Bike Tour Palermo & Recoleta: Floralis Generica, Cemetery & Parks

Ride through Buenos Aires' most layered neighborhoods on a single afternoon

A 4-hour guided bike tour through Palermo and Recoleta in Buenos Aires, led by a local English-speaking host, covering the Floralis Generica sculpture, Recoleta Cemetery, and the tree-lined paths of Parque Tres de Febrero. You pedal through French architecture, mansions, and street art while sipping mate and learning the city's history from someone who lives here. Groups stay under six riders. The cemetery visit is optional, and you can explore on foot or spend time in the surrounding park instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Palermo30m
2. Floralis Generica45m
3. Recoleta Cemetery45m
4. Parque Tres de Febreropassing by

Bike tour through Palermo and Recoleta

• Meet at Armenia 2269, Palermo Soho
• Get bike and helmet, review safety tips
• Ride along elegant city avenue
• See impressive mansions in Palermo
• Stop at Floralis Generica sculpture
• Visit University Law School building
• Explore Recoleta Cemetery on foot
• Cycle through Parque Tres de Febrero
• Stop at the rose garden for photos
• Ride through trendy Palermo Soho streets

The experience

You meet at Armenia 2269 in Palermo Soho, get fitted with a bike that has gears and shocks, and go over the route and safety basics before heading out. The ride unfolds through some of Buenos Aires' most recognizable layers: you'll pedal along one of the city's grand avenues lined with museums and mansions, then roll into the quieter, more refined streets of Barrio Parque, where the architecture tells stories of old money and European influence. The Floralis Generica (a giant metal flower that opens and closes with the sun) is a stop where the guide explains its symbolism and the neighborhood around it.

From there, the route takes you to Recoleta Cemetery, where you get time to explore on foot while the guide waits with the bikes. The cemetery is less a burial ground than an open-air museum of sculptures and tombs. The guide points out what to look for, including Eva Perón's resting place, but the visit itself is yours to shape: some travelers walk the whole grounds, others grab coffee in the neighborhood or browse the weekend market nearby. The choice is built in.

The final stretch moves through Parque Tres de Febrero, where you cycle past lakes and tree-lined paths and see how porteños actually spend their weekends: jogging, relaxing on the grass with mates. A stop at the Rose Garden inside the park gives you time to walk and photograph the flowers and little bridges. You finish by riding through Palermo Soho's lively streets, spotting street art, boutiques, and cafés that blend old charm with a young, artistic energy. Bottled water, mate, and an alfajor (local snack) are included. Bring comfortable clothes and mosquito repellent.

What’s included

• Bike with gears and shocks.
• helmet.
• bottled water.
• mate infusion and alfajor snack.
• local guide fluent in English (Spanish, Italian and French also available depending on the option you choose).

Options for this experience

4 options

Guided bike tour in EnglishUp to 6 people · 10:00 and 14:00Local host who speaks English

Guided bike tour in SpanishUp to 6 people · 10:00Local host who speaks Spanish

Private tour / Tour privatoUp to 12 people · Guide in French or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30Private visit / Tour privato: Reserved for your group only. No other participants. / Riservato al vostro gruppo. Nessun altro partecipante. Local guide / Guida locale: Led by a local guide in French. / Condotto da una guida locale in italiano.

Tour in private: for your party onlyUp to 12 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30Private tour: reserved solely for your group, with no other participants. / Exclusivo para tu grupo, sin otros participantes. Local guide: led by a local host who speaks English. / Guiado por un anfitrión local en español.

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 (12 and older) · Under 12: 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 3 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?Book the English-language option if you want a guide who can explain the city's history and architecture as you ride. Choose the private tour if your group wants the route and pace shaped around your interests instead of a fixed schedule with other riders. The cemetery stop is optional, so you're not locked into a full interior visit if you'd rather spend that time in the park or exploring the neighborhood on foot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 9 departure times. In Spanish, with 8 departure times. In 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 do I actually ride through on this bike tour in Buenos Aires?

The tour covers Palermo Soho, Barrio Parque, Recoleta, and passes through Parque Tres de Febrero. You'll pedal past French architecture and mansions, then through the trendy streets of Palermo Soho with its street art and cafés, and cycle the tree-lined paths of the park where locals spend weekends.

Is the Recoleta Cemetery visit included, or do I have to go inside?

The cemetery stop is part of the route, but exploring inside is optional. You get free time to walk the grounds on foot while the guide waits with the bikes, or you can spend that time at a nearby café, in the park, or browsing the weekend market instead.

What's included in the four-hour bike tour?

The tour includes a bike with gears and shocks, helmet, bottled water, mate (Argentina's traditional infusion), an alfajor snack, and a local guide who speaks English. You don't pay separately for the bike or the guide's knowledge.

What's the Floralis Generica, and why is it a stop on this tour?

Floralis Generica is one of Buenos Aires' most iconic sculptures: a giant metal flower that opens and closes with the sun. The guide stops here to explain its symbolism and the area around it, making it a photo moment and a chance to understand a piece of the city's modern identity.

How many people ride on this tour, and what's the minimum age?

Groups stay under six riders, so it stays intimate and manageable. The minimum age is 12 years old (riders must be at least 1.5 meters tall), and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to join this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but it's not designed for beginners. You'll be riding a geared bike through city streets and parks for four hours. If you're new to cycling, let the operator know when you book to discuss whether it's the right fit.