Buenos Aires city tour with sailing: Obelisk to Puerto Madero

From colonial plazas to a working waterfront, all in one afternoon

A guided city tour of Buenos Aires covering Retiro, Palermo, Recoleta, La Boca and Puerto Madero, with stops at the Obelisk, Teatro Colón, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Cabildo, the Bombonera stadium and Caminito street, ending with a 40-minute sail to Puerto Madero. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the route. Hotel pickup in the downtown area is included. The tour takes four to five hours and finishes at Cecilia Grierson 200 in Puerto Madero.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Obelisk of Buenos Airespass by
2. Colón Theatrepass by
3. Plaza de Mayo20m
4. Casa Rosada5m
5. Buenos Aires Cabildopass by
6. Alberto J. Armando Stadium5m
7. Caminito20m
8. Puerto Maderopass by
9. Floralis Generica5m

Explore Buenos Aires neighborhoods and landmarks

• See Floralis Generica
• Drive along Avenida 9 de Julio
• View Teatro Colon
• See the Obelisk of Buenos Aires
• Visit Plaza de Mayo
• See Casa Rosada
• Pass by Buenos Aires Cabildo
• Visit Alberto J. Armando Stadium
• Walk along Caminito street
• Sail from La Boca to Puerto Madero

The experience

The Obelisk rises above Avenida 9 de Julio as the tour begins, then moves through the neighborhoods that built Buenos Aires. You pass the Teatro Colón and stop at Plaza de Mayo, where the city's foundation in 1580 took root: the Government House, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral frame the square. Free time lets you walk the plaza at your own pace before the van carries you toward La Boca.

La Boca is where the tour shifts. Caminito's colorful street opens up for exploration, and the Bombonera (home of Boca Juniors and one of the world's most recognizable stadiums) sits just 400 meters away. The guide points out the neighborhood's character while you taste wines and dulce de leche, a moment to sit with the place instead of rushing through it.

From La Boca's waterfront, you board for a 40-minute sail to Puerto Madero. The boat carries you past the old port's transformation into a modern neighborhood. An audio guide in your language narrates the water approach. The tour ends at Cecilia Grierson 200, where Puerto Madero's restaurants and walkways begin. A return transfer to your hotel is available as an add-on at checkout.

What’s included

• A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese throughout the tour.
• hotel pickup in the downtown area.
• the 40-minute sail from La Boca to Puerto Madero with audio commentary.
• wine and dulce de leche tastings in La Boca.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 18 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Grupo Summa Argentina

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so choose the language that matches your comfort: the commentary flows throughout the neighborhoods and continues on the water. If you want a return ride to your hotel after the tour ends in Puerto Madero, add that transfer at checkout. Without it, you'll explore the waterfront on your own from there.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What neighborhoods does this tour cover in Buenos Aires?

The tour moves through Retiro, Palermo, Recoleta, La Boca and Puerto Madero, stopping at landmarks like the Obelisk, Teatro Colón, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Cabildo, the Bombonera stadium and Caminito street before ending with a sail across the water.

How long is the sailing portion from La Boca to Puerto Madero?

The sail lasts 40 minutes and includes an audio guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese that describes Puerto Madero as you approach it by water.

What is included in this tour?

The tour includes a live guide throughout, hotel pickup in the downtown area, the sailing from La Boca to Puerto Madero, and tastings of wines and dulce de leche in La Boca. A return transfer to your hotel can be added at checkout.

Is there free time to explore on my own?

Yes, in La Boca, you have free time to walk Caminito street and the neighborhood at your own pace before boarding the boat.

What is the Bombonera and where is it on this tour?

The Bombonera is the stadium of Boca Juniors, one of the world's most famous football clubs, located in La Boca about 400 meters from Caminito street. The guide points it out during the neighborhood portion of the tour.

What should I bring or know before the tour?

Carry cash for purchases in La Boca, as some establishments don't accept credit cards. Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended for the outdoor walking portions. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller, and the tour suits all fitness levels.