Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods
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23 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Embark on a full day private walking tour of Buenos Aires neighborhoods and fall in love with the unique character of Recoleta, Retiro, City Center, San Telmo, and La Boca. Personalize the tour to fit your preferences and enjoy the local feel of the city. Native English-speaking guides will make your experience hassle-free and unforgettable.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cementerio de la Recoleta - In Recoleta Cemetery, one could learn much of the history of this very rich country. So many of the most influential & controversial figures of Argentine history are here. This very historical cemetery is a ‘must see’, however please note that the entrance fee is NOT included in the tour price.
  • Recoleta - Here you’ll quickly see how Buenos Aires got its nickname of ‘The Paris of South America’. This neighbourhood is home to many of the city’s most luxurious palaces, homes, cafes, & high-end shopping. We’ll stroll down some of the most exclusive & beautiful streets of the city, appreciating the rich architecture, history, & charm.
  • Plaza General San Martin - 360 views of historical archictectural excellence abound. Retiro train station, the British Tower, the Kavanaugh Building (the city’s first skyscraper & excellent example of ‘rationalist architecture’), the Palacios San Martin & Paz - all are within view from the Plaza named in honor of Argentina’s most celebrated hero, Jose San Martin. From here we’ll take the subway - a work of art into itself - to our next destination.
  • Obelisco - The Obelisco is the centerpoint of the 9 de Julio, the widest avenue on the planet. This also happens to be the heart of Buenos Aires’ version of ‘Times Square’. Buenos Aires is always listed within the top 10 cities worldwide for live theatre and here you will see that on full display, with the beautiful Teatro Colón, & numerous Broadway-esque theatres all around. We’ll be walking down the Diagonal Norte, in continuous view of the Obelisque, to our next destination.
  • Plaza de Mayo - Home of the ‘Pink House’ (Argentina’s version of the ‘White House’), the national Cathedral (where Pope Francis used to work!), the Cabildo (Argentina’s first government building when it was still a Spanish colony ), plus many other exquisite & historical buildings. The Plaza de Mayo is just as interesting as it is beautiful.
  • San Telmo - In the early days of Buenos Aires, San Telmo was home to the city’s wealthiest families. A series of yellow fever epidemics led to the wealthy to move to the outskirts of the city (now Recoleta & Retiro) and San Telmo began its decadent decline. Artists & the working class soon moved into the mansions, converting the neighbourhood into what it is now beloved for: a bohemian haven for antiques, tango, cafes, bars, & restaurants, as well as the famous San Telmo Street Market held every Sunday. This is a great area for shopping, snacking, watching some street tango, & soaking in the relaxed city vibe.
  • La Boca - This is an optional stop if we have time, OR we can substitute an above stop. Home to the country’s original port, La Boca is now most known for its colorful streets full of tango, art, & fútbol (aka soccer!). La Boca’s rich history is still very much alive in the many conventillos (tenement housing for the old port’s labour force) now converted into cafes, parrillas (steakhouses), & souvenir shops. Like San Telmo, this is a wonderful area to learn about the very humble beginnings of the city, enjoy some local tastes & tango, & pick up a keepsake or 2. At the end of the tour, we’ll transport you back to your abode, where you can relive all the memories we created on this remarkable day.
What's Included
  • Private transportation at the beginning and end of the tour
  • All transportation costs included (private car, taxi, bus, subway)
What's Not Included
  • Food & drink
Additional Information

Experience a day of fascination in ‘BAires’, engaging with the unique persona of BA’s notable districts: Recoleta, Retiro, City Center, San Telmo, & La Boca. This is also customizable to suit your own interests.

Enjoy the 7-hour private tour, giving you an opportunity to delight in the city and its gems at your own pace. While the major part of the tour is on foot, it includes some public and private travel, along with leisure and snack breaks.

Your guides are local English-speaking residents of Buenos Aires, who are excited about sharing their love for the city with visitors.

Our objective is to provide you with a unique, effortless, and memorable Argentinian experience.

To Be in Buenos Aires is operated by a lady from Western Canada, whose life in Argentina started innocuously with a dance of tango…

  • Due to the volatility of the Argentine Peso, it is not advisable to book this tour in that currency (ARS). The prices for this tour are set in USD & will be converted accordingly to your local currency, unless you set the conversion rate to USD manually
Location
Cementerio de la Recoleta
Junin 1760,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Parker_carrboro
Apr 8, 2024
An Outstanding Experience! - I can think of no better way to journey through the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires than with this full-day private walking tour—immersing you in the rich culture, history, and beauty of Argentina's capital city. From the moment Tracy (and Osvaldo!) met us at our hotel, we knew we were in for a treat. Her passion for Buenos Aires was infectious, and her deep knowledge and expertise ensured that every step we took was filled with fascinating insights and hidden gems. The tour was non-stop highlights as we explored the iconic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, each with its own distinct personality. From learning the history of San Martin, viewing the Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo, visiting the colorful streets of La Boca, including tango dancers, to the elegant avenues of Recoleta, where we marveled at the grandeur of the Recoleta Cemetery, every corner seemed full of stories and opportunities for Tracy to reveal new aspects of this diverse city. Throughout the day, Tracy went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was tailored to our interests and preferences. Her depth of knowledge was truly impressive, and her energy and enthusiasm never wavered, making the tour both informative and entertaining. In addition to this fantastic day, I also need to mention how great Tracy was helping us to arrange other aspects of our first visit to Argentina! She was great at communicating, helped us with airport and other transportation arrangements, currency exchange, and other advice on things to do and see. We participated in a number of tours and ‘tourist activities’ during our visit to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Mendoza, and our day with Tracy was simply the best.
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Juliash339fx
Mar 31, 2024
The best day in Buenos Aires! - I am 100% sure that if you spend a day with Tracy in Buenos Aires, you will fall in love with the place as much as I did! The old colonial buildings of Palermo, famous cemetery mausoleums of Ricoletta, colourful streets of Camenito and the white kerchiefs of Plaza de Mayo will take a new meaning beyond what the tourist eye can see. Tracy is lovely, super-knowledgeable and very personable, and has a way of sharing information that is easy and engaging. Tracy's love and passion for the local culture and history is inspiring, it was great to see the city with her! Highly highly recommend!!! Thank you so much Tracy for an awesome day in Buenos Aires!
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297benb
Mar 28, 2024
Highly recommend to best experience - My wife and I very much enjoyed our tour, actually tours, with Tracy. A lovely young woman who clearly adores her adopted country, Argentina. Originally from Canada, she speaks both English and Argentine Spanish flawlessly. She knows Buenos Aires, both the history and the culture, with wonderful insights into what makes the city “tick”. A tango dancer herself, we enjoyed her perspectives on the dance, Milongas, etc. The tour was thorough, starting in Recoleta, ending in San Telmo where our hotel is located. We requested to add an hour to visit La Boca and would recommend others do the same. Lots of walking and we were exhausted at the end of the day, but what we expected and worth both what we paid and the time/energy spent. We also toured Tigre and the delta with Tracy. Another lovely day and the weather made it more so. Not as fast-paced as the day before, which was welcome. The driver Tracy typically uses, Osvaldo, was a charming and capable gent, whose company we also greatly enjoyed. Communications with Tracy pre-tour were helpful to customize both days to our desires, but we made sure to trust her instincts about what we’d appreciate most…said trust was well rewarded. No hesitation whatsoever in recommending To Be in Buenos Aires and Tracy to others wanting to explore the wonderful city and environs of Buenos Aires,
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Stephanie
Mar 26, 2024
Walking tour of Buenos Aires - Tracy was an amazing tour guide, so amazing we ended up booking another tour with her while in Argentina! She is so knowledgeable about everything Buenos Aires (it was impressive) and was able to answer all of our questions whether it be about food, trees, history or culture. We loved her laid back style and the way she worked around what we wanted to see and do! As a bonus…she was an excellent personal photographer for our family and took us to some delicious local restaurants and cafes. We would HIGHLY recommend her for any tour in BA! We had a seamless day and didn’t have to worry about anything… she had every detail worked out! My three teenage(ish) kids all said she was the best!
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Marilyn_p
Mar 23, 2024
Like a Walk with a Long Time Friend - Touring with Tracy is like visiting a long time friend and having them show you the sites. Saw an incredible amount in one day with an on-going wonderful commentary covering the highlights of everything we saw. Tracy is a delightful and extremely informative guide that you should not hesitate to book. She is a gem and your time with her with be delightful!
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Pattyf30
Mar 20, 2024
Day in Buenos Aires - Tracey was amazing. friendly, informative and very knowledgeable. She personalized the tour and made it very enjoyable. I highly recommend.
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Dan_b
Mar 16, 2024
Fabulous Total Experience of Buenos Aires - Tracy gave us an outstanding tour of Buenos Aires. It was a wonderful idea to start at the cemetery to give the historical background and an understanding of how the city and country evolved over time. She combined modes of walking, driving, and subway to experience most of the neighborhoods of the city. I can’t say enough about how fantastic this tour was and I highly recommend!!!
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H2442fukarolinak
Mar 13, 2024
Visiting Buenos Aires for the first time walking tour and Tango - I was so lucky to be connected with Tracy via friend. She made everything so easy, provided us with a variety of excellent recommendations, detailed and tailored to unique interests. The walking tour with Tracy was fantastic! I also had the peace of mind of being picked up from the airport and brought straight to my Airbnb. Learning about the history of town, current affairs, what it’s like to live in Argentina was excellent. Tracy went above and beyond with taking care of us. And to top it off I was honored to share a table at a Milonga the last evening we visited. Can’t wait to come back. 10 star review highly recommend!!!
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Nancyrh3373ir
Mar 11, 2024
Superb. Book it now! - "She's amazing! She knows more about Buenos Aires than I do!" A quotation from our driver regarding the superb Tracy who took us on two incredible tours in and around buenos Aires. Don't miss an opportunity to spend the day with her as she recreates the history of the city and famous Argentines from beginning to end. And her knowledge is indeed seemingly endless as well as delivered with a twinkle in her eye. We quizzed her on past and current events, restaurants, additional strolls, you name it! And the icing on the cake is that she is a tango dancer herself! Not only does she float through the streets, she can articulate the history and passion of the dance without one single step. Book it now!
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29vitalik
Feb 25, 2024
Great guide for Buenos Aires city tour - Tracy is a very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Buenos Aires. She is native English speaker, a great storyteller, and a devoted tango dancer which make her tours especially interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the day on the city with Tracy and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to discover wonderful city of Buenos Aires
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