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) 

Explore the beautiful streets of Buenos Aires, and discover all the city's landmarks and monuments from the comfort of an enjoyable bus tour.

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.

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

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

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. 

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

"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