Top Central & South America Architecture Tours - page 4

Immerse yourself in local life during this half-day educational tour of Rocinha Favela, one of South America's largest urban slums. Through your guide's thoughtful commentary, learn about the social, economic, and political features of this unique neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.

This short but sight-filled tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro is for travelers who want to see major cultural attractions in the city in one tour. In just a few hours see the baroque Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, visit the Modern Art Museum, climb the tiled Selaron staircase, see the Sambadrome where Rio's Carnival celebrations take place, visit the Maracanã soccer stadium, and experience much, much more.

Explore Buenos Aires' major tourist attractions on this Buenos Aires bus tour that hits all of the highlights. Buenos Aires is full of opportunities for sightseeing, from important historical sights like the famous Teatro Colón, the Plaza de Mayo, the rosy-hued Casa Rosada, and the Plaza de la República to local neighborhoods. This informative city tour of Buenos Aires takes you through colorful La Boca, historic San Telmo, chic Recoleta, and verdant Palermo Woods. Make two stops at some of the most important Buenos Aires sights for photos and commentary from your guide.

Enjoy this small group walking tour of Buenos Aires that takes you to Palacio Barolo to learn about the beautiful building and hear stories of its affiliation with the divine. You’ll also visit San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta, and more. You’ll get to some viewpoints over the city where you can get some great photos, too.

I came to enjoy this beautiful official tour that will give you the possibility to know, in addition to the Imposing Basilica of Luján, places where you cannot access individually and where you will tell the history of the Basilica by professional guides. Visit 360 degrees.

Discover Lima's top attractions in a single day on a small-group tour. Thanks to its extensive itinerary, this excursion is perfect for travelers who are short on time or want to orient themselves to the city for independent exploration. As you explore the Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro neighborhoods, your local guide provides commentary that takes you out of the guidebook and into the heart of Lima's vibrant culture and history.

During this private three-hour tour I will take you on an adventure to discover the charm of Salvador and its people, as we admire some of the Old Town's extraordinary treasures and surprising secrets, like its squares, churches, monuments, colonial houses, museums, art galleries, handicraft stores, restaurants and bars. Salvador has an unique combination of the Portuguese, local Indigenous People and African cultures. We are the result of this great mixture and I feel ready to make your trip the most enjoyable one.

Through the Bike Tour of the Fátima Neighborhood and Church Unit, people will get to know the way of life of Brazilians and learn about the urban design designed by Lucio Costa, the city's inventor architect. We think mainly of people who already know the Monumental Axis and would like to know different places, see the life that Brazilians live and understand how it lives. By bike we travel impossible circuits to other vehicles and the perspective of the city is completely different.

Discover a side of Rio de Janeiro that many other visitors overlook—and learn more about what daily life is like in the Marvelous City—on this private tour of the Rocinha Favela. One of the city’s most accessible favelas, Rocinha also offers some of its best views—and this local-led tour will give you an introduction to the community. Meet local residents and enjoy a unique opportunity for cultural exchange.

Visit the only Baháʼí Temple in South America and one of the oldest and most familiar vineyards in Chile in one day. Start at the Baháʼí House of Worship : take in its unique architecture and enjoy one of the best views of Santiago with the Cordillera in the background. Afterwards, go to Viña Cousiño Macul, founded in 1856 and still in the hands of the same family. Tour its Centennial Winery, learn about the making of the icon wine ""Lota"", go down to the Underground Cava, explore the Family Cava ""La Biblioteca"" and relax in the Garden of Macul. Finish with a tasting of your best wines accompanied by charcuterie board, glass and gift bottle of rose. Are you coming between March and April? Live the harvest: harvest grapes directly on the vines, be part of the traditional grape tread and close with a tasting of Gran Reserva with charcuterie board. An experience that only exists at that time of year — don’t miss it.

Discover Peru through its flavors on this small-group (max 12) Pisco Sour tour in Cusco. Master the art of mixing Peru’s most-loved cocktail with a guide providing hands-on assistance. Dive into the rich history and secrets of Pisco (a grape-based spirit) while crafting your drink. A fun, flavorful experience that brings Peru’s culture to life, sip by sip.

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world. Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will discover what day to day is like at Downtown Medellin, where approximately 1'200.000 people move daily. We will start our trip using the public transportation, first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us to some of the communities in the hills. At the Comuna 13, we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in Medellin, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will understand the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced.

Explore the Ricardo Brennand Institute during this 5-hour tour in Recife. Follow an audio guide through the world-class art collection, including one of the world's largest weapons collections and a significant number of Frans Prost paintings. Continue to the Oficina Francisco Brennand to see a collection of a native Brazilian contemporary sculptor, with an additional visit to the Park of Sculptures to see more of the artist's work. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Recife hotels are included.

We will go to the Old Town which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO because Quito has the biggest Old Town in the World and keep artistic treasures and architectonic jewels. If you visit the Middle of the World you will be at the imaginary line that divides the continent into the North and South Hemispheres. The Inti Ñan museum is a place where we can do experiments to test that we are on the Equatorial Line. On the Cable or "Teleférico" we have the main scenic overlook viewpoint of Quito.

Experience the mighty Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side on this full-day tour from Puerto Iguazu, which saves you arranging travel logistics yourself. Stop to look out over the falls from the Argentinian side, then cross the border to Brazil and follow the Iguazú River Canyon to the park’s most impressive vantage points. Look out in awe over the thundering Devil's Throat, the highest of the falls; marvel over the Salto Rivadavia and Three Musketeers.

We will visit two of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Santiago. We will start with the normal Parque Quinta to continue with the most colorful and artistic neighborhood in the city, "El Barrio Yungay" which appears on the list of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Its history will transport us in time through its architecture from the 20s and to that are added all the GRAFFITIS and street art that stands out in the neighborhood. We will continue discovering the Barrio Brasil which, with its very bohemian essence, allows us to have a wide variety of Bars and Restaurants close to the end point of the tour: the Concha y Toro Neighborhood, another architectural work of art in the sector.

The Walking City Tour, or pedestrian tour, is an experience to explore the emblematic places of the city of Arequipa on foot. Given the opportunity to know the origins of the so-called "White City" through the historical, artistic and cultural richness of its buildings

Uncover the vibrant street art scene in Sao Paulo on a small-group adventure that goes beyond the tourist hotspots. Dive into the heart of the city's urban art movement, exploring monumental murals and their impactful social narratives while avoiding the well-trodden paths of Vila Madalena and Batman Alley. Along the way, your guide provides a deeper understanding of Sao Paulo's reality and insights into the profound influences the city's street art has made.

Visit some of the best spots in the city of Buenos Aires on this premium tour that is perfect for English speakers. Your guide and driver will take you to three important areas: Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, and Recoleta. They will tell you all about the history and culture of these areas, in English. Ask all the questions you like, and learn all about the heart of Buenos Aires.

This is a complete one-day tour of Santiago in a private van, just for your group, with hotel pickup included. No crowded buses, no long detours, and no meeting points—just a smooth, hassle-free experience. Visit the Bahá’í Temple of South America, the only one on the continent. Be amazed by its unique architecture and learn about the values of this fascinating faith. At a local winery, enjoy a guided tour of the cellars and vineyards while sampling four different wines. You'll also stop at a lapis lazuli shop—this rare blue stone is found only in Chile and Afghanistan, making it perfect for exclusive souvenirs. The tour also includes sightseeing, local handcrafts, and optional nightlife. Midday, we’ll stop at a food court with quick and affordable options (at your own expense) before continuing the journey. An ideal tour to discover Chile’s culture, flavors, and traditions—all in one day.

The Bike Tour of the JK Memorial and Praça dos Cristais will take the tourist to ride in the Civic-Administrative Zone of the capital. The JK Memorial is an important work designed by Oscar Niemeyer and houses a museum and a burial chamber where the remains of Juscelino Kubitschek, former president of Brazil and founder of the city of Brasília, are located. It's a great place to learn the history of Kubitschek and our capital. By bike we cover circuits impossible for other vehicles and the perspective of the city is completely different. Attention: although our bike tours are eminently urban, we enter one or another building and on Mondays some of the buildings we visit are not open to the public. They are closed for cleaning and maintenance. It is the case of the JK Memorial

Discover Buenos Aires like a local and see a side to the city not all travelers get to see on this off-the-beaten-track walking tour. Depending on your interests and preferences, your private local guide will create a customized 3- or 4-hour itinerary just for you and your group. Perhaps focus on quirky sights or local neighborhoods, admire Buenos Aires’ unique architecture, dive into tango history, or browse the markets and tuck into traditional foods.

Take a self-guided GPS audio walk with Alberto Rodriguez, a historian from New York who'll tell the story of Montevideo's Old City. He'll uncover its most colourful decades, from the 1870s through to the roaring 1920s, when there was rapid development here, led by a diverse group of industrialists. Behind today's facades, you'll find bawdy entertainment, exciting sports and a cast of fascinating characters.

If you come to Chile, you cannot miss these beautiful cities. Valparaíso stands out for its history, culture, architecture and heritage. On the other hand Viña del Mar, stands out for its beauty and youth, for this reason it is known as the "Garden City". Discover Santiago stands out for the quality of its service, punctuality, kindness and willingness of the guides, creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere with all who accompany us.