Discover La Plata: A Guided Architectural and Sightseeing Tour

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About this activity

Discover La Plata, Buenos Aires Province's capital during a half day tour full of architecture, culture, religion and natural sciences. Paradigm of modern urban planification, La Plata offers a perfectly square shape.

Only 1 hour away from Buenos Aires, La Plata City Tour is a nice way to get to know more about Argentina and see less mainstreams attractions.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Round-trip shared transfer
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

Buenos Aires

one hour

After being picked up in your centrally located hotel in Buenos Aires, enjoy a drive for 56 km on Avenida La Plata in a comfortable coach equipped with Air Conditioning and Heating. During the trip to La Plata, get a nice view of the same name River, while your multilingual guide explains the history and foundations of the famous square city.
Catedral de la Plata

30 min

Arriving at destination, visit the important Neo Gothic Cathedral, considered as one of the world's biggest. Inspired from Europe, it was made in 1932. Then, walk along the city's diagonals and be impressed by its perfect geometrical shape.
Teatro Argentino

30 min

Visit the Astronomical Observatory and the Argentinean Theatre, while your guide explains by who and how they were built.
Museo de La Plata

one hour Admission included

Get a glimpse at the Natural Science Museum, South America most important science museum. Hosting a collection of over 2 millions objects and specimens, it is as a center of Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany and Zoology (didactical and educational museum of Argentinean historical species). Get to know better the Argentinian regions and its natural climates (sea, mountain, Patagonia etc), which made possible the conservation of many dinosaurus specimen.

Then, after discovering La Plata and its museums, architecture, culture and traditions, hop on the bus again to get back to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires

one hour

After a 1 hour drive, you will arrive to Buenos Aires, where you will be left at a agreed point.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.

End point

Tour ends at Cordoba Avenue and Florida St (City center)

Pickup points

King's Hotel
Hotel Reina
Hotel Orense
Holiday Inn Express Puerto Madero by IHG
Palacio Paz Hotel
Hotel Diplomat
Hotel Tres Sargentos
Recoleta RE099
Hotel O'rei
Novotel Buenos Aires
Up Tribeca
Hotel Ushuaia

and 267 more pickup points

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Using your ticket

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 9 to 18 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

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%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour