Mysteries and secrets of La Boca and its architecture. Little walk.

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

At Recorre BA (@recorre.ba) we invite you to experience the city in a different way with guides specialized in the history of Buenos Aires. We are a team of architects and historians who invite tourists to tour the city of Buenos Aires experiencing its history, its architecture, its characters and the different transformations that have occurred over time.
Our proposal is to be able to understand the history of the city through the urban tour. The streets, the avenues, the parks and the various corners of Buenos Aires hide secrets that are worth telling.
We will wait for you!!

What's Included

Guide specialist in history of Buenos Aires
Gratuities
Snacks
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the door of the Fundación Proa museum. Half a block from Caminito. In front of the Plaza de los Suspiros.

End point

The tour ends 3 blocks from the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Caminito (Pass by)

    We will tell you the story of Caminito and his relationship with the plastic artist Quinquela Martin. We will visit this picturesque and colorful cut with its cobblestone floors. We will tell about the myths and legends behind this street. The conventillos and the history of the first fire station in Argentina that was located in La Boca.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Port During the tour we will tell you the history of the city, its first foundation in 1536 by Pedro de Mendoza, the history of the first port of Buenos Aires, its modifications and the splendor of La Boca in the 1920s. We will tell you about the port being the most important place in Buenos Aires until the inauguration of Puerto Madero.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    We will tell you the story of the metallic colossus that is part of the urban landscape of Buenos Aires. A faithful representative of the splendor of Argentine progress at the beginning of the 20th century. Its history, its architectural features. The function of its use, the construction process and its operation We will also tell you about its decline and the myths and legends behind the ferry that was about to be scrapped and sold for scrap.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera) (Pass by)

    La Boca is synonymous with football and passions. We will visit (from the outside) the Boca Juniors Stadium to tell you its story. The rivalry between Boca and River. The reason for its colors and the relationship with the port of La Boca.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will tell you the story of Benito Quinquela Martín. His artistic work and his charitable works. Its relationship with the neighborhood of La Boca, Caminito and the conventillos. We will tell you about the works that I commissioned to build as charity works for the neighborhood of La Boca.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Here we will enjoy the cultural riches of the region

    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 Recorre Buenos Aires.

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Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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