Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Don't miss this fascinating walking tour of the iconic La Boca neighborhood!
Discover the secrets of this corner of Buenos Aires, where tango was born. We can't overlook the fact that this is home to the sanctuary of world football, the home of Boca Juniors.
Embark on a visual journey as art permeates every corner of La Boca. The streets are filled with color and murals that tell stories of passion and tradition. Delve into the life of Benito Quinquela Martin, an artist born in these lands whose influence lives on in every work and alleyway.
This isn't just a sightseeing tour, but a unique opportunity to discover the authenticity of the neighborhood. You'll get to know the essence of La Boca by observing how the locals live.
At the end of the tour, we'll provide you with valuable recommendations. From authentic places to taste the exquisite local cuisine to other must-see spots to explore both in La Boca and the rest of vibrant Buenos Aires. Prepare your senses for an enriching experience that goes beyond the touristy. Join us and discover La Boca, the best neighborhood in the world!
Approximate total tour distance: 5 km
Explore the beautiful streets of Buenos Aires, and discover all the city's landmarks and monuments from the comfort of an enjoyable bus tour.
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)
We'll meet at the corner of Defensa Street and Belgrano Avenue (please check with a map other than the app's map) at the Santo Domingo Convent. I'll tell you about the English invasions and why this convent is so important in our history.
From there we will walk to the Mafalda statue and if the line is not too long we will take the famous photo.
The next stop is "La Casa Minima," the smallest house museum in Buenos Aires. But not before stopping at Zanjón de Granados, another museum where you can explore San Telmo's underground tunnels. Here we'll begin the tango chapter of this tour, passing by the iconic tango bars, "Michelangelo," "El Viejo Almacen," and "Bar Sur." This will be our stop to talk about the history of tango and the legends of San Telmo, as this is where this wonderful dance was born. The mystique of tango lives and is felt in San Telmo. If you haven't decided which tango show to see, I can show you different options.
Returning to Defensa Street, our next stop is the famous San Telmo Market. There, we'll see various stalls selling antiques, food, drinks, and regional goods. We'll also be able to taste the delicious dulce de leche.
Then we'll arrive at the famous square where we'll also take some time to see the market and, if we're lucky, maybe see some street tango dancing.
We will stop to see the beautiful San Pedro Telmo Church and Penitentiary Museum (former Women's Prison).
The next stop will be "Casa Ezeiza," the famous "Casa Chorizo" open-air museum where you can explore antiques while I share with you the history of European immigration to Argentina during the 19th and 20th centuries and imagine how the first steps of tango were taken.
We will walk a little further until we reach the beautiful Lezama Park, where the first founding of Buenos Aires took place, and finally we will say goodbye at the door of the incredible National Historical Museum.
My goal is for you to not only have a great time walking around this amazing neighborhood, but also to feel free to ask any questions about the city, what to do, where to shop, and the nightlife.
Sundays are a very special day since San Telmo hosts the giant open-air fair that runs through the entire neighborhood. It is definitely a day not to be missed to visit this beautiful and historic part of the city.
I want to help you make the most of your visit to Buenos Aires, the city that never sleeps.
Note: San Telmo is a tango-filled neighborhood. It's not uncommon to find dancers putting on short performances for tourists, where you can even film them. What's more, they might want to teach you some steps. For this reason, it's important to give them a small tip as a token of appreciation and respect for their art.
Convent of Santo Domingo
Statue of Mafalda
Minimal House
Zanjon de Granados Museum
Old Warehouse Tango Bar
San Telmo Market
Argentine Penitentiary Museum
Church of San Pedro Telmo
Ezeiza House
Museum of Modern Art
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)
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
"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
We will meet at the intersection of San Juan Avenue and Defensa Street. I will be on the corner with my yellow umbrella. From there, we will begin the tour, passing by an old immigrant tenement house, then heading to Plaza Dorrego, the center of San Telmo, where we may see a couple dancing tango in the street. Afterwards we'll enter the San Telmo Market where we can discover antiques and delicious food as well as imagine the life of immigrants in these vibrant hallways. We will walk through the smallest house in Buenos Aires and reach the iconic statue of Mafalda. Afterwards we will march to the Nuestra Señora del Rosario church and talk about the English invasions.
Slowly we will say goodbye to San Telmo. On the way to Plaza de Mayo, we will pass by the imposing Otto Wulff building, an expression of the Art Nouveau style of Buenos Aires in the early 19th century. We will also discuss the contrast between the north and south of the city and the emergence of French academic-style palaces that shaped Buenos Aires as a city with a Parisian appearance. We will also stop at the restaurant and bar “El Querandí,” famous for its tango shows, and talk about the history and legends of tango. If you haven't decided which tango show to attend, I will show you the different options.
We´ll also stop in the ¨Block of enlightment¨ which is one of the oldest construction in BA and a museum nowadays. (this is also a stop to use the restrooms)
Already in Plaza de Mayo we{ll admire the Cabildo, the Cathedral, the beautiful Banco Nacion (former Teatro Colon) and of course the Casa Rosada.
The glamor of Puerto Madero awaits us. We'll enter this vibrant and seductive neighborhood, with its famous Woma's Bridge, its great restaurants and bars, the dock with its sailboats.
This is the ideal location to end the tour. You'll have a great variety of bars and restaurants, you will be able to choose a place to have lunch, dinner, a cocktail, coffee, watch the sunset and end up falling in love with this magical city. Don't forget to bring a light jacket.
Dorrego Square
San Telmo Market
Zanjon de Granados (museum)
Minimal House (museum)
statue of Mafalda
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Santo Domingo Convent
Otto Wulf Building
Apple of Lights (museum)
The Colossi Siemens Building
May Square
The Cabildo
The Metropolitan Cathedral
Banco Nación Building
Pink House
Pink House Museum
Paseo del Bajo
Women's Bridge
Frigate Libertad
Juana Manzo Roundabout and Macacha Guemes Boulevard
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 operates with a minimum of two participants. Tour exclusively for foreigners. (I don't do large groups.)
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 may contact our guide directly on whatsapp (+5491168526656) if you have questions before booking, need a different start time or if your tour is too big and you can't find enough spots left.
Including:
Galerías Pacifico
Kavanagh Building
Palaces of the Aristocracy
Ride on the BA Subway
Big Ben of Buenos Aires
Floralis Generica
Recoleta Cultural Center
Recoleta Cemetery (exterior)
Important:
- Our guide will communicate with you through whatsapp, so PLEASE LEAVE THE PHONE NUMBER YOU USE IN WHATSAPP, NOT THE ONE IN ARGENTINA.
- There is a minimum of three (3) walkers per tour. If we do not arrive at least one hour before the start time, the tour may be cancelled or rescheduled. Our guide will inform you if this or any rescheduling with a WhatsApp message.
