Buenos Aires Walking Tour: Experience the City's History, Culture, and Cuisine
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Buenos Aires
Immerse yourself in the vibrant history, culture, and cuisine of Buenos Aires on this engaging walking tour. Explore hidden gems and taste delicious local dishes along the way.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Calle Defensa - The walking tour starts at our San Telmo office. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires and boasts a vibrant tango and arts scene. Its antique markets, street lighting (known as “faroles”), cobblestones, old buildings and original decor add to the unique bohemian atmosphere of the place.
  • Mercado de San Telmo - We will visit the San Telmo market, a building inaugurated in 1897 to supply the great wave of immigrants that arrived at that time.
    Nowadays, you can still find some shops selling meat, vegetables and other groceries, although most of them offer local gastronomy and specialties from all over the world. Here we will taste some delicious empanadas.

Lunch:
3 empanadas of your choice (examples: beef, chicken, ham and cheese, vegetables).
1 soft drink
1 Coffee

  • Plaza Dorrego - We will continue our way along Defensa Street, in the heart of San Telmo neighborhood, until we reach the park.

  • Caminito - We will take a bus to La Boca neighborhood, known for the Boca Juniors stadium and the colorful Caminito street. We will be enchanted by street tango dancing and singing performances and learn how tango, soccer and different immigration influences have made Buenos Aires one of the most irresistible cities in the world.

  • Puente de la Mujer - On board another bus we will enjoy the views of the modern skyscrapers of Puerto Madero. We will see the famous “Puente de la Mujer”

  • Casa Rosada - We reach the Plaza de Mayo, the main square of Buenos Aires and the political heart of Argentina. Here we will see Casa Rosada, the Goberment Palace.

  • Plaza de Mayo - We will walk around the Plaza de Mayo to see the most important buildings of the country, such as the famous Cabildo. The most important avenues and a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral.

  • Obelisco - After touring the square, we will go to the Obelisk, a symbol of Buenos Aires. Be a part of this incredible metropolis, going through the real experience of the daily life of an Argentine citizen.

  • 9 de Julio Avenue - Walk along the lively 9 de Julio avenue, the widest avenue in the world. Historical buildings, monuments and streets will show the changes that the city has undergone since its foundation.

  • Cementerio de la Recoleta - We will arrive at our last stop: the Recoleta neighborhood by subway where we will find beautiful architecture, a large number of museums, elegant cafes and restaurants, exclusive avenues and shopping malls.

We will visit the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of most of the aristocratic families of the country and of well-known historical figures such as Eva Duarte Perón.

What's Included
  • Transport via public bus and subway
  • Lunch included
  • Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The Walking Tour of Buenos Aires is the best way to get to know the city. Our tour is done walking and traveling by public transportation.

The idea is to get to know, in a sustainable way and without losing sight of the daily reality of the porteños, the most beautiful and interesting corners of the city. We go out with small groups prioritizing the quality of the excursion.

You will experience a unique and real contact experience with our beloved metropolis, visiting the Downtown and its Historical Center, San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta.

Throughout the tour you will taste typical foods such as empanadas and other inherited (and improved) such as ice cream, ending the tour in Recoleta Cemetery.

This walking tour is ideal to take pictures and visit areas outside the massive tourist circuit of Buenos Aires.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not subject to weather conditions. The tour does not canceled by rain.
  • The order of the attractions to visit can be modified by the guide.
Location
Defensa 831
Defensa
Tangol Travel Agency office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robert_d
Mar 4, 2024
Great tour of several BA highlights - This is a very comprehensive tour that covers a lot of ground by using public transportation (buses). Bonus if you schedule this for Sunday is you can walk through the San Telmo street market on your way to the starting point.
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Thomas_r
Feb 5, 2024
Great Tour of Buenos Aires - Victor was great. It was like havibg a close friend persinally guide thru the various areas of Buenos Aires. He was informative and helpful. We learned a freat deall about his city, its people, and Argentine history.
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Elizabeth_b
Dec 3, 2023
Great Immersion Tour - Victor was prepared with old photos, magazines and related articles to explain the history of many of the walking tours sites. I really enjoyed this tour, and I felt like I saw many important sites of Buenos Aires as well as have a better appreciation of the local culture and history that built it. Yes, you will take a local bus and a subway, but if you want to experience a tour that immerses you like a local, this is the one! Great job, Victor!
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Fearless40532700452
Nov 7, 2023
Informative - Victor, our guide, was excellent with his presentation, history, and insights. He was patient and informative and spoke very good English.
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Mary_s
Oct 1, 2023
Fantastic guide Gabi shows us the city - our tour was scheduled on a day the tour office was closed, so no one was there- but our guide came and was wonderful. Gabi was very knowledgable, friendly and engaging. Five hours may seem like a long tour, but the pace was perfect and it actually flew by because it was so interesting and entertaining. Highly recommend- also we used public transportation (bus and subway) and went to local restaurants so it is a great way to orient yourself to the city a bit.
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Jane_g
Mar 21, 2024
We covered lots of areas... - We covered lots of areas in one day but didn’t feel rushed and our guide Victor was very informative.
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Nilakshi_l
Feb 28, 2024
Walking around is a great way to see any city - A lot of history and information was shared by Denise in our tour. It was easy and fun. Walking is a great way to discover hidden alleyways and gems in the city
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Gary_a
Dec 23, 2023
Good tour poor food choices - The tour was great Lunch restaurant did not cater for vegans We had to pay for poor food substitute Which were a poor substitute for lunch
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Aysegul_a
Jan 7, 2024
City tour - Nice tour guide, but we were mixed with other couple with another language. Needed to know more information and history about places. Overpriced..
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Roseanney_l
Nov 8, 2023
Ok to skip. Better off taking a free tour offered by the city on the back of city map. - Long walking tour (5 hours) occasional hop on a City bus. Tour guide talked at us but the lecture was boring. Too much of standing around to hear the tour guide talking.
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