Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo and La Boca Districts
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic San Telmo neighborhood
- Visit the colorful La Boca district
- Ride along the iconic Caminito street
- Discover local art and street performances
- Enjoy authentic Argentine snacks and beverages
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided bike tour through San Telmo and La Boca
- Use of high-quality bicycles and helmets
- Local snacks and beverages during the tour
- Meals outside of provided snacks and beverages
Itinerary
After meeting your guide in San Telmo, listen to a quick safety briefing before receiving your bike (a comfy beach cruiser) and helmet. Begin with a cycle around San Telmo, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture. See its many attractions, including the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church, San Telmo Market and Dorrego Square, the heart of San Telmo. Observe life in the square’s cafes, bars and shops, and watch for spontaneous tango performances – San Telmo is the center of tango in Buenos Aires.
Pass by: Surrounded by cafes, bars, pubs, antique and craft houses. Plaza Dorrego has music and dance shows, including tango and on Sundays the “Feria de San Telmo” takes place in this streets.
Pass by: We will continue to “Parque Lezama” which has rustic catwalks and half-under-ground installations.
Next, ride into La Boca, Buenos Aires’ most colorful neighborhood, where a European atmosphere has remained strong since the neighborhood was settled by Italian immigrants. The district is popular with visitors for its brightly painted buildings, especially along the Caminito – the neighborhood’s main (pedestrianized) drag where you can see local artists selling their work.
Then, head to the newest neighborhood in the city: Puerto Madero. Its old docks have been transformed into restaurants, lofts and offices, which boast incredible views of the city. From there, continue to the Ecological Reserve, a 865-acre nature reserve that lies between the city and the Rio de la Plata.
Finally, visit Plaza de Mayo, the scene of all major political events in the country since the founding of Buenos Aires. Take a look at the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the main public buildings.
Throughout your tour, your entertaining and informative guide will regale you with fun facts about Buenos Aires’ rich history and provide commentary about the sites you’re passing. You’ll also break periodically to stretch your legs and take photos, ending your tour in San Telmo.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour is conducted rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for cycling.
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in purposes.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- If it's raining, rain gear is provided, but tours are usually canceled if it's pouring; if it's raining the day of your tour, please call the tour operator to confirm (contact info will be on your voucher)
- Passenger must be at least 4 feet and 9 inches (150cm) tall
- Electric bicycles are available to whom is not in fisical conditions to ride 3 hours at the same rythm (on request)
Traveler reviews
Great tour with great guide
Great tour with a great guide ( Nestor ), he shared very interesting information, our kids ( 15,13 ) and us absolutely loved it, definitely recommend it.
Learned so much about Buenos Aires and Argentina's history
We learned so much from our tour guide, Flo. We biked all over the southern part of BA. She's super knowledgeable and was just excellent!
Great tour with a fantastic tourguide
We were well taken Care of by Barbie, who tooks ud through San Telmo and La Boca. I was a bit overheated during the tour, but Barbie was really good at checking in. A really good way to see the city, if you don’t have that many days.
Great way to get an intro to Buenos Aires
Ride was mostly along trails which felt safe and well planned. Our guide was engaged and had shared her knowledge and some history of Buenos Aires. A great way to start your visit to the city to get your bearings and learn some important info (like don’t visit Boca in the evenings). The ride through the preserve was dusty and “meh” as not much in the way of wildlife you can see.
One of the Best Ways to see BA Up Close
Our small group tour (4 riders plus the guide) had a glorious summer day's ride on the South Side. Its one of the best ways to see BA (or any city) up close. Our guide (apologies for not recalling her name) was really personable and knowledgeable so it was a fine learning experience as well. The bikes were in good condition and the riding fairly easy, mostly flat and only a limited amount in traffic (BA has lots of bike lanes). We are in our 60's, not athletic, and it was fun and easy.