Buenos Aires: E-Scooter Palermo & Recoleta Tour with Mate

Summary

E-scooter tour in buenos aires with mate tasting and local stories

You’ll zip through Buenos Aires on an e-scooter with a small group, guided by a local who shares real stories behind Palermo & Recoleta’s sights. Learn how to drink mate (and what not to do), taste dulce de leche alfajor, and pause at icons like Floralis Genérica—all while soaking up daily life around you.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I heard was the soft whirr of the e-scooters lining up on the curb in Palermo—honestly, I was nervous I’d look ridiculous, but our guide Lucía just grinned and handed me a helmet. “If you can ride a bike, you’re golden,” she said. The morning air smelled faintly like fresh grass and coffee drifting from somewhere nearby. We set off past Parque Tres de Febrero, dodging dog walkers and kids kicking footballs—everyone seemed to have their own rhythm here.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much. Lucía kept tossing out stories—about Maradona’s wildest moments, about tango dancers who used to haunt these streets at night (she even tried to show us a step or two at a red light). At one point, we stopped by Floralis Genérica—the giant metal flower that opens with the sun—and she explained how it’s become this weird symbol of hope for the city. I remember touching its cool metal base and feeling oddly connected to everyone else standing there, squinting up at the petals.

Somewhere near Recoleta, we pulled over for mate time. Lucía poured hot water into the gourd and passed it around—she showed us how not to stir it (I almost did), and then handed me an alfajor filled with dulce de leche. The mate was grassy and bitter; the alfajor sweet and sticky. There was this quiet moment where nobody talked—just sipping and chewing while traffic hummed by—and it felt like we were part of something old and local. I still think about that taste combo sometimes.

The last stretch took us past the Obelisk—people waving flags, music blaring from some open window—and then back through leafy Palermo again. My legs were kind of wobbly getting off the scooter, but honestly? I felt more awake than when we started. Not sure if it was the mate or just seeing Buenos Aires this way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Buenos Aires on e-scooter

• Ride e-scooter through downtown
• Learn to drink mate like local
• See Little Ben and migration stories
• Visit the Obelisk of Buenos Aires
• Explore free top-quality cultural spots
• Enjoy views and mate in Puerto Madero
• Visit Palermo neighborhood
• Walk in Parque Tres de Febrero

Top questions

Is this Buenos Aires e-scooter tour suitable for beginners?

If you can ride a bicycle, you’ll be comfortable on these e-scooters.

Does the tour include tasting traditional mate?

Yes, you’ll learn how to prepare and sip mate during the tour.

Are helmets provided on this Palermo & Recoleta tour?

Yes, helmets and reflective belts are included for safety.

What is included in the Buenos Aires e-scooter experience?

You get an e-scooter, safety gear, mate tasting, and an alfajor snack.

How many people are in each group?

The group size is limited to 10 people maximum.

Do I need previous Segway or scooter experience?

No prior Segway experience needed—just basic bike skills.

Is lunch included in this day trip?

No full lunch is included; you’ll have a traditional alfajor snack with mate.

Which neighborhoods does this tour cover?

The route covers Palermo and Recoleta in Buenos Aires.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a comfy e-scooter with helmet and reflective belt for safety, plus freshly brewed yerba mate served by your guide along with a chocolate alfajor stuffed with dulce de leche—all shared as part of your small group adventure through Buenos Aires’ most iconic neighborhoods.