Walking Tour of the Recoleta Neighborhood in Buenos Aires

Summary

Your Recoleta walking tour begins outside of the Etoile Hotel, located on Presidente Roberto M. Oritz street. The first stop is Recoleta Cemetery, an aristocratic graveyard home to more than 6,400 elaborate mausoleums. See the tomb of former first lady Eva Perón (Evita), and the extravagant resting places of notable figures such as former Argentine president Colonel Carlos Pellegrini. Then, you’ll wander to a cluster of Belle Epoque building, highlights of which include the Law University, Palais de Glace and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Your tour concludes at the Museum of Latin America Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA).

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Experience this walking tour of the Recoleta, Buenos Aires most aristocratic neighborhood. With french style buildings and sumptuous facades, it will remind you at every corner that you are in the "Paris of South America." This walking tour begins at 10:00 AM outside the Etoile Hotel where you will meet your guide, on Roberto M. Ortiz street. On this 2-hour tour, you will visit Recoleta Cemetery, the tomb of Eva Perón, the Belle Epoque building and more. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

What’s included?

  • Professional Local guide

  • Walking Tour

  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

  • Entry/Admission - Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Signature Tours

About operator:

Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods each have a distinctive character from the historic barrios of San Telmo and La Boca, to the beautiful parks and plazas of Palermo and Recoleta, and the modern skyscrapers of Puerto Madero. This small-group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, visiting all of the top attractions in just half a day.

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