Buenos Aires: Private City Tour with La Boca & Recoleta

Summary

Walk Buenos Aires with a friend, from stadiums to secret bookstores

You’ll dive into Buenos Aires’ contrasts: stand beneath Floralis Genérica’s steel petals, wander Recoleta Cemetery’s marble paths, lose yourself in El Ateneo’s book-lined balconies, then taste empanadas before soaking up La Boca’s colors. With a local guide handling transport and stories along the way, you’ll see more than just sights — you’ll feel the city breathe.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect Buenos Aires to feel so alive at 10am — we’d barely left our hotel when our guide, Lucía, waved us into a car already humming with tango on the radio. First stop: Floralis Genérica. I’d seen photos but standing under that huge steel flower, you hear the city’s traffic fade behind the trees and there’s this odd calm. Lucía told us it opens its petals every morning. I tried to imagine it moving, slow and heavy like waking up after a long nap.

Recoleta Cemetery was next, and honestly, cemeteries usually weird me out. But here? The marble vaults are almost too grand — some have doors with old brass handles worn smooth. Lucía pointed out Evita’s grave (people still leave fresh flowers), and we wandered between statues while an old man swept leaves in silence. The air smelled faintly of wet stone and eucalyptus. We ducked into El Ateneo Grand Splendid afterwards — a bookstore inside an old theater, red velvet curtains and all. I lost track of time flipping through books in Spanish I could barely read.

Lunch was empanadas grabbed near San Telmo market (messy but worth it), then Caminito in La Boca hit us with color overload — blue and yellow houses stacked like building blocks, street dancers spinning for pesos. Some kid tried to sell us a sketch of Maradona; Lucía just laughed and bought one for her nephew. We peeked into La Bombonera stadium too — even empty, you can feel the football obsession buzzing in the concrete.

By the time we crossed Puente de la Mujer in Puerto Madero, the light was gold on the water and my feet were tired but happy. The city felt both familiar and wild at once. I still think about that slow walk along the river as dusk crept in — maybe that’s what sticks with me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Buenos Aires iconic landmarks

• Visit Floralis Genérica sculpture
• Tour Recoleta Cemetery mausoleums
• Browse Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore
• See Casa Rosada government palace
• Explore Cabildo de Buenos Aires museum
• Walk across Puente de la Mujer bridge
• Visit historic market building
• Tour La Bombonera stadium
• Stroll along Caminito street

Top questions

How long is the private city tour in Buenos Aires?

The tour lasts around 4 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is transportation included during the tour?

Yes, private air-conditioned transportation is provided throughout the tour.

Are guides bilingual on this Buenos Aires city tour?

Yes, your guide speaks both English and Spanish fluently.

What main attractions are visited on this tour?

You’ll visit Floralis Genérica, Recoleta Cemetery, El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore, Casa Rosada, Cabildo de Buenos Aires, Puerto Madero (Puente de la Mujer), Caminito in La Boca, and La Bombonera Stadium.

Is lunch included in the price?

No set lunch is included but there are stops where you can buy local snacks or meals.

Is this Buenos Aires private city tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

Can infants or young children join this day trip?

Yes, infants can ride on an adult's lap or use a stroller; families are welcome.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

Your day includes pickup from your accommodation within Buenos Aires.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned transportation with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Buenos Aires, a bilingual guide sharing stories throughout each stop — plus visits to places like a cashmere factory and leather workshop if you’re curious. All main attractions’ entry fees are covered so you can just enjoy wandering from one neighborhood to another without worrying about logistics or tickets.