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Foto Ruta

476 Mexico, Buenos Aires C1097AAJ, Argentina
00541160308881
Ranked #10 of 94 tours in Buenos Aires
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Foto Ruta offers an alternative way to discover real Buenos Aires, bringing its streets to life through a series of clues and tips that participants...... more » Owner description: Foto Ruta offers an alternative way to discover real Buenos Aires, bringing its streets to life through a series of clues and tips that participants capture on camera. You dont need to be good at photography to enjoy Foto Ruta, this tour is about unlocking your creativity, meeting people and getting a different perspective of Buenos Aires « less
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Last Saturday I participated in Foto Ruta in Recoleta, Buenos Aires and I was so impressed by the experience I thought I have to write something to tell other people about this. It’s a completely unique way to experience the city. What did I like? ESCAPISM: The pre-shooting briefing and clues provide you with a platform to exit the café... More

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Rotterdam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

I attended the foto ruta session in the Monserrat not knowing exactly what to expect and the impression i got was that of having being involved in a creative photography workshop that focused on a particular neighborhood of Buenos Aires. I showed up at the appointed coffee bar carrying only my little iPod camera and after an instruction session in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Foto Ruta offers photography tours on the streets of Buenos Aires. The company gives you a chance to walk various parts of the city alongside a professional photographer. The photographer suggests techniques for capturing images, listening carefully to the kind of photography that especially interests you. As an added bonus, you get to spend the day in the company of... More

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Buenos Aires
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

I thought the tour was a really awesome way to see Buenos Aires through different eyes. Even if you have never used a camera in your life I can assure you there will be something in the pictures that is worth it that you might not have noticed or anticipated. The girls are friendly and knowledgable of the area and... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

I booked in for Foto-Ruta in Buenos Aires while I was on my travels through South America. I don't often go on organised trips but this one had been recommended to me by a fellow-traveller so I thought I would give it a go. Firstly we all met in a cafe in Villa Crespo, which is a more unknown area... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

I have been living in BA for a bit and often found that when friends come to visit I am a bit stuck on what they should do. BA is a great place to live, but not such a great place to visit with limited days as tourist sites are scarce. However, foto ruta has proved to be a complete... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

The ladies that organise and run Foto Ruta are professional and interesting, and if you're looking for a do-it-yourself, treasure hunt style tour of a Buenos Aires barrio, this is an ok way to spend an afternoon. I was expecting more of a traditional site seeing tour, with a focus on photographing the less well known sites, while getting advice... More

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Becky Hayes, Owner at Foto Ruta, responded to this review
March 7, 2012

Hi Russell thanks for you feedback! We're so sorry it wasn't what you expected. As Foto Ruta is quite a unique event/concept we actually make it quite clear that it's not a guided tour, both on both our website and on all the information we send participants once they've booked. For those who want a more traditional / guided tour... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

I loved the whole thing! I only wish it lasted longer. Steer photography in the barrios was a great break from the tourist attractions! The leaders were so nice and awesome to work with. A must-do in BAS. More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

Definitely do Foto Ruta in a barrio off the tourist map that you want to get to know better. I went alone and did the Montserrat tour. It wasn't awkward, even though I don't generally go do this kind of thing alone. I am also a resident of BA now and enjoyed it. I surprised myself with the interesting photos... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

They give you themes which makes you look at your surroundings in a different way. I was lucky enough to be in a little group in which none of us knew each other, so we just voiced our ideas and let our imagination run free. It was really inspiring, my 2 other group buddies made me see things I would... More

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