Puerto Madero, its history and architecture. 2 hour guided tour

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Counting the port projects until it became the most luxurious neighborhood in the city. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Puerto Madero, its history and architecture. 2 hour guided tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Recorre Buenos Aires.

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–57 years) · Seniors (58–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide specialist in history of Buenos Aires

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolucion de Mayo

15 min

We will tell you about its history and its function during the colonial period. Building scene of the May Revolution of 1810. Characters and events around the Cabildo that would be the beginning of the independence of Argentina.

Its various transformations over time and its relationship with Plaza de Mayo and Av. de Mayo.
Casa Rosada

Passing by

At the time of the foundation, the city was born in the Plaza de Mayo. There we find the building that would colonize the coast. The fort of Buenos Aires.

Over time, it would be transformed into the old Taylor Customs building with its large passenger wharf.

Over time, it would undergo transformations, becoming the Post Office and Telegraph building to later be converted, from the 1880s, into the current Casa Rosada. Building symbol of the national executive power.
Banco de la Nacion Argentina

15 min

The founding place of the City of Buenos Aires in 1580. The monument to Juan de Garay. The transformation of the sector going from the first cemetery of the city called "Hueco de las Animas". The first Teatro Colón and current Banco Nación building by the architect Alejandro Bustillo
Piramide de Mayo (May Pyramid)

10 min

In the first year of the May Revolution of 1810, the first patriotic monument of the country was built.

Witness of celebrations, protests, demonstrations and revolutions throughout Argentine history.

We will tell you about its various transformations, myths and legends around the Pyramid of May.
Plaza De Mayo

15 min

We will tell you about the founding of the city of Pedro de Mendoza and how Buenos Aires began to grow towards the south around the Port of La Boca.
Palacio Libertad, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento

20 min

We will tell you about the transformation of the coast and the growth of the city occupying lands of the Río de la Plata. The construction of new buildings such as the great Palacio de Correos (Actual CCK) and its relationship with the center of power of the Plaza de Mayo and other infrastructures such as Puerto Madero.

We will tell you its history and its architecture.
Puente de la Mujer

10 min

We will tell you about the Puente de La Mujer. Its author, the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Its strategic location and its relationship with the main artery of Av. De Mayo. The project, the influence of tango in its design and the story behind its inauguration on a tragic day for Argentina. On December 20, 2001.
Puerto Madero

20 min

At Dock 3 we will tell you about the construction of Puerto Madero. The history of the immigrants, their way of life and the conflicts surrounding the project. Its failure and the construction of a new port with the design of Madero's rival. The engineer Huergo.

In turn, we will tell you about the growth of the city and the recovery of the sector to become the most expensive neighborhood in the city and its incredible office and housing towers.

The consolidation of a neighborhood from the 90s with the arrival of international corporations. International and local historical economic and social context manifested in Puerto Madero and its architecture
Paseo del Bajo

15 min

We will tell you the geographical location of Puerto Madero. Political visions and economic visions. The relationship with the Plaza de Mayo and the various government control buildings such as the Casa Rosada.

In turn, its location in relation to the various railway stations and old hidden and abandoned train tracks.
Puerto Madero

20 min

We will tell you about the history of Puerto Madero. The reason for this project. Europe as a reference and the relationship between design and English projects. Myths and legends around its planning
Buque Museo Fragata ARA Presidente Sarmiento

Passing by

We will tell you the story behind the Sarmiento Frigate in a context of high conflict with Chile at the beginning of the 20th century and the military escalation of both countries. A military career that could lead to an armed conflict.
Puerto Madero

15 min

We will tell you about the docks. Its brick architecture. Its operation. The relationship of the buildings with the docks, the cranes and the logistics movement of the ships entering through the south waterfront and leaving through the north dock.

The English imprint at the time of its planning and construction.
Aduana de Buenos Aires

Passing by

We will tell you about the history of the Buenos Aires Customs. Its architecture looking at Europe as a reference to follow. Its French academic architecture. Its logic and its relationship with the Plaza Perón that is located in front of the main façade.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Bolivar 65. The meeting point is at the door of the Cabildo Nacional.

End point

The tour ends 12 blocks from the starting point. Customs building

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.