Buenos Aires city tour: Small groups Caminito Casa Rosada

Walk the cobblestone streets of La Boca and the pink palace of government in one morning

A four-hour small-group tour of Buenos Aires with a bilingual guide, starting from your hotel and moving through the city's historic neighborhoods and landmarks. You'll stand on Caminito, the 150-meter pedestrian street lined with colorful houses in La Boca; see the Boca Juniors stadium nearby; walk Avenida de Mayo from Plaza de Mayo to the Casa Rosada; visit the moving Floralis Generica sculpture; and end in the upscale Puerto Madero district. The guide stays with you at each stop and shares the city's history as it developed over time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Caminito1h
2. Alberto J. Armando Stadiumpassing by
3. Plaza de Mayo1h
4. Puerto Madero15m
5. Casa Rosada15m
6. Floralis Generica20m
7. Recoleta20m

Explore Buenos Aires main attractions

• Visit Caminito street in La Boca
• Pass by Alberto J. Armando Stadium
• Walk along Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo
• See Casa Rosada building
• Explore Puerto Madero neighborhood
• Visit Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore
• View Floralis Generica sculpture
• Visit Plaza Francia and Jesuit Church in Recoleta

The experience

Caminito is the anchor of this tour: a curved pedestrian promenade 150 meters long in the La Boca neighborhood, where the Riachuelo River meets the city and colorful colonial houses line the street. The tour brings you here first, then moves to the nearby Boca Juniors stadium, declared a sports and cultural landmark of Buenos Aires. From there you travel through Avenida de Mayo, the broad avenue opened in 1894 that runs from Plaza de Mayo to the National Congress building, a route that reads like a walk through the entire history of the city.

At each major stop (Caminito, Floralis Generica, the Casa Rosada, Recoleta). You get 15 to 20 minutes to photograph and explore while the guide remains with you. The Casa Rosada, the imposing pink palace that sits at Plaza de Mayo and serves as the seat of the National Government, occupies the site where the Fort of Buenos Aires was built in 1580. Floralis Generica, a 20-meter stainless steel and aluminum sculpture that moves via hydraulic system, dominates the United Nations Square and was inaugurated in 2002. The tour ends in Puerto Madero, now one of Buenos Aires' most upscale neighborhoods, before returning you to your hotel.

The guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese throughout, and travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle. Children from age one are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are permitted.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese throughout the tour.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
• specialized infant seats if needed.
• access to all neighborhoods and landmarks on the route.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day at 09:00 and 14:00, from US$ 34 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Saturday: 09:00 and 14:00Sunday: 09:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 151 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Operated by Baires Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving for the first time or have only a few hours between connections: the bilingual guide and small group mean you'll cover the main neighborhoods at a relaxed pace rather than rushing solo.

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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 (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What is Caminito and why is it the most famous street in Buenos Aires?

Caminito is a 150-meter pedestrian promenade in the La Boca neighborhood, located on the Riachuelo River just 400 meters from the Boca Juniors stadium. It is known for its colorful colonial houses and deep historical and cultural significance, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city because of its artistic works and the neighborhood's heritage.

Can I see the Boca Juniors stadium on this tour?

Yes. The stadium is located only 400 meters from Caminito and is included on the route. It was inaugurated on May 25, 1940, and has been declared of sports, tourist and cultural interest by the city of Buenos Aires. The tour passes by this landmark, which holds 40,000 seated spectators and 57,000 total capacity.

What is Floralis Generica and where is it located?

Floralis Generica is a 20-meter-high moving sculpture made of stainless steel and aluminum that weighs 18 tons. It dominates the United Nations Square and was donated to Buenos Aires by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano. The sculpture was inaugurated on April 13, 2002, and is the first moving sculpture controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells.

Does the tour include the Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore?

The Ateneo Grand Splendid is mentioned as part of the tour experience. It was chosen by The Guardian as the second most important bookstore in the world and is located in the Recoleta neighborhood inside the former Grand Splendid movie theater, retaining its original dome, railings and decoration with a bar on the old stage.

How much time do I have at each stop to take photos?

At each major tourist point, you have between 15 and 20 minutes to take photos and explore. The guide remains with you at all times and will help with photographs and share the history of Buenos Aires and how the city has developed over the years.