Boca Juniors & River Plate Stadium Tour: Two legendary grounds

Trophy rooms and grandstands at Argentina's two fiercest rivals

A guided tour of La Bombonera (Boca Juniors) and El Monumental de Núñez (River Plate) in Santa Fe, with museum access at both stadiums and entry to the TOP Museum's exclusive football memorabilia collection. You'll walk the trophy rooms, see historic jerseys, stand in the grandstands overlooking the pitch, and explore objects from Maradona, Pelé, Riquelme and Messi that exist nowhere else.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Alberto J. Armando StadiumEntry included1h
2. Estadio Mâs MonumentalEntry included1h

Visit stadiums and football museum

• Visit Boca Juniors stadium museum
• Explore River Plate stadium museum and stands
• Tour the private TOP Museum

The experience

The tour starts with La Bombonera, home of Boca Juniors, where you'll move through the museum galleries (trophy rooms, vintage kits, the stories of the club's rise), then climb into the grandstands to see the field itself. From there you cross the city to El Monumental de Núñez, River Plate's stadium, for the same arc: museum first, then the stands. Both visits sit inside five hours with transport included, and a guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese walks you through the history of each club and how football took root in Argentina.

The TOP Museum is the turn that separates this tour from a standard stadium double-header. It's a private collection (you can only reach it by booking this activity), and it holds original objects from the players who defined the sport: Maradona's gear, Pelé's memorabilia, pieces from Riquelme and Messi. Nothing is a replica. After the two stadiums, this museum is where the tour lands, and it's the reason people who already know both grounds still book the day.

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from hotels in the city center and drops you at major tourist points (the Obelisco, Galerías Pacífico, or Santa Fe & 9 de Julio), so you don't need to arrange your own way back. On match days or concert days, access to the stands may be limited or the view affected by stage setup, so check the calendar before you book.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport from your hotel.
• admission to La Bombonera museum and stands.
• admission to El Monumental de Núñez museum and stands.
• entry to the TOP Museum's private memorabilia collection.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese for the full five hours.

Information

Lasts 4h–5h, runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 09:00, from US$ 115 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 24 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Grupo Summa Argentina

Is this one for you?Small groups and families with children from age three work well here, since the pace is set and the guide handles all the stops. The five-hour window keeps both stadiums and the private museum inside a single afternoon, so you're not splitting the day across multiple bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Can I buy souvenirs at the stadiums and the TOP Museum?

Yes. La Bombonera and El Monumental both have shops where you can purchase personalized jerseys, mugs, keychains and other club merchandise. Carrying cash is recommended, as some vendors may not accept credit cards.

What is inside the trophy rooms at each stadium?

La Bombonera and El Monumental each have museum galleries displaying historic jerseys, trophies and memorabilia from their respective clubs' histories. The TOP Museum holds a separate collection of original objects from legendary players like Maradona, Pelé, Riquelme and Messi.

How does the tour work if River Plate or Boca Juniors have a home match that day?

On match days, access to the stadium stands may be suspended due to game preparation. On concert days, visibility of the stadium may be affected by stage construction. It's best to check the fixture calendar before booking to avoid these dates.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?

No. The tour includes pickup from hotels in the city center. After the tour ends, you'll be dropped at a major tourist point: the Obelisco, Galerías Pacífico, or the intersection of Santa Fe & 9 de Julio.