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Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Free Walking Tours★ 4.40 (3,022) · 3h 30m
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Buenos Aires: Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour & Evita Stories★ 4.88 (790) · 2h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 31 options: US$ 12–US$ 226 (median US$ 50). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 31. With 100+ reviews: 13 of 31.
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Buenos Aires: Private City Tour with La Boca & RecoletaYou’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.
Buenos Aires: Private City Tour with Plaza de Mayo & San TelmoYou’ll walk Buenos Aires with a local who knows every shortcut and story — from Puerto Madero’s modern edges to San Telmo’s tangled streets and Plaza Dorrego’s dancers. Taste choripán at a market stall, ride an old elevator in Galería Güemes for city views, and end at the Obelisco feeling part of something bigger than yourself.
Buenos Aires: Private Palaces & Architecture Tour with PickupYou’ll wander through Buenos Aires’ grandest palaces and secret galleries with a local guide who knows every story behind each stone. Expect hotel pickup and drop-off, glimpses into Belle Époque life, quiet moments inside Teatro Colón, and laughter over mispronounced French names. If you love cities that wear their history on their sleeve — this one lingers after you leave.
Private Recoleta & Retiro Tour: Recoleta Cemetery & palacesA private guided tour of Buenos Aires' upscale Recoleta and Retiro neighborhoods, including entry to Recoleta Cemetery and the Torre Monumental, with an English-speaking guide. The cemetery holds the mausoleums of presidents, businessmen and historical figures including Evita Perón, while the neighborhoods showcase 19th-century French-inspired palaces, designer avenues and landmark buildings. The tour covers roughly 4 kilometers on foot over 4 hours, taking in San Martín Square, the Anchorena Palace, the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, the Kavanagh building and Floralis Genérica.Is it for me?Four hours is long enough to move through both neighborhoods without rushing, but short enough to leave your afternoon or evening free. If you want to spend the rest of the day in a café or exploring another part of the city, this tour fits that rhythm.
Private Artisans Tour Buenos Aires: Fileteado & SilversmithA private artisans and makers tour in Buenos Aires where you visit working studios in San Telmo and La Boca, learn fileteado (the hand-painted decorative art on Argentine buses and signs) directly from artist Miguel Ángel Polizzi, and meet a silversmith whose work has reached the Vatican. The tour runs three hours with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide; you'll take home a fileteado piece you paint yourself in the workshop.Is it for me?Three hours is short enough to fit artisan visits and a neighborhood walk into a single morning or afternoon without eating the rest of your day, but long enough that you're not rushing through the workshops or the market. If you want to see where Buenos Aires' craft traditions actually live—not a museum version of them—rather than hit a checklist of famous plazas, this tour trades the breadth of a bigger city tour for depth in one neighborhood and real makers.
Up to 2 hours (11)
La Boca Walking Tour Buenos Aires: Tango & HistoryLa Boca Walking Tour is a two-hour guided walk through Buenos Aires' most historic neighborhood, led by an English-speaking guide who shows you the immigrant housing, street murals, and landmarks that shaped tango culture. You'll see Caminito's colored houses, the site of the old port, and the Boca Juniors stadium from outside, learning how late-19th-century arrivals built the bohemian culture that defines the city.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to understand La Boca's role in Buenos Aires' identity—the guide's stories about the immigrant houses, tango's origins, and the neighborhood's bohemian culture make sense only when you're standing in the streets where it happened.
Buenos Aires Palermo: Street Art Tour & Graffiti MuralsYou walk through Palermo's cobbled streets with a guide who explains the graffiti history, techniques, and artists behind each major mural — including Martin Ron's famous "Selfie Girl" and Alfredo Segatori's trash art. The guide uses a portable microphone so you hear everything over city noise, and the tour covers international street art movements and Argentine graffiti culture in 2–3 hours. No need to arrange your own route or wonder which walls are worth stopping at.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Palermo's street art scene rather than just photograph it — the guide's knowledge of the artists and techniques is what turns a walk into a real tour, and the small group size means you're not competing for space or attention at each wall.
Buenos Aires: Recoleta Cemetery Stories & Legends TourYou’ll walk among Recoleta Cemetery’s famous tombs with an English-speaking guide who brings wild legends and true Buenos Aires drama to life. From secret curses to Eva Perón’s mysterious resting place, expect goosebumps and laughter in equal measure — plus plenty of time for your own questions along the way.
Buenos Aires Graffiti Art Tour: Palermo & Colegiales Street ArtYou walk through two Buenos Aires neighborhoods with a professional guide who knows the artists, the history, and why each wall matters. You see murals from local and international creators, learn how street art connects to Argentina's past, and watch how the scene keeps evolving in real time. Groups stay under 25, so you're close enough to hear the guide without shouting, and the route is planned so you don't waste time figuring out transport between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Buenos Aires through its walls instead of just walking past them — the guide does the heavy lifting of context and history, so you get the full picture without having to research it yourself.
Buenos Aires: San Telmo Walking Tour & Market Comics RouteYou’ll stroll Buenos Aires’ oldest streets with an English-speaking guide, see comic strip legends like Mafalda up close, taste life inside San Telmo Market, and—if it’s Sunday—get swept up in the street fair’s music and color. Expect laughter, local stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and maybe a moment or two that sticks with you long after.
Buenos Aires historical walk Recoleta Cemetery from Plaza San MartínA guided historical walk through Buenos Aires starting at Plaza San Martín and ending at Recoleta Cemetery, led by a university graduate who explores the city's Gilded Age through architecture, economy and society. The route covers the largest train station in Latin America, the Kavanagh Building, the palaces of Pampas landlords, and the cemetery itself—where entry is optional and tickets are available at the gate or online. The walk runs two to three hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this walk if you want to understand the economic and social forces that shaped Buenos Aires rather than just see the landmarks. The guide's anthropological approach—questioning narratives, debating Argentina's trajectory, reading the cemetery as a mirror of society—suits travelers who think about cities as texts to decode, not just backdrops to photograph.
San Telmo Underground Art Tour: Buenos Aires Hidden GalleriesIf you want to see Buenos Aires’ real art scene—not just what’s in guidebooks—this tour gets you inside hidden galleries and lets you meet local artists face-to-face.
Buenos Aires Palermo Street Art Tour: Graffiti History GuideA two-hour walking tour through Palermo's street art neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, led by a knowledgeable local guide who explains the history and meaning of urban murals. You'll visit open-air galleries and graffiti hotspots while learning how this art form evolved from vandalism into a defining aesthetic of the city. The tour operates in English or Spanish and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The two-hour walk through Palermo is steady but covers real ground, so wear comfortable shoes and come ready to stand and move for the full time. If you want the story of how Buenos Aires' street art happened rather than just the images, a guide who knows the artists and the neighborhoods is what makes the difference—you're not walking alone and guessing at what you're seeing.
Buenos Aires Palermo Street Art Tour: Urban Murals HistoryA two-hour walking tour of street art in Palermo, Buenos Aires, led by a local guide who traces the history of urban murals and graffiti from their roots to their place in the city's contemporary aesthetic. The tour moves chronologically through the neighborhood's most significant pieces and artist work, stopping at open-air galleries and graffiti hotspots. You'll learn how this art form shifted from vandalism to a valued part of Buenos Aires' identity and how different artists continue to reshape the streets.Is it for me?Start from Palermo itself without needing a car or hotel pickup—the neighborhood's street art is walkable, and public transit gets you there if you're staying elsewhere in the city. The chronological route means you're not just seeing murals; you're understanding how the whole movement developed, which is what separates a guided walk from wandering on your own.
Street Art Walking Tour Palermo Buenos Aires: Small GroupA guided walking tour of street art in Palermo, Buenos Aires' bohemian neighborhood, led by a professional guide in English or Spanish. The tour covers striking pieces by local and international artists across seven stops—from Gorriti to Plaza Serrano—and takes about an hour. Children from age 1 are welcome; the guide explains the evolution of urban art styles in Argentina as you walk the tree-lined streets and passageways.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk through Palermo's street art rather than exploring on your own—the loop starts and ends at a fixed point, so you only need to reach one address by public transport.
Street Art Walking Tour Buenos Aires Palermo: Small GroupA small group walking tour of Buenos Aires street art in the Palermo neighborhood, led by a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. You start at the office on Gorriti and walk through seven distinct stops—passageways, plazas and blocks where graffiti, murals, stencil art and mosaic tiling cover the walls—learning the history of the urban art movement as you go. The tour runs one hour and covers the trendiest part of Palermo Soho.Is it for me?If you are new to Buenos Aires or have a free afternoon and want to understand the street art scene without navigating on your own, the fixed route and small group size mean you move with others who are equally curious, and the guide's knowledge turns what you see into context instead of just walls.
2 to 5 hours (11)
Buenos Aires City Tour: 5-Hour Small Group with GuideA 5-hour small group city tour of Buenos Aires with hotel pickup and a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, visiting Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and Recoleta. The guide takes groups of no more than 16 people through the historical sites and neighborhoods that shaped the city, and you can ask about anything that catches your interest along the way. An optional empanadas snack is available to add at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour early in your visit if you want a structured overview of the city's neighborhoods and history before exploring on your own — the guide's knowledge of how Buenos Aires developed from its foundation, combined with the small group size, means you get both context and the chance to ask about what interests you most.
Buenos Aires Street Art Walking Tour: Small Shared GroupA 2.5-hour street art walking tour in Buenos Aires through Villa Urquiza and Coghlan, led by a professional English-speaking guide from Buenos Aires Street Art, the organization that has curated and sponsored over 200 murals across the city since 2009. The tour visits works by international artists like Fintan Magee and Alice Pasquini, plus pieces by local creators, and passes through neighborhoods known for their bars and coffee shops. Tours run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting at 2pm.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour, so you'll walk with other travelers and have one guide leading the whole group. Choose it if you want someone who actually knows the artists and the stories behind the murals—not just a guide reading facts, but the organization that funded the work itself.
Buenos Aires Night Tour: City Lights, Monuments & Palermo SohoYou’ll feel Buenos Aires come alive at night—lights flickering on Plaza de Mayo’s monuments, the surreal shine of Puerto Madero’s bridges, and Palermo Soho’s late-night buzz. With hotel pickup and a local guide sharing stories along the way, this small-group tour lets you see (and feel) another side of the city.
Buenos Aires: City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup & GuideYou’ll step straight into Buenos Aires life—from Plaza de Mayo’s history to San Telmo’s art-filled streets and La Boca’s wild colors—all in just three hours with hotel pickup included. Taste street food, hear local stories from your guide, wander Recoleta’s peaceful corners… it’s fast but somehow still personal.
Buenos Aires Walking Tour: History & Hidden StoriesYou walk through Buenos Aires with a university-educated guide who treats the city as a text to be read together—colonial foundations, immigration waves, political upheaval, and how memory shapes the present. The route covers Parque Lezama, Casa Rosada, Puerto Madero, and Plaza Dorrego over a few hours, with time built in for questions and real conversation instead of a scripted monologue.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand Buenos Aires rather than just move through it—the guide's degree and the built-in time for questions mean you leave knowing why the city is the way it is, not just what it looks like.
Buenos Aires City Tour: Plaza de Mayo, La Boca & Puerto MaderoYou visit nine neighborhoods and landmarks across Buenos Aires in a single guided day, including Casa Rosada, the Mafalda statue, Caminito, and the metal Floralis Generica sculpture. The tour includes six photo stops, a dulce de leche tasting, and hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown, so you only need to show up ready to walk and listen.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the main Buenos Aires neighborhoods and landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between stops — the fixed route and included pickup mean you only have to show up at your hotel.
Buenos Aires Small Group City Tour with Port PickupStart your Buenos Aires city tour right from the cruise port with local guides leading you through historic plazas, colorful La Boca streets, and riverside Puerto Madero. Enjoy Dulce de Leche tasting in San Telmo and plenty of photo stops—all wrapped up before your ship leaves again.
Buenos Aires Belle Époque walking tour: Alvear Avenue & RecoletaA walking tour of Buenos Aires' Belle Époque landmarks, led by a local guide through refined avenues including Alvear Avenue and Arroyo Street, finishing at the entrance to Recoleta Cemetery. The tour runs weekends only and covers the palaces, embassies and institutions that defined the city's elite in the early 20th century. Cemetery entry is optional for an additional fee.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so book the language that matches yours. The small shared group and moderate pace suit travelers who want to understand the city's history and architecture without a rushed itinerary, and who are comfortable walking city streets for several hours.
Buenos Aires Highlights Tour: Local Guide, Pickup & LunchYou’ll walk Buenos Aires’ oldest streets with a local guide, hear tango in San Telmo, see La Boca’s wild colors, and pause for lunch by Puerto Madero’s riverfront if you choose. From Plaza de Mayo’s history to Recoleta’s quiet beauty, every stop feels different—and you’ll carry those little moments home with you.
Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: Buenos Aires Small GroupA small-group walking tour of Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires with a live guide in English, limited to 15 people per group. You walk through the cemetery for 2.5 hours, hearing the histories of the elaborate European mausoleums built by wealthy families in the 1880s, including the tomb of Evita Perón and the legend of a woman buried alive. The tour suits history lovers, curious travelers and families with children from age 1.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through the cemetery for 2.5 hours, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet and interested in history and architecture rather than a quick overview. If you want to linger at individual mausoleums and hear the full stories behind them, the small-group format and the guide's knowledge make that possible without the rush of a larger tour.
Puerto Madero & Plaza de Mayo 2-hour Buenos Aires history walkA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Puerto Madero and central Buenos Aires with a history specialist who speaks Spanish, covering the Cabildo, Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo and the port's transformation from colonial fort to modern neighborhood. The guide explains the city's founding in 1580, the May Revolution of 1810, and how the waterfront shifted from failed port project to the country's most expensive district. Weather can cancel the tour.Is it for me?The pace is steady walking over several kilometers, so it suits anyone comfortable on their feet for two and a half hours. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the guide speaks Spanish only—book this one if you want depth in the city's history and you're ready to move through it on foot.
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Buenos Aires Walking Tour: Small Group, Resident GuideA small-group walking tour of Buenos Aires led by a resident English-speaking guide, max 7 guests, covering San Telmo, Recoleta, Barrio Norte and Plaza de Mayo. Choose a half-day overview or a full-day route that includes coffee at El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore, Recoleta Cemetery admission, local transport and lunch. The guide connects architecture, politics and everyday life instead of reciting a script.Is it for me?Book the full-day option if you want to see Recoleta Cemetery and have time to linger in each neighborhood—the 7 hours holds all of it without rushing. The half-day works if you're short on time or prefer a lighter pace, covering the same core neighborhoods and finishing by early afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 31 of the 31 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Free Walking Tours is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.40 out of 5 across 3,022 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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