Buenos Aires City Tour from Cruise Port: Small Group, 4.5 Hours

Caminito walk, tango, dulce de leche tasting, and city landmarks tour with transport included

A small-group guided tour of Buenos Aires for cruise passengers, departing from the port with a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The tour covers Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, the old neighborhood of San Telmo with a dulce de leche tasting, the colorful streets of La Boca, the modern docks of Puerto Madero with the Puente de la Mujer, Recoleta's French-style buildings, and the landmarks along Avenida 9 de Julio including Teatro Colón and the Obelisk. Pickup and drop-off at cruise port are included. The tour runs 4.5 hours and fits groups up to 14 passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Plaza de Mayo25m
2. San Telmo20m
3. La Boca30m
4. Floralis Generica10m
5. Palermopass by
6. Recoleta25m
7. 9 de Julio Avenuepass by

Buenos Aires city highlights tour

• Visit Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada
• Explore San Telmo and taste Dulce de Leche
• Walk Caminito and watch tango dancers
• Pass through Puerto Madero docks and skyscrapers
• See Puente de la Mujer bridge
• View Torre Monumental, the Argentine Big Ben
• Visit Floralis Generica metal flower
• Pass Palermo parks and planetarium
• Tour Recoleta neighborhood and craft fair
• Pass Avenida 9 de Julio and Opera House

The experience

You're picked up at the cruise port and driven through Buenos Aires in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows the city. The route takes in the main plazas and neighborhoods most visitors want to see, but the timing is built around your ship's schedule. You leave the port, spend the afternoon sightseeing, and return with time to spare before departure.

The tour stops at Plaza de Mayo to see Casa Rosada and the Metropolitan Cathedral, then moves into San Telmo, the old south neighborhood where you'll taste dulce de leche and spot the Mafalda statue. La Boca comes next: the colorful historic district where tango dancers perform on Caminito. From there you cross into Puerto Madero, the newer waterfront area with high-rises and the Puente de la Mujer, a bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava whose shape echoes a couple dancing tango. You'll also see Torre Monumental, sometimes called the Argentine Big Ben, and pass Floralis Generica, the metal flower sculpture in Palermo.

The final stretch covers Recoleta, known for its French-designed mansions and weekend craft fairs, and Avenida 9 de Julio, the main avenue lined with the Opera House and other iconic buildings. Six photo stops are built into the route, and the guide speaks your language: English, Spanish or Portuguese. The driver is licensed for tourism and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated if a passenger has someone to assist with boarding.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide.
• pickup and drop-off at the cruise port.
• six photo stops throughout the tour.
• dulce de leche tasting in San Telmo.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to17h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 95 years) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 14

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace with walking in each neighborhood (San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Recoleta), so you're on your feet for parts of the afternoon. The fixed 4.5-hour schedule is what keeps all the main neighborhoods inside one departure, which is why you're back at the port on time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Casa Rosada and why do people visit it?

Casa Rosada is the presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo, the historic center of Buenos Aires. The tour stops here so you can see the building and Evita's balcony, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city.

What happens in San Telmo on this tour?

San Telmo is the old neighborhood in the south where you walk around the historic streets, see the Mafalda statue, and taste dulce de leche: the sweet caramel spread that's a staple of Argentine food.

Is there time to walk around La Boca, or do you just drive past?

You walk around La Boca to see Caminito and watch tango dancers perform on the street. It's one of the stops where you get out of the vehicle, not just a drive-by.

How long does the tour take and when do I need to be back at the ship?

The tour is 4.5 hours from pickup to drop-off at the cruise port. You'll be returned in time for your ship's departure, which is why the timing is fixed around the port schedule.

Is there food included besides the dulce de leche tasting?

The dulce de leche tasting in San Telmo is included. Other food and drinks are not part of the tour, though you'll pass restaurants and cafes in the neighborhoods you visit.