Private Caminito & La Boca Walking Tour: Buenos Aires

Walk Caminito's painted street and the restored ferry bridge that reopened after 60 years

A private walking tour of Buenos Aires' La Boca neighborhood takes you through Caminito, the famous street lined with shops and artists, and past the Alberto J. Armando Stadium. The guide leads you through the Museum of Fine Arts and shows you the Nicolás Avellaneda Ferry Bridge, a 1914 structure that returned to operation in 2017 after decades of closure. The tour runs roughly two hours with a local guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Alberto J. Armando Stadium5m
2. Caminitopassing by

Explore Caminito and La Boca sites

• Visit Alberto J. Armando Stadium
• Walk along Caminito street
• Visit Museum of Fine Arts La Boca
• Pass by Nicolás Avellaneda Ferry Bridge

The experience

Caminito is the draw here: the narrow street painted in bright colors that gives La Boca its identity. You walk it with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history and points out the shops and working artists along the way. The street itself is the main event, and the guide shapes how you move through it rather than rushing you past.

The tour also takes you to the Alberto J. Armando Stadium, home to Boca Juniors, and through the Museum of Fine Arts of La Boca, which occupies a central place in the neighborhood's cultural life. The museum was founded by artist Benito Quinquela Martín as part of his vision for La Boca as a hub for education and cultural work. You'll see the Nicolás Avellaneda Ferry Bridge too: a working ferry that crossed the Riachuelo until 1960, sat unused for more than half a century, and reopened in 2017 after a six-year restoration. It's an unusual landmark, still operating but rarely crowded with tourists.

The tour is private, so the pace and stops are yours to shape with the guide. A minimum of two people books the tour. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The neighborhood is walkable and all surfaces are accessible for wheelchairs. Wear smart casual dress. Hotel pickup is available depending on which option you select at checkout.

What’s included

• A local guide fluent in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• a guided walking tour through Caminito and La Boca.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private walking tourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10:30 and 14:00Walking tour with a guide

Private Caminito and La Boca walking tourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10:30 and 14:00

Transfer in/out optionGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 10:30 and 14:00Car

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

Information

Lasts 1h 40m–2h 10m, runs every day at 10:30 and 14:00, from US$ 49.99 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 14:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and PortugueseOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.3 with pickup ›

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the private option if you want to set your own pace through Caminito and linger at the sites that interest you most. The guide adjusts to your group's rhythm rather than keeping to a fixed schedule for larger groups.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Caminito and why is it famous in Buenos Aires?

Caminito is a narrow, brightly painted street in La Boca that has become one of Buenos Aires' most recognizable landmarks. The street is lined with shops and working artists, and it represents the neighborhood's identity and cultural character.

Can I visit the Alberto J. Armando Stadium on this tour?

Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Alberto J. Armando Stadium, home to the Boca Juniors football club, one of the most famous teams in Argentina.

What is the Nicolás Avellaneda Ferry Bridge and when did it reopen?

The Nicolás Avellaneda Ferry Bridge is a 1914 structure that once crossed the Riachuelo River and operated until 1960. After a six-year restoration, it reopened on September 27, 2017, and remains in operation today as a working ferry.

Is the Museum of Fine Arts included in this tour?

Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts of La Boca, founded by artist Benito Quinquela Martín. The museum sits in the heart of La Boca and was created as part of the artist's effort to develop the neighborhood's cultural and educational life.