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Premium City Tour of Buenos Aires

This small-group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, visiting all of the top attractions in just three hours.

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Premium Gaucho Farm Day on the San Antonio de Areco Tour

Enjoy an authentic day in the countryside at an exclusive estancia in San Antonio de Areco!

Premium Tigre Delta Tour

On this fun-filled half-day tour of Tigre and Buenos Aires, embark on an adventure that offers the perfect balance between nature and history.

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5hs Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires

Explore the history of Buenos Aires on a guided tour of the city. See the most important historical sites in the city and learn about the history of Buenos Aires from your expert guide.

Small group wine tour & tasting at Gamboa Winery with luxury lunch

Discover the world of Argentine wine in Buenos Aires with a wine tasting and vineyard tour at Gamboa Winery, paired with a first class lunch.

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Buenos Aires by Night Premium City Tour

Experience the vibrant city of Buenos Aires with its dazzling lights, attractions, and nightlife!

Fullday City Tour with Recoleta Cemetery & Tigre Delta

Explore Buenos Aires’ vibrant city life and relax on a serene Delta Tigre river cruise.

Tour of Colonia, Uruguay from Buenos Aires

Visit and explore the quaint town of Colonia in Uruguay! Cross the legendary Rio de la Plata and spend a day exploring this UNESCO-listed town.

Day Tour to Montevideo from Buenos Aires

Sail across the Rio de la Plata to reach Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay! Discover the highlights of this impressive city.

Cooking in family experience: Family with kids, empanadas & alfajores

A cooking lesson for all the family united. Alfajores and empanadas with a professional tour guide in Buenos Aires. Ideal for children and their parents.

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Discover Argentina’s jaw-dropping natural wonders, culture, and vibrant destinations on a guided tour with the most experienced travel specialists.

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Tours Buenos Aires is proud to be rated as one of the most reputable tour operators in Argentina that focuses on arranging a wide variety of tours and transfer solutions.

Our group of experienced and knowledgeable travel specialists is dedicated to delivering superior-quality service, guidance, and assistance to make your Argentina trip an exciting and fun-filled affair.

We offer a wealth of opportunities that help you explore the best destinations, top attractions, natural wonders, and experience the rich culture, history, and heritage of Buenos Aries as well as indulge in exciting and adventurous activities.

Our highly experienced team can arrange a wonderful Argentina tour that can be suitably tailored to meet your requirements and budget. As the travel specialists in Buenos Aries, we can arrange for you the best tour to make the most of your stay.

If you want a reliable and knowledgeable travel guide in Buenos Aries, then trust us. We are dedicated to making your trip to Argentina a memorable one.

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Tours Buenos Aires is the best provider to get reliable assistance, guidance, and transfer solutions to enjoy an authentic Argentina travel experience. We take pride in providing you with the highest standard of hospitality and service.

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Tours Buenos Aires strives hard to provide superior-quality service, experienced multilingual guides, affordable Argentina travel packages, and comfortable transfer service. We provide unique programs so you can explore the best of Argentina.

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Tours Buenos Aires believes in promoting sustainable and responsible tourism that will benefit tourists, locals, and the environment. We make sure that you get the best out of your Argentina trip.

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You can visit Argentina all year-round. You can book our customized Argentina tour package to enjoy a wonderful trip in the months of December – March, July – August, or September – November. We are always ready to make your Argentina tour a memorable one.

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Very convenient transfer service to and from the venue; top notch dinner with excellent service; and a great show. Highly recommend this experience and would gladly repeat it!

Tutto perfetto! Leandro è una guida meravigliosa, bravissimo , preparato , gentile e sempre sorridente. Raccomando vivamente questo tour della città di Buenos Aires, si sente il calore della città e poi visitare tutti i luoghi più tipici di Buenos Aires! 5 stelle senza ombra di dubbio!!

Great company! We booked 3 tours with them and we are beyond pleased. They are always on time and the staff is very pleasant. We felt very safe and enjoyed the tour rides very much!

My cousin and I joined the tour to Puerto Macedonia to Tigre delta and San Isidoro. It was a lovely 5 and a half hour tour. The guide Marcela was very punctual, informative, attentive to everyone's needs and helpful. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get away from Buenos Aires and see something different.

El guía ha sido increíble. Diego tenía un amplísimo conocimiento de Historia, artes, política,....nos entretuvo todo el recorrido además de ser muy amble y estar solícito a todos nuestros intereses. El paseo en barco es muy agradable a pesar de que nos tocó mal tiempo y la zona de Tigre, bastante diferente e interesante.

Sofia es sorprendente. Demuestra conocimiento de su cultura, además de conocer la historia de su país y países vecinos. Cada pregunta realizada fue contestada con respeto y dominio del tema. Posee conocimientos políticos, seguridad, educación y salud. Es una excelente recurso. Le doy cinco estrella.

"I am so happy I took this tour. It is convenient, hassle-free and will give you al lot of information and feel about BA. Our guide Florencia was very knowledgeable and professional. Driver was courteous. Bus was clean, smells great and Florencia makes sure we are safe when we walk around the city and comfortable in and out of the bus. Wear comfy shoes as this tour is a drive around + walk tour combo. Highly recommended."

My 13 year old daughter and I had a lovely tour with Miguel. He was knowledgeable and shared entertaining stories. My daughter and I learned so much - we were repeating our new knowledge with our friends all day.

"This morning we went on a city tour in Buenos Aires and our guide Marcela was excellent! She provided actual and historical data, quite interesting, a real Argentinean history class. We liked her nice and cordial attitude. We are quite happy to have chosen this tour. We will for sure recommend it to our friends and family...Thanks Marcela! Till next time!"

This was the most memorable part of my trip !!! Pablo was an amazing guide and gave us such good advice and recommendations for our stay and for our area. The ranch itself had an authentic feel to it and all the workers were extremely friendly. The food was amazing and the wine was really nice, it was bottled at the ranch/area. The horses were really friendly and the music along with the dancing was so fun !!! Again thank you Pablo for this amazing experience !!!

"We had just a couple of nights in Buenos Aires following a cruise. We wanted to make sure that we saw the key points of interest and this seemed an ideal way of doing it. The guide was knowledgeable and very helpful. During the excursion we had the opportunity of visiting a number of interesting sites including the cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Peron. I would recommend this trip."

Buenos Aires City & Day Tours

Buenos Aires is a large and lively city with a unique 400+-year trajectory, an abundance of culture, art and endless activities to discover. 

There are so many attractions in South America’s most European capital that it can be difficult for visitors to prioritize if they have a finite time frame to explore the city.

This is where a professional city, boat or bike or even food tour can help visitors get a handle on the highlights.

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First-time visitors may want to take a general tour, such as the Buenos Aires Walking Tour to get oriented in the city and learn how to use public transportation when first arriving.

Those who prefer two wheels may want to get the lay of the land on a bike tour, covering either the northern or southern side of the city.

Popular tours include those to some of Argentina’s most renowned estancias (horse ranch), boat tours on the River Plate, wine tastings and specialty food tours to learn all about Argentine cuisine and wine.

Buenos Aires Walking Tours

Wander through the streets at a comfortable pace to uncover the flavor of the city’s many unique neighborhoods. 

Discover the Plaza de Mayo that front the pink government house, the Casa Rosada, shouldered by the old Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where Pope Francis served as Arch Bishop. Glimpse the dapper Grenadiers changing guard.

Stroll through the colorful streets of historic San Telmo, with its cobblestone streets, antique shops and rhythmic energy of street performers in Plaza Dorrego. 

Drop into lively La Boca, famous for its vividly painted houses on ‘El Caminito’ (Little Walkway) and sultry tango dancers, 

Discover the architectural grandeur of Recoleta, which tells stories of the past, not least through its renowned cemetery.

Meander through the bustling streets of Palermo, filled with great street art and cool markets. 

Along the way, learn about the importance of tango, football and cultural influences of Buenos Aires’ many immigrants.

Walking tours are a great way to discover the city’s heartbeat, and understand the history that led to the vibrant, contemporary life of this great Latin American cultural capital.

Every day, 10:45 a.m./2:15 p.m. Duration: 6 hours

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Buenos Aires City & Boat Tour

A well-rounded half-day city tour that includes seeing the sights by land and water.

Starting in Palermo this tour takes visitors down the famous 9 de Julio, by the Colón Theater and Obelisco with a photo stop at the city’s political epicenter, Plaza de Mayo .

After heading through San Telmo , visitors reach La Boca to check out the city’s most famous street, El Caminito .

Next the group heads to Puerto Madero for a 30 minute boat ride along the Rio de Plata for panoramic views of the city and green spaces of Buenos Aires’ newest neighborhood. Tour includes pickup for central Buenos Aires.

Another favorite is the short but sweet Puerto Madero sunset cruise with an open bar.

Buenos Aires Bike Tour (southside)

Every day 9:30 a.m. & 2 p.m Duration: 4 hours

Explore with a small group important buildings in the city center as well as La Boca and Caminito , San Telmo , Puerto Madero and the Ecological Reserve while learning about the history of these neighborhoods.

A fun and relaxed bike tour! Lunch, helmets and bikes included.

Buenos Aires Bike Tour (northside)

This bike tour pedals to all the top tourist spots on the northside of Buenos Aires. Explore the streets of the french Aristocratic styled-area of Recoleta wander Recoleta, including the famous Recoleta cemetery .

Ride along the panoramic bike path along Avenida Del Libertador, up to the Planetarium and the Bosques de Palermo (Palermo forest). The informative guide knows the best bike paths through the city. Lunch included, helmets and bikes included.

Tigre Bike & Canoe Tour

Sat, Sun & holidays 9 a.m. Duration: 9 hours

Meet in Buenos Aires and then take your bike on the train, just like a local. Once in the tranquil town of Tigre , hop on a canoe to reach the remote Delta islands where you can swim or sunbathe and enjoy a typical Milanesa sandwich for lunch.

Row back to the mainland and then ride to the Puerto de Frutos and explore Tigre’s downtown before heading back to Buenos Aires.

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Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour

Every Wednesday 1:45 p.m. Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes

A graffiti tour covering some of the city’s best street art in the neighborhoods of Barracas, La Boca and San Telmo as well as more industrial areas of the city. Visitors also get to see Argentina’s largest piece of street art, painted by Alfredo Segatori.

If you prefer to walk, check out the Buenos Aires Graffiti Walking Tour,  which takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoon.

San Antonio de Areco Estancia Tour

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m Duration: Full day

Head to the famous Argentine Pampas, to the charming town of San Antonio de Areco ,  116km from Buenos Aires. This is one of the most famous Pampa towns, known for its literary tradition of gaucho life.

This tour takes visitors to La Estancia El Ombú , a working ranch that raises Hereford and Aberdeen Angus Stock.

Try out stock-rearing activities, ride a horse or horse-drawn carriage, bike in the fresh country air, or observe bird life on the pampas with binoculars provided.

Guests hang out with real gauchos, enjoy live folkloric music and a delicious asado lunch of the quality you’ll only find on the pampas.

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Fiesta Gaucha La Candelaria

US$175 Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturdays 9.a.m.-6p.m. Duration: 9 hours

A full-day excursion to the historic La Candelaría estancia (ranch). After a reception with snacks and refreshments, get a tour of the estancia’s Renaissance-style castle (in English or Spanish). The rest of the morning enjoy horseback riding, or a ride in a sulky. Lunch is a traditional country asado that includes a variety of cuts of meat, followed by dessert. Enjoy a folkloric music and dance performance and traditional creole horse game demonstration. The day ends with merienda and the chance to try mate before heading back to Buenos Aires. We are also happy to arrange longer stays at the estancia.

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Milonga Tour

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 2 p.m. Duration: 4 hours

Dive into the world of tango and learn the codes of the dance on the Buenos Aires’ Milonga Tour.

The night starts with pick up around 8:30 p.m. The group will head to San Telmo, one of the neighborhoods that birthed the tango, to visit a traditional milonga.

Once there, the group will practice the fundamental steps of Tango, Once everybody has polished their dance steps, the genuine milonga will start at around 10:30.

At 11:00 p.m., a typical tango ensemble will play live, so dancers can practice their steps as the locals do. When the music ends, you can stay for more dancing or head back to your lodging.

Also see our Tango Show & Tango Activity list.

Half-Day Trip to La Plata

Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 9 a.m. Duration: Four hours

A day trip to visit Argentina’s second city and the capital of Buenos Aires Province, La Plata . See why La Plata is considered an example of successful 19th century urban planning with its well-laid out, tree-lined streets.

On this tour you’ll visit the looming neo-gothic Cathedral, the city diagonals, the Astronomical observatory, the Argentine Theater and the celebrated Natural Science Museum, the most important museum of its kind in South America. Tickets to the museum and transport included.

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Polo Day with Lesson

US$220 Every day 10:30 a.m. Duration: Eight hours

A full day polo excursion to learn all about Argentina’s most exclusive sport. The day starts with an educational talk about polo and the horses over a snack of empanadas and wine.

Visitors will then watch a live game using 30 horses, with a bilingual commentator explaining the ins and outs of the game.

Lunch is a traditional asado (barbecue) with appetizers, beef and sausages (vegetarian options available) and wine. After a break laying around the pool or walking the countryside, there is a polo lesson. No previous experience riding horses necessary.

Pope Francis Tour

US$65 Everyday 10 am Duration: 3 hours

The ultimate Pope Francis Tour in the city where the Catholic holy leader grew up.

Visit Jorge Bergoglio’s old parish, the Metropolitan Cathedral, where citizens gathered after he was declared pope, the working class neighborhood of Flores, where he grew up and the Basílica San José de Flores, where Francis began his religious vocation.

Free San Telmo Walking Tour

Friday or Saturday by client request, 3:00 p.m. Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Take a relaxed walking tour along the cobblestone streets of San Telmo . Named after the Patron Saint of seafarers, San Telmo has a long history as Buenos Aires’ most bohemian and culturally diverse neighborhood.

Learn how the locals fought off the British Invasion on these streets, get to know Parque Lezama, one of the oldest Cathedrals in Buenos Aires, San Telmo Market , Plaza Dorrego, the wonderful street art of the neighborhood and charming little backstreets that most visitors never see.

* This free boutique tour conducted by the owner of this website, a 20-year San Telmo resident, is arranged by special request of our clients. If we already have tour going, others are free to join — get in touch to find out if we are running the tour!

Private Tours in Buenos Aires

Private delta & river plate sailboat cruise.

US$300 per group

Private transport to and from Buenos Aires to the dock costs an additional $50

Every day (weather permitting) Duration: 4 hours

Enjoy the ‘good air’ of Buenos Aires on the River Delta in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires.

Climb aboard a private sailboat welcomed by your friendly English-speaking captain, a certified sailboat tour guide with 35 years of sailing experience.

The tour departs from the nautical club of San Isidro, onto the Lujan River, travels through the canal connecting it to the San Antonio river and onto the River Plate until reaching the historic town of Olivos.

Alternately your group can choose a River Plate-only cruise to Buenos Aires, enjoying great views of the shore.

Drinks, snacks, life vests and all safety gear included. Up to five passengers.

Private Tango Tour and Intro Tango Lesson

US$170 (min. 2 people) Every day, on request Duration: 3 hours

This private tango tour starts off with a snack at San Telmo’s traditional 19th century bar, El Federal.

Tango maestro Facundo Gil Jauregui explains the song, dance, culture and codes of Buenos Aires’ tango lifestyle and introduces some important landmarks in the city’s most important tango neighborhoods, La Boca and San Telmo .

Next the group head to Jolie Bistro where they will enjoy a drink while seeing a private performance.

That is followed by a one-hour class that covers the fundamentals of embracing and walking in Argentine tango.

→ Also check out our Tango Show & Tango Classes & Milonga Activity list

Buenos Aires Architecture Tour

US$90 (min. 2 people) Every day, on request Duration: 3 hours

Discover the emblematic buildings of Buenos Aires and the historic events that took place here.

This walking tour starts in the city center with its baroque government buildings that date from colonial times.

Moving along May Avenue, explore the eclectic European influence with art nouveau, neo-renaissance and beaux arts buildings that recall Buenos Aires’ golden era.

See Cafe Tortoni , a long-time literary gathering place, Palacio Barolo, inspired by Dante’s Inferno.

The end point is Plaza Congreso and the neo-classical Congress building.

Jewish Buenos Aires Tour

US$200 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur Duration: 4 hours

Argentina has the largest Jewish community in South America , with about half residing in Buenos Aires.

Learn about this rich history from the early Jewish Portuguese immigrant traders, to the influx of those escaping religious persecution after World War II to today.

Hear about Jewish cultural contributions from Yiddish theater to hearty cuisine, see Buenos Aires Jewish sites of interest and learn about today’s Porteño Jewish community.

Buenos Aires Literary Tour

US$90 Everyday Duration: Three hours

A three-hour walking tour exploring the Palermo neighborhood’s streets and cafes, described in some of Argentina’s best known literature.

Texts discussed include ‘Mythical Foundation of Buenos Aires’, by Jorge Louis Borges; ‘Martín Fierrro’, by José Hernández; and ‘The Slaughter Yard’, by Esteban Echeverría.

Feria de Mataderos Private Tour

Minimum 2 people Every Sunday 12:30 p.m. (Mid March—Mid December) Duration: 5.5 hours

The Feria de Mataderos , is the largest weekly fair in Argentina, with over 10,000 visitors every week.

It takes place in the ‘neighborhood of the Argentinean Gaucho,’ right outside the city, once the home to the city’s slaughterhouses.

Today rural and urban culture collide at this fair that features equestrian activities, handicrafts, typical Argentine food, and live folkloric music and dance .

Enjoy live horse games, dance folklore, explore gaucho handicrafts and have a traditional provincial lunch. Lunch + transport included.

Buenos Aires Food & Drink Tours

Buenos aires craft beer tour.

Every evening (upon request)

Enjoy the more grown-up version of the Buenos Aires’ Pub Crawl — a Buenos Aires’ artisanal beer and neighborhood bar tour.

This walking tour takes place in the lesser-known leafy neighborhood of Colegiales. 

You will enjoy a total of eight different half pints of beer plus empanadas at two microbreweries and one pub, all the while learning about the neighborhood and the history of beer in Argentina.

Palermo Boutique Wine Tasting

Every day, 5:00p.m. Duration: 90 minutes

A premium wine tasting in Palermo Soho . Discover six of Argentina’s most celebrated boutique wines from various wine-producing regions of the country.

This bodega is an emblematic wine cellar in a picturesque area of Palermo.

Wines are accompanied by a typical Argentine picada of high-quality meats and cheeses. A must-do activity for wine-lovers visiting Buenos Aires.

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The Argentine Route of Classic Wine

US$46/ with tango show & dinner $160 Mon—Sat 7:00 p.m. Duration: 2 hours

A wine tasting that takes you through the principle wine-producing regions of Argentina in the historic Querandi tango house .

Starting in the northwest, the sommelier presents a Torrontés with empanadas . From Patagonia, a Pinot Noir with a mushroom crustini.

Lastly, a classic  Malbec from the Cuyo region is accompanied by beef skewers. A great start to an evening wandering around the most historic district of Buenos Aires.

Book in combination with their tango show and dinner for an exciting evening.

5-Course Steak Dinner, Closed Door Restaurant

Every Mon, Tue, Thur & Sat Duration: 3.5 hours

Puerta Cerradas are ‘closed door’ restaurants of Buenos Aires that are not open to the general public.

One of the most celebrated puerta cerradas features a traditional family-style asado (Argentine barbecue) in a private loft in Palermo Soho.

Guests enjoy a five-course meal including a picada (cheese and cold-cut platter), salad, ‘ achuras ‘ (grilled appetizers), a delicious juicy steak and a traditional Argentine dessert.

Each course is paired with a specialty boutique wine chosen by the chef.

Authentic Asado Food Tour

Food & beverages included Most days, 10:30 a.m. Duration: 4.5 hours

(minimum two people)

Enjoy a typical weekend family asado (barbecue) with a small group. Shop on the cobblestone streets of Palermo Viejo just like a local, and then help prepare the asado in a family home.

Learn how to prep the meat, build the fire, prepare side dishes and then pig-out on meat and Malbec like at any Sunday asado.

Buenos Aires Parilla Tour

Tue, Thur & Sat 12pm Duration: 3 hours

Eat your way through the historic San Telmo neighborhood on this tour designed to discover the most traditional cuisine Buenos Aires has to offer.

This relaxed and social tour hits some of the city’s most famous San Telmo parillas where you learn about Argentine cuts of meat , with plenty of treats along the way.

Discuss Argentine culinary traditions, ending with scoops of the celebrated homemade Italian style ice cream.

The Buenos Aires Pub Crawl

Everyday, 10 p.m. duration: 3-5 hours.

Buenos Aires is known for its wild nightlife scene and for more than five years the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl has led the way for travelers looking to enjoy a raucous night.

With a friendly, safety-conscious international crew of staff and pub crawlers ready to have fun, the pub crawl happens every night of the week in the hottest bars in the coolest neighborhoods. Saturdays is the Gay Pub Crawl.

Argentine Boutique Wine + Food Experience

Includes transport from San Telmo Mon—Sat 6:30 p.m. Duration: Five hours

A culinary experience with an intimate group, the this excursion helps visitors get a handle on Argentine cuisine and dining customs at the beginning of an Argentina trip.

Learn how to make and drink mate, learn hot to make empanadas , and how to order the perfect steak.

Finally the group sits down to enjoy a typical Argentine dinner as the wine flows.

Dessert will be alfajores made by guests themselves. Includes pick-up and drop-off.

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Buenos Aires in a Day Tour

• Puerto Madero
• San Telmo Neighborhood
• Plaza de Mayo
• Teatro Colón
• La Boca Neighborhood
• El Caminito Street
• Palermo Neighborhood

• Full-Day private tour with a local expert-guide.
• Experience all of Buenos Aires' most iconic sites and neighborhoods in a single day.

• You are a first-time visitor looking to hit all of the essential sites in a single day. 
• You are stopping through Buenos Aires on the way to Antarctica and want to get an in-depth taste of the city. 
• Plaza del Mayo- iconic central square, the heart of the city.
• Teatro Colon- Most renowned opera house in South America.
• San Telmo Neighborhood and Market -quaint district known for enchanting streets and bustling market.
• La Boca- photogenic neighborhood known for colorful houses and Caminito Street.
• Recoleta -upscale neighborhood known for its architecture and cemetery.
• Palermo -another must-see neighborhood with charming buildings and innate sophistication
• Puerto Madero- modern waterfront district popular with young Argentineans. 
• A car will be at your disposal for the entire duration of the tour. Buenos Aires is a large city and this will cut down on walking long distances, as well as being too exposed to the heat during the hot summer months. Please share your hotel information with us during booking! 
• Check out our upcoming online lectures on the region. 
• Buenos Aires is one of the more wheelchair-accessible cities in South America, with most major intersections equipped with ramps to access the sidewalks. We will need advanced notice if you are someone in your party is using a wheelchair, however, as this tour includes a car service and we will need to secure an accessible vehicle. 
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Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires

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• Hour Glass Duration: Minimum 3 hours
• Calendar Availability: Daily
• Checkmark Tour Type: Small Group Public Tour

Delve beneath the surface of Argentina’s most fascinating city while seeing the major attractions, and getting a good idea as to where everything is in the city in a thorough tour with convenient pick-up and drop-off at at your hotel/Airbnb/cruise port.

A fantastic introduction to Buenos Aires:

In three fun-filled and exciting hours (including pick-up and drop-off times) our team of reliable and professional drivers and very passionate, attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and helpful tour guides with outstanding English skills will tour you in a small group of no more than 12 guests around Buenos Aires city, bringing it to life with their live commentary full of background information, facts and insights that you will not be able to find in any book or travel guide.

This tour offers the perfect balance between driving and light walking, which will allow you to get a great overview of the city’s most iconic areas and districts in just half of a day, and at the same time have the possibility to get off the vehicle, and walk around and have a deeper understanding of the key locations within Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, La Boca neighborhood, and many other attractions.

At Signature Tours, we highly recommend doing this tour as early as possible in your trip, as it is a great introduction to some of the key highlights of Buenos Aires, perfect for giving you a chance to find your way around and decide where to spend more time later on.

This is a great tour to do if you do not have much time in the city or if you want a quick overview to get some idea of the sites you want to visit for longer. If you want to spend longer at each site we would suggest checking out our Private Highlights of Buenos Aires tour , which is more convenient if you want to have a fully customized experience based on your particular interests, have a closed tour exclusively for your travel group, and have all of the tour guide’s attention for yourself.

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• Pick-up and drop-off at locally centered hotels: Signature Tours is the only tour operator in Buenos Aires that currently offers drop-off at hotels for group tours. If we pick you up at your hotel, why would we drop you off at a random place in downtown?
• A comfortable ride in an air-conditioned van.
• Professional tour guide (English or Spanish).
• Small groups of up to 12 people, giving you plenty of possibilities to interact with the tour guide and ask many questions.
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Pick-up: meet your tour guide at the Hotel Lobby at the designated time. Pick-up times slightly vary depending on your hotel’s location. More precise information about the exact pick-up time will be given after proceeding with the booking.

Drop-off: choose to stay somewhere along the way to keep exploring on your own or to be driven back to your hotel.

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Can I cancel my tour/activity?

Yes! In case you need, you can either cancel your tour/activity or reschedule it.

How far in advance do I have to let you know in order to reschedule?

Rescheduling is possible as long as you let us know 12 hours before the starting time of your tour/activity (on-site tours).

What is your refund policy?

Tours/activities MUST be canceled 24 hours before the starting time in order to get a full refund.

Are tours/activities canceled in the event of rain?

Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains.

Do you pick me up at my Hotel/Airbnb?

Yes! Pick up at Hotel/Airbnb is included for all guests staying in downtown. We also offer to pick guests up at further places for a small extra charge.

Do you drop me off at my Hotel/Airbnb?

That is correct! Signature Tours is the only tour operator that offers shared services that include Hotel/Airbnb drop-off. You can also choose to stay somewhere else on the way, but you need to let us know in advance (by the time you book your tour/activity).

What are the available means of payment?

We take credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Is this tour handicapped accessible?

It really depends on each person’s particular needs. We do our best to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for anyone.

In case you are looking for a wheelchair/walker accessible tour, we suggest you take a look at our private accessible Buenos Aires tour , which provides transportation in an accessible vehicle specifically designed to comfortably carry and store wheelchairs and walkers.

If you have any further concerns on this topic, please get in touch with us and we will be able to give you a customized answer.

What is your cancelation policy regarding Covid-19?

We understand these are difficult times and in general terms, we do offer free-of-charge rescheduling. However, depending on which type of service was booked, some fees may apply.

What safety measures are you taking to prevent the spreading of Covid-19 during your tours/activities?

All vehicles are disinfected daily before and after services.

In addition, both guide and driver must have their temperature measured before service begins and must wear face masks during the whole tour.

Last but not least, a plastic curtain is placed between passengers and the driver’s seat.

• Yes! In case you need, you can either  cancel  your tour/activity or  reschedule  it.Yes! In case you need, you can either  cancel  your tour/activity or  reschedule  it.

This tour is an outstanding overview of Buenos Aires. You'll see all the highlights plus get some outstanding additional information. Well organized throughout, you'll always know what you are seeing and why. Guide does a fantastic job of providing information and adapting it to participant interests. Superb value to top it all off!

I was picked up at the Hilton in a small but nice air-conditioned minibus. Carolina, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge and she explained each site we visited and why it was important. It was a very hot day, so she kept us in the shade and back to the air-conditioned bus when we needed it. I have done tours all over the world and this was one of the best ones. If I had known it was this good, I would have booked a longer tour than 3 hours. Next time!

Wonderful!!!! Very professional and reliable staff. Picked us up right on time. Great tour to get an overview of the city. I highly recommend doing this tour on day 1 to get a general overview. Great vans and transportation. Wonderful guide, informative and friendly.

We came all the way from Dubai to South America for the first time and considered this tour to get a flavor of Buenos Aires. The driver and the tour guide were well prepared and everything was well organized. The tour was very informative and covered more or less all the city highlights as described and as expected. There were several opportunities to take photos. I highly recommend this tour.

On a tight schedule, this is a perfect tour showing you the highlights of BA in 3 hours. Ariel is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.

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Una experiencia excepcional. Sin duda, el mejor asado que probé durante mi estadía en Buenos Aires. Incluso después de haber visitado reconocidos restaurantes con estrellas Michelin como Don Julio, Aramburu y Trescha, esta carne fue, sin lugar a dudas, la más sabrosa. Aprendí muchísimo sobre la cultura, las tradiciones y la gastronomía argentina, conocimientos que he compartido con muchas personas. Recomiendo esta experiencia ampliamente, ya que la cercanía y la pasión que transmiten Maya y el

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The Argentinian capital has plenty of areas and landmarks that will appeal to all visitors. Some of the must-sees include:

• Casa Rosada : The famous seat of the Argentinian government in Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by other national monuments.
• Puerto Madero : A modern neighbourhood that blends historic buildings with contemporary skyscrapers. This area is also known for being home to fantastic Argentinian restaurants.
• Avenida 9 de Julio : The widest avenue in the world, with 110 metres (360 ft) in width and 16 lanes. It's on this street you'll also find the iconic Obelisk of Buenos Aires.
• Recoleta : One of the city's most famous neighbourhoods, home to landmarks like the Floralis Genérica sculpture and the Recoleta Cemetery.
• Palermo : Known mainly for its vibrant nightlife, this neighbourhood also features El Rosedal (a beautiful Japanese Garden) and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium.
• La Boca : The iconic port neighbourhood that houses the colourful street of Caminito as well as La Bombonera stadium, home to the Boca Juniors football team.

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Buenos Aires is the birthplace of tango , and attending a show is a must during any visit to the city. There are various milongas, or dance halls, where you can watch tango performances and even join in.

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Buenos Aires Small Group & Private Walking Tours

Boutique Walking Tours of Buenos Aires

B uenos Aires is big, beautiful, and… bewildering. So much to discover, but where to start? Here! Join our small group tour for a relaxing day’s stroll around the city’s highlights. Your resident guide will get you up to speed on local culture & history. Have fun, get answers to all your questions & make new friends along the way!

What is a Boutique Tour?

• Intimate: A maximum of 7 people per tour group
• Personalized: Every tour is unique, taking into account the needs and interests of each tour guest
• Curated: Our tour itineraries are carefully chosen and thoughtfully presented by expert local guides
• Independent: An ethically-run small business, passionate about what we do, and focused on our guests before profit
• High-end: Treat yourself, we’re “ worth every penny ”
• “ Copado”: Book now to find out what this local slang means:

See Why Our Guests Love Our Buenos Aires Tours

We have a perfect “5 star” ranking from reviewers on TripAdvisor, having received that rating from 770 travelers & counting. Check out some reviews below!

“ Wonderful company, wonderful tour, wonderful guide!

Chris was extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. He took us to so many of the interesting and diverse communities in Buenos Aires and we learned a great deal of its history. Highly recommend BuenosTours.”

Wendy T Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

“While we were worried the day was going to feel long, Oliver did a great job keeping us entertained & mixed the right combo of history, architecture & culture.

It made the rest of our week more enjoyable as we had more knowledge of what we were seeing and increased comfort with the city and its layout.”

Kimberly K Gainesville, Florida

“What a wonderful day we had discovering Buenos Aires with Tracy on our day-long walking tour! She is so knowledgeable about the history and politics of the country, and pointed out many things we never would have seen or run across.

We got a good feel for the city and it only made us fall more in love with it. Tracy, and BuenosTours, have truly made our stay all the more memorable.”

Tina Y El Paso, Texas

“Would highly recommend this tour!

Buenos Aires is much larger and more spread out than I expected and it was very helpful to have someone assist with navigating the city .”

Jason S Houston, Texas

“To fully appreciate B.A. it’s critical to spend some time on a guided walking tour. Our guide Oliver was witty & entertaining.

I felt sorry for folks who were just wandering through the cemetery on their own . It would have little meaning, but with our guide, you learned the colorful stories behind the cemetery, which make it historical / a big deal.”

Jonathan H Nashville, Tennessee

“The assistance pre-trip was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful with all of my questions.

If there was a rating above excellent, I’d select that one.”

TravelerPatch Chicago, Illinois

Book now to guarantee your preferred tour date.

The best price (currently 20% off! *) and pre-tour service is only available when booking directly here on the BuenosTours website.

*20% off is when booking for 2 or more people*

The Full Day Walking Tour

When & where.

We begin at 10am at an easy to find location in the Recoleta neighborhood, and end at 5pm in the San Telmo neighborhood*, near plenty of fun spots to eat, drink and shop.

*With the exception of Sundays, when the tour is reversed, beginning in San Telmo and ending in Recoleta *

What To Expect

An immersive dive into local culture, the city’s unique history, current events, food and drink, and hidden gems; all while taking in the most beautiful and interesting sights in the city.

Tour Pricing

$150 USD $120 USD per person : our 20% off deal when booking for 2 or more people, only if you book here now .

Tour Inclusions

• An expert guide ready to answer all your burning questions
• Entrance fees to historical sites (including Recoleta Cemetery)
• A tasty local lunch* (main + beverage)
• Coffee (or an equivalent-priced drink)
• Public transport (i.e. local bus or subway) taken during the tour
• A bottle of water to help you stay hydrated

*We cannot guarantee lunch choices in the event of dietary restrictions*

Tour Exclusions

• Your transport to/from the start and end of the tour
• Any additional food or drink
• Gratuity for your lovely guide

What You’ll See

Here are the neighborhoods and just some of the sites you’ll see:

*Click to expand each neighborhood *

• El Ateneo Grand Splendid , one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
• The leafy green Plaza Rodriguez Peña, site of the Palacio Sarmiento (home to Argentina’s Ministry of Education).
• The Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (the Running Water Palace ) a stunning surprise of a building with a fascinating story behind it.
• Recoleta Cemetery , a city within a city, boasting elaborate tombs of Argentina’s rich & famous. A “must see”, and one where you’d be lost without an expert guide.
• The last resting place of Eva Perón (Evita),  Argentina’s most acclaimed icon, alongside countless hauntingly beautiful mausoleums   inside the cemetery walls.
• Plaza Francia , home to the striking Our Lady of Pilar Church, one of the best preserved examples of colonial architecture in the city.
• The Teatro Colon , one of the most famous Opera Houses in the world.
• Plaza Lavalle, including the Palacio de Justicia de la Nación (home to Argentina’s Supreme Court).
• The widest avenue in the world  (Avenida 9 de Julio) , where the famous Buenos Aires Obelisco monument is located.
• The “green BA” sign – a great Buenos Aires photo op!
• Avenida Corrientes (“the street that never sleeps”) and the Confiteria La Ideal , a beautifully restored old cafe.
• Florida street , the city’s main pedestrian shopping area, where we’ll find the gorgeous Galería Güemes .
• The  main square of Buenos Aires   (Plaza de Mayo)  where the city was successfully founded in 1580 & from where it began to grow.
• The  Pink House  (Casa Rosada) , home to the executive government branch & the famous balcony where President Perón & first lady Evita used to address the crowds.
• The oldest sites in Buenos Aires, including the first church, street and business in the city, plus the oldest subway line in the southern hemisphere.
• The first “grand boulevard” of Buenos Aires   (Avenida de Mayo) , dotted with architectural gems waiting to be discovered.
• The  Buenos Aires Cathedral , last resting place of Argentina’s independence hero, and where Pope Francis used to give mass.
• Plaza Dorrego , one of the city’s oldest and most popular squares, dotted with atmospheric bars & restaurants, and handicraft sellers.
• The  San Telmo Indoor Market , an impressive iron structure built in 1897, filled with antiques, souvenirs & restaurants, all alongside local market vendors of fresh food and produce.
• Defensa Street,  a cobblestone road cutting through the heart of San Telmo, famous for its many antique dealers   and original Spanish & Italian architecture.
• And a whole lot more!

Five Reasons to Take Our Tour

1. expert tour guides.

All of our guides are knowledgeable residents, friendly, professional and fun.

Our top-rating on TripAdvisor (770+ “5 star” reviews) proves they know how to give an incredible tour!

2. Intimate Tour Groups

Skip the noisy crowds, cramped buses, and rushed, scripted tours.

Explore the city with BuenosTours in a group of no more than 7 travelers, giving you ample opportunity to ask whatever questions interest you the most .

3. Walk Like a Local

Riding around on tour buses not only makes you feel like an outsider, but also creates a physical barrier to experiencing each neighborhood up close and personal.

Locals here enjoy walking, taking time to fully appreciate the city. So follow their lead on a walking tour.

Don’t worry about it being taxing: Buenos Aires is easy to walk, and flat as a pancake!

4. Your Tour, Your Language

Our guides are native English speakers, selected for their ability to serve as a cultural bridge during your travels.

Our tours feel like conversations with a good friend , rather than boring lists of facts read off a script in someone’s second language.

5. A Company You Can Trust

Our past clients say it best: “ book, walk, relax, enjoy ”.

With 18+ years specializing in semi-private & private walking tours, we’re so confident in what we do that we offer a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee . No one has taken us up on it yet!

We’ve also been recommended by various well-known publications around the world, including:

The Guardian newspaper listed BuenosTours as offering the best cemetery tour in the world!

Lonely Planet recommends us in the South America, Argentina & Buenos Aires guidebooks, and their “1000 Ultimate Experiences” book

Get to Know Us Better

Founded in 2005 by Alan Seabright, a British immigrant to Argentina, BuenosTours are the original semi-private and private walking tour specialists in Buenos Aires. We’ve been giving tours for 18+ years , continually bettering our offerings and delighting more travelers with each year that passes.

We’ve been recommended by Delta Airlines , Marriott & Sheraton Hotels, Lonely Planet , Frommer’s, DK Eyewitness Top 10 Guides, Wired Magazine, The Guardian , The South African Sunday Times, The Boston Globe, and our mothers!

Most importantly, we’re made up of a wonderful group of tour guides. Here are a few of their profiles:

Tour Guide & Fútbol Fanatic

Originally from England, Chris has now spent almost 20 years total in Buenos Aires. He loves family time, soccer, storytelling, asado (Argentine BBQ), and Malbec wine.

Tour Guide & Tango Aficionado

Tracy studied dance, theater, art & literature in her native Canada, and loves that BA is an epicenter for all of that! She came for the Tango, but stayed for her love of the city.

Tour Guide & Enquirer

Naturally curious, California-raised Oliver always has a new project in the works, ranging from using AI to revolutionize education to crafting the perfect bilingual dad joke.

More kind words from our tour guests

“Our guide was absolutely fantastic and made the city personal and incredibly interesting for us.

He showed us his favorite local pizza and coffee places and it was like walking around the city with a friend we were visiting.”

CruiseHolidaysOakvil Oakville, Canada

“We learned new and old anecdotes that brought Buenos Aires to life in a unique way. We also loved being able to take the bus and subway (sounds silly but we did).

I would recommend this above any other daytime experience in BA.”

“After doing much internet research, I sought out BuenosTours. It exceeded my expectations, in a major way.

I travel throughout the world, and always seek to invest in one high-quality guided tour. I’ve done about a dozen. Without a doubt, my guide at BuenosTours was the best.”

Mike M Welches, Oregon

Frequently asked questions.

You’ve got questions? We have the answers! Click on each question below to learn more. Or feel free to contact us if your question isn’t addressed here:

• We begin at 10am at an easy to find location in the Recoleta neighborhood*
• This 7 hour tour ends at 5pm in the San Telmo neighborhood*, near plenty of fun spots to eat, drink and shop.
• While our tours were not created with children in mind, they’re still welcome
• Children aged 13 and above are charged the same price as adults
• For every paying adult, one child aged 12 or under can be charged at half price
• If you are booking for more children than adults, any children in excess of the total number of adults will be charged full price. But in such cases we highly recommend you contact us to book a fully private tour instead
• It is impossible to predict how many people will be on each tour. That said…
• The maximum number of guests on any tour will never exceed 7 adults
• The minimum number of guests on any tour is… 1 person!
• The most common number of people on a tour is between 2 and 5 people
• Yes! You can also pay a small deposit online to reserve the tour, followed by the remainder in cash (US Dollars ONLY) to your guide at the start of the tour
• Please contact us before booking if you wish to pay just a small online deposit to book your tour. However, please remember that if we receive another fully-paid booking directly through our website before we have received your deposit, then that fully-paid-for booking would take priority, as a matter of fairness.
• We do also offer fully private walking tours which can be booked for any day, time, number of people and duration that works for you. Please contact us for more information
• At present we do not offer any car or bus tours
• Yes! As a solo traveler you can book for one person
• If no one else joins the tour on the date you booked, it will still go ahead as a private tour just for you, at no extra cost
• If you cancel at least 7 full calendar days in advance of your tour start time, or if it can’t take place for uncontrollable reasons (e.g. heavy rain or flooding) then there is no cancellation fee (i.e. we refund 100% of the price paid)
• If you cancel with more than 1 full calendar day, but less than 7 full calendar days before your tour start time, you will be charged a 20% cancellation fee (of course, this fee can be avoided if we’re able to rebook your tour for another date instead of canceling)
• If you cancel with 24 hours or less notice before your tour start time (or no show), you will be charged the full cost of your tour (again, this fee can be avoided if we’re able to rebook your tour for another date instead of canceling)
• An exception to the above (to avoid the zero refund for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice) is for flight and cruise ship delays or cancellations. If your flight or cruise ship arrival is delayed or cancelled and as a result it means you have to cancel your tour, we will charge just the 20% cancellation fee (i.e. 80% refund), but only if you are able to let your tour guide know directly at least one hour before the tour start time
• If it rains on the day of your tour, and the rain is either fairly light or intermittent, then we will continue with the tour – in this case you should bring an umbrellas and dress accordingly
• We’ll still have fun, don’t worry!
• In the case of heavy rain and/or flooding, the tour will most likely be canceled, and you will receive either a full refund, or if possible, be given the opportunity to rebook your tour for another date, at no extra cost
• If you have any weather doubts on the day of the tour, please contact your guide directly using their cell phone number we will give you in advance
• Please try to be on time if at all possible. Or even arrive a little early. This is for the sake of your guide, your fellow tour group members, and for yourself and your enjoyment of the tour!
• That said, we understand that you can be delayed. Your guide and the tour group will wait 20 minutes for you after the stated tour start time.
• Bear in mind that turning up late will mean missing on on some stuff and negatively affecting your tour experience
• If you are more than 20 minutes late, you will almost certainly miss your tour
• This full day (7 hour) tour usually involves around 8km (~5 miles) of walking
• The tour includes a couple of rides on public transport, and a lunch break, so there are a few occasions where you’ll get to rest along the way
• The walking difficultly level of this tour is easy to moderate (although on extremely hot days in the peak of summer it may feel more challenging)
• We recommend the following…
• Comfortable shoes
• Water (although we provide a bottle and we can also stop for you to buy more along the way)
• Just in case, some cash in Argentine Pesos, or failing that, US Dollars and/or a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card (although please note that this is NOT a shopping tour and as such there will not be time for shopping during the tour)
• In case rain looks likely (or even in the case of oppressive sun): an umbrella
• Our daily boutique walking tour is available year round, on most dates, with the exception of:
• December 24th
• December 25th
• January 1st
• Very occasional other dates when we’re aware of major protests or strikes etc
• At present we only offer tours in English, all given by fluent English speaking guides
• Our tour guides of course also speak Spanish fluently, but the daily boutique walking tour is currently only given in English

Contact us using the form below with any questions, if your preferred tour date isn’t showing, or to request a private tour:

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TOUR PRICE: $150 USD $120 USD per person : our current 20% off deal (for groups of 2+ people) when booking directly on this website (discount is applied automatically). Further discounts when booking for 4+ people!

The 12 best things to do in Buenos Aires for first-time travelers and returning visitors

by Go Ahead Tours team

Buenos Aires is a city that combines old-world European elegance with South American passion and charm. When you join us on one of our Buenos Aires tours , you’ll wander along wide, regal avenues, admire sultry tango dancers, and join real-life cowboys for steak cooked over an open fire. Buenos Aires truly is a melting pot of cultures and experiences.

“Our day touring Buenos Aires with a night of tango was so immersive and memorable,” said traveler Alex after joining our Chile to Argentina: Santiago, Patagonia & Buenos Aires tour . “So many cultural experiences all in one day, so much to take in!” If you’re visiting Buenos Aires, especially if it’s for the first time, chances are you’ll want to experience a little bit of everything. Below, you’ll find our list of the best things to do in Buenos Aires for first-time visitors—though we think chances are good that you’ll want to come back and experience them again and again.

1. Attend a tango show

If you’re trying to figure out what to do in Buenos Aires, it doesn’t get much better than this. Tango performances are among the best of what Buenos Aires has to offer and are a must-see, especially if this is your first time in the city. Buenos Aires is the birthplace of tango, and you won’t have to look too hard to find dancers lost in this passionate art form. Join the Tango Show & Dinner excursion offered on our Buenos Aires tours to watch a dinner performance by accomplished tangueros, or tango dancers, or learn some basic steps on the Buenos Aires Tango Lesson, Show & Dinner excursion on our Chile to Argentina: Santiago, Patagonia & Buenos Aires tour . “I loved the optional tango excursion on my tour,” said staffer Valerie after joining our Grand Tour of South America: Brazil, Argentina & Peru . “That dance is impossibly cool, and the performances were really impressively done.”

2. Soak up art, history, and science in the museums

Buenos Aires is one of our favorite cities for world-class museums. The accessibility of renowned artwork is one of the many reasons why Buenos Aires is often called “ The Paris of South America .” Spend some free time on your trip to Buenos Aires perusing the extensive collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts, or pop into the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (or MALBA, for short) to see works from modern South American masters such as Frida Khalo, Diego Rivera, and Antonio Berni. If science or history is more your speed, check out the Museo de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia (the city’s oldest science museum) or Museo Evita instead. “I consider myself a museum lover, and while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, I visited close to 50 different museums!” said staffer Julietta. “One of my favorites was Museo Evita, which immortalizes the life of Eva Perón. She was more than a political presence, and she was one of Argentina’s most-loved first women.”

3. Visit the tomb of Evita

In the heart of Buenos Aires’ elegant Recoleta neighborhood lies Recoleta Cemetery, a tranquil labyrinth of intricate tombs, mausoleums, and statues. The cemetery feels more like a city than a graveyard, with shady stone walkways winding through densely packed above-ground tombs. When you join one of our Buenos Aires tours , we’ll take you to admire the Art Deco, Baroque, and Neo-Gothic mausoleums that house some of Argentina’s most influential figures, including Eva Perón. If you want to explore more of the impressive Recoleta neighborhood during your free time, head to the nearby El Ateneo Grand Splendid. This former theater is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world and even features a cafe on its stage where you can sip coffee while you read.

4. Hang out in the parks of Palermo

“I grew up in Buenos Aires, and the parks in the Palermo neighborhood are my favorite because I used to go there with my grandparents,” said staffer Gustavo. “There is an area of one park with a beautiful white bridge, and it’s a great place for family fun. Go to ride peddle boats, eat garrapiñadas (candied almonds), and relax in nice picnic areas.” When you join our Grand Tour of South America: Brazil, Argentina & Peru , you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through some of South America’s most gorgeous parks and gardens, including those in Buenos Aires’ hip Palermo neighborhood. We especially love Parque Tres de Febrero (also known as Bosques de Palermo or the Palermo Woods) for its sprawling green spaces and picturesque El Rosedal (which translates to Rose Garden), and the Jardín Japonés, or Japanese Garden, for its arched bridges and Shinto gate.

5. Take a stroll through Plaza de Mayo

Plaza de Mayo, the birthplace of 1810’s May Revolution, which saw Argentina split from Spain, is the oldest and most historically significant public square in the city. One of our favorite things to do in Buenos Aires is stroll through the plaza and stand beneath the famous “Evita balcony” on the Casa Rosada, or pink house, Buenos Aires’ presidential palace. It’s where Juan and Eva Perón stood to address the people of Buenos Aires. Join us on a tour of Buenos Aires to visit the square and pop into the Metropolitan Cathedral, where Pope Francis led mass when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires.

6. Admire the view from Palacio Barolo

A short walk down Avenida de Mayo from Plaza de Mayo, you’ll find the architecturally fascinating Palacio Barolo. The landmark building was inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy and is split into three parts: inferno, purgatory, and paradise. Although Palacio Barolo is mostly populated with offices, tours of the building are open to the public, and you can join one during your free time on a tour of Buenos Aires . There’s a lighthouse tower at the top of the building that offers spectacular views of the city from a glass dome.

7. Explore the La Boca neighborhood

The Italian-influenced La Boca neighborhood, with its iconic El Caminito, a narrow street of technicolor houses, is one of staffer Jamie’s favorite places to visit in Argentina . “One of my favorite days on tour in Buenos Aires was the day we walked through the La Boca neighborhood, which is as colorful and lively a place as I’ve ever seen,” she said after returning from our Chile to Argentina: Santiago, Patagonia & Buenos Aires tour . “This is surely one of the best places to visit in Argentina. La Boca is an old Italian port, an artist haven, and a hub for both tango and soccer. One of my favorite things was looking up at the colorful houses and seeing life-size puppets standing on the balconies—everyone from soccer legend Maradona to the famed Evita, former First Lady of Argentina, were represented.” If you’re a sports fan, be sure to check out the Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera soccer stadium when you’re in the area—it’s just a five-minute walk from El Caminito.

8. Sip coffee at a quaint cafe

Buenos Aires’ cafe culture rivals that of some of the major cities in Italy and Spain. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find streets studded with historic cafes, each more charming than the last. Don’t let your trip to Buenos Aires go by without sipping an espresso or a cortado on a leafy, streetside patio—especially if it’s your first time in this effervescent city.

9. Browse the Mercado San Telmo

San Telmo is the oldest barrio in Buenos Aires and is a lively neighborhood characterized by historic mansions, colonial architecture, and cobbled streets. Pass through on our Rio, Iguazú Falls & Buenos Aires tour to admire the welcoming cafes and antique shops, or pop into the historic Mercado San Telmo on our Food & Wine: Flavors of Chile & Argentina tour to sample empanadas, shop for souvenirs, and try some of the best coffee in the city. If you happen to visit San Telmo on a Sunday, you’ll find the cobblestone streets lined with stalls selling antiques, crafts, and street foods at the weekly Feria de San Telmo.

10. Step inside one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses

The Teatro Colón, located in Buenos Aires’ city center, is considered one of the greatest opera houses in the world for its stunning architecture and near-perfect acoustics. Construction of the building began in 1889 and took nearly 20 years to complete, with two out of three of the theater’s architects meeting untimely ends before they could finish the project. Despite the tragedies and delays, the theater opened in 1908 as one of the most stunning opera houses in the world, with seven levels of intricate woodwork, gilded decor, and hand-painted frescoes. When you join our Food & Wine: Flavors of Chile & Argentina tour , you’ll have the opportunity to step inside the building and admire the stage, which has been graced by artists such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, ballerina Anna Pavlova, and famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

11. Walk across the Puente de la Mujer

The Puente de la Mujer, or Women’s Bridge, is one of the most famous Buenos Aires, Argentina, attractions. The striking pedestrian-only bridge stretches across the port of the city’s Puerto Madero waterfront district and was designed to represent a couple dancing tango. The bridge’s mast rotates, swinging the bridge open and allowing boats to pass through. When you explore Puerto Madero during a free afternoon on a trip to Buenos Aires , be sure to check out one of the neighborhood’s many high-end restaurants and cocktail bars.

12. Enjoy an authentic asado

One of our top things to do in Buenos Aires is to enjoy the city’s epic food scene , and there’s no better place to do that than at an authentic asado, a social barbeque. Head to the Pampas, the countryside outside of Buenos Aires, on the Estancia Visit: Argentine Barbecue & Gaucho Show excursion offered on our Buenos Aires tours to enjoy a barbecue lunch as you watch gauchos (traditional ranch hands) put on a show on horseback. If you don’t feel like leaving the city, join the Argentinian Cultural Dinner excursion on our Food & Wine: Flavors of Chile & Argentina tour to try your hand at making local specialties before sitting down to a dinner of steak and with a glass of malbec. Regardless of where you are, if you’re a meat-eater in Argentina, you have to try the beef. “The steak in Buenos Aires was unforgettable,” said traveler Eric after returning from our Grand Tour of South America: Brazil, Argentina & Peru .

Things to know before you go

There are a few things you should keep in mind before you join us on a trip to Buenos Aires , especially if it’s your first time visiting this dynamic city.

• Days start late, and nights run later. Porteños, or people of the port, as the locals call themselves, tend to be night owls. Many shops around Buenos Aires won’t open until 10 a.m., and some restaurants don’t open their doors until 8 p.m. Locals tend to go to dinner around nine or ten, and clubs run from midnight to well after the sun comes up.
• Cash is king. More and more places accept credit cards, but we strongly advise you to keep some local currency on hand for smaller establishments and street vendors that may not.
• Keep your valuables secure. Like any major city, Buenos Aires has its fair share of petty crime. Be wary of pickpockets and keep your valuables safely hidden.
• Buenos Aires is pretty big. The different neighborhoods within the city are generally very walkable, but if you set out on your own during your free time, you may want to consider hopping on a city bus or using an app like Uber or Cabify to get around.
• Learning some Spanish is always a good idea. When you join us on a tour of Buenos Aires , your expert Tour Director will be there to introduce you to many of the best things to do in Buenos Aires, but it never hurts to learn a few key Spanish phrases so that you can communicate should you choose to set out on your own.

Whether you’re ready to visit Buenos Aires for the first time or the fiftieth, join us on a tour today!

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Buenos Aires is a literary city: Its residents like to boast about its many bookstores and independent publishers. Samanta Schweblin suggests which books and authors to start with.

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By Samanta Schweblin and Translated by Megan McDowell

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When I started traveling, I came to realize just how different Buenos Aires was from other literary cities. Maybe we all have similar thoughts about our hometowns, or maybe my revelation is just one more confirmation of the arrogance for which we porteños — people raised in the port city of Buenos Aires — are famous throughout the rest of Latin America.

But that arrogance is also what gives rise to our literature. Around here, we like to boast of being one of the cities with the greatest number of bookstores per capita in the world — and about how, even in the depths of an economic crisis, Argentina has more than 200 independent publishers. One of our great problems, we like to say, is having more people who want to write than people who read.

We grow up steeped in the idea of a city built by European immigrants yearning for the cultures of other continents. “Everything here is a kind of replica of some other place,” the writer Graciela Speranza once said. But the past of this land that was sacked and forsaken for generations now bubbles up all around us.

Maybe Buenos Aires does spend all day navel-gazing, but it’s not out of mere arrogance. It’s a city still trying to understand where it comes from, and what it means to have a past and a future — two fictions we are still hard at work on. Nervous and vital, our literature is constantly dusting itself off, and it doesn’t mind getting its hands a little dirty in the process.

What should I read on the plane?

In the time it takes to read a novel, you can read five stories. If you want to land with a certain big-picture understanding of the place, start with the shortest texts.

On the plane ride over, begin with “The Slaughter Yard,” by Esteban Echeverría, translated by Norman Thomas di Giovanni — one of the foundational works of Argentine literature. After the first nap, go straight to “The Aleph,” by Jorge Luis Borges, translated by Anthony Bonner.

After the meal, pick up “ House Taken Over ,” by Julio Cortázar, translated by Paul Blackburn, followed by “White Glory,” by Sara Gallardo, translated by Jessica Sequeira. And 15 minutes before landing, read “ Early This Morning ,” by Pedro Mairal, translated by Kit Maude. This way, you’ll have the city’s layout (and a few escape routes) sketched by various voices.

What books can show me other facets of the city?

“ Optic Nerve , ” by María Gainza, translated by Thomas Bunstead, is a good guide for any visitor who wants to wander through neighborhoods and art museums while bumping into all kinds of ideas and cultural references. If you want to dip into different social strata, take a look at “ Ghosts ,” by César Aira, translated by Chris Andrews. Aira is one of the city’s most prolific writers, with over 100 publications to his name. Or tour one of the city’s most traditional high schools with a historical perspective on the 1980s in Martín Kohan’s “School for Patriots,” translated by Nick Caistor.

What writers are everyone talking about?

The phenomenal triad: Mariana Enriquez , Gabriela Cabezón Cámara and Selva Almada. Enriquez is Buenos Aires’s sorceress of horror. Cabezón Cámara has an admirable ability to renew prose and language. And Almada has a deferred and murky restraint that never fails to fascinate me.

In addition to being from the same generation (to which I belong as well), these writers are united by a furious drive to rethink history, and a brave determination to name what has been silenced.

Compelling things are also happening in Argentina’s most recent literature. Authors are recovering lost lexicons, recording new ways of speaking, traversing the most marginal social strata, thinking about new identities as well as new literary genres. The only problem with such divine ebullience is that sometimes decades can pass before it is translated.

If I have no time for day trips, what books could take me there instead?

Hebe Uhart’s travel pieces about the Argentine interior are small gems meant to be savored slowly. Many of them can be found in the anthology “ A Question of Belonging ,” translated by Anna Vilner.

Take an imaginary trip to the rural areas of Córdoba in Federico Falco’s magnificent story collection “A Perfect Cemetery, ” translated by Jennifer Croft. Or stick to the province’s capital city with Camila Sosa Villada ’s “Bad Girls,” translated by Kit Maude — a literary and poetic manifesto that talks frankly about the world of travestis , a term sometimes used in Latin America to describe people who were assigned male at birth but develop a female identity.

If you want to travel through time, turn to Antonio di Benedetto’s novel “Zama,” translated by Esther Allen, which is ideal for taking a deep dive into northern Argentina during the 17th century, in the midst of Spanish colonization. Top it off with the 2017 movie adaptation of the same name, directed by Lucrecia Martel — an atmospheric spectacle filled with landscapes from the past.

Incidentally, di Benedetto is also one of my favorite short story writers, and his collection “Nest in the Bones,” translated by Martina Broner, is an excellent place to start for English-speaking readers.

Sticking to the north, travel back a couple more centuries with “The Witness,” by Juan José Saer, translated by Margaret Jull Costa. Saer is considered one of the greatest Argentine authors, and he is still little known outside his country.

What’s a good place to curl up with a book?

Our botanical garden is small, but it’s an oasis where you can read peacefully right in the middle of the city. Buenos Aires has a strong cafe culture, and it’s not frowned upon to order just a cortado and sit reading for hours. But above all, visitors should be warned that Buenos Aires — even its literary parts — is nocturnal. On any given night, there are myriad book events and readings in houses, clubs, radio stations and bars where writers read what they’re working on to small but attentive audiences.

Any bookstore recommendations?

Walk around any neighborhood to find bookstores. The Ateneo, widely known as one of the world’s most beautiful bookshops , is the one you’ll find in most tourist guides. The Ávila Bookstore, founded in 1785, is the oldest in Buenos Aires. Eterna Cadencia, in the neighborhood of Palermo, is the kind of bookstore Argentine readers like most, with reading nooks, a unique curatorial vision and overflowing shelves.

Then there’s the famous Avenida Corrientes, where you’ll find six or seven blocks lined with used bookstores. They were once open 24 hours a day, just in case someone — perhaps after attending a play, followed by a long dinner with friends and a quick stop at the bar — urgently needed to buy a poetry book at 4:00 in the morning. Today, a majority of the shops are still open until midnight.

What audiobook would make for good company while I walk around?

If you’re interested in the world of artificial creations, digital consciousness and immortality, you will adore “The Invention of Morel,” by Adolfo Bioy Casares, translated by Ruth L.S. Sims. Inspiring series and movies such as “Lost” and “Solaris,” among others, it’s hard to believe the book came out more than 80 years ago. It’s a major nerve center of Argentine literature and a classic example of the endemic genre that we call “fantástico rioplatense,” or fantasy from the Rio de la Plata.

And if you speak a little Spanish, don’t miss Julio Cortázar’s voice on the album “Cortázar lee a Cortázar.” Back in the ’80s, as a teenager, I listened to that on my Walkman as I went out to discover Buenos Aires for myself.

Samanta Schweblin’s Buenos Aires Reading List

The Slaughter Yard, Esteban Echeverría, translated by Norman Thomas di Giovanni

The Aleph, Jorge Luis Borges, translated by Anthony Bonner

House Taken Over, Julio Cortázar, translated by Paul Blackburn

White Glory, Sara Gallardo, translated by Jessica Sequeira

Early This Morning, Pedro Mairal, translated by Kit Maude

Optic Nerve, María Gainza, translated by Thomas Bunstead

Ghosts , César Aira, translated by Chris Andrews

School for Patriots, Martín Kohan, translated by Nick Caistor

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed , Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowell

The Adventures of China Iron , Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, translated by Iona Macintyre and Fiona Mackintosh

The Wind that Lays Waste , Selva Almada, translated by Chris Andrews

A Question of Belonging, Hebe Uhart, translated by Anna Vilner

A Perfect Cemetery, Federico Falco, translated by Jennifer Croft

Bad Girls, Camila Sosa Villada, translated by Kit Maude

Zama and Nest in the Bones, Antonio di Benedetto, translated by Esther Allen and Martina Broner

The Witness, Juan José Saer, translated by Margaret Jull Costa

The Invention of Morel, Adolfo Bioy Casares, translated by Ruth L.S. Sims

Samanta Schweblin is the author of several books, including “ Seven Empty Houses ,” which won the National Book Award for Translated Literature . Her next short story collection, “Good & Evil and Other Stories,” is expected in September 2025.

Megan McDowell is a translator whose work has been recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Book Foundation, among other awards. Her translations have been nominated for the International Booker Prize four times — three of them for books by Schweblin. She lives in Santiago, Chile.

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Whale season and other must-sees in Puerto Madryn

Penguins, whales, and sea elephants converge at this unique destination in Argentine Patagonia.

As the calendar turns to a new month, an Argentine destination becomes one of the most beautiful in the world. In September, Puerto Madryn transforms into the home of whales, penguins, sea lions, and elephant seals.

All these species and their millions of individuals converge in this city located at the foot of Golfo Nuevo, in Chubut. The stars of this time of year are the southern right whales that swim along the city’s shores and can even be seen from El Doradillo beach, about 13 kilometers from the center.

How to see southern right whales in Puerto Madryn?

Another way to see them in their natural habitat is through a boat tour departing from Puerto Pirámides, about 94 kilometers from Madryn, which becomes one of the most memorable experiences in this Patagonian destination.

The tour lasts approximately two hours and is usually done in semi-rigid boats that quietly approach the whales and wait. These animals are often very playful and always put on a show: jumps, tail fins, and even singing.

There are six companies offering this excursion, which costs around $125,000 per person. Another way to see the whales is with Yellow Submarine, a semi-submersible vessel where you can observe the whales through windows that give the sensation of diving alongside them.

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For those who want to explore different companies offering this service, you can check them out at this link .

Magellanic penguins: the other stars of Puerto Madryn

Most people who visit Madryn do so for these black-and-white little creatures that seem friendly (although not always so much). In September, the males arrive to prepare their nests and wait for the females. In November, the colonies become more populated with the birth of the chicks, and in April, they leave Madryn and migrate.

Where to see magellanic penguins?

There are three major places to visit:

Punta Tombo (180 kilometers from Madryn): It is the largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins. It has a 3-kilometer trail that goes through the penguin colony and an interpretation center to learn more about this species.

Estancia San Lorenzo Natural Reserve (160 kilometers from Madryn): Located within the Protected Natural Area of Península Valdés, it is home to 600,000 penguins. They offer a Patagonian lunch and a visit to the estancia.

Estancia El Pedral (72 kilometers from Madryn): Offers a full-day visit with an experience that includes penguin watching and diving into the history of the first settlers in the area.

What to eat in Puerto Madryn?

The steppe and the sea are part of Puerto Madryn’s identity, as are its scallops, squid, mussels, and Patagonian lamb. Along the coast, there are dozens of eateries open year-round offering dishes with fresh ingredients.

Náutico Bistró de Mar (Almirante Brown 860) is perfect for admiring the landscape, enjoying a cold beer, and savoring the best scallops au gratin in town. This spot is the younger sibling of El Náutico (Av. Julio Argentino Roca 790), a canteen with over 60 years of history.

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La Posada Restó (Abraham Mathews 2951) is ideal for those who want to enjoy southern flavors and an exquisite experience. The restaurant operates in a small boutique inn with wooden tables and chairs and a garden decorated with string lights. The cuisine is gourmet, with chef Pablo Bianco highlighting local flavors in every dish.

When it comes to gastronomic identity, Gustavo Rapretti is one of the main symbols of Puerto Madryn. Although his restaurant En Mis Fuegos has closed, he continues to participate in the local scene at events like the Patagonian Chef Festival. Browsing his Instagram is like strolling through a showcase of Madryn’s flavors.

How much does it cost to eat in Puerto Madryn?

Here are some prices to keep in mind: a seafood platter for two people starts at $38,000 to $50,000, approximately. Meanwhile, a gourmet dish can range from $16,000 to $25,000. A lamb dish with a side costs between $22,000 and $35,000, approximately.

An excursion to swim with sea lions

Recommended for those who don’t suffer from vertigo or seasickness, this excursion is also a must. It involves (literally) swimming with sea lions. The tour begins with trying on a neoprene suit and a 45-minute boat ride into Golfo Nuevo. Once at the colony, you jump off the boat and enjoy a dip in the middle of the sea.

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The young sea lions, in particular, approach and "play" with tourists. Sometimes they brush against your legs or hands, and the guides take the opportunity to capture amazing photos with your new friends. Staying upright in the water with the neoprene suits can be a bit challenging, but nothing that can’t be learned with a bit of practice.

This excursion costs around $150,000 per person, and several providers offer it.

Souvenirs: where to shop in Puerto Madryn?

There’s no better way to remember a trip than through objects or flavors that make you feel like you’re back in that place. At the Muelle Chico, you’ll find the Artisan Walk, offering everything from children's toys to jewelry, clothing, and wooden mate cups painted with whales and penguins. The fair operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

For those who prefer a beautiful design object like notebooks or journals with illustrated covers, Casa Hulpe (Av. Julio Argentino Roca 681) is a great choice, where you can also enjoy a specialty coffee with a pistachio and raspberry alfajor.

A block away from this spot is Julia Chocolates (Av. Julio Argentino Roca 555), a paradise for sweet lovers. Alfajores, bonbons, and Welsh cakes are some of the delights offered, although the true stars are the chocolate whale tails filled with dulce de leche.

Where to stay in Puerto Madryn?

The city offers over 7,000 beds distributed among hotels, inns, cabins, apartments, hostels, and more. Options are varied, with some prices for double rooms as follows: 4-star hotels range between $150,000 and $250,000; 2-star hotels between $50,000 and $150,000; and cabins from $30,000 to $50,000.

One hotel with an excellent location is Dazzler Puerto Madryn (Av. Almirante Brown 637), right in front of the sea and in the most central area of the city. It’s a modern accommodation with panoramic rooms, a restaurant with signature cuisine, and a spa.

For those who prefer something more remote and smaller, Océano Patagonia By Nordic (in Puerto Pirámides) is an excellent choice. It’s a three-story property with rooms featuring panoramic terraces overlooking the sea and a small kitchen-style setup. Being within the ANP Península Valdés, this accommodation has a water recycling system and a geothermal system to control the building’s temperature.

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