Argentina · WALKING TOURS IN BUENOS AIRES
This is the cheapest good thing in the city: a guide, two hours and a barrio, often for the price of a tip. The 10 below cover Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca and the street art in Palermo, with meeting points and how much walking is really involved.
Review of Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, with route highlights, walking tours, discounts, ticket tips, and honest advice on value.
“Staff absolutely wonderful. Bus clean and audio in working order. Lots of buses with little to no wait time”
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’ Nazi-era past with history teacher Max, from Eichmann’s capture to the former Israeli embassy memorial.
“Excellent tour. The guide (Max)was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. He was very Well versed in the topic and encouraged participation in the discussions.i have hesitation in recommending this tour.”
See Buenos Aires with a private local guide, from famous monuments to lesser-known corners, on a flexible two to eight-hour walking tour.
“I thank God for putting Emiliano on my path. The best guide I’ve ever met. He told me everything, took me off the beaten path, and showed me the real Buenos Aires. Hands down, the best moment of my trip. I only wish I had met him days earlier so I could explore the city with him every single day. Top experience.”
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.”
See Buenos Aires by foot, bus, and subway, from San Telmo and La Boca to Recoleta, with an optional Palacio Barolo rooftop cocktail.
“We covered lots of areas in one day but didn’t feel rushed and our guide Victor was very informative.”
Walk Buenos Aires from Florida Street to Recoleta, with grand palaces, British landmarks, Evita’s cemetery, and lively local stories.
“Very experienced guide who walked at a pace that was not too arduous and gave us lots of facts and information to make our experience of Buenos Aires even more than we could have hoped for.”
Explore La Boca’s art, immigration, tango, and football on a 150-minute walking tour with museum access and local tastings.
“I really enjoyed doing this tour today. Dani was very helpful in showing me around the neighborhood. I learned a lot of interesting information about la Boca too.”
Review of Buenos Aires’ seven-hour private neighborhood tour, with Recoleta Cemetery, San Telmo, La Boca, transport, guide Tracy, and practical tips.
“We had a great time on this tour. You feel like you are with a friend showing you the best neighborhoods of this beautiful city. History was very interesting and we had a little shopping time. If you have a short time in the city, book this tour!”
Explore Buenos Aires’ Recoleta and Retiro on a three-hour tip-based walk past grand palaces, parks, Teatro Colón, and Recoleta Cemetery.
“Walking was a little rough for a couple old folks, but we saw so much up close. The explanations were great by Maria, and her English was mostly easy to follow. Thankful for the bathroom break. Luckily for us, we are staying very close to the Cemetery, so was just a short walk to return “home” at end of tour.”
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