Buenos Aires Private Tour: Plaza de Mayo, La Boca & Recoleta

A guide who knows the city, not a script that doesn't

A 4-hour private tour of Buenos Aires with a professional guide and hotel or cruise port pickup, covering Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta, Casa Rosada, Puerto Madero and other highlights. Since the itinerary is customizable, you see the neighborhoods and landmarks that matter to you and skip the rest. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Plaza de Mayo45m
2. Recoleta Cemetery30m
3. La Boca1m
4. Casa Rosadapass by
5. 9 de Julio Avenuepass by
6. Puerto Madero15m
7. Colón Theatrepass by

Explore Buenos Aires main highlights

• Visit Plaza de Mayo political center
• See Casa Rosada balcony
• Learn at Mothers of Plaza de Mayo monument
• Pass by 9 de Julio Avenue
• Tour Recoleta Cemetery
• Walk through Puerto Madero and cross Puente de la Mujer
• Visit La Boca colorful houses
• Pass by Colón Theatre

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel or cruise terminal and moves through the city by car or van depending on group size. Your guide leads you on foot through Plaza de Mayo, the political heart of Argentina, explaining the country's history and culture as you stand in the square itself. You'll see Casa Rosada, the government house with the balcony where Evita Perón addressed crowds, and learn about the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who have gathered here weekly since the 1970s to remember those lost during the dictatorship.

La Boca, the old port where tango music began 150 years ago, comes next: a neighborhood famous for its colorful houses and immigrant stories. The route also passes the Avenida 9 de Julio, which the guide will point out as one of the world's widest avenues at 16 lanes, and takes you through Puerto Madero, the newer waterfront district built around the Puente de la Mujer bridge. You'll see the Colón Theatre, considered one of the world's finest opera houses. Recoleta Cemetery, an open-air art museum where Evita is buried, is on the itinerary. Entry costs USD 12 per person, paid at the gate by card.

Because this is a private tour, you can ask your guide to adjust the route on the day itself: spend more time at a neighborhood that interests you, skip one that doesn't, or ask questions about what you're seeing without keeping a group waiting. Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included. If you're flying out the same day, airport transfer is available for an extra charge at checkout.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off.
• 4 hours of guided touring by car or van depending on group size.
• luggage capacity of one suitcase and one carry-on per passenger.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour with airport transferGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Includes drop-off at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) after the tour. Duration: 5 hours. Private car for up to 3 passengers, or a van (Hyundai H1 or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) for larger groups. Recoleta Cemetery visit: admission tickets are not included (US$12 per person, payable at the entrance by credit or debit card). Pickup is included.

Only City TourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Duration: 4 hours. Private vehicle: a car for up to 3 people, or a private van (Hyundai H1 or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) for larger groups. Recoleta Cemetery visit: admission tickets are not included (US$12 per person, payable at the entrance by credit or debit card). Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 12

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by BsAstravelers

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to customize your route and move at your own pace rather than follow a fixed itinerary with other travelers. The private format means your guide adjusts the day to what interests you, and you can ask questions without time pressure from a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What is Plaza de Mayo and what will I see there?

Plaza de Mayo is the political center of Argentina and the starting point of the tour. Your guide will walk you through the square, explaining the country's history, economy and politics, and point out Casa Rosada, the government house, and the monument where the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo gather weekly to remember those lost during the 1970s dictatorship.

Is entry to Recoleta Cemetery included in the tour price?

Recoleta Cemetery is on the itinerary, but admission is not included. It costs USD 12 per person and you pay at the entrance by credit or debit card. The cemetery is an open-air art museum where Evita Perón is buried.

Can I change the itinerary if there's a neighborhood I don't want to visit?

Yes. Because this is a private tour, the itinerary can be customized to suit your interests, so you see the sights you want and skip the ones you don't. You can discuss changes with your guide on the day of the tour.

What neighborhoods and landmarks does the tour cover?

The tour includes Plaza de Mayo, La Boca (the old port where tango began), Casa Rosada, the Avenida 9 de Julio, Puerto Madero with the Puente de la Mujer bridge, Recoleta Cemetery, and the Colón Theatre. Your guide will also explain the history and culture of each stop as you visit.

Does the tour price include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes. Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. If you need airport transfer after the tour, that is available for an extra charge at the time of booking.