Things to Do in Buenos Aires
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)
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.
This free walking tour of Buenos Aires is the best way to visit the city's charming historic center and learn tons of fascinating, fun facts.
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.
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
Join us to discover the luxury and history of the Recoleta neighbourhood on this free tour. We'll admire the architecture of its most emblematic buildings.
Nos encontraremos en la intersección de la Avenida San Juan y la Calle Defensa. Estaré en la esquina con mi paraguas amarillo. Desde allí, comenzaremos el recorrido, pasando por una antigua casa de inquilinato de inmigrantes, luego nos dirigiremos a la Plaza Dorrego, el centro de San Telmo, donde podríamos ver a una pareja bailando tango en la calle. Después entraremos al Mercado de San Telmo donde podremos descubrir antigüedades y deliciosa comida, así como imaginar la vida de los inmigrantes en estos vibrantes pasillos. A continuación, visitaremos "el Viejo Almacén", la primera casa de tango en Buenos Aires y el espectáculo de tango más auténtico de la ciudad, hablaremos sobre la historia y las leyendas del tango. Veremos la casa más pequeña de Buenos Aires y llegaremos a la icónica estatua de Mafalda. Después veremos la primera farmacia de BA.
Lentamente nos despediremos de San Telmo. En el camino hacia la Plaza de Mayo discutiremos el contraste entre el norte y el sur de la ciudad y la aparición de palacios de estilo académico francés que dieron forma a Buenos Aires como una ciudad con apariencia parisina. Si no has decidido a qué espectáculo de tango asistir, te mostraré las diferentes opciones.
También nos detendremos en la "Manzana de las Luces", que es una de las construcciones más antiguas de BA y un museo hoy en día. (este también es un lugar para usar los baños)
Ya en la Plaza de Mayo admiraremos el Cabildo, la Catedral, el hermoso Banco Nación (antiguo Teatro Colón) y por supuesto la Casa Rosada.
Nos espera el glamour de Puerto Madero. Entraremos en este vibrante y seductor barrio, con su famoso Puente de la Mujer, sus excelentes restaurantes y bares, el muelle con sus veleros.
Este es el lugar ideal para terminar el recorrido. Tendrás una gran variedad de bares y restaurantes, puedo recomendarte lugares para comer en Puerto Madero, para que puedas quedarte y disfrutar del atardecer y ver cómo se iluminan las luces del puerto
NO tarjeta de débito. Solo efectivo o Paypal (5% de cargo)
Plaza Dorrego
Paseo de la Defensa
Mercado de San Telmo
Zanjón de Granados (museo)
Casa Mínima (museo)
estatua de Mafalda
El viejo Almacén casa de tango
Farmacia La estrella
Edificio los Colosos Siemmens
Plaza de mayo
El Cabildo
La Catedral Metropolitana
Casa Rosada
Museo Casa Rosada
Paseo del Bajo
Puente de la Mujer
Fragata Libertad
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.
"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!
I offer tours in English for up to 5 people.
Come with us 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)
