Tigre Delta Premium Boat Tour from Buenos Aires

Summary

Buenos Aires River Cruise & Tigre Delta Day Trip Highlights

You’ll get to see Buenos Aires from the water, explore historic San Isidro on foot, and cruise deep into Tigre’s maze of rivers—all with stories from locals who know these places best. It’s a relaxed way to experience both city sights and nature without rushing.

What’s the experience like?

Clouds hung low over Puerto Madero that morning, but the city skyline still looked sharp as we boarded the boat. You could smell fresh coffee coming from a kiosk near the dock—locals grabbing their fix before work. Our guide, Martín, handed out our tickets and pointed out the old cranes lining the port, saying they’re a nod to Buenos Aires’ shipping past. Once we set off, the city faded behind us and the water opened up wide. I’d never realized how much green space hugged the riverbanks until you see it from this angle.

The ride up to San Isidro felt smooth—just a bit of wind in your face if you stood outside on deck. We passed River Plate Stadium (Martín joked about football rivalries), then glided by San Isidro’s cathedral spire poking above the trees. When we stopped in town, there was time to wander around Plaza Mitre. I grabbed an empanada from a street vendor—hot, flaky, gone in two bites—and watched kids chase pigeons near the church steps. The cathedral itself is worth a peek inside; stained glass throws colored light everywhere when the sun’s right.

Back on board, we drifted into Tigre through winding channels of the Paraná Delta. It’s quiet out here except for boat engines and birds calling overhead. You’ll spot all sorts: wooden houses on stilts, tiny grocery boats delivering supplies, even rowers training along San Antonio River (locals call San Fernando “La Capital del Remo” for good reason). The audio guide fills you in on islander life—how they get mail by boat or deal with floods every spring. We finished at Tigre River Station just as afternoon light started turning gold. If you’ve got time, check out Puerto de Frutos market nearby; it’s packed with handmade crafts and fruit stands selling fresh mandarins.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Buenos Aires and Tigre River Tour

• Depart from Puerto Madero
• Visit San Isidro city center
• Boat ride on Paraná Delta rivers
• View Buenos Aires cityscape

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes! Kids are welcome—just note that infants need to sit on an adult's lap during transport and on the boat.

Do I need to speak Spanish to join?

No worries—the guides speak both English and Spanish, plus there’s an audio guide in Portuguese too.

How long do we spend at each stop?

You’ll have some free time in San Isidro for exploring or grabbing a snack before heading back to the boat for Tigre.

What should I bring along?

I’d recommend comfy shoes for walking around San Isidro and maybe a light jacket—it can get breezy on deck even if it’s sunny in town.

What’s included

Your ticket covers all boat rides and port taxes. There’s a trilingual audio guide onboard (Spanish/English/Portuguese) plus a friendly local guide who’ll share stories along the way.