Private Buenos Aires City Tour with Lunch in Puerto Madero

Five neighborhoods, one afternoon, lunch by the river

A five-hour private city tour of Buenos Aires visits Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto Madero with a licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, and lunch at an exclusive restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown hotels and selected areas are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; groups stay under 15 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buenos Aires city tour and lunch

• Visit Plaza de Mayo
• See Casa Rosada and Metropolitan Cathedral
• Walk around San Telmo neighborhood
• Explore La Boca and watch tango dancers
• Tour Puerto Madero and see Puente de la Mujer
• Have lunch in Puerto Madero
• View Torre Monumental
• Admire parks in Palermo
• Visit Recoleta Cemetery and craft fair
• Sightsee Avenida 9 de Julio and Opera House

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and moves through the city's most recognizable landmarks. You'll stand in Plaza de Mayo to see the Casa Rosada, Cabildo and Metropolitan Cathedral, then move into the older neighborhoods where Buenos Aires shows its history. San Telmo's narrow streets and La Boca's Caminito strip — where tango dancers work the street — give the day its texture before you reach the newer Puerto Madero waterfront with its glass towers and docks.

Lunch happens at one of the exclusive restaurants in Puerto Madero, where the menu runs to Argentine barbecue, sushi, pasta, pizza, cold cuts and a salad bar with desserts. The restaurant is air-conditioned and sits by the water. You'll also see Puente de la Mujer, the bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava whose shape echoes a tango couple, and pass the Obelisk and Teatro Colón on Avenida 9 de Julio. Depending on time, the tour may include Recoleta with its famous cemetery, the green parks and Floralis Generica sculpture in Palermo, and the planetarium.

Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and licensed guide who knows the city. All taxes, fees and handling charges are built into the price. The tour runs five hours total, and a maximum of 15 people travel together, so the group stays small enough to move through neighborhoods without losing the guide.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
• licensed guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown hotels and selected areas.
• lunch at an exclusive Puerto Madero restaurant with a menu of Argentine barbecue, sushi, pasta, pizza, cold cuts, salad bar and desserts.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the route and pace stay yours alone — no group waiting at stops, no schedule built around strangers. It suits anyone who wants to see the main neighborhoods without renting a car or navigating the city alone, and the lunch stop means you're not hunting for a restaurant in an unfamiliar area at midday.

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Top questions

What exactly is Puente de la Mujer in Puerto Madero?

Puente de la Mujer is a footbridge designed by architect Santiago Calatrava; its curved form is meant to capture the image of a couple dancing tango, and it has become one of Puerto Madero's most photographed landmarks.

Does the tour include entry to Recoleta Cemetery?

The cemetery visit is subject to time availability due to possible long queues, and the entrance fee is not included in the tour price; it costs approximately USD $20 per person if you choose to enter.

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

Yes, cruise ship passengers can book this tour; at the time of booking you'll need to provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the driver can coordinate pickup and return.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and may be multilingual depending on the departure.

Are drinks included with lunch?

Lunch at the Puerto Madero restaurant includes the meal and dessert, but drinks are not included and must be ordered separately.