Buenos Aires: Private City Tour with Local Guide & Pickup

Summary

Private Buenos Aires tour exploring history, Evita, and local life

You’ll walk Buenos Aires’ plazas where history still feels raw, visit Recoleta Cemetery with its tangled stories, taste street food in La Boca, and see both old and new sides of the city with your local guide. With hotel pickup included and time to ask real questions or pause for coffee, you’ll leave feeling connected in ways you didn’t expect.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that balcony?” our guide, Martín, pointed up as we squinted into the sunlight on Plaza de Mayo. “That’s where Evita spoke.” I’d seen the movie but standing there, hearing the city noise — buses groaning past, someone selling churros nearby — it felt different. The square was busy but not overwhelming; a few women with white scarves were gathered quietly near the center. Martín told us about the mothers who still march every Thursday for their missing children. I didn’t expect to feel so much just standing in a plaza.

The drive along Avenida 9 de Julio was wild — eighteen lanes wide and somehow everyone knows where they’re going except us. The Obelisco flashed by, and then suddenly there was Evita’s face on a building, looking down like she owned the place. We stopped at Recoleta Cemetery next. It’s not spooky like I thought it’d be; more like wandering through a stone city where even the stray cats seem to have attitude. Martín showed us Evita’s grave (flowers everywhere), and I tried to read some of the names but my Spanish is hopeless. Still, you get this sense of all these stories stacked together.

La Boca was loud in every way — colors, music, people dancing tango right on the street. We grabbed empanadas from a stand (still warm) and watched an old man paint tiny footballers on magnets for tourists. At Puerto Madero later, everything felt newer and shinier — glass towers reflecting the river, couples jogging past us while we just wandered slow. I liked that contrast: old neighborhoods melting into new ones without apology.

I keep thinking about those quiet moments — roses in Palermo park after all that city noise, or how Martín laughed when I tried to say “Floralis Genérica” (I definitely butchered it). Five hours went fast but it didn’t feel rushed; maybe because we could ask anything or linger if something caught our eye. If you want a private city tour of Buenos Aires that’s more than just ticking off sights… well, this one left me with more questions than answers, in a good way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Buenos Aires City Highlights

• Visit Floralis Generica sculpture
• Walk in Rose Gardens at Parque Tres de Febrero
• Tour Recoleta Cemetery
• Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue
• Drive by Colon Theatre
• Visit Plaza de Mayo
• Explore La Boca neighborhood
• Visit Puerto Madero
• Drive around Plaza Dorrego
• See River Plate at fishing club

Top questions

How long does the private city tour of Buenos Aires last?

The tour lasts approximately 5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included in this Buenos Aires city tour?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Which attractions are visited during the private tour?

You’ll visit places like Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón, Parque Tres de Febrero (Palermo), Floralis Genérica, and Plaza Dorrego.

Is lunch included on this Buenos Aires private tour?

No set lunch is included but there are stops where you can buy food or drinks in neighborhoods like La Boca.

Can infants join this private Buenos Aires city tour?

Yes—infants can join; specialized seats are available and prams/strollers are allowed.

How many people can book together for this private tour?

The standard maximum is 4 people per car; groups of 5-6 require two cars.

Does the tour include entry fees for attractions?

The main attractions visited do not require separate entry fees as part of this itinerary.

Can airport pickup or drop-off be arranged for this tour?

Airport pickup is possible if flight details are provided; airport drop-off costs extra ($70 USD).

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car with your own local guide leading you through major sights like Recoleta Cemetery and La Boca. You’ll have time for brief walks at each stop and chances to grab snacks or drinks along the way before returning comfortably at the end of your private city tour of Buenos Aires.