Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

Recoleta Cemetery Entrance fee of $13 per person included in tour price!
Fall in love with the unique character of BA’s most iconic neighbourhoods: Recoleta, Retiro, City Center, San Telmo, & La Boca – WITH the option to personalise the tour to fit your preferences.

This 7 hour private tour allows you to get a local feel of the city & all its treasures at the pace of your choosing. While the majority the tour is walking, some public & private transportation is included, as well as breaks & snack time 😉

All guides are native English speakers currently living in Buenos Aires who love sharing their passion for the city with travellers.

Our mission is to bring you the most highly curated, hassle-free, & unforgettable Argentine experience possible.

This tour is run by ‘To Be in Buenos Aires’, owned & operated by a prairie girl from Western Canada whose Argentine journey all started years ago, so innocently, with tango…

In Recoleta Cemetery, one could learn much of the history of this very rich country. So many of the most influential & controversial figures of Argentine history are here. This very historical cemetery is a ‘must see’. The admission fee ($12 pp) is included in the tour price.

Here you’ll quickly see how Buenos Aires got its nickname of ‘The Paris of South America’. This neighbourhood is home to many of the city’s most luxurious palaces, homes, cafes, & high-end shopping. We’ll stroll down some of the most exclusive & beautiful streets of the city, appreciating the rich architecture, history, & charm.

360 views of historical archictectural excellence abound. Retiro train station, the British Tower, the Kavanaugh Building (the city’s first skyscraper & excellent example of ‘rationalist architecture’), the Palacios San Martin & Paz – all are within view from the Plaza named in honor of Argentina’s most celebrated hero, Jose San Martin. From here we’ll take the subway – a work of art into itself – to our next destination.

The Obelisco is the centerpoint of the 9 de Julio, the widest avenue on the planet. This also happens to be the heart of Buenos Aires’ version of ‘Times Square’. Buenos Aires is always listed within the top 10 cities worldwide for live theatre and here you will see that on full display, with the beautiful Teatro Colón, & numerous Broadway-esque theatres all around. We’ll be walking down the Diagonal Norte, in continuous view of the Obelisque, to our next destination.

Home of the ‘Pink House’ (Argentina’s version of the ‘White House’), the national Cathedral (where Pope Francis used to work!), the Cabildo (Argentina’s first government building when it was still a Spanish colony ), plus many other exquisite & historical buildings. The Plaza de Mayo is just as interesting as it is beautiful.

In the early days of Buenos Aires, San Telmo was home to the city’s wealthiest families. A series of yellow fever epidemics led to the wealthy to move to the outskirts of the city (now Recoleta & Retiro) and San Telmo began its decadent decline. Artists & the working class soon moved into the mansions, converting the neighbourhood into what it is now beloved for: a bohemian haven for antiques, tango, cafes, bars, & restaurants, as well as the famous San Telmo Street Market held every Sunday. This is a great area for shopping, snacking, watching some street tango, & soaking in the relaxed city vibe.

This is an optional stop if we have time, OR we can substitute an above stop. Home to the country’s original port, La Boca is now most known for its colorful streets full of tango, art, & fútbol (aka soccer!). La Boca’s rich history is still very much alive in the many conventillos (tenement housing for the old port’s labour force) now converted into cafes, parrillas (steakhouses), & souvenir shops. Like San Telmo, this is a wonderful area to learn about the very humble beginnings of the city, enjoy some local tastes & tango, & pick up a keepsake or 2. At the end of the tour, we’ll transport you back to your abode, where you can relive all the memories we created on this remarkable day.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Due to the volatility of the Argentine Peso, it is not advisable to book this tour in that currency (ARS). The prices for this tour are set in USD & will be converted accordingly to your local currency, unless you set the conversion rate to USD manually

• Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods
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• Private transportation at the beginning and end of the tour
• All transportation costs during the tour, including private car, taxi, bus, or subway
• Recoleta Cemtery Entrance Fee (approx $13 US per person)

• Food & drink

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• This Tour is Provided by To Be in Buenos Aires.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 26 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.