Buenos Aires Classic City Tour with Colon Theatre Optional

5.0
(2 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The service we offer you is unique, the groups are small and led by wonderful guides (they speak your language!)
On the first descent we will discover Plaza de Mayo, site of the most relevant historical events in the city since its foundation. Then we will enjoy the oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo, with its antique shops and picturesque atmosphere. Then we will experience the taste of suburban tango in the La Boca neighborhood: we will walk along the colorful Caminito and pass through the glorious Boca Juniors stadium.
And if it is about contrasts, we will visit Puerto Madero, the youngest neighborhood in the City. From there the next stops will be the neighborhoods of Retiro, Recoleta (we will make the obligatory stop at the Cemetery where Evita Perón rests. The entrance to the Cemetery is NOT included in the price of the tour)

What's Included

Small groups of up to 15 passengers.
Guides in exclusive English or Spanish
Entrance to the Teatro Colón (if option chosen)
Pick up and return to the hotel
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Snacks
Entrance to the Recoleta Cemetery

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up passengers at the door of their hotel in the City of Buenos Aires.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Plaza de Mayo, foundational site of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was born from the union of the Victoria and Fort squares, when a building called Recova Vieja was demolished in 1884, which separated them. It is located in the so-called Buenos Aires microcenter. In its surroundings there are several of the main monuments and points of interest: the historic Cabildo, the Casa Rosada (where the Executive Power of the Nation resides), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government building of the City of Buenos Aires

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It is a historical monument considered an icon of the city of Buenos Aires built in 1936. It is located in the Republic Square, at the intersection of Corrientes and 9 de Julio avenues.

    Admission ticket free
  • Avenida de Mayo (Pass by)

    The Avenida de Mayo, located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Monserrat, was the first boulevard that had the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina and the backbone of the historic and civic center of that city. He was born opulent and majestic and eventually became a symbol of Argentine-Spanish relations, and the scene of all Buenos Aires social manifestations. It was the first avenue of the Republic and of all of South America.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Avenida 9 de Julio is one of the main arteries of the City of Buenos Aires, capital of the Argentine Republic. It travels around 3 kilometers within the urban area of the city in a north-south direction, parallel to the coast of the Río de la Plata. It is known because it is the Obelisk (at the intersection with Corrientes Avenue), and for being one of the widest avenues in the world. It bears his name in honor of the day of the declaration of independence of the country, made on July 9, 1816. Its width is 140 meters.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Temporary art galleries, night bars and street murals give old San Telmo a bohemian atmosphere. Packed with antique shops and rustic meat restaurants, Defense Street crosses Dorrego Square, which houses a flea market and street performers that attract tourists every Sunday. In Lezama Park, the trails wind around high jacaranda trees and the Italian National Historical Museum. The neighborhood has many establishments that offer dinner with tango shows.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    La Boca is a neighborhood of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, in Argentina. It is located on the southeast edge of the city. Its name is due to the fact that it is located at the mouth of the Riachuelo in the Río de la Plata. Among other reasons, the neighborhood is known for hosting the famous Boca Juniors stadium, "La Bombonera".

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Puerto Madero is a renovated area near the pier. Its reconverted red-brick buildings contain fancy meat restaurants popular with tourists and those on business lunch. Elegant skyscrapers house multinational corporations and high-value departments. The trails run through several lakes in the rich Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, which attracts families and runners. The Women's Bridge is an elegant suspension bridge that crosses the pier.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    It is an area of wide historical and architectural interest, called the Paris of Argentina for the great French immigration since 1840, the main forum to visit especially for the historic Recoleta Cemetery located there, and the Recoleta Cultural Center an important tourist and cultural focus Inside the city. It is a traditional neighborhood of well-off sectors, whose properties are listed among the most expensive in the city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    La Recoleta Cemetery

    It is the most visited in the city, due to its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults, belonging to many of the main protagonists of Argentine history, such as that of Eva Perón (Evita), one of the most popular tombs. Likewise, it deserves a visit for its architectural value, since it is a sample of the times when the country was an emerging economic power and the main families of the city competed to build splendid pantheons.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Malambo Tours

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

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