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Historic Buenos Aires: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Buenos Aires
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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See the iconic highlights of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital city, on this half-day private walking tour that includes a short taxi ride. You’ll enjoy the city’s colourful modern culture as you learn about the country’s dramatic political and military past and present, as well as its colonial history at Plaza de Mayo. Hear the moving story of the Abuelas and Madres (Mothers and Grandmothers) of Plaza de Mayo, who have campaigned for the return of their missing children since 1977. Admire the French and Italianate architecture, including the presidential palace and see the cathedral that was home to Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, before he became Pope Francis. Standing beneath the famous...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 optional transfer from Cafe Tortoni to Congreso
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Av. Presidente Julio A. Roca 501
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to "Bolivar Metro station" located at Av. Pres. Julio A. Roca 501, Buenos Aires.
Return
Avenida Entre Ríos
Outside the "Congreso de la Nacion", Av. Entre Ríos, C1033 CABA, Argentina. The tour will stop at Plaza del Congreso de la Nacion, where your guide will give you recommendations for restaurants, shopping areas, or other information related to the area.
Historic Buenos Aires: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Buenos Aires
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See the iconic highlights of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital city, on this half-day private walking tour that includes a short taxi ride. You’ll enjoy the city’s colourful modern culture as you learn about the country’s dramatic political and military past and present, as well as its colonial history at Plaza de Mayo. Hear the moving story of the Abuelas and Madres (Mothers and Grandmothers) of Plaza de Mayo, who have campaigned for the return of their missing children since 1977. Admire the French and Italianate architecture, including the presidential palace and see the cathedral that was home to Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, before he became Pope Francis. Standing beneath the famous...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 optional transfer from Cafe Tortoni to Congreso
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Av. Presidente Julio A. Roca 501
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to "Bolivar Metro station" located at Av. Pres. Julio A. Roca 501, Buenos Aires.
Return
Avenida Entre Ríos
Outside the "Congreso de la Nacion", Av. Entre Ríos, C1033 CABA, Argentina. The tour will stop at Plaza del Congreso de la Nacion, where your guide will give you recommendations for restaurants, shopping areas, or other information related to the area.
Itinerary
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Plaza de Mayo
Take a stroll around Plaza de Mayo, an iconic 19th century square in Buenos Aires that has witnessed remarkable moments throughout Argentina's history.
30 minutes
2
Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
Step into the magnificent Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, where Jorge Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, led mass as Archbishop until 2013.
30 minutes
3
Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolucion de Mayo
Travel back in time at the Cabildo, a public building in Buenos Aires, which used to be the seat of the Spanish coloniser's city council.
30 minutes
4
Casa Rosada
Walk by Casa Rosada, where Argentina's president holds office, and find out the origin of its colour.
15 minutes
5
Museo del Bicentenario
Visit Museo del Bicentenario, also known as Museo Casa Rosada, inaugurated in 2011 to commemorate 200 years since Argentina's May Revolution (only available on weekend tours).
30 minutes
6
Libreria De Avila
Dive into the oldest bookstore in Buenos Aires, Libreria de Ávila, opened in 1777 by Professor Francisco Salvio Marull.
30 minutes
7
Cafe Tortoni
Step into one of Buenos Aires’ great culinary icons: Café Tortoni, inaugurated in 1858 and famous for its delicious hot chocolate and churros!
30 minutes
8
Congreso de la Nación Argentina
Learn about Argentine politics from the 19th century to the current day at the Congreso de la Nacion Argentino.
