Things to Do in Buenos Aires
On this private tour of Buenos Aires, you’ll have your own dedicated guide, giving you the freedom to explore the most iconic spots in Argentina’s capital
Your Perfect Introduction to Buenos Aires
First time in Buenos Aires? Start your visit with our tour, which is much more than just a walk—it’s a journey through the lively past and present of the city. This experience was designed especially for first-time visitors who want more than just pretty buildings.
You’ll walk away with great stories, local tips, and a deep connection to Buenos Aires.
👣 A Fun and Engaging Experience
History here is anything but boring! We bring the city to life through passion, humor, and the unique things that make BA so epic—like football, tango, mate, and a bit of that sweet chaos we call daily life. As local guides, we mix history with culture, making every moment enjoyable.
💛 Why choose our Tour?
✅ Feel the city, don’t just see it: This isn’t a Wikipedia dump. We connect history, culture and real local life.
✅ Perfect for first-timers: We give you the context, tips and confidence to keep exploring BA like a local.
✅ Real human connection: Our guides are fun, kind and obsessed with making your day unforgettable.
✅ You’ll laugh, think, and feel: It’s not just info—it’s stories, emotions, and moments you’ll remember.
Route Highlights:
- Casa Rosada (The Pink House)
- Cabildo & Cathedral
- Avenida de Mayo and the Oldest Café
- 9 de Julio (Widest avenue in the world?)
- Obelisk
- Palacio Barolo
- National Congress
- Cultural deep dives into fútbol, tango, mate, and the wild personality of the Argentine capital.
⏳ 2 Hours and 30 Minutes of Pure Buenos Aires
In just over two hours, we will guide you through the heart of Buenos Aires, combining history, culture, and modern life. Whether you are alone or with friends, this tour will give you a rich and memorable experience.
Book Now—Spaces Fill Quickly!
Places are limited, so reserve your spot today. Look for our yellow umbrella 🟡 and get ready for an unforgettable Buenos Aires experience!
On this free tour , we'll visit several iconic landmarks in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires , known as the Paris of South America. Through these places , I'll tell you a little about the history of this great city.
First, we'll look at the imposing Obelisk , the most photographed by all who come to visit us, its history, and why it was resisted by the people of Buenos Aires. We'll also talk about one of the widest avenues in the world, Avenida 9 de Julio , our park avenue .
Then we will walk along Corrientes Avenue , our Broadway , the center of Buenos Aires theater, where we will see several iconic theaters and talk about the city's culture, and then we will walk along Florida pedestrian street, with all its businesses and a stop at the Güemes Gallery , the great gallery of Buenos Aires and where an emblematic figure of our city lived.
We'll then pass through the city's financial center and arrive at Avenida de Mayo, the oldest avenue in the city. We'll see classic buildings along this iconic avenue, as well as the iconic Pasaje Roverano. We'll also see the Perú subway station, home to Latin America's first subway line.
The next step will be Plaza de Mayo , the heart of our city, with the Casa Rosada, the Buenos Aires Cathedral with the mausoleum of José de San Martín, the Cabildo and all the history of this mythical square.
And we'll end in Puerto Madero , Buenos Aires' newest neighborhood, where we'll see a bit of its history: the port that could have been but never was. We'll finish the tour at the Puente de la Mujer (Women 's Bridge).
Don't miss this free tour where, in three and a half hours, we'll show you the highlights of this beautiful city.
Aristocratic Buenos Aires!
Join me on a walk through two of the most architecturally impressive neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, home to the French-obsessed oligarchic elites of late 1800, who tried to shape Buenos Aires after the French capital.
Discover the glamour and extravagance of the "Paris of South America" by visiting Retiro and Recoleta. The chosen neighbourhoods by Argentina's French-obsessed economic (and oligarchic) elites in the late 1800s and the beginning of the 20th century, where they constructed 60-room French palaces to show off their wealth and power, and competed for fame and influence.
San Martin and his liberations campaigns, the golden age of Argentina, stories of love and revenge that echo through time, quirks, and bizarre facts and habits of Buenos Aires and its people, "los porteños".
Go back into the glamour of the old days, as you learn about Argentina's "Belle Époque", and how their fortunes (and misfortunes) intertwined with the ups and downs of the country throughout the 20th century and all the way until today.
During the tour, we will see:
- San Martín Square:
- - Anchorena Palace
- - Kavanagh building
- - Paz Palace
- - Monument to José de San Martín (Argentina's main National Hero)
- The Monumental Tower (formerly known as the British Tower)
- Arroyo Street
- Embassy of France
- Embassy of Brazil
- Alvear Avenue: home to Argentina's finest palaces
Useful information:
- The tour will end at the Plaza Francia, right in front of the Cemetery of Recoleta.
- This tour DOES NOT include the cemetery
With WalkBA you will see how wonderful Buenos Aires is. Join Simon in one of our walking tours around the "Paris of Latin America". This is a great experience to know more about our city, learn facts and curiosities but also, you will have lots of fun.
IMPORTANT:
You can contact our guide if you have any questions (+5491168526656).
If your group is too big, please contact him for options.
Included:
- National Congress
- Palacio Barolo
- Av 9 de julio
- Cafe Tortoni
- Plaza de Mayo
- Casa Rosada
- Obelisco
- And more
We are waiting for your reservation to walk the city together!
Important:
- Our guide will contact you through whatsapp so PLEASE LEAVE THE PHONE NUMBER YOU USE IN WHATSAPP, NOT THE ONE FROM ARGENTINA.
- There's a minimum of three (3) walkers per tour. If we don't reach the minimum an hour before the start time, the tour could be canceled or rescheduled. Our guide will inform you if this or any rescheduling with a WhatsApp message.
Everything you need to know about Buenos Aires in three hours.
On this tour we will explore the heart of the city and will talk and learn about the fascinating political history of the Argentinian capital.
From life before the colonial times, the struggle and war of independence, and the waves of immigrants that forever changed the face of the city and the country. The “barn of the world” and how one of the richest countries of the world in the wake of the 20th ended in one of the biggest economic crises of the planet a century later. The lights and shadows behind the myth of the “Europe of the Americas”.
Tango, football, literature, psychotherapy, politics, dictatorships, and resistance, the history of Argentina has all of the ingredients for a passionate drama. And that reflects onto its population.
“To me, Buenos Aires is eternal, like water or air“ (as the famed writer Jorge Luis Borges once said)
Why does the seemingly never-ending energy of the city keeps mystifying onlookers and energizing passer-by’s.
During the tour we will see:
- The palace of the parliament
- The square of the congress
- Palacio Barolo
- Avenida de Mayo
- 9 de Julio avenue
- The obelisk
- Evita’s giant homage
- Calle Florida
- A mural for Messi
- Metropolitan cathedral
- Casa rosada (the pink house)
- Plaza de Mayo (the pulsating heart of the city)
This tour is provided by:
Rodrigo: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and every other Sunday
Alejandro: Wednesdays, Fridays and every other Sunday
Explore the "Paris of Latin America" on a tour that will take you to discover the imprint of European immigration in Buenos Aires, a city full of domes, bookstores, museums, cultural life, and theater. We'll enjoy the imposing buildings influenced by French architecture, the elegant domes, and the diagonal lines reminiscent of Parisian avenues. We'll visit a French-style café, where, in addition to enjoying the atmosphere, I'll teach you some tango steps to help you learn this iconic dance. We'll also visit a hidden theater in an Art Nouveau gallery. Throughout the tour, you'll learn about local history and how immigration shaped our city. As a traveler and local tourism influencer, at the end of the tour, I'll share my best recommendations to help you enjoy this vibrant city even more.
The tour is carried out with a minimum of two participants.
"Buenos Aires "Never sleep": Culture, History & Local Life"
Join me on a unique walking tour designed for travelers with great energy and a passion for local culture. As the sun sets in summer or under the glowing city lights in autumn and winter, we’ll explore the vibrant heart of Buenos Aires, uncovering its rich history, nightlife, and traditions.
We will visit the viewpoint overlooking the Obelisk, the street of theaters, the famous café where Madonna filmed Evita, and I will teach you the first steps of tango. We'll also stop at a legendary pizzeria where Mar dona had lunch after getting married, explore the "dollar street" and its galleries, see the corner of the five domes, and visit Plaza de Mayo, uncovering its history with architectural details.
You'll hear fascinating stories of European immigration and how it shaped our identity, experience the city's lively atmosphere, and visit iconic spots where locals truly live and enjoy.
I’m currently studying English, so this experience will be a great cultural exchange! If you love connecting with places through their people, stories, and traditions, this tour is for you. Let’s experience Buenos Aires like a local!
The minimum suggested value per person is 5/10 usd
Come with me on a carefully curated street art walk in Buenos Aires’ most dynamic district! Leave behind stuffy museums and bougie galleries to explore how emerging artists are creating vibrant art corridors to put Palermo Soho on the map as a street art mecca.
Much like the path of street art, from its shadowy origins as a guerrilla artform regarded as “vandalism” to later being embraced as high culture, Palermo too had humble beginnings as a working class borough but would become transformed into the trendiest area of the city. We'll explore the role street art played in this urban revitalisation.
We'll engage with graffiti's roots in Argentina, which gave the oppressed a voice amidst censorship and authoritarianism, and how it has often mirrored society, reflecting boom and bust economic and political cycles. Recently street art has empowered a youthful revival of urban culture from muralists who use public art to humanise the urban landscape. Today artists encapsulate the country's deepest passions from football, politics, and identity into a vibrant urban tapestry portrayed in massive murals, paste ups and more.
Not a traditional historical tour, but rather offers the opportunity to better understand the important social and political issues facing Argentina today. You will also hear personal anecdotes from the artists to understand the deeper meaning of their work.
During this tour we will visit:
- Plaza Serrano
- Villa Alvear
- Palermo Soho
- The moroccan garden
- Don Julio's community garden
- Palermo Viejo
- Desarmadero bar
Important: This tour ends at Gorriti 4295 (Palermo)
This tour is guided by: LUKE
