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Visit the Roberto Burle Marx home and gardens during a half-day tour from Rio. Exploring in the company of a guide means you'll get more insight into the home of this artist and designer than you would alone. Walk through the peaceful gardens and admire the home's collection of folk art while learning about his life, work, and aesthetic. Round-trip transportation from Rio ensures a seamless day out.

Learn about the life of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, with a visit to this museum, owned and operated by some of his family members. You'll see all sorts of artifacts, from armored vehicles to furniture with built-in hiding areas, as you learn about his life and hear one perspective about his impact on the people of Medellin from a bilingual guide.

Delve into Medellin’s rich cultural heritage on a half-day tour of the city’s best museums. Learn about Medellin’s radical transformation—from a perilously dangerous city to a thriving metropolis—and visit the San Pedro Cemetery Museum and the Museum of Antioquia. Head straight to the museum highlights and learn much more than by looking at the info panels alone.

River Plate Stadium or ‘Monumental de Nuñez’ is Argentina’s largest sports stadium and home to the popular River Plate soccer club. On this private tour, go behind the scenes of the legendary stadium, access the changing rooms, and learn about Argentina’s passion for soccer. Then visit the River Plate Museum, filled with football memorabilia and trophies, with skip-the-line admission included.

Dig into the ancient history of Patagonia with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. On a self-guided tour of the engaging museum, trace 100 million years of history, from the dinosaurs and mega-mammals of the Pleistocene era to the cultural legacy of native Tehuelche people. Skeletons, fossils, and multimedia displays offer a scientific look at how a dramatic landscape was carved by time.

Discover the vibrant contrasts of Chile's central coast on this private full-day tour from Santiago. Explore the artistic port city of Valparaíso—home to colorful murals, funiculars, and Pablo Neruda’s house, La Sebastiana. Then visit the elegant coastal town of Viña del Mar, known for its beaches, gardens, and iconic Flower Clock. Along the way, enjoy a stop at a boutique vineyard for a wine tasting. This exclusive tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, making it a seamless and comfortable experience tailored just for your group.

Combine visits to the National Library (Biblioteca Nacional) and the National Theater (Teatro Nacional) on this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the history of each building and the role they have played in Rio's vibrant cultural heritage. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

Explore Bogota’s street art scene on this private guided tour with a local. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit sites like La Candelaria, Parque de los Periodistas, Chorro de Quevado, and 26th Avenue. Learn about the imagery from an informative guide and capture memorable photos of murals, graffiti, and other types of creative street art.

Dive into the spontaneous and colorful soul of Quito’s urban art scene. Explore the streets off the beaten path while spotting some of the coolest walls in town by talented local and foreign artists. Meet some of the artists and their studios, and admire a local gallery while trying local cocktails and the best chocolate. This tour is for the art lover.

Check out all the cool street art in Buenos Aires with this small group, guided cycle trip. Learn about the beginnings of the street art movement and see how it has grown. See the different techniques, and hear more stories from your guide. You’ll cycle through different neighborhoods, where you can see secret and not so secret works of art.

The historic small town of Embu, located just outside São Paulo, is nicknamed the Brazilian City of Art thanks to its diverse galleries, studios, and street art. If you’re an art enthusiast, this private tour gives you the chance to explore an art scene more diverse than just about anywhere else in Brazil and take home unique pieces of original Brazilian art.

The state of São Paulo is home to one of the largest Buddhist temples in South America. During this 6-hour guided tour from São Paulo, visit the 107,639-square-foot (10,000-square-meter) Zu Lai Temple and learn about Buddhism in Brazil. Then visit the nearby colonial town of Embu das Artes to explore the art galleries, artisan shops, handicraft stalls, and food that this historic town is known for. Shop for gifts and souvenirs from a range of artisan products including paintings, wood carvings, ceramics, folk art, and jewelry.

Join us on this historically chronological tour about "urban art" in Buenos Aires. While all of its development will be done in the City through visits to different neighbourhoods, you will also see how this type of art has evolved from "vandalism" to an added value, aesthetically speaking, in the most trendy venues of the city. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

A unique way to get to know the city's urban artistic life, an opportunity to get to know another Rio de Janeiro on the beaches of Copacabana. Also get to know the architecture and transformation of the old capital of the country, understand how the life style of Carioca was born. A simple way to integrate the city without feeling like a tourist and a simple art lover. In each area of the city there is a different culture and the city center is where all cultures meet.

Get to know the historic center of Quito in just a few short hours on this walking tour. See many of the highlights of the city, including Independence Square, San Agustin Church, the catacombs, the change of the presidential guard (Mondays only) and much more. A bilingual guide (speaking English and Spanish) ensures you can ask questions and understand the historical sights you are encountering.

Discover how Buenos Aires earned its nickname as the ‘Paris of the South’ as your art historian guide whisks you on a private 3-hour tour of the city’s greatest art museums and galleries. Art lovers will be in their element as you take in highlights like the Museo Arte Moderno, MALBA, Museo de Bellas Artes or the Coleccion de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat, then discover prominent local artists at some of Recoleta’s most exclusive art galleries.

Enjoy this traditional Argentine tango performance at Piazzolla Tango when you're visiting Buenos Aires. Sit back and enjoy the music and dancers, while sipping on included soft drinks or wine. It’s also an option to add a three course Argentine dinner if you like. Then relax and enjoy the magic and spirit that the tango evokes.

Cycle far off the beaten path in Buenos Aires with a 4-hour bike tour of the city’s best graffiti and street art. Pedal through the backstreets and alleys of the historic San Telmo, La Boca, and Barracas neighborhoods, stopping to admire vibrant murals and explore the city’s evolution into one of the world’s urban art capitals at local design cooperatives and cafes.

We'll pick you up from your accomodation or hotel address. We are going to try 10 different flavors of Peruvian tapas and local drinks in one of the largest local markets in Lima, 'Mercado Magdalena'. We promise that you will be full at the end of the experience by trying yuca snack, andean coffee, sweet potatoe chips, stuffed potatoes, chicha morada, amazonian grills, empanadas & others! This Market is highly visited by people from all parts of the city for its wide variety of products, restaurants and huariques (hole in the walls). In addition to meeting our friends the market vendors where you can practice your Spanish! We will also visit one of the largest and most colorful churches in the entire country with a local tuktuk.

Get a kaleidoscopic view of Lima on a small-group nighttime tour of the city’s Magic Water Circuit and Barranco district. Enjoy included hotel pickup before watching a colorful water display at what Guinness named the largest fountain complex in the world. Next, stroll along the bustling bohemian streets of Barranco as your guide provides illuminating commentary on the district's history, art, and landmarks, including the Bridge of Sighs.

There is no other place like Comuna 13, it captures how a transformation is possible by connecting communities. In this tour we will take in amazing views over Medellin, see unique street art graffiti and street rap.

Immerse yourself in the true essence of El Poblado with our tour! Do you want to know El Poblado beyond stereotypes? Join our shared tour and discover a neighborhood full of life, history and contrasts! Along with an authentic local guide, you will explore hidden corners, learn about the history of the neighborhood and live a unique experience.

Discover the history, art, and culture of Callao with this small-group guided tour from Lima. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the historic center of Callao to explore its history and landmarks, including the Real Felipe Fortress. Afterwards, see street art and murals in the artsy area before ending at La Punta for seaside views, with time for a beer and snacks (own expense).

At night, Ecuador’s capital transforms into an illuminated wonderland. See Quito at its most magical on an evening tour by double-decker bus, ideal for first-time visitors. From a premium vantage point on the lower or upper deck, you’ll see lit-up landmarks such as San Francisco Church and the Center for Contemporary Art. Enjoy a walking tour with your guide through Quito Old Town before enjoying free time to explore.