Buenos Aires · WALKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Buenos Aires hop-on hop-off bus with 27 stops, audio guide, optional walking tours, discounts, route tips, and honest value advice.
“Fantastic way to see BA!! Great way to spent the day seeing all the city has to offer while taking in the history.”
Explore La Boca’s colorful conventillos, tango, fileteado art, and Boca Juniors history on a lively two-hour English walking tour.
“Santiago was a great guide, very knowledgeable, leading a well prepared tour that quickly gives you a feeling of the neighborhood, with lots of very nice details on the history and culture of this corner of Buenos Aires. He also shows many things that you can go on to explore after the tour, so good idea to plan to stay for a few more hours”
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.”
See Buenos Aires with a private local guide, from famous monuments to quiet markets, with a flexible two to eight-hour walking tour.
“I thank God for putting Emiliano on my path. The best guide I’ve ever met. He told me everything, took me off the beaten path, and showed me the real Buenos Aires. Hands down, the best moment of my trip. I only wish I had met him days earlier so I could explore the city with him every single day. Top experience.”
Explore San Telmo’s colonial streets, Mafalda, San Francisco Church, the food market, and Sunday fair with an English-speaking local guide.
“very knowledgeable and interesting trip. Group size too large for the narrow streets we bavigated”
Review of Buenos Aires’ small-group walking tour, from San Telmo and La Boca to Recoleta, with public transport and optional Barolo rooftop.
“This is a very comprehensive tour that covers a lot of ground by using public transportation (buses). Bonus if you schedule this for Sunday is you can walk through the San Telmo street market on your way to the starting point.”
See Buenos Aires on foot, from Florida Street and Kavanagh Building to Recoleta Cemetery, with a private English-speaking guide.
“This was a good thing to do if you are looking to fill up a short period of time. Great photo opportunities. Learned a lot about the history of some of Argentinas history and the people involved. Sandi”
Explore La Boca’s immigration, art, tango, and football on a 150-minute guided walk with museum access, tastings, and local stories.
“Juan is very kind, good knowledge of the local art and speaks also Italian :))”
See Buenos Aires in one day, from Evita’s tomb and grand Recoleta to San Telmo and La Boca, with private transport and a local guide.
“My happiness with Tracy began long before we arrived in Buenos Aires, she truly was my Argentine Angel! Tracy gave us lots of tips before we arrived about traveling to Buenos Aires, including currency exchange, and she also offered the driving services of her colleague Osvaldo. It was so nice to get off the airplane in a new country and see your name on a card as soon as you exit baggage claim! We used Osvaldo multiple times and he was always on time and had a very easy going personality. Tracy's Fill Day tour was great - her style shows how much she loves her city. She has a…”
Walk from Teatro Colón through Retiro and Recoleta, seeing grand palaces, Plaza San Martín, Alvear Avenue, and Recoleta Cemetery.
“Walking was a little rough for a couple old folks, but we saw so much up close. The explanations were great by Maria, and her English was mostly easy to follow. Thankful for the bathroom break. Luckily for us, we are staying very close to the Cemetery, so was just a short walk to return “home” at end of tour.”
Walk Buenos Aires with a private guide through Recoleta, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Palermo, and Puerto Madero in six packed hours.
“Highlight of our time in BA! Carlos was open, honest and very insightful. If only our Rio your was 10% as good as this one.”
Explore Recoleta’s cemetery, Eva Perón’s crypt, Belle Époque buildings, Floralis Genérica, and Buenos Aires art with a guide.
“Barbi (Barbara) was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable on many points of interest. Her English was excellent and the tour was started on time. We were surprised that the tour group was just us two, so we had plenty of opportunity to chat and ask questions.”
Walk San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, and the Obelisk, then add Teatro Colón and MALBA for a full Buenos Aires day.
“I liked the variety of activities. The tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable.”
Explore Recoleta Cemetery, Eva Perón’s grave, Iglesia del Pilar, grand palaces, and local markets on a private Buenos Aires walking tour.
“Excelente tour y excelente el guía Juan Manuel! Lo disfrutamos mucho.”
Walk elegant Recoleta with guide Luz, then hear live jazz in an intimate Buenos Aires club for a relaxed, culture-filled evening.
“Luz es muy simpática , el show estuvo bueno y la comida era rica .Lamentablemente no pudimos hacer la visita guiada por la lluvia , pero valió la pena el show.”
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