City of Angels: Walking Tour Recoleta - Skip the line

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About this activity

Learn about the Belle Époque in Buenos Aires with this 2-hour private walking tour in Recoleta neighbourhood.

With over 6,400 statues, sarcophagi, coffins and crypts commemorating some of Argentina’s most celebrated sons and daughters, Recoleta Cemetery (also known as "The City of Angels") is a must-see in Buenos Aires.

This is where you will get the chance to visit Evita Perón´s mausoleum and understand why she was so loved and hated at the same time.

Then we will continue the walking tour visiting the highlights of Recoleta: the famous gum tree, Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the Law School and the Floralis Genérica.

You will be escorted by a local, knowledgeable guide that will make sure that you make the most of your tour.

The Tickets are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 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: Sailing BA Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Buenos Aires travel consulting
Included: Skip the line-Tickets to cemetery are included.
Included: Professional Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Begin your Buenos Aires Walking adventure at the charming Café La Biela, a beloved local haunt in the upscale Recoleta neighborhood.
Gomero de la Recoleta

10 min

Marvel at the Gran Gomero, a magnificent rubber tree planted in 1791, now a beloved landmark in Recoleta.
La Recoleta Cemetery

one hour Admission included

Explore this iconic cemetery, considered one of the most unusual in the world. Marvel at the ornate mausoleums, intricate sculptures, and final resting places of Argentina's most celebrated figures, including Eva "Evita" Perón. Uncover the stories and legends that surround this magical place.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar

10 min

Step inside this beautiful colonial-style basilica, a serene sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin of the Pillar.
Facultad de Derecho - Universidad de Buenos Aires

10 min

Admire the imposing neoclassical architecture of the University of Buenos Aires' Faculty of Law.
Floralis Generica

15 min

Conclude your tour at the Floralis Genérica, a giant metallic flower sculpture symbolizing all flowers, a testament to Buenos Aires' commitment to art and innovation.