5hs Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires (optional street food)

In this tour, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken on a historically-based tour of the city, where you will get to see how Buenos Aires developed throughout the years since its foundation. By traveling with an experienced tour guide, they will take you to the most historical and beautiful places of the City, giving you a great insight into the “porteños” (people from Buenos Aires) view.
You will have the chance to ask your guide as this is a small group, no larger than 15 people, about your interests. We suggest taking this tour early in your visit, as this great overview will show you places to visit during your stay.
Choose between our traditional 5 hs tour, an Empanadas snack to enjoy during the tour, or even a boat ride from La Boca to Puerto Madero through the Riachuelo, to enjoy a contrast in scenery: the lively, historic charm of La Boca and the modern skyscrapers and upscale ambiance of Puerto Madero, offering a unique view of Buenos Aires.

The May Square is located in the Porteño Downtown, neighborhood of Monserrat, in the area where the foundation of Buenos Aires took place. The Plaza de Mayo is the most important and oldest public square of the city. The name of this square commemorates the Revolution of May 25, 1810, date in which the citizens gathered around to expel the Viceroy and form a creole government. Since then, the Square has been a silent witness to the most important political and social events in the country.

San Telmo is an old neighborhood with a bohemian touch thanks to its temporary art galleries, night bars and street murals. The Defensa street, full of antique shops and bustling brasseries, passes through the Dorrego square, where many tourists come on Sundays to see the street market and street performances. Winding roads run through Lezama Park among jacaranda trees. The neighborhood is full of exclusive restaurants with tango shows.

La Boca is a working class neighborhood that has several attractions next to the Riachuelo. Asadores and street artists mark the entire Caminito, a narrow alley flanked by brightly colored zinc houses that evoke its origin as an immigrant neighborhood. The Bombonera is the Boca Juniors stadium and a whole hotbed on match days. The Proa Foundation is a museum of modern art with temporary exhibitions and views of the old docks.

La Boca is a working class neighborhood that has several attractions next to the Riachuelo. Asadores and street artists mark the entire Caminito, a narrow alley flanked by brightly colored zinc houses that evoke its origin as an immigrant neighborhood. The Bombonera is the Boca Juniors stadium and a whole hotbed on match days. The Proa Foundation is a museum of modern art with temporary exhibitions and views of the old docks.

(Optional)
Embark on a boat ride from La Boca to Puerto Madero. As you navigate the Riachuelo, enjoy a contrast in scenery: the lively, historic charm of La Boca gradually shifts to the sleek, modern skyscrapers and upscale ambiance of Puerto Madero. This scenic route offers a unique view of Buenos Aires’ diverse urban landscape, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of La Boca alongside the contemporary elegance of Puerto Madero.

Puerto Madero is a renovated neighborhood that faces the bay. Its renovated redbrick buildings house exclusive grills frequented by tourists and businessmen at lunchtime. There are also modern skyscrapers with multinationals and luxury apartments. The lakes in the area are surrounded by trails, as is the ecological reserve Costanera Sur, very popular with runners and families. The elegant Woman suspension bridge connects the ports.

Retiro is a neighborhood with great diversity and quiet streets. Art galleries and chic coffee shops lead to the emblematic and busy train station of Retiro, British style and surrounded by fast food stalls. The art deco tower of the Kavanagh building offers views of the Plaza San Martín, a steep park where office employees rest in the shelter of jacaranda and patriotic monuments. Tourists flock to the Florida pedestrian street for its leather goods boutiques, souvenir stalls and tango dancers.

Recoleta is a thriving area, ideal for walking, known for its Parisian-style terraced houses, ancient lavish palaces and luxurious boutiques. One of the main attractions is the Recoleta Cemetery, which houses extravagant tombs of national icons, such as Eva Perón. The National Museum of Fine Arts exhibits masterpieces by Argentine artists, and the Recoleta Cultural Center offers temporary avant-garde exhibitions. In the Plaza Francia, with lawn areas, there is a craft market on weekends.

“A novel oasis” mentioned by “The Guardian” is a book heaven for those literature lovers. The beauty of this building once a Theater which still boasts the beautiful ceiling frescoes painted by an Italian artist almost a century ago. Couldn´t be other way, as Buenos Aires is the Capital of bookshops in the World, with 25 of these per 100000 inhabitants with “El Ateneo Grand Splendid” as it´s own Mecca.

This gargantuan flower sculpture, located in the center of Plaza Naciones Unidas, is the inspired creation of architect Eduardo Catalano, who designed and funded the project in 2002. The giant aluminum and steel petals open and close like a real flower every morning and evening.

The Faculty of Law is a faculty of the University of Buenos Aires, the largest university in Argentina. It was founded alongside the university in 1821, and has consistently remained one of its largest constituent schools, presently counting with 23,790 enrolled graduate students. Being one of the most prestigious in the World. You will have the chance to understand how it works and it´s history.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• This is a kid-friendly tour

• 3 Hours Classic City Tour
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  On this option, you will have a shorter version of our City tour
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• 5h Tour with Boat Ride & Snack
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  Here you’ll have an extended 5-hour version of our City Tour adding two more stops, a Snack, and a 45-minute boat ride.
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• 5 H Premium City Tour
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  Duration: 5 hours
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• 5 hs Tour with street food
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  Optional Street Food : This option includes the City Tour for 5 hs plus a stop for a typical argentinian street food and drink.
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• Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
• Live Commentary
• Professional Local Guide
• Snacks (if option selected)

• Cemetery entry tickets

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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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• This Tour is Provided by Tours Buenos Aires.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.