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Get oriented to the layout of Buenos Aires & its layers of history/culture by taking this 'BA101' 7-hour private guided walking tour - the best way to see the city in 1 day, up-close & personal. Your own native English-speaking guide will show you the must-see areas of the city to make the most of your time, as well as offering suggestions & recommendations. You will be met where you're staying to be accompanied to the tour start (any travel time is added on to the tour time). Our suggested itinerary covers San Telmo, the Historic City Center, Retiro, Recoleta & the cemetery.
• 7 hour private walking tour
• Personal meeting service at your accommodation (or cruise port terminal)
• Your own personal native English-speaking, university-educated guide
• Flexible itinerary
• BuenosTours is the no.1 ranked private tour company in BA (as per TripAdvisor)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment/AirBnB within the city of Buenos Aires, or if you are on a cruise ship then we can pick you up from the Cruise Port Terminal "Quinquela Martin". Or if you prefer (or are staying outside the city of Buenos Aires, or just transiting through the city for the day), we can arrange to meet you at the walking tour start point, which is usually in the neighborhood of San Telmo. You would need to contact us directly after booking to arrange this. END OF TOUR: With our suggested full day tour itinerary, the tour usually ends in the neighborhood of Recoleta, near the cemetery. However sometimes with later tour starts we will end the tour in the neighborhood of Retiro (in or near Plaza San Martin). At the end of the tour your guide will be happy to help flag you down a taxi and tell the driver where to take you to get back to your accommodation or wherever you wish to go. Unless of course you select the "transport back" tour option, in which case your guide or a driver will accompany you back to your accommodation.
Itinerary
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Back in the day, San Telmo was home to the city’s richest and most important families. But yellow fever epidemics forced them to move north/west to the then outskirts of the city (now Recoleta & Retiro) and San Telmo began to fall from grace. Artists & the working class soon moved into the vacated properties, converting the barrio into what it is now known for: a bohemian hive for antiques, tango, cafes, bars, & restaurants, as well as the must-visit San Telmo Street Market every Sunday.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The historical, political, cultural, religious and economic hub of Argentina. Military coups, massive protests, financial crises, independence heroes, Peron, Evita, Maradona, the Pope and more... Plaza de Mayo hides story after story and cannot be fully appreciated without a knowledgeable guide. Near here we will have a relaxed break at a cafe of historical and/or cultural value, a great place to take stock and ask your guide all of your burning questions about BA!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Our favorite park-plaza in Buenos Aires, surrounded by ornate former family mansion-homes, stunning architecture, historical monuments, and beautiful trees. Home to the monument to independence hero General San Martin, South America's first skyscraper, the "British Tower" and British-built Retiro train station, the Malvinas/Falklands memorial, and more!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The "widest avenue in the world", Avenida 9 de Julio, home to the famous Buenos Aires Obelisk.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Recoleta, the most prestigious traditional neighborhood, full of grand old mansions and high class establishments, where we’ll stroll along the elegant and upscale Avenida Alvear and into Plaza Francia, the heart of Recoleta. Here you will have lunch at a traditional Argentine restaurant with your guide – a place where locals eat, with a choice of dishes to cover all tastes (your food/drink at your additional cost on the day).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6La Recoleta Cemetery
The highlight of our tours for many: Recoleta Cemetery, the last resting place of Eva Peron and many other rich & famous Argentines, plus the highest concentration of stunning architecture in the whole city. A veritable city of the dead, full of fascinating stories and macabre views, there really is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. Admission costs approx. US$15 per person.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What you'll need:
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What you'll need:
- Good shoes for walking! (Don't worry about the distance, we won't walk too far and as it's a private tour we'll go at your pace)
- Some cash (pesos or USD) for any cafe or lunch stops, and a credit/debit card just in case you need more money for anything during the day
- For most of the year you should consider sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat etc
- If rain looks possible, dress appropriately and ask your hotel to borrow an umbrella (or if not possible, ask your guide directly by calling in advance, regarding bringing spare umbrellas)
- Consider bringing a camera or cell phone to take photos, don't worry about safety as long as you can store it as you walk and remain aware of your belongings
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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