Buenos Aires bike tour: Palermo, Recoleta & Puerto Madero

Three neighborhoods, one morning or afternoon on two wheels

A 3-hour guided bike tour through Buenos Aires' Palermo, Recoleta and Puerto Madero neighborhoods on a beach cruiser with helmet and water included. Meet your guide in San Telmo, ride past the transformed docks of Puerto Madero, pedal through Recoleta's French-style mansions and past the cemetery where Eva Perón is buried, then head to Palermo Woods and its rose garden. Your guide speaks English and Spanish and shares the history and architecture of each district; the tour runs in the morning or afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bike tour through Buenos Aires districts

• Meet guide in San Telmo
• Receive bike and helmet
• Ride through Puerto Madero
• Explore Recoleta neighborhood
• Visit Recoleta Cemetery and Barrio Norte
• Cycle to Palermo and Palermo Woods
• See rose garden and park sights
• Listen to guide's commentary
• Break for photos and stretching
• Return to departure point

The Experience

You start in San Telmo with a safety briefing and a comfortable beach cruiser, then head straight into Puerto Madero—the city's newest neighborhood, built from old docks now lined with restaurants and lofts. The ride opens onto views of the Río de la Plata and the skyline beyond. From there you pedal into Recoleta, where the architecture shifts to French-style buildings, family mansions and embassies. You'll pass the Laws University and the Floralis Generica sculpture, a metal flower that opens and closes with the sun.

The tour takes you through Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón and other legendary Argentinians are buried, and through Barrio Norte, the lively stretch of Recoleta around Santa Fe Avenue. Then it's on to Palermo, Buenos Aires' largest neighborhood. You ride to Palermo Woods, the city's biggest park, where you stop at the rose garden—more than 400 rose bushes planted in rows. The route also passes the Buenos Aires Zoo, the Botánical Garden, Plaza Italia and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium. Throughout the ride your guide breaks periodically so you can stretch and take photos, and shares stories about the city's history and the neighborhoods you're moving through. The tour ends back at the starting point after 3 hours.

What’s included

• Beach cruiser bike and helmet.
• bottled water.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• periodic breaks to stretch and photograph.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to see the neighborhoods before the afternoon crowds fill the parks and plazas; the afternoon slot works just as well if you prefer a later start and don't mind the busier streets.

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Top questions

What neighborhoods do I bike through on this Buenos Aires tour?

You ride through Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Barrio Norte and Palermo. The tour starts in San Telmo, then moves into Puerto Madero's transformed docks, continues through Recoleta's mansions and cemetery, and finishes in Palermo Woods with its rose garden and other parks.

What kind of bike do I get, and is it hard to ride for 3 hours?

You ride a beach cruiser, which is comfortable and upright. The tour is leisurely-paced with breaks to stretch and take photos. Electric bicycles are available on request if you prefer not to pedal the full 3 hours.

Can I see Eva Perón's tomb on this tour?

Yes. The tour passes through Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón and other legendary Argentinians are buried. You'll ride past the cemetery as part of the Recoleta neighborhood section.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the bike and helmet, bottled water and a professional guide who speaks English and Spanish. Rain gear is provided if it rains, though tours are usually canceled if it's pouring.

Can I choose a morning or afternoon time?

Yes. You can book either the morning or afternoon departure when you purchase your ticket.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You must be at least 4 feet 9 inches (150 cm) tall. Electric bikes are available on request for anyone who prefers not to pedal the full distance.