What a wonderful way to end our vacation with Gabriel, our tour guide. We took a half day private tour of Buenos Aires. Since we had already been there for a week, Gabriel made sure we saw some interesting places that most people would miss....More
Buenos Aires Private City Tour
By: BA Tour Guide
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Buenos Aires on a private guided tour
- Travel through neighborhoods like Puerto Madero, Retiro and Palermo
- Stop by important historical sites like Plaza de Mayo and la Casa Rosada
- Enjoy the flexibility and personalization that comes with a private tour
- In San Telmo, visit Dorrego Square and keep an eye out for spontaneous tango performances
- Visit Evita's tomb in the famous Recoleta Cemetery and walk along the Caminito
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Buenos Aires Private City Tour
From $140.00
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This private city tour covers Buenos Aires historical evolution, its customs, most picturesque neighborhoods and the main components of its culture. Departs at 9am.
From $140.00
Private City Tour - 10am
This private city tour covers Buenos Aires historical evolution, its customs, most picturesque neighborhoods and the main components of its culture. Departs at 10am.
From $140.00
Private City Tour - 11am
This private city tour covers Buenos Aires historical evolution, its customs, most picturesque neighborhoods and the main components of its culture. Departs at 11am.
From $140.00
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Overview
Discover the history and culture of Buenos Aires during this 4-hour private tour. With a local guide, travel through neighborhoods like Puerto Madero, Retiro and Palermo. Downtown, stop by important historical sites like Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada and enjoy informative commentary from your personal guide. In San Telmo, visit Dorrego Square and keep an eye out for spontaneous tango performances. Visit Evita's tomb in the famous Recoleta Cemetery and walk along the Caminito. Round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires hotels is included.
What to Expect
Your 4-hour tour starts at any time you select upon booking. You will be picked up from your chosen location and, along with your guide, start your journey. You will first visit the political center of the city, arriving at the historical May Square (Plaza de Mayo), the place where Buenos Aires was founded. Here, you will see the Pink House (Government House), which houses the mythical balcony from where Evita used to address the people. Continue your tour to see the Cabildo, the colonial city-hall, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. There, you will be able to see the spectacular mausoleum of General San Martín, Argentina's independence hero.
Your private tour continues through May Avenue which joins the Pink House and the Congress. Admire the Art Nouveau buildings, the old hotels, theaters and cafes. Stop by the famous and traditional Café Tortoni, founded in 1858 and frequented by intellectuals and artists.
Then, it's time to visit San Telmo, a neighborhood of bohemians, artists, antiques shops and cobbled streets. Pass by Dorrego Square, where thousands of tourists and porteños gather every Sunday for the antique fair that is held there.
Follow your guide to your next stop, the neighborhood of La Boca. Learn about its history and admire its colorful tenements, where a lot of artists open their studios and workshops. Then, walk along the mythical street of Caminito to breathe the characteristic atmosphere of the area, with its love for tango and soccer.
Continue your tour with a visit to Puerto Madero, a neighborhood which was completely redesigned in the nineties. Nowadays, its new residential area, close to the river, houses three design hotels, chic restaurants and exclusive apartment buildings.
Leave Puerto Madero and head towards the north, to go to el Retiro.There, visit San Martín Square, surrounded by elegant buildings with French architecture. Here, learn from your knowledgeable guide about the most aristocratic areas of Buenos Aires.
Continue on to the traditional neighborhood of Palermo and stroll along its large parks, rose gardens and lakes. This is a favorite place for the 'porteños' to practice sports or give long walks.
Top-off your tour with a visit to the Recoleta neighborhood. Here, you will visit the colonial style church of Our Lady of Pilar, the second oldest in the city, and enter the legendary cemetery to visit Evita's tomb.
This private tour will leave you with a new-found view of what makes Buenos Aires such a unique and cosmopolitan city.
Your private tour continues through May Avenue which joins the Pink House and the Congress. Admire the Art Nouveau buildings, the old hotels, theaters and cafes. Stop by the famous and traditional Café Tortoni, founded in 1858 and frequented by intellectuals and artists.
Then, it's time to visit San Telmo, a neighborhood of bohemians, artists, antiques shops and cobbled streets. Pass by Dorrego Square, where thousands of tourists and porteños gather every Sunday for the antique fair that is held there.
Follow your guide to your next stop, the neighborhood of La Boca. Learn about its history and admire its colorful tenements, where a lot of artists open their studios and workshops. Then, walk along the mythical street of Caminito to breathe the characteristic atmosphere of the area, with its love for tango and soccer.
Continue your tour with a visit to Puerto Madero, a neighborhood which was completely redesigned in the nineties. Nowadays, its new residential area, close to the river, houses three design hotels, chic restaurants and exclusive apartment buildings.
Leave Puerto Madero and head towards the north, to go to el Retiro.There, visit San Martín Square, surrounded by elegant buildings with French architecture. Here, learn from your knowledgeable guide about the most aristocratic areas of Buenos Aires.
Continue on to the traditional neighborhood of Palermo and stroll along its large parks, rose gardens and lakes. This is a favorite place for the 'porteños' to practice sports or give long walks.
Top-off your tour with a visit to the Recoleta neighborhood. Here, you will visit the colonial style church of Our Lady of Pilar, the second oldest in the city, and enter the legendary cemetery to visit Evita's tomb.
This private tour will leave you with a new-found view of what makes Buenos Aires such a unique and cosmopolitan city.
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Key Details
- Plaza Dorrego Catedral Metropolitana and 16 more
- Duration: 4h
- Mobile Ticket Accepted
- Hotel Pickup
- Languages Offered: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Reviews (25)
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Great day completing our stay in Buenos Aires...
Date of experience: March 2018
1 Thank Barb413
67
“Enlightening experience thanks to our guide Joe”
In March 2018 we spend 3 wonderful days in Buenos Aires. BA Tour Guide arranged the private guided tours and the transfers from and to the airport and took care of the reservations to the Tango Show of our choice. Jose Luis (Joe) was our...More
Date of experience: March 2018
1 Thank Liliana102
63
Great two days in BA
We had a wonderful two days with Jose Luis. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this company and especially Jose Luis.
Date of experience: March 2018
1 Thank sophieb7777
4213
A fantastic way to orient yourself in BA.
Had a fantastic time with Jessica showing us around. We took a taxi to SanTelmo from our hotel and then walked our way back to the city centre, seeing many streets and avenues of significance. Tasting food, seeing new shops and squares connected with the...More
Date of experience: March 2018
Thank Kathy M
5
A great introduction to Buenos Aires
Our tour guide, Cynthia, gave us an enjoyable and educational tour during our brief stay in BA. Vicente was a skilled driver which allowed us the ability to relax as we toured through the city. Though we know there is much more to see in...More
Date of experience: December 2016
Thank Scrabbler2014
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