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

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · IT +2

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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

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).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for 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.