Recoleta & Cemetery for curious people
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover one of the wealthiest and most historic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Recoleta. Explore the area on foot with a small-group and local expert who shares insights on the architecture and history of the neighborhood. Learn why the city is compared to Paris, all about the facades of famous buildings and their past inhabitants, and uncover who is buried in La Recoleta Cemetery, where entrance is optional.
- See a unique side of Buenos Aires on a guided walking tour
- Explore Recoleta, uncovering insights about history and architecture
- Enjoy more personal attention on a small-group tour
- Meet like-minded travelers on this intimate tour
What's Included
- University graduate guide
- Tickets to cemetery not included. Entrance is optional.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- RapanuiAv. Sta. Fe 772, C1006 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Av. Santa Fe 772, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
End point
- Recoleta CemeteryJunín 1760, C1113 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
We end inside the Cementery (incuded in the tour).
Itinerary
1
Plaza General San Martin
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Estacion Retiro San Martin
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Torre Monumental
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Edificio Kavanagh
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Palacio San Martin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Edificio Nicolas Mihanovich
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Plazoleta Carlos Pellegrini
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Gomero de la Recoleta
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
La Recoleta Cemetery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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
4.9
based on 40 reviews
Susan_B, Feb 2026
What a fabulous morning we had. Nico was full of great, knowledgeable information which he related to us with passion. The walk took in some lovely parts of Recoleta, ending at Evitas crypt in in the cemetery. We both really enjoyed the walk and learning more about Buenos Aires history.
Terry_B, Jan 2026
Fantastic time learning the history of BA while enjoying the architecture and beauty of the city. Nicholas was amazing! His love and passion for his city really shined. We loved the walk to the cemetery as well as inside. AMAZING experience!! Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
I am glad to read you enjoyed yestarday! Thank you for joining :-)
Lauren_U, Jan 2026
MUST DO!! Nico was our phenomenal tour guide who brought the rich Argentinian history and culture to life. It was not a lecture but an engaging conversation the entire time. We learned about politics, economics, and the intricacies of European influence in modern day Buenos Aires. Nico is an expert on these subjects and brings humor and fun every step of the way. Highly recommend this fabulous experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for bearing with the heat! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the experience :-)
Gigi_B, Jan 2026
Loved this tour! Our favorite of the trip. Nico was so knowledgeable (and we have tons of questions) and fun. He brought the city to life!
I liked that he came into the cemetery with us at the end as well to provide even more information.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It was a pleasure walking around the city with such a curious group! Thank you for joining!
Alice_M, Dec 2025
The guide did not show up at the agreed time. As a result, there was not a tour. Company did not communicate this to us in advance.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Alice. The tour was cancelled 24 hours in advance due to the weather conditions. I am sorry to hear the site did not communicate that to you.
Kayla_H, Dec 2025
This tour of Recoleta and the cemetery was excellent and truly enhanced our visit to the area. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge and shared rich historical context, cultural insights, and meaningful stories that brought the neighborhood and the cemetery to life. We learned far more than we would have on our own!
If you are interested in understanding the history and evolution of the area, and the significance of Recoleta Cemetery beyond just walking through it, this tour is absolutely worth it. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a deeper, more meaningful experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much Kayla for such a nice review! It was a pleasure walking down Recoleta with you :-)
Michael_P, Nov 2025
Nicola was incredible. One of the best tours we have ever been on and I would recommend this to anyone visiting the city. I could have walked around all day listening to the stories Nicola told.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Wow! Thank you Michael for such nice words!
Tatiana_V, Jul 2025
This is one of the best tours I had in Buenos Aires! Exceptional value! Sophia spent 3 hours walking with me around the city, highlighting different places and telling a story behind each of them. Her knowledge and attitude was just amazing! Highly recommend taking this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Tatiana! We are glad to read you enjoyed your time with Sofi! :-)
Catherine_G, Mar 2025
This was the perfect intro tour to Buenoas Aires. The guide is super knowledgeable and helps you understand the past and the present of Buernos Aires. We loved our experience and learned a ton. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We love our job! :-)
Neal_G, Feb 2025
It was much than just Recoleta. It was a wonderful Argentinian history lesson. Our guide, Nickolas was excelent! His English was perfect and he was a wealth of knowledge!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you Neal! It was really nice walking the city with you group of friends :-)
Phyllis_L, Nov 2024
Ignacio was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable as well as entertaining. He provided both historical and current context for what we were seeing. We never felt rushed and it was like spending time with a much more knowledgeable friend. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
It can only be fantastic thanks to curious people as you, Phyllis! Thank you so much for joining us :-)
Tim_c, Nov 2024
Really enjoyed the experience. Ignacio did a great job as guide. We were keen to learn more local history and certainly weren’t disappointed.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for joining us! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the experience :-)
HSINHO_Y, Jul 2024
Nico is very knowledgeable. As an introvert, I was a bit worried about the interactive part in the description, but it was fun and durable. I'm glad I chose this tour to start my trip in the country.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
It is so rewarding reading that you find our experience fun and durable. Thank you for joining us twice and for the kind words!
Jelena_V, Jan 2024
What a great tour! Nico is knowledgeable on the topic and very passionate about what he does. I will definitely book other tours with him as well.
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