Buenos Aires bike tour: San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero

Pedal through four neighborhoods and taste the city like a local

A 4-hour guided bike tour of Buenos Aires explores San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and the city center with a local English-speaking host. The tour includes a bike with gears and shocks, helmet, bottled water, and a tasting of mate and alfajor. Groups stay under six riders. Book in English, Spanish, Italian or French, or choose a private option for your group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Plaza de Mayo30m
2. San Telmopassing by
3. Plaza Dorrego15m
4. Parque Lezama45m
5. La Bocapassing by
6. Alberto J. Armando Stadium15m
7. Caminito40m
8. Puerto Madero10m

Bike tour of Buenos Aires highlights

• Visit Plaza de Mayo
• See La Facultad de Ingeniería
• Pass through San Telmo neighborhood
• Explore Plaza Dorrego
• Relax at Parque Lezama
• Pass through La Boca neighborhood
• Visit La Bombonera Stadium
• Walk along Caminito street
• Visit Puerto Madero district
• Pass through Monserrat neighborhood

The experience

You start at Plaza de Mayo, the political heart of Buenos Aires, where the Casa Rosada's pink facade rises above the square. From there the route moves through the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, where tango heritage and colonial architecture define the neighborhood. You'll stop at Plaza Dorrego, where antique shops and street vendors fill the square, then continue to Parque Lezama, a green space overlooking the city with the Russian Orthodox Church visible from its lawns.

The second half of the ride takes you into La Boca, the neighborhood famous for its painted tin houses and the Alberto J. Armando Stadium (La Bombonera), home of Boca Juniors. You pedal down Caminito, the narrow alleyway lined with vivid colors and tango musicians, then finish at Puerto Madero, the waterfront district with restored warehouses and modern restaurants along the Río de la Plata. Along the way your host shares stories about the city's history and present-day life, and you'll taste mate, the traditional Argentine infusion, and an alfajor, a local dulce de leche sandwich cookie.

The bike comes equipped with gears and shocks to handle the cobblestones and varied terrain. You wear a helmet throughout, and water is provided. The pace is steady but not rushed. You're seeing the neighborhoods, not racing through them. Groups max out at six people, so you're not part of a large pack.

What’s included

• Bike with gears and shocks.
• helmet.
• bottled water.
• mate infusion and alfajor snack.
• local guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guided bike tour in English10:00 and 14:00Local host who speaks English

Guided bike tour in SpanishAvailable from 13 Oct 2027Local host who speaks Spanish

Private tourGuide in 4 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30Private visit: reserved for your group only, with no other participants. Local guide: led by a local guide who speaks French. / Riservato al vostro gruppo, nessun altro partecipante. Guida locale: condotto da una guida locale in italiano.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Biker Street Buenos Aires Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the group tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep costs down. Pick the private option if your group has mixed cycling abilities or you'd prefer a custom pace and route through the neighborhoods.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 9 departure times. In Spanish, French and Italian, with 7 departure times.

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 the bike tour actually cover?

The tour moves through San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, and the city center, stopping at landmarks like Plaza de Mayo, Plaza Dorrego, Parque Lezama, Caminito, and the Alberto J. Armando Stadium.

Is this tour suitable if I haven't ridden a bike in years?

The tour is not recommended for beginners, and the operator notes it suits riders with at least some cycling experience. If you're rusty but confident on a bike, ask about the private option, which may include beginner lessons depending on which variant you book.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes the bike, helmet, bottled water, mate and an alfajor snack, plus the local guide. Bring comfortable clothes for riding, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. Lunch is not included.

Can I book a private tour instead of joining a group?

Yes, the purchase options include both group tours (in English, Spanish, Italian or French) and private tours for your group. Private tours are available in the same languages.

What's the minimum age for this bike tour?

The minimum age is 12 years old (or 1.5 meters tall), and children must be accompanied by an adult. The operator also lists 14 as a minimum in some structured data, so confirm the exact requirement when booking.

How long does the tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for 4 hours. The specific start time isn't listed here, so check the booking page for available departure times.