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Maximize your time in Buenos Aires with a private, personalized tour hitting many highlights in a few hours. Let your personal guide (separate from your driver) take care of all the details as you’re driven around the city, listening to insights, facts, and stories along the way. You’ll see Casa Rosado, Caminito, Recoeta Cemetery, Mercado San Telmo, and more destinations of your choosing before returning to your hotel.

Explore Buenos Aires’ Palermo neighborhood through your tastebuds on a small-group foodie tour. Visit several different restaurants, where you sample at least eight local dishes and drinks to fill you up—vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with prior notice. Your guide teaches you about Argentinian culinary traditions and answers any questions you may have. Choose from day or evening tours to suit your schedule.

Squeeze all of Buenos Aires’ most visited sights into one small-group city tour. Admire the Casa Rosada presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo and stroll down the grand Avenida de Mayo, then explore the cobblestone streets of historic San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. Head to La Boca to snap photos of the brightly painted houses along Caminito, then explore the buzzing port of Puerto Madero and pay a visit to the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita’s grave.

See Buenos Aires on your own terms, at your own pace, by booking hop-on hop-off bus tickets. Passes valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours are available and entitle visitors to get on and off at more than 20 different stops. Once onboard, you can take in views from an open-air deck or stay cool by opting for a seat in the air-conditioned interior, and listen to commentary from a multi-lingual audio guide.

Perfect for those with a short time in Argentina, this private guided tour transports you from Buenos Aires to Iguazú National Park, where you can explore the falls from the Argentinian side, in a single day. This captivating experience also includes airfare and national park admission fees for a stress-free outing. Plus, your guide tells you all about the falls and its history, too.

Take a deep dive into Argentina’s gaucho culture on this day tour to the town of San Antonio de Areco. Explore with a local who knows the intimate details of life on the Pampas. They’ll show you around town and take you to a nearby working ranch, where you can ride horses, feast on a traditional barbecue lunch, and watch equestrian demonstrations and dance performances.

Step aboard a ferry to travel between Argentina and Uruguay on this day trip. Head for Colonia del Sacramento, just across the water, and enjoy a river tour as well. Combine your water transportation with any of the tour options once you get there for a complete day exploring Uruguay.

Visit the town of Colonia del Sacramento on a day trip from Buenos Aires. Take a fast ferry across the Rio de La Plata from Buenos Aires to reach the coastal city. Walk along the cobbled streets of the charming colonial town and learn about its history from your tour guide over the course of two hours. This tour is also inclusive of pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Escape the city for a tour of the Tigre River Delta, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Enjoy a cruise around the canals and islands of the idyllic Tigre Delta. During the tour, you'll also see the fruit market and the cathedral, and try some hand-made empanadas.

Delve into the Teatro Colón, considered to be one of the top 5 venues in the world, due to its acoustics. Follow your guide around this opera house, famous for its chandelier with 700 light bulbs, and ceiling frescoes. Hear about the history of Argentina's most famous cultural treasures. Choose between an English, Spanish, and Portuguese language tour when you book. Then, arrive at the theater to start your tour. Walk through the majestic halls of this opera house dating back to the early 1900s. Marvel at the horseshoe-shaped auditorium and explore the backstage areas. See the beautiful ceiling frescoes, which were painted by artist Raul Soldi. Learn the history of this venue on this guided tour, and hear about the many performances and ballets that have taken place here over the years. (Argentine nationals can get special discounts by purchasing directly at the Theatre. If the tour is rescheduled and the client accepts the change, no refunds can be requested afterwards.)

Admire the spectacular sights of Buenos Aires on a half-day bike tour of the Argentinian capital’s architectural highlights. Beside your knowledgeable guide, cycle through vibrant neighborhoods such as La Boca and Puerto Madero, and marvel at landmarks including Casa Rosada, La Bombonera Stadium, and Plaza de Mayo. Throughout the tour, make regular stops to listen to informative commentary and gain an inside perspective of Buenos Aires from your guide. All safety equipment is included on this tour.

In Buenos Aires, tango is more than just a dance—it's a cherished art form that defines the city's personality. Enjoy a tango show without the hassle, and look forward to watching professional dancers and musicians take to the stage, thanks to this hassle-free package. Small-group round-trip transport from your hotel is an available upgrade, as is a traditional dinner menu if you wish to pair the performance with a meal.

Explore one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic and mysterious places with an expert guide who takes care of all logistics. Discover the secrets of the hauntingly beautiful La Recoleta Cemetery, the 14-acre burial grounds in the city center. See the final resting place of Eva Perón and hear fascinating stories about her life and death. Learn about the architecture and history of the cemetery and the many people buried here.

Enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires—and experience the passion of the Argentine tango—at an evening La Ventana tango show, held in the historic San Telmo neighborhood. With live tango and folk performances, you can enjoy multiple cultural experiences in one evening. To complete the evening, upgrade to include a delicious 3-course dinner and round-trip hotel transfers, and/or a tango lesson or wine tasting.

Palermo is one of Buenos Aires’ coolest neighborhoods, known for its hip bars, cafés, and boutiques. On this walking tour, dive into the district’s art scene as you explore its creative hubs and street art hotspots. Marvel at colorful murals, striking graffiti art, and quirky street art, and learn more about local artists and their inspirations.

Enjoy two quintessential Buenos Aires experiences in one day with a private tour. First, take to the dancefloor with an expert instructor to learn how to tango, then head to the kitchen to discover the secrets of Argentine cooking under the guidance of a local chef. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner of homecooked cuisine.

Argentina is famous for its Malbec wines, but you don’t have to visit the vineyards of Mendoza to enjoy an authentic wine tasting experience. With this tour, visit Bodega Gamboa, a modern winery on the outskirts of the city, and sample a variety of different Malbec red wines during a guided tasting. Finish the tour with a picnic amid the vineyards, including delicious local cheeses.

Discover an oft-overlooked part of Argentinean history on this fascinating walking tour delving into Afro-Argentine heritage in Buenos Aires. Your expert guide leads the way, introducing your small group to significant landmarks, monuments, and places rooted in African history in Buenos Aires. See old slave trading quarters and housing, San Telmo Church, Dorrego Square, and tenements. Learn about racism and discrimination in Argentina and how Black culture is erased.

Just a few hours is plenty of time to explore on this guided tour of Buenos Aires, ideal for first-time visitors to Argentina's vibrant capital city. Your guide takes you through the city to its top attractions like La Boca, Palermo, and San Telmo, all while filling you in on the city's history and culture.

Enjoy a half-day excursion to the Tigre Delta, one of the most picturesque areas of northern Buenos Aires. The tour begins at Av. del Libertador and the Costanera Norte, overlooking the Fishermen's Club and the Jorge Newbery Aeropark. You will pass through Ciudad Universitaria and the River Plate Stadium towards Tigre. Visit Puerto de Frutos, where you will have about 25 minutes to tour the market and its crafts. Then you embark on an hour-long sailing with Sturla along the first section of the Paraná River Delta, enjoying its greenery, piling houses and island life. The tour continues along Paseo Victorica, with photo stops at the Museo Naval and Museo de Arte de Tigre (MAT). Finally, you will return by minibus to Buenos Aires, finishing the ride in the city center. An ideal experience to discover the nature, culture and charm of the Tiger Delta.

The Teatro Colón is the leading opera house in Buenos Aires, as well as an architectural landmark, known for its remarkably restored 19th-century interiors. On this tour, explore inside the legendary theater; see the magnificent Golden Hall, the Gallery of Busts, and the Main Foyer; and hear how iconic singers such as Maria Callas, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti have performed on its stage.

Explore the vibrant La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires when you book this 2-hour walking tour. Delve into the area’s rich cultural heritage as you explore the birthplace of tango; hear captivating stories of the local history; and admire the colorful house and bohemian atmosphere of the beautiful neighborhood.

Buenos Aires has a delicious gastronomic scene, and this hassle-free, small-group tour helps you navigate it with the assistance of your local guide. They take you to the best spots in historic San Telmo trying samples of both food and wine. Discover places you want to come back to another time and try even more delights on the menus.