Tours and Tickets to Experience Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

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The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Pope Francis Museum inside are free to visit, although donations are welcome. To learn more about the historical church, its striking architecture, and Pope Francis, many visitors opt to explore as part of a Buenos Aires sightseeing tour. Walking tours start from US$35.

The Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Church in Argentina and stands on Buenos Aires’ central Plaza de Mayo. An architectural monument and the city’s most important religious building, the cathedral was famously where Pope Francis served as Archbishop until becoming Pope in 2013.

The Metropolitan Cathedral sits at the northwest corner of Plaza de Mayo in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires. You can reach the cathedral on foot or by bike from most of the central attractions, by subway (take Line D to Catedral), or by bus.

The Metropolitan Cathedral is open daily year-round, but opening hours vary, so it’s best to check ahead. The cathedral is typically open Monday through Friday from 8am to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 7.30pm. Mass is held twice daily, and confession is held during the mornings on weekdays and Sundays.

Yes, the Metropolitan Cathedral is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There is an access ramp to the right of the portico for wheelchair users, and most of the interiors are also accessible. If you have additional access needs or special requirements, it might be preferable to visit with a guide.