Things to Do in Buenos Aires
We will meet at the corner of Defensa Street and Av. Belgrano (please check with another map besides the app map) at the Santo Domingo Convent, where I will tell you about the British 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 the "Casa Mínima," which is the smallest house museum in Buenos Aires, but not before stopping at the Zanjón de Granados, another museum where you can explore the underground tunnels of San Telmo. Here we will begin the tango chapter of this tour, passing by the iconic tango bars, "Michelangelo," "El Viejo Almacén," and "Bar Sur." This will be our stop to talk about the history of tango and the legends of San Telmo, as it is here 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 will see the different stalls of antiques, food, drinks, and regional items. We will be able to taste the delicious dulce de leche.
Then we will arrive at the famous square where we will also take some time to see the market and, perhaps, if we are lucky, we might see street tango dancing.
We will stop to see the beautiful San Pedro Telmo Church and the Penitentiary Museum (former Women's Prison).
The next stop will be the "Casa Ezeiza," the famous "casa chorizo" open-air museum where you can explore antiques while I share with you the history of European immigration in Argentina during the 19th and 20th centuries and imagine how the first tango steps were taken.
We will walk a little more until we reach the beautiful Lezama Park, where the first foundation of Buenos Aires took place, and finally, we will say goodbye at the door of the incredible National Historical Museum.
My goal is not only for you to have a great time walking through this incredible 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 as the giant open-air fair takes place in San Telmo, covering the entire neighborhood. It is definitely a must-visit day for 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 neighborhood full of tango, and it is not uncommon to find dancers giving small performances for tourists, where it will even be possible to film them, and even more, they might want to teach you some steps. For this reason, it is important to give them a small tip as a sign of appreciation and respect for their art.
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Santo Domingo Convent
Mafalda Statue
Casa Mínima
Zanjón de Granados Museum
El Viejo Almacén tango bar
San Telmo Market
Argentine Penitentiary Museum
San Pedro Telmo Church
Casa Ezeiza
Modern Art Museum
Explore the beautiful streets of Buenos Aires, and discover all the city's landmarks and monuments from the comfort of an enjoyable bus tour.
Uncover centuries of captivating history on our San Telmo Free Walking Tour!
Begin at the iconic Cabildo, delving into Buenos Aires' fiery foundations, from Mendoza's 1536 landing to the 1810 May Revolution. Discover colonial secrets, the powerful legacy of the Jesuits at Manzana de las Luces (and its mysterious tunnels!), and the city's strategic yet contraband-filled past.
Wander along cobblestone streets where tango melodies float through the air, murals come to life on every corner, and every building has a story to tell. This free walking tour takes you deep into the soul of the city — where Buenos Aires was born and where its vibrant heart still beats today.
Stroll through the cradle of tango, filled with antique shops, colorful characters, and artistic rebellion. From the historic San Telmo Market to the whimsical world of Mafalda and the Comic Strip Walk, every stop adds a brushstroke to this living canvas of porteño culture.
This is more than a history lesson — it’s a sensory journey through art, passion, and time.
Sites visited:
- San Telmo
- Monserrat
- Plaza de Mayo
- Manzana de las Luces
- San Ignacio de Loyola Church
- Otto Wulff Building
- Rosario Basilic & Manuel Belgrano Mausoleum
- Peru Street
- Mafalda
- The Comic Strip Walk
- Defensa Street
- Plaza Dorrego
- San Telmo Market
- Street Art & Muralism
- Tango Spots
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)
Aristocratic Buenos Aires!
Join us 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.
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
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
Do you want to discover the nature of Buenos Aires?
Come and discover the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve!
Covering approximately 350 hectares, this is the largest green space in the City of Buenos Aires. It preserves diverse natural environments representative of the Río de la Plata coast: wetlands, riparian forest, thorn scrub, and grassland provide the settings where we can appreciate a great deal of biodiversity.
Its more than 500 species of plants , butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals will accompany us throughout the tour. We will also be able to observe and listen to some of the more than 300 species of birds that visit the reserve. For this reason, this site has been declared a wetland of international importance , as well as an area of importance for bird conservation .
You'll be able to take incredible photos of the nature of Buenos Aires and the majestic Río de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world!
This tour is ideal for nature and outdoor lovers.
Would you like to explore this place with us?
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.)
On this free tour , we'll visit several iconic landmarks of the beautiful city of Buenos Aires , often called the Paris of South America. Along the way , I'll share some of the history of this great city.
First, we'll see the imposing Obelisk , the iconic landmark photographed by all our visitors, 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-like avenue .
Then we will walk along Corrientes Avenue , our Broadway , the center of theater in Buenos Aires, where we will see several iconic theaters and talk about the city's culture, before passing through the pedestrianized Florida Street, with all its shops and with a stop at the Güemes Gallery , the great gallery of Buenos Aires and where an emblematic figure of our city lived.
Next, we'll pass through the city's financial district 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 emblematic Pasaje Roverano. We'll also see the Perú subway station, home to the first subway line in Latin America.
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 finish in Puerto Madero , Buenos Aires' newest neighborhood, where we'll explore a bit of its history: the port that could have been, but wasn't. We'll end the tour at the Puente de la Mujer (Women's Bridge ).
Don't miss this free tour where in 3 and a half hours we will show you the most relevant aspects of this beautiful city.
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) or if you don't see the tour on the day you want.
If your group is too big, or need a different start time please contact him for help.
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.
