2pm in City Centre.
Half Day Mini Essentials Tour: The half day version covers Barrio Norte, Recoleta, Recoleta Cemetery, Tribunales & the Microcentro. DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€88.61 x 1 Adult€88.61
Total
Price is €88.61

7 Hour Buenos Aires Essentials

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Duration: 7 hours: OUR MOST POPULAR VERSION Arrive at El Ateneo Grand Splendid by 9.50am for 10am start. Tour ends at approx 5pm in San Telmo.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€156.63 x 1 Adult€156.63
Total
Price is €156.63

8 Hour Buenos Aires Essentials

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: 1 HOUR LA BOCA EXTENSION: Arrive at El Ateneo Grand Splendid by 9.50am for 10am start. Tour ends at approx. 6pm in La Boca.
1 Hour La Boca Extension: For guests who want a colourful final chapter. The full 7 hour Essentials route, extended for an extra hour to go to La Boca.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€179.00 x 1 Adult€179.00
Total
Price is €179.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    One bottle of water.
  • Inclusions
    Morning coffee or an equivalent drink at the meeting point.
  • Inclusions
    Recoleta Cemetery admission.
  • Inclusions
    All subway and local bus fares used during the tour.
  • Inclusions
    Full-day options only: one local lunch main and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking BuenosTours resident guide.
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point and from the finish.
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks beyond the listed inclusions.
  • Exclusions
    Optional service charge.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please arrive 10 minutes early, at 9:50 AM. The group may wait until 10:20 AM, but late arrival can mean missing part of the tour. Contact your guide if delayed.
    • Depending on the option booked, this is a half-day or full-day walking tour at a relaxed pace, with seated breaks and public-transport journeys.
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
    • Bring a card or a small amount of Argentine pesos for optional purchases.
    • Bring sun or rain protection appropriate to the forecast.
    • Children are welcome: infants ages 0–1 are free, ages 2–12 pay the child price and ages 13+ pay the adult price.
    • Bring a phone or camera if you wish, and keep personal belongings secure while walking.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

  • 45m
Discover a book lover's paradise in this converted 1919 theatre. Frequently ranked as the most beautiful bookshop in the world, El Ateneo Grand Splendid features breathtaking ceiling frescoes, original theatre boxes converted into reading nooks, and a café situated on the former stage, where we meet for an introductory chat over coffee before getting started on our walk. It is a must-visit landmark that perfectly captures the "Paris of the South" elegance of Buenos Aires.

Barrio Norte

  • 30m
Witness the architectural grandeur of Barrio Norte. We'll marvel at the Palacio de Aguas Corrientes, a "water palace" disguised in 300,000 terracotta tiles, and the French-style Palacio Pizzurno. These majestic buildings perfectly illustrate the city’s golden age of opulence.

Recoleta

  • 45m
Admire the imposing Law Faculty building and the iconic, metallic Floralis Genérica sculpture before diving into Recoleta’s "Parisian" elegance. We’ll visit vibrant Plaza Francia, the historic Basílica del Pilar church, and the legendary Gomero tree, plus take a peak at the grandiose Avenida Alvear.

Recoleta Cemetery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The highlight of our tours for many: Explore this world-renowned "City of the Dead," famous for its stunning architecture and fascinating history. Over 45–60 minutes, we’ll navigate the marble-lined walkways to visit the tomb of Eva Perón and hear the captivating, often macabre, stories of the legends buried within these grand walls. There really is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. We cover the $16-20 USD per person cost of admission for you!

Plaza Lavalle (Lavalle Square)

  • 30m
Walk through Tribunales, the city’s judicial and cultural hub. We’ll admire the exterior of the world-class Teatro Colón, the imposing Supreme Court, and the stunning Mirador Massué. It’s a masterclass in varied architecture, from neoclassical power to Art Nouveau elegance.

Paseo del Convento San Ramon

  • 1h
Enjoy a quintessential local lunch. On weekdays, we dine at El Patio, tucked inside the serene courtyard of the historic Convento San Ramón Nonato. On weekends, we’ll visit a local favourite for authentic Argentine pizza or world-class empanadas.

Microcentro

  • 30m
Dive into the city’s bustling core. We’ll navigate Avenida Corrientes, "the street that never sleeps", have a photo op at the iconic Obelisk and Green BA sign, cross Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world, and pass by the beautifully restored Confiteria Ideal for a taste of Belle Époque splendour.

Plaza de Mayo

  • 1h
Stand at the epicentre of Argentine history, politics, culture, religion and economy. We’ll discuss the legends of Evita, the Mothers of the Plaza, and landmarks like the Casa Rosada, Metopolitan Cathedral, and the Cabildo. This is where the nation's most dramatic stories unfold, from colonial revolution to modern-day celebrations. Military coups, massive protests, financial crises, independence heroes, Peron, Evita, Maradona, the Pope and more... Plaza de Mayo hides storey after storey and cannot be fully appreciated without a knowledgeable guide.

San Telmo

  • 1h
Immerse yourself in the cobblestone charm of Buenos Aires’ oldest barrio. Once the aristocratic heart of the city, San Telmo is now a bohemian treasure trove of antiques, tango, and historic architecture. We’ll explore its colonial soul and vibrant market atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

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    El Ateneo Grand Splendid
    • 1860 Avenida Santa Fe
    • C1123, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    El Ateneo Grand Splendid
    • 1860 Avenida Santa Fe
    • C1123, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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