Ushuaia Walking Tour with Visit to Historic Houses

4.3
(34 reviews)
Ushuaia, Argentina

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

The ideal proposal for you is our Ushuaia on Foot program, a different, relaxed city tour where we will walk through history surrounded by extreme cultural and natural beauty. Walking through the historical sites, guided by expert guides, makes the experience truly tangible and personalized, in addition to being able to visit and enter historical museums, and learn about and appreciate the history of the indigenous peoples and ancient inhabitants firsthand. Visiting Ushuaia on foot is to be able to enter history and feel it very closely, like you've never experienced it before. A unique experience at the end of the world!

What's Included

Old City Museum
Beban House

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you with a sign with the name of the reservation holder, in the Civic Plaza of Ushuaia.

End point

The tour ends at Plaza Cívica Ushuaia, where we started the experience.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meeting point: Ushuaia Civic Plaza (Avenida Maipú 498). The guide will be waiting for you with a sign showing the name of the person who made the reservation.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cartel Ushuaia

    We start our adventure for the day at the Ushuaia Cartel, where we can take photos of this iconic site.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bahia Encerrada

    From the Ushuaia sign, we began to travel on foot, amid stories and anecdotes, in the direction of Bahía Encerrada, passing through a site that gave rise to the city, the Upper Mission. From the panoramic view of the Bay we will be able to contemplate the city as a whole, and understand through the story of our guides, the rich history of our ancestors, as of old settlers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Museo De La Ciudad

    The Antigua Casa Penna is a beautiful old Fuegian-style house, where we will see items donated by ancient settlers, and learn a little more about how the Fuegians lived and currently live.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Antigua Casa Beban

    Arriving at Casa Beban, passing through Casa Pena beforehand, and having seen the objects of extremely rich historical value from ancient settlers, we are going to delve into part of Fuegian history. Casa Beban belonged to the Beban family, of Croatian, Dalmatian origin, dedicated to a large extent to the provision of general supplies from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, through its two schooners.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Plaza Malvinas

    Then, we will get to know the Plaza Malvinas, and we will be able to contemplate its history, as well as the history of the war conflict of 1982.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Antigua Casa de Gobierno

    We will get to know this emblematic building and its history, forged by pleasant moments and anecdotes, where various dependencies functioned through the ages.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    After having toured the Monument to Günter Pluschow, and learning about his history as a pioneering aviator in the region, we will continue our way through the Bay to learn about the history of the ship that remained an icon of the bay, the Saint Christopher. Next, we will continue to the Civic Square of the city, to learn about its history, forged since October 12, 1884 when the national flag was raised for the first time.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    We will finish the tour in Civic Plaza, in the same place where we started the tour.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Kaitek Viajes
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Hiking Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Nature Walks
Shore Excursions
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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