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Private City Tour Including The Old Underground Tunnels of Buenos Aires

5.0 (12 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private City Tour Including The Old Underground Tunnels of Buenos Aires

About this activity

Benefit from a private service with a professional tour guide and discover the old city of Buenos Aires by visiting Zanjón de Granados in San Telmo. Tunnels, mistery & more!.

◾ Enjoy a fascinating journey to the past to understand the origins of the city

◾ Admire the green area of parks in Palermo

◾ Tour around Recoleta and visit its famous cemetery

◾ Sightsee Avenida 9 De Julio, the main avenue with iconic buildings such as the Opera House & Obelisk

◾ Visit Plaza de Mayo and have an outlook to Evita Peron's balcony

◾ Walk around La Boca, a colorful area in the south of the city

◾ Appreciate the new neighborhood of Puerto Madero by the river and see Puente de la Mujer

◾ See Torre Monumental, our local Big Ben

◾ Take the chance and sightsee the old neighborhood of San Telmo

◾ Get to know Zanjón de Granados, the oldest tunnels in Buenos Aires

◾ Learn about our history, arquitecture & culture and discover a magical space where poetry, history and myth coexist

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Private Tours

Ages: Children (3–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Lunch in Puerto Madero (if lunch upgrade is selected, tour lasts one extra hour)
  • Included: Licensed guide and professional driver specialized in tourism
  • Included: Admission ticket for Zanjón de Granados
  • Included: Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off (downtown hotels)

Not included

  • Not included: Luggage transportation
  • Not included: Gratuities and drinks
  • Not included: Tickets for Recoleta Cemetery. Payment only by credit or debit card. Approx. USD $ 20 each
  • Not included: Admission fees: Recoleta Cemetery

Itinerary

  1. Avenida 9 De Julio

    Passing by

    The Opera House "Teatro Colón", the Obelisk, Avenida Corrientes.

  2. Plaza De Mayo

    30 min

    Casa Rosada, Cabildo & The Metropolitan Cathedral

  3. La Boca

    30 min

    Caminito, Tango street dancers

  4. Torre Monumental

    Passing by

    The Argentine Big Ben

  5. Puerto Madero

    Passing by

    New area, skyscrapers, docks

  6. Puente de la Mujer

    Passing by

    Bridge designed by famous arquitect Santiago Calatrava.

    Its design is a synthesis of the image of a couple dancing tango.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    Green area, parks, planetarium

  8. Recoleta

    30 min

    French designed buildings, Recoleta Cemetery, Evita's tomb, craft fair & street artists on weekends

  9. Floralis Generica

    10 min

    Metal Flower

  10. San Telmo

    Passing by

    Old neighborhood in the south district

  11. El Zanjon De Granados

    45 min Admission included

    One of the oldest tunnel systems in town

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Palermo Bridge
  • ORO Apart Hotel
  • King's Hotel
  • Hotel Reina
  • Hotel Orense
  • Holiday Inn Express Puerto Madero by IHG
  • Palacio Paz Hotel
  • Hotel Aldeano I
  • Hotel Diplomat
  • Hotel Tres Sargentos
  • Recoleta RE099
  • Infinito Hotel

and 346 more pickup points

Departure Point: Centrally located Buenos Aires Hotels & Port (door # 12).

Directions: Pax on board should meet the tour guide after customs, near the information desk at door # 12. A sign with the name informed will be shown to contact them.

Pax at hotels should wait in the lobby and advise it at the front desk.

Dates: See Availability

Return point: Starting point.

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
  • Gratuities not included. 10% is recommended.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • A maximum of 15 people per booking

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

  • Dress code is smart casual

  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels might be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. The sizes must be informed in advance.

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

  • Menu at the restaurant in Puerto Madero: Argentinean Barbecue, sushi, pasta, pizza, cold cuts, salad bar + desserts. Drinks not included. It is an air conditioned restaurant

Options

  • CITY TOUR + ZANJON DE GRANADOS

    Pickup included

  • LUNCH UPGRADE

    Duration: 6 hours: Duration

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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