Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

We will walk and discover the beauty and stories of of Recoleta and adjacent Palermo--two of Argentina's capital city most renowned neighbourhoods, including its world-renowned unique, beautiful and famous cemetery full of remarkable sculptures and stories like the one of famous Evita Peron and many other.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Buenos Aires Walking Tours

Ages: Children (0–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional English-speaking guide
Included: Cemetery admission ticket

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Gomero de la Recoleta

5 min

We will meet OUTSIDE the main corner door of famous La Biela Cafe, close to the red pay phones by the amazing giant gomero tree--which we will explain thoroughly. Look for your guide carrying a small "Walking Tours" sign.
2
La Recoleta Cemetery

1 h 30 min Admission included
- Recoleta Cemetery Detailed Visit "in depth" (not literally!)
- Evita Peron, her Memorial & her Story
- Rufina Cambaceres' misfortune
- Tiburcia Dominguez' miserly husband
- Admiral Brown
- The ultra-rich Leloir
- General Guido, Liliana Crociatti and many more
- Pilar Basilica Visit
- Cultural Center & Old Monastery
- Bourdelle's Monument to Alvear
- Palais de Glace: where Tango become of age
- History of Tango, Ports & Immigration
- BA Design Center & Terraces
- Giant Flower Close-up Visit (when available)
- Palermo Chico Qt.
- National Library & Loma Mitre Qt.
- Monument to France & Argentina
- National Fine Arts Museum & Story
- ...and lots of local stories, curious facts & peculiarities!
Listen as your knowledgeable guide informs you about the local history, architecture, traditions, habits and unique features you might never have discovered otherwise.

*Full itinerary will be covered depending on time and circumstances at time of tour
Eva Peron's Tomb

15 min Admission included

We will thoroughly explain her life, times and why she is buried here.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar

15 min

Who were the Recoletos and who built this beautiful colonial church for them? We will show and explain this church built almos 50 years before the American revolution.
Monumento al General Carlos Maria de Alvear

5 min Admission not included

We will explain the independce of our country, its neighbors and the key players including infamous General Alvear,
Stop 6

15 min

We will show and explain this beautiful classic building and how and why it became a museum (and a classic building--which it was not). We will also mention its art works.
Palais de Glace-Salas Nacionales de Cultura

5 min

In this interesting "Ice Palace" building our famous Tango (world famous Argentinian dance) came of age. We will tell you how and explain all about Tango too!
Monumento A Eva Peron

10 min

This is the place where famous Evita actually died. Much to be explained here, including the "brutalist" style National Library Building behind the monument.
San Martin National Institute

10 min

See in beautiful and posh Palermo Chico neighbourhood the symbolic house where Argentina's main independence hero was exiled as a result of political intrigue in 1824, and this austere, French provincial home was his residence between 1834 and 1848
Monumento de Francia a la Argentina

10 min

We will show, explain and decode for you this beautiful and meaningful monument sculpted by Emile Peynot and presented by France to Argentina for its centennial.
Casa Alcorta

5 min

Amazing Palacio Alcorta (now Renault Museum) was built with a large race and test track on top was converted into a luxury housing complex in the neighbourhood of Palermo Chico, Buenos Aires.
Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo

15 min

Housed in the stunning beaux-arts Residencia Errázuriz Alvear mansion (1917), it displays their art collection and other extravagant belongings, and is worth visiting for a glimpse into the world of Argentina's wealthy aristocratic families in the early 20th century, inspired by the Royal Palace of Versailles in France.
Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

Passing by

The stylish modern building of the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, MALBA) is located on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, in the Palermo section of Buenos Aires.

Created by Argentine businessman Eduardo Costantini, The mission of the MALBA is to collect, preserve, research and promote Latin American art from the onset of the 20th century to the present. This involves educating the public about Latin American artists, and the diversity of cultural and artistic holdings in this region.
Floralis Generica

15 min

A recent addition to the beauty of our city, we will show and explain who donated this magnificent giant flower and why.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: La Biela Cafe

Address: 600 Quintana Ave., Buenos Aires, Argentina

Directions: Please look for our guides with handheld signs that read "BA Walking Tours". They will be waiting OUTSIDE the CORNER door of the cafe, near the red telephone booths.

Dates: Monday - Friday

End point

Approximately 1/2 mile away from where we met.

Using your ticket

We meet OUTSIDE the main (corner) door of La Biela Cafe (599 Quintana Av., Recoleta) by the RED PAY PHONES. Your guide will be holding a small Walking Tours sign. IMPORTANT: You must reconfirm directly (not your hotel concierge but you yourself) with Buenos Aires Walking Tours as sometimes the departure location may change. If the line is busy, please try calling again, leave a message or send an email to [email protected] to guarantee that you will be given the correct meeting point. Full itinerary will be covered depending on timing and circumstances at time of tour

Opening hours are:

08:00 - 22:00 Monday to Sunday

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 8 years and under are free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
Note: tour operates rain or shine
Coverage of full itinerary may depend on weather, city-dynamics (riots, strikes, repairs), timing and other circumstances at time of tour.