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Private city tour of Buenos Aires provided by Buenos Aires Taxis - City Tours
Private city tour of Buenos Aires
Private city tour of Buenos Aires
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Duration:
5h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Infant seats available
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:5h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Infant seats available
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
Discover Buenos Aires with a private guide and explore at a pace that suits you, spending longer at the sights that interest you most. Visit neighborhoods such as Puerto Madero, San Telmo, and La Boca; stop at attractions including Caminito Street and Recoleta Cemetery; and learn the history of landmarks such as the Plaza de Mayo and the Obelisk.
Know before you go
- Duration: 5h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
German, English, Spanish
Highlights
- Private tour: see the sights at a pace that suits you
- Enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport
What to expect
After pickup from your hotel, set out to explore Buenos Aires’ colourful neighborhoods, starting with a drive through Palermo and Recoleta. Stop to see the Floralis Genérica, a gigantic flower sculpture that opens and closes at dawn and dusk; admire the beautiful rose garden in the Palermo Woods, and stroll around the moving Parque de la Memoria.
Learn more about Argentina’s turbulent history as you visit Recoleta Cemetery, home to the grave of Eva Peron (Evita), among many other notable celebrities and politicians, and see the Casa Rosada on Plaza De Mayo. Continue into San Telmo, home to many of the city’s tango clubs, and La Boca, where the brightly painted houses of Caminito Street make a striking backdrop for a photo.
After a detour through the modern waterfront district of Puerto Madero, drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world, to reach the grand Plaza del Congreso, home to the Congress Building.
Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or a central location of your choosing.
Know before you go
- Duration: 5h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
German, English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- Private tour: see the sights at a pace that suits you
- Enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport
What to expect
After pickup from your hotel, set out to explore Buenos Aires’ colourful neighborhoods, starting with a drive through Palermo and Recoleta. Stop to see the Floralis Genérica, a gigantic flower sculpture that opens and closes at dawn and dusk; admire the beautiful rose garden in the Palermo Woods, and stroll around the moving Parque de la Memoria.
Learn more about Argentina’s turbulent history as you visit Recoleta Cemetery, home to the grave of Eva Peron (Evita), among many other notable celebrities and politicians, and see the Casa Rosada on Plaza De Mayo. Continue into San Telmo, home to many of the city’s tango clubs, and La Boca, where the brightly painted houses of Caminito Street make a striking backdrop for a photo.
After a detour through the modern waterfront district of Puerto Madero, drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world, to reach the grand Plaza del Congreso, home to the Congress Building.
Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or a central location of your choosing.Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 18992P1
Important information
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Private tour
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Duration
5h
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We will pick you up from any point in the capital.
- Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Note: If you wish to be picked up from the airport, please provide your flight details at checkout or by contacting the local tour operator upon booking. Drop off at the international airport is an extra charge of 40USD
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Private tour
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We will pick you up from any point in the capital.
- Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
Duration
5h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Note: If you wish to be picked up from the airport, please provide your flight details at checkout or by contacting the local tour operator upon booking. Drop off at the international airport is an extra charge of 40USD
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Floralis GenericaStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Bosques de PalermoStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 3Parque de la MemoriaStop: 40 minutesSee details
- 4Cemiterio de RecoletaStop: 40 minutesSee detailsPass byAvenida 9 De JulioTeatro Colon
- 5Plaza de MayoStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 6La BocaStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 7Puerto MaderoStop: 10 minutesSee detailsPass byPlaza Dorrego
- You'll return to the starting point
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Sue D
Wellington, New Zealand11 contributions
We would recommend this tour to anyone with a short time to spend in Buenos Aires or with an interest in a particular aspect of the history of the city and the country.
Starting with an outline of the European settlement of the city on our way to visiting the memorial park to confront the horrors of the "dirty war" and its consequences which while not a happy experience provides visitors a basis of understanding of the forces which have formed the current Argentina.
Having an english speaking guide, who lives locally and knows his adopted city so well was great.
Recoleta Cemetery (far more interesting than we anticipated - despite a very hot/muggy day) and La Boca were also visited, and at the latter we had delicious lunch as a restaurant recommended by the guide which we would never have found by ourselves,and which was a highlight,
While you can't see everything in one day, descriptions of the various buildings and areas while moving from one location to another was good and the traffic and streetscape themselves are interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer questions and expand on all the things we saw. He was able to provide lots of additional detail at the various sites.
Starting with an outline of the European settlement of the city on our way to visiting the memorial park to confront the horrors of the "dirty war" and its consequences which while not a happy experience provides visitors a basis of understanding of the forces which have formed the current Argentina.
Having an english speaking guide, who lives locally and knows his adopted city so well was great.
Recoleta Cemetery (far more interesting than we anticipated - despite a very hot/muggy day) and La Boca were also visited, and at the latter we had delicious lunch as a restaurant recommended by the guide which we would never have found by ourselves,and which was a highlight,
While you can't see everything in one day, descriptions of the various buildings and areas while moving from one location to another was good and the traffic and streetscape themselves are interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer questions and expand on all the things we saw. He was able to provide lots of additional detail at the various sites.
Written January 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
John B
Thank you very much for your excellent review.
Kind Regards
John
Written January 25, 2020
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Kevin
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA2 contributions
Howard waited patiently for my wife and me at the airport even though there was a very long delay in passport control. He gave us an insider's perspective of the BA history, culture, and cuisine. In addition to all the must-see highlights (walking tours of Recoleta Cemetary and la Boca, monuments/statues), he showed us the memorial park dedicated to Argentina's "The Disappeared", a very moving experience.
When I told Howard I collected Hard Rock T-shirts, he drove us to the store, helped me buy the right shirt, and even took photos of me in front of the store! My wife and I loved walking along la Boca, where Howard seemed to know many of the vendors, as he introduced us to them. Howard showed us a nearby place for lunch, where we had parilladas, an awesome BBQ meat-lovers meal. Howard toured with us the the entire day, dropping us off at our hotel. Thank you for a wonderful day in BA!
When I told Howard I collected Hard Rock T-shirts, he drove us to the store, helped me buy the right shirt, and even took photos of me in front of the store! My wife and I loved walking along la Boca, where Howard seemed to know many of the vendors, as he introduced us to them. Howard showed us a nearby place for lunch, where we had parilladas, an awesome BBQ meat-lovers meal. Howard toured with us the the entire day, dropping us off at our hotel. Thank you for a wonderful day in BA!
Written March 29, 2020
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Hansrudolf K
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Couples
As a German speaking guide was not available, we were lucky to have an Englishman, living in Buenos Aires for more than a decade. His knowledge was deep and his sympathy for the country evident. His tour was well organized, so that we hit all the right places and got a very comprehensive first impression of this large and beautiful city. To be highly recommended!
Written January 1, 2020
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John B
Thank you so much for your very kind review.
We hope you are having a wonderful holiday in Argentina.
Written January 3, 2020
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Patricia Boegli
Loveland, CO3 contributions
I booked the this excursion to fill the day we got off the cruise ship and checked into our hotel. It was well worth the time, our Tour guide, John was great. He gave us a wonderful tour of his city, the British accent is deceptive, he knows Argentina and in particular Buenos Aires. We visited all of the “must sees” and knew the ones we would return to visit more. A delightful introduction to a beautiful city.
Written February 5, 2020
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John B
Thank you so much for your very kind review.
John
Written February 6, 2020
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Susan G
Cleveland, OH62 contributions
My husband and I booked John for a private tour of Buenos Aries mainly to kill the time between getting off our ship in the morning and our late evening flight. John was there waiting for us when we passed through the port and off we went. We spent an interesting day with John and never once felt like we were just killing time. Besides seeing all the sights, we came away with a good understanding of Argentina's and BA's sometimes sad history. The day was a nice mix of history and sightseeing, with a lovely stop for lunch in Boca. Our only disappointment was that the Rose Garden was closed due to flooding so we had to skip this part of our itinerary. But you can't control the weather so we made do. Thanks, John, for the fun day and all the history!
Written February 1, 2020
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livinglifetothefull1
Hertfordshire, UK855 contributions
We booked a city tour for an afternoon. We conversed with John around the itinerary as we wanted to include a visit to La Bombonera - this was all included as well as the highlights suggested by John.
Howard was our guide - he was great - he gave us loads of insider knowledge and answered all our questions. The tour was a nice relaxing pace in a comfortable car. We learnt loads about Buenos Aires and especially enjoyed the "dirty war" memorial park which was very moving. Well worth the money. Thanks
Howard was our guide - he was great - he gave us loads of insider knowledge and answered all our questions. The tour was a nice relaxing pace in a comfortable car. We learnt loads about Buenos Aires and especially enjoyed the "dirty war" memorial park which was very moving. Well worth the money. Thanks
Written January 15, 2020
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wrjseisen
Houston, TX164 contributions
Couples
Howard picked us up right on time and off we went. Lovely day of site seeing, history and information. You can’t go wrong picking this tour and asking for Howard. He was very knowledgeable in the areas we went. When we got tired, we stopped for lunch at a local spot. The day flew by.
Written March 11, 2022
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retiredfox
Fort Worth, TX16 contributions
Couples
Our tour guide waited patiently for us to clear Customs - a very long queue. Once we were thru Customs, we were off on a great tour of the City.
The Park of Memories was especially touching - history from the 70’s and 80’s that many would like to forget. That said, it’s very important to remember the ‘disappeared’ and to ensure history is never repeated.
Overall a great overview of the City with a personable and knowledgeable guide.
The Park of Memories was especially touching - history from the 70’s and 80’s that many would like to forget. That said, it’s very important to remember the ‘disappeared’ and to ensure history is never repeated.
Overall a great overview of the City with a personable and knowledgeable guide.
Written January 17, 2020
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Thank you so much for your very kind review.
Kind Regards
John
Written January 17, 2020
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Charles T
Philadelphia, PA38 contributions
Family
Howard did a great job of showing us many key sites in B.A. in a short period. We saw so much and learned a lot. A real highlight was seeing the beautiful memorial on the river, a place some other tours don't go to. Thanks Howard!
Written August 27, 2018
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Mary L
Hinsdale, IL58 contributions
We were so happy with John as our guide. Extremely knowledgeable and charming. I recommend him most enthusiastically.
We learned about the culture and the history of Argentina. The visit to the Parque de la Memoria taught us about the awful period of the Dirty War. The Memorial is a somber reminder of the truly awful things that continue to happen in our world. It is a memory that I will never forget.
The cemetery visit was fascinating. We learned so much about Evita and the Peronists. Certainly the most over the top mausoleums imaginable.
John's ability to explain the local politics and history is superb. A five star experience.
We learned about the culture and the history of Argentina. The visit to the Parque de la Memoria taught us about the awful period of the Dirty War. The Memorial is a somber reminder of the truly awful things that continue to happen in our world. It is a memory that I will never forget.
The cemetery visit was fascinating. We learned so much about Evita and the Peronists. Certainly the most over the top mausoleums imaginable.
John's ability to explain the local politics and history is superb. A five star experience.
Written November 29, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you so much for your very kind review.
And thanks for booking with me.
Kindest Regards
John Boyle
Written November 29, 2019
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GuidoAndGomez
Durham, NC25 contributions
Hi, approximately how is the tour? We are just trying to plan the day.... thank you.
60Lori
Honolulu, HI4 contributions
It’s a half day tour. We went in the morning, had lunch during the tour (not included in the price) and were back to our hotel at around 1pm.
Dale Sparks
Peyton, CO
Hello, we would like a morning start for 4 people with Luggage and a Drop off at the Princess Cruise Terminal around 15:00.
We already have seen Recoleta, as we are in a hotel Urban Suites Recoleta
Dale Sparks
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À DavidM M,
à partir du Port de Buenos aires, quel est le coût pour un Tour de ville et ce le 18 décembre 2019?
Quelle sorte de véhicule utilises-tu?
Quel est le coût? Notre destination finale est l'aéroport EZE.
Gilles
Hola
Quisiera saber si esta escurxion esta disponible para una sola persona. Y si hay flexibilidad.
Can we adjust the departure time from 10 am to 12 noon ?
Mary L
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Because it is a private tour I am sure you can adjust the time but you need to speak to the actual operator
Patricia Boegli
Loveland, CO3 contributions
We will be arriving in Buenos Aries on February 1 by cruise ship. Is it possible to be picked up at the terminal (with our luggage) then at the end of the tour dropped off at our hotel?
Gary M
Canyonville, OR3 contributions
Yes, we arrived in Buenos Aires in the morning on November of 2018. We found a guide online and made pre -arrangements to be picked up at the airport. Our arrival was complicated by many other airlines arriving late which clogged up customs and cost us 2 full hours to get through. I called our guide who was at the airport to pick us up and he waited patiently for us to clear. He took us on a tour for several hours and then dropped us at our hotel with our bags in late afternoon at our check in time.
You would need to make arrangements in advance in order to make this work but for us it was great.
Cheryl0920
Crayford, UK11 contributions
I'm going to be in Buenos Aires for 2 days on my own next May so feel a private tour would better for me as i have MS, any recommendations ?
'73 Hokie
Richmond, VA26 contributions
I completely agree with the other two responses. To whatever extent necessary, I am confident John will accommodate while insuring you get to see all the important sights. He is a real and knowledgeable gentleman. I am confident you will not be disapointed.
PENNY W
Winnetka, IL6 contributions
I am interested in a day tour for 2 on Feb 22 the form did not let me submit my request for the tour, Is there a tour available?
Barbara T
Whitianga, New Zealand3 contributions
Seems strange the form wouldn't go through. Try emailing direct I found their response very fast
PENNY W
Winnetka, IL6 contributions
I am interested in a day tour for 2 on Feb 22 the form did not let me submit my request for the tour, Is there a tour available?
Voyager795829
Cambridgeshire, UK36 contributions
I would go directly to John using his website and ask him.
OmahaDeb2054
omaha2 contributions
Hi, My husband and I will have a day in Buenos Aires. Your tour says 2 to 4 people. I put my date in and 2 people and it was rejected. Can you tell me why?Thanks, Debbie
758howard
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina11 contributions
maybe because those dates are blocked,already booked,as the cruise ships are in port
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