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Buenos Aires 101: first time in the city

7 hours

Easy

Discover the highlights of Buenos Aires in our full day tour with private transportation. Visit La Boca, Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo and more!

Embark on a full-day private transportation tour to explore all the main highlights of Buenos Aires, from its colonial past to modernity. Discover the charming Latin neighborhoods and upscale French manors that make up this vibrant city and immerse yourself in the history, quirks, and habits of the porteños. 


Explore iconic landmarks such as Plaza de Mayo, the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace), colonial city hall Cabildo, San Telmo, La Boca, Retiro, San Martín Square, the Anchorena Palace, Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, Kavanagh building, Alvear Avenue, the Recoleta Cemetery, and Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires highrise district.


Learn about the Spanish colonial origins of Buenos Aires and the independence of Argentina, the immigrant era, and how it shaped the modern-day porteño. Try artisanal dulce de leche and sample local street food. Discover the popular culture of Tango, football, and Lunfardo slang, as well as the intersection of art and politics through Mafalda, Mothers of May Square, Evita Perón and Peronism, and Benito Quinquela. Explore the golden age of Argentina and its French-obsessed elite, and listen to stories of love and revenge that echo through time.


Book your tour today and discover the complex history and identity of Buenos Aires and its people!

What's included?
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Food & drinks

    Lunch is not included and is to be paid by the customer. Depending on your budget, taste and what you like we will suggest a special, local place to sample the delicious Argentine cuisine.

    We suggest bringing your own reusable water bottle, as tap water is safe and free to charge at any bar or restaurant!

    Tips for guides are not included, and always welcomed by our team!

    Please note

      We take the COVID pandemic very seriously. This is our policy:

      • Guides will use face shields at all times and keep a strict hygiene code.
      • We have alcohol and masks ready at all times, wash hands frequently and take extra care.
      • We sanitize the cars door knobs multiple times per tour.
      • Guides are regularly tested for antibodies, and we have a no-danger policy. Any member of our team presenting symptoms stays at home for 15 days, and we test everybody in contact with that person before they meet more passengers or interact with more members of our team.
      • We are teamed up with an infectologist who helps us develop the adequate standards of care according to the lasted available information.
      What to bring

        -Umbrella/rainproof jacket.

        -Sunscreen for sunny days

        -Argentine Pesos for lunch, souvenirs or other expenses. We always suggest changing money at an exchange house as the ATM withdrawal fee is very high in Argentina, and ATMs will give out small amounts of money (50 US or less!)