Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Plaza de Mayo's historic landmarks
- Stroll through the colorful Caminito Street
- Visit the iconic Recoleta Cemetery
- Discover the vibrant San Telmo neighborhood
- Admire the architecture of Palermo's parks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and drinks
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 thriving area, ideal for walking, known for its Parisian-style terraced houses, ancient lavish palaces and luxurious boutiques. The National Museum of Fine Arts exhibits masterpieces by Argentine artists, and the Recoleta Cultural Center offers temporary avant-garde exhibitions. In the Plaza Francia, with lawn areas, there is a craft market on weekends.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- 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 for city exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant street art and architecture.
- 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.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- This is a kid-friendly tour
Traveler reviews
Excellent overview of city
Our guide was wonderful! Very friendly and knowledgeable as well as considerate and an excellent driver. We learned a lot. This overview of neighborhoods helped us decide where we wanted to come back and explore further.
See Buenos Aires
The tour guide was fun and very knowledgeable. It was a very interesting tour. But as always with tours due to time restrictions, when there is something particularly interesting there's not quite enough time. But a good tour and worth doing.
Pablo was fantastic! An...
Pablo was fantastic! An amazing guide, so knowledgeable, extremely funny, an excellent communicator and patient with all our questions and requests. I booked as a solo traveller and was so lucky to share this tour with two of the loveliest Americans (a mother and son). This tour provides an insight into the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and their histories, and how this beautiful city grew, thrived, survived. Fascinating, enjoyable and highly recommended.
Personal, Informative, and Unforgettable Buenos Aires Tour
This small group tour was such a great way to experience Buenos Aires. Even with a surprising amount of traffic throughout the city that day, Enrique made the entire experience feel personal, relaxed, and unforgettable. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share the history, culture, and stories of Buenos Aires with us. You could tell he truly loves the city, and that enthusiasm made the tour so much more engaging and enjoyable. What could have easily felt rushed or frustrating because of traffic never did, and Enrique kept everything interesting, informative, and fun the entire time. I left feeling like I had a much deeper understanding and appreciation for the city. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Buenos Aires and wanting a meaningful overview of the city with a fantastic guide!
Great 4 hours!
Oriana was an amazing guide! Well informed and friendly. This was a great and informative way to spend a morning in BA. I learned so much about the city and country!