Buenos Aires Small Group City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic San Telmo district
- Visit iconic La Boca neighborhood
- Admire Recoleta Cemetery's architecture
- Stroll through Palermo's parks and gardens
- Discover Plaza de Mayo's landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The May Square is located in the Porteño Downtown, neighborhood of Monserrat, in the area where the foundation of Buenos Aires took place. The Plaza de Mayo is the most important and oldest public square of the city. The name of this square commemorates the Revolution of May 25, 1810, date in which the citizens gathered around to expel the Viceroy and form a creole government. Since then, the Square has been a silent witness to the most important political and social events in the country.
Pass by: San Telmo is an old neighborhood with a bohemian touch thanks to its temporary art galleries, night bars and street murals. The Defensa street, full of antique shops and bustling brasseries, passes through the Dorrego square, where many tourists come on Sundays to see the street market and street performances. Winding roads run through Lezama Park among jacaranda trees. The neighborhood is full of exclusive restaurants with tango shows.
La Boca is a working class neighborhood that has several attractions next to the Riachuelo. Asadores and street artists mark the entire Caminito, a narrow alley flanked by brightly colored zinc houses that evoke its origin as an immigrant neighborhood. The Bombonera is the Boca Juniors stadium and a whole hotbed on match days. The Proa Foundation is a museum of modern art with temporary exhibitions and views of the old docks.
Caminito is a museum alley and a traditional passage, of great cultural and tourist value, located in the La Boca neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The place acquired cultural significance because it inspired the music of the famous tango Caminito (1926), composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.
Pass by: Puerto Madero is a renovated neighborhood that faces the bay. Its renovated redbrick buildings house exclusive grills frequented by tourists and businessmen at lunchtime. There are also modern skyscrapers with multinationals and luxury apartments. The lakes in the area are surrounded by trails, as is the ecological reserve Costanera Sur, very popular with runners and families. The elegant suspension bridge of the Woman connects the ports.
Pass by: Retiro is a neighborhood with great diversity and quiet streets. Art galleries and chic coffee shops lead to the emblematic and busy train station of Retiro, British style and surrounded by fast food stalls. The art deco tower of the Kavanagh building offers views of the Plaza San Martín, a steep park where office employees rest in the shelter of jacaranda and patriotic monuments. Tourists flock to the Florida pedestrian street for its leather goods boutiques, souvenir stalls and tango dancers.
Recoleta is a strollable, affluent area known for Paris-style townhouses, lavish former palaces and posh boutiques
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and attire suitable for the weather.
- Bring a camera to capture the city's vibrant scenes.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- This is a kid-friendly tour
Traveler reviews
Good value quality city tour
Informative, well managed small group tour and much cheaper than the very similar cruise organised shore excursion
Great Guides Make for Great Tours
Our city tour was a wonderful way to get to know Buenos Aires. The three hours went by in a flash. Our guide, Miriam, was a true professional. She provided wonderful details for each of the five neighborhoods we visited and safely ushered our group across the busy streets. No mean feat in Buenos Aires! She also managed to gather us under the shade trees at every stop; a much appreciated skill on a hot, sunny day. The bus was modern, the driver skilled, and the A/C worked like a champ. The best excursion of our cruise at a fraction of the price.
Interesting Buenos Aires
Although the guide was given a later meet time to what we were given we did enjoy the relaxed and friendly tour. The city was busy but our guide took extra care to ensure we got to experience things without getting lost.
Excellent tour
Our tour guide “ Stella” was very informative, friendly and professional . She gave us excellent insight on the history of Buenos Aires and Argentina. Our driver “ Emiliano “ was cautious and always gave us a hand to get in / out of the van. It was nice that the tour was done in a small mini van rather than a huge bus. Take the tour at the beginning of your stay, it gives you a good idea on how to plan the rest of your time in Buenos Aires. I strongly recommend this tour with Signature Tours, very reliable and on time. Enjoy BA..
Small group experience
The variety of areas of the city that we saw were wonderful. From the formal to the arty to the historical it was all a great experience. And we could end the tour at the cemetery instead of taking the bus back to the ship. That way we could get our own lunch in the city and make our way back in a leisurely manner. It was also nice not to have a large group on the tour. It made getting around much easier and you could always see and hear our tour guide.