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The 10 Best History Tours in Buenos Aires

10 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Plaza de Mayo alone carries a revolution, a dictatorship and a balcony everybody recognises. These 10 walks cover the political city, priced and timed, with a note on which ones handle the difficult decades properly.

Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour - Starting beside the Juana Azurduy monument
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Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

1.Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · from $25Our pick

Trace Argentina’s Nazi-era connections on a thoughtful Buenos Aires walk with historian Max, from Luna Park to the Israeli Embassy memorial.

“Max was súper knowledgable about all the places he took us. He was very well prepare with pictures and stories that i never heard before I recomendar this tour to all who is interested in Buenos Aires history.”

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San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks - Starting with an aperitif at El Federal Bar
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San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

2.Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69Top rated

Taste San Telmo through market bites, regional dishes, drinks, and neighborhood stories on a small-group walking tour in Buenos Aires.

“Kiki was a great and very knowledgeable guide. She was super fun, friendly and caring about everyone in the group. Very nice selection of food to try and great places to see.”

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Buenos Aires: La Boca Art and History Walking Tour - Starting beside the Benito Quinquela statue
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Buenos Aires: La Boca Art and History Walking Tour

Recoleta Cemetery - Small Group Tour of History & Secrets - Meeting outside the cemetery at Plazoleta Chabuca Granda
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Recoleta Cemetery – Small Group Tour of History & Secrets

4.Recoleta Cemetery – Small Group Tour of History & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Explore Recoleta Cemetery with a small English-speaking group, hearing Evita’s story, eerie legends, art, and Buenos Aires history.

“Much more than we expected it to be. Our guide, Esteban, was excellent. The tour was a delightful blend of Argentine/religion/art history and culture. Length and pace of tour was perfect. Esteban shared so much interesting information, history, and stories.”

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Buenos Aires: Historic Buenos Aires Landmarks & Icons Tour - Casa Rosada and Argentina’s center of power
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Buenos Aires: Historic Buenos Aires Landmarks & Icons Tour

5.Historic Buenos Aires Landmarks & Icons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Walk Buenos Aires’ historic core with guide Miguel, from Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo to the Cabildo and Manzana de las Luces.

“Miguel was a fantastic tour guide, we had a wonderful time. Very informative tour with Miguel’s passion for his city. We would highly recommend this personal tour, great value for money but more importantly a great history lesson for a great city.”

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Buenos Aires: San Telmo, History, Bars, and Tango! - Mafalda, comic art, and the narrowest house
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Buenos Aires: San Telmo, History, Bars, and Tango!

6.San Telmo, History, Bars, and Tango!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Explore San Telmo with Miguel on a small-group walk through tango bars, Mafalda, Dorrego Plaza, the market, Lezama Park, and historic Buenos Aires.

“This tour was fantastic! Facts and figures about San Telmo, its history, the difference between tanguerias and milongas, the most famous comic characters, bars... Presented by a guide who truly loves this city! Miguel also did his best to explain everything in Spanish and made sure that we (as non-native speakers) understood everything! A high-quality tour in a small group!”

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Buenos Aires: Historic District Private Guided Walking Tour - Plaza de Mayo and the Founding of Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires: Historic District Private Guided Walking Tour

Buenos Aires: Culture and History Private Tour - Palermo Woods and the Evita Perón Museum
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Buenos Aires: Culture and History Private Tour

8.Culture and History Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $162

See Buenos Aires with a private guide, from La Boca and Plaza de Mayo to Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo, and Floralis Generica.

“Laura Dafne was a hospitable and endless story-telling guide who took us through the most remarkable points of interest of her great city Buenos Aires. We enjoyed very much her company as well as the impressive driving skills of Valeria, dropping us off and picking us up again after each experience.”

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