Buenos Aires Tour: Recoleta Cemetery & Tigre Delta Cruise

Eight hours, five neighborhoods, one boat ride through the delta

A full-day Buenos Aires tour starting at Plaza de Mayo and moving through San Telmo, La Boca, and Recoleta Cemetery before heading to Tigre for a 60-minute delta cruise. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Pickup is included, as are entry to Recoleta Cemetery, the boat ride, an empanada snack, and air-conditioned transport between stops. The day ends at Puerto de Frutos, the riverside artisan market, and Paseo Victorica promenade.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Plaza de Mayo15m
2. San Telmopass by
3. La Bocapass by
4. Caminito15m
5. Puerto Maderopass by
6. Recoleta Cemetery50m
7. Puerto de Frutos30m

Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta tour

• Visit Plaza de Mayo
• Explore San Telmo neighborhood
• Walk through La Boca district
• See Caminito Street
• Visit Recoleta Cemetery
• Boat cruise on Tigre Delta
• Snack on empanadas
• Walk Puerto de Frutos market
• Stroll Paseo Victorica promenade

The experience

The day starts at Plaza de Mayo, where the Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Cabildo anchor the city's political and colonial history. From there, the guide moves the group into San Telmo, the neighborhood where artists and tango performers fill cobblestone streets lined with antique shops and cafés: on Sundays, the city's most famous antique fair takes over the blocks. La Boca comes next, the port district that boomed in the 1800s and gave Buenos Aires the name "porteños" for its residents. Caminito Street, the most vivid block in the neighborhood, draws crowds for its colored houses, weekend art fairs, and street tango.

Recoleta Cemetery is where the tour pauses longest. The ornate mausoleums and French-style architecture make it the most distinguished neighborhood in the city, and the cemetery itself holds Eva Perón's tomb: entry and a walk through the grounds are included. After Recoleta, the group heads north to Tigre town, where a 60-minute boat cruise cuts through the delta's serene waterways. The route passes lush greenery and the unique houses built on stilts that line the channels, and a traditional Argentine empanada snack comes partway through. The day ends with a walk through Puerto de Frutos, the small pier and artisan market on the Luján River's banks, and Paseo Victorica, the scenic riverside promenade that borders the water.

Transport between stops is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide handles the route. Pickup from your hotel is included, as is the return. The remaining time across the eight hours covers travel between neighborhoods and the pickup-to-dropoff window.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport to all stops.
• entry ticket to Recoleta Cemetery and Eva Perón's tomb.
• 60-minute boat cruise through the Tigre Delta.
• traditional Argentine empanada snack.
• return transport to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16

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 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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours Buenos Aires

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting with others and want one day hitting Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta, and Tigre. A guide handles the route so you're not piecing together five neighborhoods across the city yourself.

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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: Infant (under 3): free.

What is Caminito Street and why does it matter in La Boca?

Caminito is the most famous block in La Boca, known for its vivid colored houses and its role as a hub of tango and art. On weekends, street performers and an art fair fill the street, making it the neighborhood's most recognizable landmark.

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

Yes. Entry to Recoleta Cemetery and a visit to Eva Perón's grave are included in the tour. The cemetery's ornate mausoleums and French-style architecture make it one of the city's most distinguished sites.

How long is the boat cruise through the Tigre Delta?

The delta cruise lasts 60 minutes. The boat moves through serene waterways lined with lush greenery and houses built on stilts, and an empanada snack is served during the ride.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

Yes. Pickup from your hotel and return transport are both included. The guide will arrange the timing with you before the tour begins.

What neighborhoods does this tour cover?

The tour moves through Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta, and Tigre. It includes stops at Caminito Street, Recoleta Cemetery, Puerto Madero, Puerto de Frutos, and Paseo Victorica promenade.