Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo and La Boca Districts

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  After meeting your guide in San Telmo, listen to a quick safety briefing before receiving your bike (a comfy beach cruiser) and helmet. Begin with a cycle around San Telmo, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture. See its many attractions, including the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church, San Telmo Market and Dorrego Square, the heart of San Telmo. Observe life in the square’s cafes, bars and shops, and watch for spontaneous tango performances – San Telmo is the center of tango in Buenos Aires.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Surrounded by cafes, bars, pubs, antique and craft houses. Plaza Dorrego has music and dance shows, including tango and on Sundays the “Feria de San Telmo” takes place in this streets.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will continue to “Parque Lezama” which has rustic catwalks and half-under-ground installations.

  Admission ticket free
• 2

  Next, ride into La Boca, Buenos Aires’ most colorful neighborhood, where a European atmosphere has remained strong since the neighborhood was settled by Italian immigrants. The district is popular with visitors for its brightly painted buildings, especially along the Caminito – the neighborhood’s main (pedestrianized) drag where you can see local artists selling their work.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Then, head to the newest neighborhood in the city: Puerto Madero. Its old docks have been transformed into restaurants, lofts and offices, which boast incredible views of the city. From there, continue to the Ecological Reserve, a 865-acre nature reserve that lies between the city and the Rio de la Plata.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Finally, visit Plaza de Mayo, the scene of all major political events in the country since the founding of Buenos Aires. Take a look at the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the main public buildings.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
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  Throughout your tour, your entertaining and informative guide will regale you with fun facts about Buenos Aires’ rich history and provide commentary about the sites you’re passing. You’ll also break periodically to stretch your legs and take photos, ending your tour in San Telmo.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• If it's raining, rain gear is provided, but tours are usually canceled if it's pouring; if it's raining the day of your tour, please call the tour operator to confirm (contact info will be on your voucher)
• Passenger must be at least 4 feet and 9 inches (150cm) tall
• Electric bicycles are available to whom is not in fisical conditions to ride 3 hours at the same rythm (on request)

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