Tigre Delta Boat Tour: Private Navigation from Buenos Aires

Sail through the world's fifth-largest delta, then walk the cobbled streets where the city meets the river.

A full-day tour from Buenos Aires combines a one-hour private boat navigation through the Tigre Delta with a guided drive through San Isidro and Tigre, including the neogothic San Isidro Cathedral, Paseo Victorica's riverside promenade, and free time at Puerto de Frutos market. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the boat ride is shared with other passengers, while the car tour and guide are private. The tour runs about five hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tigre Delta and San Isidro tour

• Hotel pick-up
• Boat navigation on Rio de La Plata
• Explore Paraná Delta by boat
• Visit San Isidro Cathedral
• Tour cobbled streets of San Isidro
• See Paseo Victorica
• Free time at Puerto de Frutos
• Return to hotel

The Experience

The day starts with pickup at your Buenos Aires hotel, then a drive north to Tigre, a riverside town where the Paraná Delta begins to splinter into hundreds of channels and islands. Once there, you board a comfortable boat for a one-hour navigation through the delta's main waterways—the San Antonio Rivers, the Tres Bocas junction, and the Sarmiento River. As you move through the water, you pass Casa Sarmiento Museum, private houses built on stilts, recreation lodges typical of the delta, and the native vegetation that lines the banks. The audio guide runs in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, narrating what you're seeing as the landscape shifts from city edge to island life.

After the boat returns to the dock, your private guide takes over in an air-conditioned car. You drive through San Isidro's famous cobbled streets to the San Isidro Cathedral, a neogothic structure with a 68-meter tower and stained-glass windows made in France. The cathedral's interior columns and arches frame the altar in a style that echoes European Gothic from the 12th to 16th centuries, though built with modern materials and techniques. From there, the guide shows you Paseo Victorica, a riverside promenade that mixes nature, river views, rowing clubs, and historical landmarks, along with the main points of Tigre itself, including its museums and casino.

The final stop is Puerto de Frutos, the historic fruit market on the Luján River's banks. Until the mid-20th century, fruit from the delta landed here before being sold in Buenos Aires; the pier and market still carry that name. You have free time to walk around, shop for local goods, and soak in the riverside atmosphere before the guide drives you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Buenos Aires.
• private air-conditioned vehicle and guide for the car portions of the tour.
• one-hour shared boat navigation through the Tigre Delta with audio guide in multiple languages.
• visits to San Isidro Cathedral, Paseo Victorica, and the museums and casino in Tigre.
• free time to explore and shop at Puerto de Frutos market.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to customize your stops in San Isidro and Tigre rather than follow a set route—your private guide adjusts timing based on what interests you.

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Top questions

What is the San Isidro Cathedral like inside?

The San Isidro Cathedral features neogothic columns and arches that lead toward the altar, with stained-glass windows imported from France and a 68-meter tower. The interior shows the cathedral's grandeur through its slender lines and restored stone and brick walls with Gothic rosettes.

How much time do I have to explore Puerto de Frutos?

Puerto de Frutos is included as a free-time stop, so you can spend as long as you like browsing the market, shopping for local items, and walking along the pier on the Luján River before heading back to your hotel.

Is the boat ride on the Tigre Delta private or shared?

The one-hour boat navigation through the delta is shared with other passengers, though your car tour with the guide and all other stops are private. You can choose between a boat that accommodates up to six people or one for up to four.

What does Paseo Victorica offer?

Paseo Victorica is a riverside promenade in Tigre that combines nature, river views, restaurants and cafes, rowing clubs, and historical landmarks—a place to see how the city meets the water.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your Buenos Aires hotel are included in the tour price, along with the air-conditioned vehicle and private guide.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and one additional language. The boat's audio guide also runs in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.