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Private Recoleta + Retiro Tour - Includes visit to unique Recoleta Cemetery

5.0 (8 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Recoleta + Retiro Tour - Includes visit to unique Recoleta Cemetery

About this activity

Discover Buenos Aires' upscale neighborhoods of Recoleta and Retiro, where Argentina’s French-inspired elites built opulent 19th-century mansions, leafy avenues, designer shops, and iconic churches. A tour highlight is the Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of aristocrats and historical figures, including Evita Perón, featuring ornate mausoleums.

Explore San Martín Square, the Anchorena Palace, Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, Kavanagh building, and British Tower. Stroll along Arroyo Street and Alvear Avenue, home to Argentina’s grandest palaces. Learn about Argentina's golden age, San Martín’s liberation campaigns, Peronism, and the vibrant quirks of porteños.

Finally, visit Floralis Genérica, a modern city landmark. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the cultural and historical heart of Buenos Aires' elite districts.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Lunfarda Travel

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entry ticket to the Torre Monumental (when available)
  • Included: Entry ticket to the Recoleta Cemetery
  • Included: Experienced guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities are not included and always welcome by our staff!

Itinerary

  1. La Recoleta Cemetery

    one hour

    Discover the last resting place of the elites of Argentina's most powerful period. In this necropolis you'll find stunning mausoleums with great displays of artistry, architecture, sculpture and stained glasses.

    Buried within this cemetery are presidents, businessmen, dictators and politicians including the most famous woman of all Argentine history: Evita Perón

    Learn about the funerary rites of Argentina's elites, and about the drama they experiences while they lived.

  2. Recoleta

    1 h 30 min

    Explore Recoleta, the Paris of South America, with its beautiful manors, giant monuments and the famed Recoleta Cemetery

  3. Retiro

    one hour

    Discover the neighborhood of Argentina's french-obsessed elites: from 60 room french palaces, to buildings made out of revenge for broken hearts. We will walk the San Martin Square area, including the San Martin Palace, Kavanaugh building and Holy Sacrament Basilica

  4. Torre Monumental

    20 min Admission included

    Let's go on top of the Monumental Tower, known as the tower of the British, for an amazing view of the new port, Puerto Madero, the river and the Retiro area

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We meet in front of the main entrance of the Recoleta Cemetery

End point

  • We finish by the San Martin Palace

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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • This tour involves walking around 4km/3mi

Traveller ratings

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Private Recoleta + Retiro Tour - Includes visit to unique Recoleta Cemetery

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