Explore Buenos Aires’ vibrant football street art, featuring Messi and Maradona murals. Join our guided tour and experience Argentina’s passion for football and art.
Explore Buenos Aires’ vibrant football street art, featuring Messi and Maradona murals. Join our guided tour and experience Argentina’s passion for football and art.
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Defensa 831 - The tour kicks off at our San Telmo offices.
Just a short walk away, you’ll discover three beautiful murals located near each other. Throughout the tour, the guide will be available to answer questions and help with photos. - Bolívar 949 - A standout feature of our San Telmo tour is the impressive graffiti of Lionel Messi…
- Defensa 831 - The tour kicks off at our San Telmo offices.
Just a short walk away, you’ll discover three beautiful murals located near each other. Throughout the tour, the guide will be available to answer questions and help with photos.
- Bolívar 949 - A standout feature of our San Telmo tour is the impressive graffiti of Lionel Messi performing the iconic “Topo Gigio” gesture. This mural is a remarkable piece of street art that captures a significant moment in Messi’s celebrated career.
Visitors will have the chance to appreciate this artwork up close and learn about the gesture’s context and significance from our expert guide. The mural is part of a trio nearby, featuring other football legends, making it an ideal starting point for our graffiti tour.
- Bolívar 1084 - Among the notable street art in San Telmo is a striking mural of Diego Maradona holding a football like the sun. This captivating piece represents Maradona’s profound impact on football and his legendary status in Argentina.
- Humberto 1º 475 - A memorable highlight of our San Telmo graffiti tour is the mural of Ángel Di María celebrating with his iconic heart gesture. This vibrant street art pays tribute to one of Argentina’s cherished football stars and his signature celebration.
Ángel Di María is renowned for forming a heart with his hands after scoring, a gesture dedicated to his loved ones, especially his daughter. This heartfelt celebration resonates with fans globally, symbolizing love, gratitude, and the joy of scoring for his team.
Visitors can view this mural up close, take photos, and learn more about Di María’s celebration’s context and meaning from our knowledgeable guide. This mural is part of a nearby trio, including murals of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, offering a comprehensive look into Argentine football legends.
- Av. Belgrano 990 - Experience the vibrant energy of Argentine football culture with Martín Ron’s stunning mural of Lionel Messi’s iconic celebration against Mexico in the World Cup. The vivid colors and intricate details bring Messi’s triumphant moment to life on Buenos Aires’ streets, capturing the essence of national pride and sporting excellence. Don’t miss this captivating tribute to one of football’s greatest stars in Argentina’s lively urban landscape.
- Av. San Juan 1560 - Embark on a journey through football history as we visit the world’s largest mural of Diego Maradona, created by the same artist behind Messi’s iconic mural, Martín Ron. This monumental artwork honors the legendary Argentine football icon, capturing his spirit and impact on the sport in vibrant detail.
- Estadio Diego Armando Maradona - Argentinos Juniors, the Buenos Aires-based football club, honors its legendary player Diego Maradona with murals surrounding the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona. These artworks depict pivotal moments from Maradona’s career, offering a visual journey through his life and achievements. Created by local artists, these murals celebrate Maradona’s lasting influence on Argentine football and his status as a national hero. Visitors to the stadium can immerse themselves in Maradona’s story through these striking artworks, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire future generations.
- Álvarez Jonte - The “La Tierra de D10S” mural, translating to “The Land of D10S” (combining the Spanish word for God, “Dios,” with the number 10, famously associated with Diego Maradona), is a remarkable tribute to the football legend located in Buenos Aires. Created by talented Argentine street artist Andrés Iglesias, known as “Cobre,” this mural stands as a monumental homage to Maradona’s legacy.
- Lascano 2257 - After visiting the Maradona mural, the journey continues to another significant site: Maradona’s first home in the Paternal neighborhood of Buenos Aires. This modest dwelling serves as a poignant symbol of the football icon’s humble beginnings, offering visitors a glimpse into the environment that shaped Maradona’s character and the resilience that propelled him to greatness.
- Palermo - After visiting La Paternal, the car will take us to the Palermo neighborhood, which, despite being more modern, is equally important. Here, we will see graffiti that already includes the 2022 Argentine National Team, such as Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez’s save in one of the final plays before the penalty shootout, or a mural depicting the moment when Lionel Messi lifts the trophy with the team. We will also pass by a bar whose facade is painted by the three captains of the World Cup-winning team in 1978, 1986, and 2022: Daniel Passarella, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi.
After completing this route, the tour concludes with a snack at a café in the Palermo neighborhood (snack included) around 5:00 PM.

- Afternoon Snack
- Transfers from San Telmo to Paternal & Palermo
- Coffee
- Professional Tour Guide
- Afternoon Snack
- Transfers from San Telmo to Paternal & Palermo
- Coffee
- Professional Tour Guide
- Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off
- Gratuities
Join a knowledgeable guide to discover more than ten murals celebrating football icons Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, as well as other world champions, in the vibrant neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Paternal, and Palermo. Explore Maradona’s childhood home, cherished by locals, and conclude the tour with a delightful snack at a traditional café in…
Join a knowledgeable guide to discover more than ten murals celebrating football icons Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, as well as other world champions, in the vibrant neighborhoods of San Telmo, La Paternal, and Palermo. Explore Maradona’s childhood home, cherished by locals, and conclude the tour with a delightful snack at a traditional café in Palermo. Immerse yourself in the Argentine enthusiasm for football and art on this exceptional journey!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.