Buenos Aires Recoleta Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Stroll through Recoleta's charming streets
- Discover the historic Recoleta Cemetery
- Admire the architecture of the National Museum of Fine Arts
- Visit the iconic Palais de Glace
- Experience the vibrant local culture and cafes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Recoleta neighborhood
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Exploration of local landmarks and attractions
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, MALBA, was founded in September 2001 with the objective of collecting, preserving, studying and disseminating Latin American art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. It is a private non-profit institution that preserves and exhibits a heritage of approximately 400 works by the main modern and contemporary artists of the region. It combines a calendar of temporary exhibitions, with the stable exhibition of its institutional collection, and simultaneously works as a plural space of production of cultural and educational activities
Fall in love with the Floralis Generica, an imposing 20 meters high sculpture that dominates the United Nations Square in the Recoleta neighborhood. Donated to the City of Buenos Aires by its author the Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it is made of stainless steel and aluminum and weighs 18 tons. It was the first sculpture in movement controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells. Its name, "Floralis Generica", is a tribute to all flowers. It is about the projection of a dream of its creator, that of building a structure on a large scale that reflects the dynamism of our time.
The National Museum of Fine Arts, located in the City of Buenos Aires, is one of the most important public art institutions in Argentina. It houses an extremely diverse heritage, which includes more than 12,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, textiles and objects. Its collection is integrated by pre-Columbian, colonial, Argentine and international art, in a temporal range that goes from the 3rd century BC. to the present.
The Faculty of Law is one of thirteen faculties that make up the University of Buenos Aires. It was created in 1874 and since 1949, it is located on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 2263, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. There are four degrees taught: Law, Public Translation, Public Calligrapher and Higher Lecturers of Legal Sciences, as well as several graduate courses.
The Palais de Glace or National Palace of Arts is an exhibition center located in the Recoleta neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is currently the institutional space of excellence of the National State for the exhibition of Argentine art and headquarters of the National Salon of Visual Arts.
The Recoleta Cemetery is a famous cemetery in the city of Buenos Aires. It is located in the distinguished neighborhood of Recoleta and contains the tombs of many outstanding personalities of the country. It was inaugurated on November 17, 1822. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city, famous for its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults adorned with marbles and sculptures. Its architectural value is a sample of the times when Argentina was an emerging economic power in the late nineteenth century, and the wealthiest families of the city began moving to the Recoleta area and building splendid pantheons in the cemetery.
The vault where the body of Eva Perón is located is the place most frequented by tourists in the Buenos Aires Recoleta cemetery. The tombs, which are 200 meters to the left of the main entrance gate to the cemetery, belong to the Duarte family. Eva Perón's is five meters underground in the second basement. The remains of María Eva Duarte de Perón arrived at this place in the 70s when they were repatriated from Spain.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; check availability for other languages.
- Photography is allowed; however, be respectful of local customs and individuals.
- The tour operates rain or shine; consider bringing an umbrella if rain is expected.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a leisurely walk with occasional stops for exploration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Traveler reviews
Fabulous tour with Mariela
We had a great day with Mariela, who is friendly, charming and very knowledgeable and passionate about the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. Mariela went above and beyond, answering all our questions and even assisting us with obtaining money even though the tour had finished. Thank you so much Mariela!
Informative and personal
Herlado was the perfect guide. His knowledge of the sites we visited and overall South American history was incredible. He was friendly and totally engaged so that we felt it truly was a personal excursion. It was a highlight of our trip.
Every beautiful tomb tells a fantastic story!
Franco was punctual, is knowledgeable, and did a good job explaining Recoleta Cemetery history. I may have even found one of my family members entombed on the same row as Evita Peron. If you like Cemeteries, I believe you will like these beautiful works of art and their fascinating history. Regrettably, due to my ailing back, I had to cut the tour short. Franco was understanding and assisted me getting an Uber to take me back to my short-term rental. THANK YOU, FRANCO!!
Terrific introduction to Buenos Aires!!
Our host, Pablo, enthusiastically shared Argentine history and Buenos Aires architecture and history all while exploring the Recoleta district on a walking tour. He was delightful. The tour was adjusted to our pace and interests.
What a great tour!
I was greeted promptly by the very professional and friendly guide Facundo. He really knows his city and had many fascinating stories about the inhabitants, architecture and history of this great city. The pace was relaxed and yet we covered quite a bit of territory. I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with Facundo, and strongly recommend booking this tour with him. He is personable, flexible and easy going. Thanks again!