Things to Do in Buenos Aires
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.
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Places are limited, so reserve your spot today. Look for our yellow umbrella 🟡 and get ready for an unforgettable Buenos Aires experience!
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)
Don't miss this fascinating walking tour through the iconic neighborhood of La Boca!
Discover the secrets of this Buenos Aires corner, where tango was born. We cannot overlook that here lies 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 brimming with colorful murals that tell stories of passion and tradition. Delve into the life of Benito Quinquela Martin, an artist born in these lands whose legacy remains alive in every work and alley.
This is not just a tourist tour, but a unique opportunity to discover the authenticity of the neighborhood. You will get to know the essence of La Boca, observing how the locals live.
At the end of the tour, we will 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!
Total approximate tour distance: 5 km. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
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
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.
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)
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
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.
