Buenos Aires Private City Tour by Car: 6-hour customizable route

See the neighborhoods that built Buenos Aires without deciding the route yourself

A 6-hour private city tour by car in Buenos Aires with a professional guide and hotel or cruise terminal pickup, covering La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Teatro Colón, Puerto Madero and Palermo. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to your interests. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and leads you through each stop on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each14 stops

1. Plaza de Mayo1h
2. Metropolitan Cathedral15m
3. Recoleta Cemetery30m
4. Colón Theatrepassing by
5. La Boca45m
6. San Telmo45m
7. Recoleta30m
8. Puerto Madero30m
9. Obelisk of Buenos Airespassing by
10. Casa Rosada15m
11. Buenos Aires Cabildo5m
12. Palermopassing by
13. Parque Tres de Febreropassing by
14. 9 de Julio Avenuepassing by

Explore Buenos Aires city highlights

• Visit Plaza de Mayo political center
• Tour inside Metropolitan Cathedral
• Explore Recoleta Cemetery
• Walk around La Boca colorful houses
• Visit San Telmo antique shops and market
• See elegant Recoleta area mansions
• Cross Puente de la Mujer in Puerto Madero
• View Obelisk of Buenos Aires
• See Casa Rosada government house
• Visit Plaza de Mayo Mothers monument
• Stop at Buenos Aires Cabildo old city hall
• Pass by Palermo exclusive area
• Drive through Palermo Forest park
• Pass along 9 de Julio Avenue

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your hotel or cruise terminal, then moves through the city's political and cultural heart. Plaza de Mayo is where your guide walks you through the square itself, explaining the country's history and politics. The Metropolitan Cathedral follows, where you'll see the Mausoleum of General San Martín inside. From there the route branches depending on what draws you: La Boca's colorful houses and tango history, the antique shops and bohemian bars of San Telmo (with its famous Sunday flea market), the elegant French mansions of Recoleta, or the newer Puerto Madero with its pedestrian bridge built by architect Santiago Calatrava.

Your guide also shows you landmarks from the car: the Obelisk (built in 1936 to mark the city's founding), the 9 de Julio Avenue (one of the world's widest streets), and the Bosques de Palermo, a 900-acre park. Teatro Colón, one of the world's best opera houses, is on the route. If Recoleta Cemetery interests you, it's a stop on the itinerary. Note that entry tickets (USD 12 per person) are paid separately at the gate. The guide can adjust which neighborhoods you spend time in based on what matters to you, so the morning doesn't feel locked into a fixed schedule.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and holds up to three passengers in a car or larger groups in a van. You can bring one suitcase and one carry-on per person. The tour runs 6 hours total, and your guide speaks either English or Spanish depending on the option you choose.

What’s included

• 6-hour private tour with a professional guide.
• hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle (car for up to 3 passengers or van for larger groups).
• stops and walking tours at Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Teatro Colón, Puerto Madero, Palermo and other landmarks.
• guide commentary in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour only (no airport transfer)Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Six-hour duration. A private, comfortable car is provided for up to 3 people, and a private van for larger groups. Pickup is included.

City Tour + Airport TransferGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00This option pairs a private six-hour tour with a private transfer to the International Airport (EZE). Total duration: seven hours. The tour itself lasts six hours, and the airport transfer adds 45 minutes. Vehicle: a private car for up to 3 passengers, a Hyundai H1 for 4 to 6 passengers, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for more than 6 passengers. Luggage: each person may bring up to 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on. Pickup is included.

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

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day, 10 start times, from US$ 280 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 12:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BsAstravelers

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see the main neighborhoods and landmarks without building the route yourself. The guide handles the driving and the stops, so you focus on the places instead of the logistics. If you're arriving by cruise ship, pair it with the airport transfer option to avoid arranging transport twice.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

The Private Tour Only option includes the 6-hour city tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. The City Tour + Transfer to Airport option bundles the same tour with a transfer to the airport afterward, so you don't arrange separate transport at the end of your stay.

Can I pick which neighborhoods to visit, or is the route fixed?

The itinerary is flexible and customizable. Your guide has a complete route covering the main highlights, but you can adjust which areas you spend time in based on your interests, whether that's more time in La Boca, San Telmo's markets, or the parks of Palermo.

Is entry to Recoleta Cemetery included?

Recoleta Cemetery is a stop on the tour, but admission tickets are not included. You pay USD 12 per person at the gate if you want to enter. Your guide can also show you the exterior and explain its significance if you prefer to skip the entry fee.

What happens if I'm arriving by cruise ship instead of staying at a hotel?

Pickup is available at your cruise terminal. When you book, let the operator know your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so they can time the tour to get you back before the ship leaves.

How much luggage can I bring?

You can bring one suitcase and one carry-on per person. If you need extra luggage storage, ask the operator when you book: space is limited and availability depends on the vehicle assigned to your tour.