Evita Perón Private Tour: A Deep Exploration of Argentina's Most Controversial First Lady
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Buenos Aires
Uncover the captivating story of Evita Perón, Argentina's beloved and controversial First Lady, on a private tour of Buenos Aires. Explore iconic locations and delve into the hidden secrets of the city.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Obelisco - We will stop at “Plaza de la República”, where the Obelisk of Buenos Aires is located, and from where we have a perfect view of one of the most iconic portraits of Evita. Also, this is the core of the demonstrations in favour or against Evita.
  • Plaza de Mayo - This is the main square of Buenos Aires, where everything happened since the very beginning till today.
    We will see the famous “Evita´s balcony” at the Pink House (Government house) and discover the story behind “Don´t cry for me Argentina”.
  • Puerto Madero - We will visit the newest neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, where very important women of Argentinean history are honoured in its streets. Surprisingly -or not-, Evita is not honoured here… and you will understand why.
  • Cementerio de la Recoleta - Recoleta Cemetery is where Evita´s mausoleum is located.

When Argentina’s wealthy and powerful rest for eternity, they do it in style. Recoleta cemetery is one of the world’s most extraordinary graveyards, with over 6,400 grandiose mausoleums resembling Gothic chapels, Greek temples, fairytale grottoes and elegant little houses.

  • Museo Evita - The museum’s collection includes dresses, objects and mementos that belonged to Evita, while interactive exhibits focus on different moments in her life, including her career as an actress, her relationship with president Juan Domingo Perón, and her political and social work. It also offers a window into Argentine national life at the time. with displays of contemporary objects and photography.

The building itself, built at the start of the 20th century, was originally the home of a wealthy family and was acquired by Eva Peron’s social foundation in 1948 for use as a refuge for women from outside Buenos Aires. It has a café with a nice space to sit outside.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned tour vehicle
  • Admission to Evita Museum included
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Food or Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Evita Perón is one of Argentina’s most revered and contentious First Ladies.

Relying on her speaking prowess, she endeared herself to the underprivileged for whom she tirelessly toiled, though she did not escape having critics.

This private tour of three hours will provide you with an opportunity to delve deeper into understanding why she was equally loved and vilified, and her growing influence posthumously.

We will journey through landmarks tied to her existence as we explore the obscure secrets of the city, those that can’t be discovered simply through a means of a stroll.

The narrative of this impoverished girl who rose to a significant political force has inspired numerous books, movies, and theatrical pieces. The famous musical ‘Evita’ (1979) by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber was modelled around the life of Perón. Madonna portrayed Perón in the film adaptation in 1996, with Antonio Banderas featuring as Che Guevara.

Are you set to traverse Buenos Aires through the lived experience of Argentina’s most debatable figure?

Location
Facultad de Ingenieria
Avenida Gral Las Heras 2214
Cancellation Policy

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

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Robert_c
Mar 5, 2024
Great Tour - Our tour guide Veronica was great! Highly recommend you take this tour Very informative about the life of Evita Perón.
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Daniel_m
Apr 24, 2023
Informative and Enlightening - My husband and I are interested in the history of Eva Peron and this tour was everything we had hoped for and more. It was concise but included all the stops and the information for casual admirers and fans alike. The museum was wonderful as was its gift shop. Ending the tour at the cemetery was a nice touch. Highly recommend.
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William
Mar 16, 2023
Excellent Tour; Highly Recommend - We were picked up on time at our hotel with both Driver and Tour Guide. The tour was organized chronologically with Evita's life from the time she met Juan Peron to the time she died and was buried in Recoletta Cemetary. It was an enlightening and wonderful learning experiece. Both Driver and Guide were excellent. Highly recommend this tour.
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