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Buenos Aires Hidden Gems: Private Tour with Expert Guide
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28 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Discover hidden Buenos Aires gems with a private guide and driver. Explore off-the-beaten-path treasures away from mainstream tourism.
Discover hidden Buenos Aires gems with a private guide and driver. Explore off-the-beaten-path treasures away from mainstream tourism.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos - A hidden treasure. This is the city’s most stunning church, where Pope Francis was baptized and where the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel performed in his youth.
- Barrio Ingles - Known as the “English” neighborhood of Caballito, this is one of the city’s most beautiful residential areas….
- Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos - A hidden treasure. This is the city’s most stunning church, where Pope Francis was baptized and where the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel performed in his youth.
- Barrio Ingles - Known as the “English” neighborhood of Caballito, this is one of the city’s most beautiful residential areas. Originally constructed for the working class, it features neoclassical architectural styles.
- Mercado del Progreso - At 130 years old, this is the city’s oldest market. Primarily focused on meat, most vendors are butchers. It is a traditional market with an old-fashioned charm that transports visitors back in time.
- Cementerio de la Chacarita - While most tourists visit the Recoleta Cemetery, few are aware of another monumental cemetery in the city: the Cemetery of Chacarita, which is 25 times larger. It boasts monumental architecture comparable to or exceeding that of Recoleta, and is the resting place of the greatest tango artists, including Carlos Gardel, as well as popular icons and social associations. A truly hidden gem.
- Belgrano - One of Buenos Aires’ most beautiful and prestigious neighborhoods. Often overlooked by tourists who don’t venture beyond Palermo, Belgrano is home to some of the city’s most stunning properties and holds great historical significance.
- Barrancas de Belgrano - One of the city’s finest parks, located in the heart of the Belgrano neighborhood.
- Chinatown - Buenos Aires’ Chinatown is a vibrant, trendy area that offers a fusion of cultures and Asian influences.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Expert Guide in English or Spanish
- Private transportation
- Expert Guide in English or Spanish
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
On this tour, we explore AMAZING locations in Buenos Aires that are often overlooked by other tourists. You’ll have a private driver, car, and an expert guide to lead you on a unique journey to uncover the city’s hidden treasures, away from the usual tourist spots. This tour is perfect for those looking for a different experience or who enjoy visiting residential neighborhoods.
On this tour, we explore AMAZING locations in Buenos Aires that are often overlooked by other tourists. You’ll have a private driver, car, and an expert guide to lead you on a unique journey to uncover the city’s hidden treasures, away from the usual tourist spots. This tour is perfect for those looking for a different experience or who enjoy visiting residential neighborhoods.
Location
Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos
Hipolito Irigoyen 3999, Quintino Bocayuva
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Alan_s
Oct 25, 2025
Great tour with Mariano - We enjoyed visiting the areas that only the locals know about. Our favorite area was Chinatown, did not realize how vast Buenos Aires is.
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Tajvia_w
Oct 8, 2025
Fantastic Experience! - The Off the Beaten Path tour in Buenos Aires was a fantastic, immersive experience. It veered away from the usual tourist spots and took me through areas and neighborhoods you’d never see on a standard itinerary. The guide, Marcelo, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the city’s character to life.
##Highlights
- Visited Chacarita and the mausoleum of tango greats, including Carlos Gardel.
- Explored neighborhoods that are off the typical tourist radar.
- Gorgeous architecture and vibrant street scenes that showcase Buenos Aires’ unique charm.
- I even spoke with locals who were unaware of some of what Marcelo showed me.
- You’ll discover Chinatown in Buenos Aires, a surprising highlight of the tour.
Marcelo was a standout guide—friendly, thoughtful, and full of interesting history and local insights. His depth of knowledge made the stops more meaningful and the whole experience more engaging.
Final verdict
If you’re seeking an authentic Buenos Aires experience away from the usual routes, this tour is a great choice. Highly recommended for architecture fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a different perspective on the city.
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Timcrowley2
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic - I did three walking tours, and they were all brilliant. Martin was passionate, knowledgeable and a great guide. Maria brought colour to La Boca, and shared so much of the history. And, in my opinion it wouldn’t be worth more than a quick visit to the Cemetery without such a well informed guide. Thank you :)
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Santiagochangs
Jul 27, 2025
Compulsory tour - Vito was an excellent guide with fair and appropriate information from all the places we visited on the tour.
Also always willing and attentive to any other queries or changes in the route of the tour. Recommended.
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Debbiemk260rx
Jul 24, 2025
Off the beaten tour is highly recommended!!d - We were lucky to have gove back to the Iglesia de Sta. Maria Auxilladora, this time with our very animated and knowledgeable guide, Vito Pellegrini. He gave us a deeper understanding of the church's origins and we were also able to see the fount where the late Pope Francis was baptized. Vito also showed us the highlights of the Chakrita cemetary and the "twin homes" of the English area of BA. He also respected our request to end our tour with a mass at the Catedral Metropolitana and pointed out to us some important details to seek out at the catedral after the mass. We highly recommend this tour and thank both Vito and Paolo, our driver, for an enjoyable morning.
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August_e
Jul 7, 2025
What an unexpected wonderful day! - Fantastic look at Buenos Aries that most people don’t get to see. We absolutely loved Mariano. Super knowledgeable about his city and its history and he’s really put together a great alternate to the traditional city tour. We did the classic tour on the day before and this was a great compliment to that, but if you only have a day this is also a fantastic option. Gives you a really local feel and a look at parts of the city you wont normally see.
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Kelly_g
Apr 23, 2025
I really appreciated... - I really appreciated getting to experience more of BA than I ever knew existed or found on the internet. The knoledgeable information provided during the entire tour made it even better. The transportation was seamless and being able to walk around and then be picked up where you stopped walking instead of having to rush back to find and meet a bus felt like a luxury. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
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Troy_r
Mar 23, 2025
Our guide Juan Manuel and... - Our guide Juan Manuel and our driver were amazing! They showed us so many hidden gems in Buenos Aires we had no clue existed even after multiple visits to the city. They fine-tuned the tour to meet our interests, were so open and welcoming, and were beyond eager to answer any questions we had. Juan Manuel provided many amazing recommendations for the city as well. Could not recommend this tour enough, and try to request Juan Manuel if you can!
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Beverly_w
Feb 22, 2025
Don't miss this tour! - Mariano was a terrific guide. So glad we got to visit these hidden gems that tourists don't normally get to experience. Mariano was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about each place we visited. Beautiful tree lined neighborhoods, loved the 130 year old market place. The old Chacarita Cemetery is full of Argentine history especially musical talent. Highlight was the Basilica that other tours don't visit. Thank you Mariano for a great day!
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Storyteller822392
Feb 14, 2025
Very interesting tour, we highly recommend them, do not leave for another day this magnificent experience. In particular - Mariano is a very professional guide, full of knowledge and very friendly.
It was a wonderful experience as we went to very interesting and unusual places for tourists.
We highly recommend this tour.
Paul is also very nice and punctual.
Mariano and Pablo make an excellent team.
Leon and Frida from Mexico
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