Argentina · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Buenos Aires highlights from Plaza de Mayo to La Boca and Recoleta on a guided minivan tour with hotel pickup and free time.
“Guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable accomodating and funny. Didnt feel rushed. clear instructions.”
Explore La Boca’s colorful conventillos, tango, fileteado art, Puente Transbordador, and Boca Juniors history on a $13 English tour.
“Terrific tour lead by Santiago. He was very funny and I think we really got the flavor of the neighborhood with his guidance. There is so much to know. So many stories!”
Explore Buenos Aires’ Recoleta Cemetery with an English-speaking guide, Evita’s tomb, grand mausoleums, legends, and Argentine history.
“Entertaining, informative guide. Disorganized at start, but better once we entered the cemetery. Too big a group, perhaps due to rain earlier in the day. As an aside, “Free Walks” is a confusing name for a company that isn’t always free.”
Explore Palermo’s graffiti, political murals, and Argentina’s street art story on a lively two-hour English walking tour for $13.
“We saw lot of art and styles ranging from football murals to butterfly murals. Juan is very passionate about buenos aires and the history of the city.”
Tour Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires to see its frescoed ceiling, 700-bulb chandelier, grand auditorium, and celebrated acoustics.
“It was beautiful and a wonderful experience to see the beauty of the architecture of the building.”
Cook Argentine empanadas, alfajores, and mate in a San Telmo home with a small group, English-speaking hosts, and a filling three-hour meal.
“A lovely wholesome experience! Get guidance in making both items and you get to eat everything you make, so make sure to do it well!”
Ride the End of the World Train and explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, with forest, lakes, bays, history, and practical tips for Ushuaia.
“The national park is excellent. Eileen as a guide was very good. The train a little disappointing in my opinion. 45 minute slow ride that’s dominated about the story of the prison and people trying to sell photos with dressed up convicts. Slow train and because enclosed you don’t get to appreciate the steam engine.”
See Buenos Aires highlights by coach, from Casa Rosada and Recoleta to tango-filled San Telmo and colorful Caminito, with a local guide.
“This is a great short tour, only three hours, in which you are shown some of the highlights of the city and allowed some time to get off the bus and take photos. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”
See Buenos Aires highlights in four hours with a private bilingual guide, air-conditioned car, mate, alfajores, and flexible photo stops.
“Tailored, efficient, friendly, safe, reliable, with good comms. Saw a lot and good but not overbearing commentary.”
Tour Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires to see its Golden Hall, grand foyer, bust gallery, and famed acoustics with an official guide.
“The teatro colon is certainly quite impressive and worth a visit. Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. However, the group size was really quite large and the tour was under an hour. To my mind the price is very high for what is offered.”
Tour Buenos Aires’ Palacio Barolo, follow its Dante-inspired design, and climb to the lighthouse for sweeping city views in 90 minutes.
“Silvina our tour guide was amazing, funny, and considerate. Her English was understandable and her Spanish was more than perfect. She included everyone and made eye contact with you. We arrived 10min late due to city traffic, she was more than aware to include us in what we missed. Our family of four was include in a tour of 22 people Spanish and English speakers. Must try attraction. A lot of great views and opportunity for photos.”
See Perito Moreno Glacier from Patagonian roads, balconies, and an optional boat trip on this guided day tour from El Calafate.
“I wasn't sure what to expect but it was spectacular. The guide was good fun and knowledgeable and the glacier itself is something to behold. Please don't miss this”
See a Buenos Aires football match with a bilingual local guide, stadium transfers, tickets, snacks, and a close look at Argentina’s fan culture.
“Manuela was an amazing guide and ensured we had a fantastic experience attending a football match in Argentina! We originally booked a game that was rescheduled and the team was so helpful with adjusting our plans! Communication was top notch, and on game day the entire experience was seamless! The pick up and transportation was perfect, efficient, and Manuela was with us every step of the way! She explained everything, and we felt so safe including with our 10 year old child. The game itself was incredible! Absolutely prioritize going to see a match in BA with Manuela!”
Explore San Telmo's colonial streets, Mafalda, market, comic art, and Sunday fair with an English-speaking guide for $13.
“we had an excellent and informative walking tour with our guide, and it was great fun to end up in the San Telmo square to watch the tango dancers. Lots of interesting and fun cartoon style sculptures and murals to see on the way. Interesting history of the area too.”
Spend nine hours tasting Mendoza wines, touring three wineries, enjoying lunch, and taking in Andes views with a private guide and transport.
“My partner and I were collected exactly at the time arranged, in a very comfortable vehicle, and along with one other person were treated to tastings at 2 remarkable wineries, and lunch with wine pairing at a third. Damian was a perfect host, spoke excellent English, Portuguese and Italian as well as Spanish and his choices of wineries were exemplary. We learnt a lot and laughed all day. I would highly recommend this tour.”
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