Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide and Optional Rooftop

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About this activity

The Walking Tour of Buenos Aires is the best way to get to know the city. Our tour is done walking and traveling by public transportation.

The idea is to get to know, in a sustainable way and without losing sight of the daily reality of the porteños, the most beautiful and interesting corners of the city. We go out with small groups prioritizing the quality of the excursion.

You will experience a unique and real contact experience with our beloved metropolis, visiting the Downtown and its Historical Center, San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta.

Throughout the tour you will taste typical foods such as empanadas and other inherited (and improved) such as ice cream, ending the tour in Recoleta Cemetery.

This walking tour is ideal to take pictures and visit areas outside the massive tourist circuit of Buenos Aires.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Access to Palacio Barolo Rooftop with a cocktail (If option selected)
Included: Transport by public bus and subway
Included: Lunch: 3 empanadas of your choice (examples: beef, chicken, ham and cheese, vegetables)
Included: Carbonated beverages: 1 soft drink
Included: Tea and coffee: 1 Coffee
Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

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

Itinerary

Calle Defensa

30 min

The walking tour starts at our San Telmo office. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires and boasts a vibrant tango and arts scene. Its antique markets, street lighting (known as "faroles"), cobblestones, old buildings and original decor add to the unique bohemian atmosphere of the place.
Mercado San Telmo

30 min Admission included

We will visit the San Telmo market, a building inaugurated in 1897 to supply the great wave of immigrants that arrived at that time.

Nowadays, you can still find some shops selling meat, vegetables and other groceries, although most of them offer local gastronomy and specialties from all over the world. Here we will taste some delicious empanadas.

We will continue our way along Defensa Street, in the heart of San Telmo neighborhood, until we reach Plaza Dorrego.
Stop 3

one hour

We will take a bus to La Boca neighborhood, known for the Boca Juniors stadium and the colorful Caminito street. We will be enchanted by street tango dancing and singing performances and learn how tango, soccer and different immigration influences have made Buenos Aires one of the most irresistible cities in the world.
Puente de la Mujer

5 min

On board another bus we will enjoy the views of the modern skyscrapers of Puerto Madero. We will see the famous "Puente de la Mujer", an iconic landmark designed by Santiago Calatrava. Its unique, asymmetrical shape resembling a couple dancing the tango is a symbol of Buenos Aires' vibrant culture and architectural innovation.
Stop 5

15 min

We'll explore Plaza de Mayo on foot, taking in the iconic landmarks such as the historic Cabildo. Along the way, we'll also catch sight of Buenos Aires' main avenues and pay a visit to the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral.
Plaza De Mayo

30 min Admission included

We will walk around the Plaza de Mayo to see the most important buildings of the country, such as the famous Cabildo. The most important avenues and a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Obelisco

30 min

After touring the square, we will go to the Obelisk, a symbol of Buenos Aires. Be a part of this incredible metropolis, going through the real experience of the daily life of an Argentine citizen.
Stop 8

15 min

Walk along the lively 9 de Julio avenue, the widest avenue in the world. Historical buildings, monuments and streets will show the changes that the city has undergone since its foundation.
La Recoleta Cemetery

30 min Admission included

We will arrive at our last stop: the Recoleta neighborhood by subway where we will find beautiful architecture, a large number of museums, elegant cafes and restaurants, exclusive avenues and shopping malls.

We will visit the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of most of the aristocratic families of the country and of well-known historical figures such as Eva Duarte Perón.
Placio Barolo

one hour Admission included

After the visit to the museum, those who have chosen the Rooftop option (Wednesday), we will go to Palacio Barolo, an emblematic building inaugurated in 1923 and declared a National Historic Monument. The building has an architecture with a rigorous symbolism that includes numerous analogies and references to the Divine Comedy by the poet Dante Alighieri.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tangol Travel Agency office

End point

Cementerio de Recoleta.

Using your ticket

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)