6 Best Buenos Aires Tours

Buenos Aires has an undeniable charm: from the bustling streets of Palermo to the charming cafes of San Telmo, there is something for everyone in Argentina's vibrant capital. But, with so much to see and do, it's hard to decide on the best things to do so it's best to have help to get the most out of your trip.

That's why guided tours are the perfect solution and, in this article, you'll find the best tours of Buenos Aires with prices, pros and cons so you can decide which one suits your tastes. Let's get started!

Booking a tour of Recoleta Cemetery is a must. This activity begins with a meeting with your guide in front of the Recoleta Cemetery, where you will receive a brief explanation of the area and its history.

During the 2-hour tour of the cemetery, you will visit the tombs of some of the most important personalities of the aristocracy of Buenos Aires and discover the secrets that each one of them holds.

One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the ornate crypt where the former first lady Eva Perón is buried, as well as other renowned figures or learn about the mysteries and legends such as the legend of the sailor, or the legend of the Lady in White.

Details of interest

• Price: from 10 € per person.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Schedule: morning and afternoon.
• What the tour may include: expert guide service in your language. Cemetery tour.
• Means of transport: on foot.

Booking a tour of the River Plate and Boca Juniors museums is a must for those who love soccer and want to learn more about the history and passion behind Argentina's two most important clubs: Boca Juniors and River Plate, or better known as the Gallinas and the Bosteros. The tour starts at a central point in Buenos Aires where a driver together with an expert guide will be waiting for you in an air-conditioned minivan to take you to the stadiums and museums.

The first stop is the Bombonera, the Boca Juniors stadium located in the La Boca neighborhood. Outside the stadium, you will hear comments about the exploits of its most emblematic players, the history of the tribute to Alberto J. Armando... Then, you will visit the Boquense Passion Museum, where you will witness the evolution of the jersey, the changes and milestones of the players and the most important trophies won by the club. After the museum visit, you will have free time to visit the stadium store and enjoy lunch in the surrounding area.

The tour continues in the Belgrano neighborhood, where the new River Plate stadium , the Mâs Monumental, is located. The expert guide will share information about the history of the club, its stars and titles won. Next, you will visit the River Plate Museum, the most modern museum in Argentina, where you will learn more about the history of the club since its founding in 1901 and its great stars.

Interesting details

• Price: from 92 € per person.
• Duration: 3 - 5 hours.
• Schedule: morning.
• What the tour may include: guide service in your language. Round trip transportation service from a central point in Buenos Aires to the stadiums. Entrance to Boca Juniors and River Plate stadiums and museums.
• Transportation: air-conditioned minivan.

The routes vary considerably according to the tour selection you choose. Here is a typical itinerary for a day's cycling in Buenos Aires. Start in the very old neighborhood of San Telmo. Stop to admire La Casa Minima and continue pedaling to Plaza de Mayo, considered the birthplace of the city and surrounded by the cathedral, the Casa Rosada and the City Hall.

The tour continues to the famous soccer stadium La Bombonera, before reaching the colorful Caminito, located in the heart of the old port of La Boca. After a short break, the tour continues to Puerto Madero, the second port area and the most modern in Buenos Aires, with sleek and modern buildings.

In addition, the tour makes its way through the Palermo Ecological Reserve and then continues north to the transportation hub of Retiro, where you will find Plaza San Martin, one of the best parks in the city and former headquarters of the Liberator Army. Then, you continue to Recoleta, the high society area, where you can visit the famous Recoleta Cemetery, one of the best things to do in Recoleta. You will also stroll through the Plaza del Congreso and at the end of the tour you will return to your point of origin.

Details of interest

• Price: from 29 € per person.
• Duration: approximately 4 hours.
• Schedule: morning, afternoon and evening.
• What the tour may include: bike rental, it can be manual, electric or bamboo. Guide service in your language. Lunch.
• Means of transportation: bicycle.

Booking a graffiti tour in Buenos Aires is a great way to explore the Palermo neighborhood and its rich history, while immersing yourself in the vibrant street art culture. Guided by a local expert, the walking tour will take you through the colorful and lively streets, where you will see thought-provoking graffiti and murals that are expressions of Argentina's history and social struggles.

By participating in this tour, you will discover the history of the neighborhood from another perspective, behind the scenes, stories from every corner, from the magnificent Exabrupto de color, a work signed by artist Alfredo Segatori that decorates the entrance of the Casa Walsh gallery, to the fusion of works that are located in the Plazoleta Luna de Enfrente. The tour will give you the opportunity to hear fascinating stories about the evolution of urban art and its impact on Argentine culture and society.

Be dazzled by how graffiti has been used as a socio-cultural and transgressive symbol in Argentine culture. Among the main works you will see are: Girls hugging each other by Juli Casas and Mar Bou, the Cabernet Mural by Josefina Di Nucci, Raíz de barrio by Gonzalo Prieto, La chopería de Palermo by Tano Verón and a dozen other murals to which new talents are added annually. You will also learn about the arrival of spray paint in 1969 and the influence it had on the urban movements of the seventies.

Details of interest

• Price: from 10 € per person.
• Duration: 2 - 4 hours.
• Schedule: morning and afternoon.
• What the tour may include: local guide service expert in urban art. Bicycle rental.
• Means of transport: on foot or by bike.

Booking a guided tour of Buenos Aires is exciting and best of all, it fits your time frame. It includes the picturesque neighborhood of La Boca, one of the areas that earned Buenos Aires a place among the 50 most beautiful cities in the world according to Traveler's experts. This neighborhood includes:

• The famous Caminito street where you will learn about the history of tango, who knows, maybe you will be encouraged to take a tango lesson afterwards.
• Boca Juniors stadium.
• Dorrego Square.
• The home of the San Telmo Antiques Fair, which every Sunday becomes the Buenos Aires meeting place par excellence.

In addition, you will pass through the modern neighborhood of Puerto Madero, where the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava built the Puente de la Mujer (Women's Bridge). Other points of interest in the area are the historic Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral and the City Hall from the outside.

You can also include a visit to the Retiro neighborhood, where many of the best buildings in Buenos Aires are located. Here you will also have the opportunity to stroll through the Plaza San Martin as well as the Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament, and other monuments and palaces. Other highlights of the tour are the Colón Theater of Buenos Aires, the famous El Ateneo bookstore and the Palermo Rose Garden.

Details of interest

• Price: from 27 € per person.
• Duration: 3 hours.
• Schedule: morning.
• What the tour may include: guided tour, guide accompaniment, pick up and return to the hotel.
• Transportation: The activity includes transportation to and from hotels in downtown Buenos Aires.

Described by many as the land of tango, soccer and wine, it's no wonder it creates new culinary trends and its best gastronomic tours are a blast worth enjoying. Options? There's at least one for every style. You find the traditional tapas and wine tastings that usually include between 3 - 5 tapas including the typical Argentinean empanadas, a cheese board, an ice cream and 2 - 4 types of wine in one of the best wineries in the capital.

Another alternative are the tapas and beer tastings, in this case they include 8 - 10 craft beers such as those offered by the Quilmes brewery, or at the headquarters of the Baum brewery, both favorite brands of the porteños who accompany the tasting with asado and other tapas including ice cream. Often the Palermo neighborhood is the place for this type of tour.

Another alternative are the street food and beer tours or the combination with wine, visits to vineyards outside the capital, tours of seasonal fairs and finally, the combination of wine tastings, tapas and workshops, my favorite because you participate in some of the best cooking classes in Buenos Aires. In addition, you can choose to book a private tour in Buenos Aires and thus state your preferences.

Details of interest

• Price: from 50 € per person.
• Duration: 2 - 4 hours.
• Schedule: afternoon and evening.
• What the tour may include: English speaking guide service. Transfer service to and from your hotel. Tapas tasting. Wine or beer tasting.
• Transportation: air-conditioned bus or minivan.

A tour is one of the best things to do in Buenos Aires.

• Do your research before you travel: before arriving in Buenos Aires, do some research on the places you want to visit and the tours you would like to take. This way, you will be able to plan your itinerary and make the most of your time in the city.
• Use public transportation: Public transportation in Buenos Aires is inexpensive and efficient, so do not hesitate to use it during your stay in the city. The subway, buses and trains are excellent options to move from one place to another.
• Don't miss out on the local food: the food in Buenos Aires is delicious and varied, from the famous empanadas to the Argentine asado. Be sure to try the local cuisine during your stay.
• Find Mafalda in Buenos Aires: this witty little girl was created by Quino who described her as a reflection of the Argentine middle class, however, when reading her comics there is much of the general Hispanic culture as she became a Latin idol. Follow her route, you can find her with a free walk or be attentive during your tour to take pictures with her and her friends.