Full Day "Buenos Aires 101" Semi-Private Walking Tour (Max 7 ppl)

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best of Buenos Aires and Argentine culture on a small-group walking tour. The full-day adventure is ideal for visitors to the city who want to see it all, but are short on time. Follow your dynamic guide to San Telmo, Retiro, Recoleta, and the historic center as you learn about local history and hear anecdotes.

Cover the top sights of Buenos Aires in just one day
A tasty Argentinian lunch with a drink is included
Discover the city like a local using public transportation
Enjoy a more intimate experience with a small group

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Morning introductory coffee (or alternative beverage) with your new friends & your guide, in a very special setting
Public transportation

We cover the cost of all subway (subte) and local bus (colectivo) trips used to link up different areas of the city
Entrance fee - Recoleta Cemetery entrance fees (worth approx. $16 to 20 USD per person)
Lunch

A tasty & authentic local lunch at a hidden spot you wouldn't find on your own. One main & one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) per person included.
An expert resident guide ready to answer all your burning questions about Argentina
Bottled water

A bottle of water to help you stay hydrated!

Private transportation

Any transport to or from the start & end of the guided walk (also no private transport during the tour is included, in case you make a special request for this on the day)
Snacks

Any additional food or drink beyond the as-described inclusions of morning coffee, lunch, and bottle of water.
Gratuities

Optional gratuity for your lovely guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Av. Sta. Fe 1860, C1123 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
On Mondays to Saturdays, at 9.50am. Please do not turn up without a pre-existing booking! The exact meeting spot at El Ateneo Grand Splendid is sent to you approximately 24 hours before your tour start time, along with your guide details (name, photo, bio, contact).

End point

Mercado San Telmo
Bolívar 970, C1066AAT, C1066AAT Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
On Mondays to Saturdays, we end the tour at around 5pm either at, or near, the indoor market (Mercado de San Telmo).

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Barrio Norte

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Recoleta

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Recoleta Cemetery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Plaza Lavalle (Lavalle Square)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paseo del Convento San Ramon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Microcentro

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza De Mayo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

San Telmo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Please try to turn up 10 minutes early, at 9.50am, to ensure no delays for the rest of the small group. If you arrive after 10.20am, we cannot guarantee your group will still be there (although contact your guide directly in this case to try to catch up with the group for the rest of the tour!)

What you'll need on this tour:
Good shoes for walking! (but don't worry about the duration/distance of the tour, it's done at a relaxed pace and with plenty of chances to recharge your batteries along the way)
Some cash (pesos or USD) and a credit/debit card, in case you want to buy any additional food or drinks etc along the way
For most of the year you should consider bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat etc
If rain looks possible, dress appropriately and ask your hotel to borrow an umbrella (or if not possible, ask your guide and they can help you purchase an inexpensive umbrella near the start of the day)
A camera or cell phone to take photos, don't worry too much about safety as long as you can store it as you walk and remain aware of your belongings
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 328 reviews

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We covered a lot of...

Allen_P, Feb 2026

We covered a lot of territory at a very pleasant pace. Guide shared a nice variety of insights on history architecture and other topics. He also suggested slight deviations to the preplanned route that he thought might be of interest to us, and they were.

Oliver was a wealth of...

Cynthia_S, Feb 2025

Oliver was a wealth of Buenos Aires knowledge and history. He balanced this knowledge with apt comparisons to the United States which was very insightful. We highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed!

It was okay

James_J, Jan 2025

There was a lot of dead space when we were on the tour. The guide was pleasant but seemed to be a bit preoccupied. We made adjustments to the schedule and he was comfortable with our doing so.

Great day in BA

Awilda_M, Mar 2024

BA is a huge city but Chris was able to show us a lot in 6 and a half hours. Knowledgeable about the city history and myths made our day very enjoyable. Highly recommended

Must experience walking tour of Buenos Aires

Robert_S, Jan 2024

Our tour guide, Oliver, picked us up at the Sheraton and began a comprehensive tour of Buenos Aires. Oliver was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took us through the neighborhoods of San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta, Retiro, Microcentro, and La Boca. Oliver shared his vast knowledge and historical stories with us. By having this tour at the beginning of our stay in Buenos Aires we were able to further enjoy our time in Argentina.

Excellent city tour!

Andrea_K, Oct 2023

The tour gave us a great taste off the city. We had a short time in Buenos Aires and Chris was wonderful, very knowledgeable & showed us all the he could He probably would’ve showed us more but the shopping distracted us ! I highly recommend this tour especially if you don’t have too much time in the city and want to see as much as you can.

Great first day in Buenos Aires

Jimmi_S, Jun 2023

Chris the tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a a great introduction to Argentina in a few short hours. Completely personalized to our needs. Would definitely recommend to others.

Best tour ever

Roseanne_V, Mar 2023

We had the guide to ourselves and it was a great decision as she was very knowledgeable about the city and we had a variety of experiences including much historical info current city challenges and positives. Lovely lunch while seeing many mansions along with history. She gave us good advice on what to see on our additional days and restaurants Ask for Tracy!

General enjoyment of the...

Allan_S, Mar 2023

General enjoyment of the tour. The guy was very good, the driver was very good, made for a very pleasant experience.

A great day in Buenos Aires

Michael_E, Dec 2022

The company had inquired about my background and interests beforehand and they really delivered a custom experience. I had an entertaining and informative day with a great guide. Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable. He didn't merely rattle off historical facts, but shared many interesting, engaging and sometimes deeply personal stories about Buenos Aires and its people.