Private Buenos Aires Walking Tour

Name: Private Buenos Aires Walking Tour
Brand: Bs As Travelers
SKU: 2a0aa6a8-4de1-448a-8c57-544ea4068db8
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Summary

Your walking tour begins when you greet your private guide at your Buenos Aires hotel. Your starting point is Plaza de Mayo, a political epicenter home to 19th-century buildings such as Casa Rosada. See, too, structures such as the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, depending on your interests, you’ll proceed to either Recoleta, indisputably BA’s most affluent neighborhood, or the colorful streets of La Boca and Caminito. If you opted for Recoleta, you’ll feast your eyes on rows of French colonial mansions and explore Recoleta Ceremony, home to elaborate mausoleums and the tomb of former first lady Eva Peron, known as Evita. Alternatively, you’ll delve into the soccer and tano-mad society of La Boca and Caminito, home to colorful houses made from corrugated iron. Your tour concludes at a location of your choice in mid-afternoon.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

Buenos Aires is often called the “Paris of South America” for its varied architecture, sidewalk cafés, European heritage and traditions. Explore the city on this 6-hour guided walking tour. Visit the most famous highlights of the city including Plaza de Mayo, the Government Palace (Pink House), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the obelisk, Colon Theatre (outside), 9 de Julio Av., Mayo Av. Then move to San Telmo, the oldest district plenty of antique stores, followed by a visit to La Boca and stroll around the colorful street of Caminito where tango started 150 years ago. After resting a little in any old and traditional bar, go toward north to the Recoleta area to admire the famous cemetery, and the luxury mansions. By utilizing public transportation and mixing with locals you and your small group will come to understand the particular lifestyle of the Argentine people.