Street Art Walking Tour Palermo Buenos Aires: Small Group

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A guided walking tour of street art in Palermo, Buenos Aires' bohemian neighborhood, led by a professional guide in English or Spanish. The tour covers striking pieces by local and international artists across seven stops—from Gorriti to Plaza Serrano—and takes about an hour. Children from age 1 are welcome; the guide explains the evolution of urban art styles in Argentina as you walk the tree-lined streets and passageways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Palermo street art

• Start at Gorriti 4886 office
• Visit Sommelier en Bicicleta
• See Jazmin Deco and Pasaje de Soria
• Walk through Pasaje Santa Rosa
• Explore Pasaje Russel
• Visit Pasaje Soria and Plaza Serrano
• Return to starting point

The Experience

You start at Gorriti 4886, the office entrance in the heart of Palermo, and walk through a neighborhood that has earned its place on lists of the world's top street art destinations. Buenos Aires hosts nearly every style of urban art—graffiti, mosaic tiling, muralling, stencil work, sticker art, street installations, wheat pasting, wood blocking, yarn bombing and LED pieces—and Palermo concentrates them. The guide walks you past "Sommelier en Bicicleta" between Gorriti and Gurruchaga, then through Jazmin Deco and Pasaje de Soria, where the work shifts as you move block to block.

The route covers five passageways and Plaza Serrano, each one a different pocket of the neighborhood. Pasaje Santa Rosa, Pasaje Russel and the stretch around Plaza Serrano each carry their own mix of pieces—some fresh, some layered over older work. The guide talks through the artists' choices and the evolution of the movement itself, so you're not just looking at the walls; you're reading how the neighborhood has changed. The walk stays on foot the whole time, moving at a pace that lets you stop and look without rushing past.

The tour loops back to the starting point after an hour, which means if you're staying elsewhere in Buenos Aires or arrived without a car, you can walk or take public transport to Gorriti and meet the group. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you choose the language when you book. Children from age 1 can come along, though the walk is steady and covers ground on pavement.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• walking access to seven stops across Palermo's street art neighborhoods including Pasaje Santa Rosa, Pasaje Russel and Plaza Serrano.
• stories and context about the artists and the evolution of urban art in Argentina.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tours Buenos Aires

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk through Palermo's street art rather than exploring on your own—the loop starts and ends at a fixed point, so you only need to reach one address by public transport.

Top questions

What kinds of street art will I see on this tour of Palermo?

The tour covers graffiti, murals, mosaic tiling, stencil art, sticker work, street installations, wheat pasting, wood blocking, yarn bombing and LED pieces—nearly every style of urban art practiced in Buenos Aires. Both local and international artists have work on the walls you'll pass.

How long is the walking tour and how many stops does it include?

The tour takes about an hour and covers seven main stops: the starting point at Gorriti 4886, Sommelier en Bicicleta, Jazmin Deco and Pasaje de Soria, Pasaje Santa Rosa, Pasaje Russel, and Plaza Serrano before returning to the office.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide leads the tour in English or Spanish—you choose which language when you book.

Can I bring children on this walking tour?

Yes, children are welcome from age 1. The tour is a steady walk on pavement through the neighborhood, so younger children should be comfortable walking or being carried for the full hour.

Where does the tour start and how do I get there?

The tour starts at Gorriti 4886, the office entrance in Palermo. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the starting point by bus or taxi if you're staying elsewhere in Buenos Aires or don't have a car.

What's included in the tour price?

A professional tour guide in your chosen language is included. The tour does not include private transportation, meals or drinks.