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Private Buenos Aires City Tour: Discover Local Culture, Gastronomy, and Landmarks
4.7
48 Ratings
Buenos Aires
This exciting tour will take you to explore the iconic cobblestone streets of San Telmo, the famous Caminito walk in La Boca, and the tomb of Evita Perón, the first lady of Argentina, among other places that will leave you impressed with the richness and diversity of the city.
This exciting tour will take you to explore the iconic cobblestone streets of San Telmo, the famous Caminito walk in La Boca, and the tomb of Evita Perón, the first lady of Argentina, among other places that will leave you impressed with the richness and diversity of the city.
Duration:
4 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Boca - Caminito is the most famous pedestrian street in Buenos Aires. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city due to its colorful houses and its deep historical and cultural significance. Caminito is located in the popular La Boca neighborhood, on the coast of the Riachuelo River and just 400 meters from La Bombonera, the…
- La Boca - Caminito is the most famous pedestrian street in Buenos Aires. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city due to its colorful houses and its deep historical and cultural significance. Caminito is located in the popular La Boca neighborhood, on the coast of the Riachuelo River and just 400 meters from La Bombonera, the Boca Juniors stadium.
- Mafalda Statue - The Mafalda Monument is a sculpture dedicated to the most famous character of the cartoonist Quino: ‘Mafalda’ in which she can be seen materialized on a bench resting. The Mafalda Monument is located a few meters from where the cartoonist lived, in the San Telmo neighborhood where a plaque that says ‘Mafalda lived here’ commemorates him.
- Mercado de San Telmo - It is a large indoor market located in the San Telmo neighborhood. Although it preserves old shops selling vegetables and meat, it is currently a tourist place and there are plenty of antique shops. The old “neighborhood” stalls that have been preserved for several decades coexist with the antique dealers, more recent and related to the tourist boom of San Telmo. The building also includes some stores that have their own entrance from the street, including greengrocers, liquor stores, a restaurant and two notable bars: “San Pedro Telmo”, and “La Coruña”.1
- Casa Rosada - It is a palace located in front of the Plaza de Mayo that functions as the headquarters of the National Government. This imposing pink building occupies the site where the Fort of Buenos Aires was erected in 1580. It was the residence of Spanish viceroys and later housed, with some reforms, the authorities of successive national governments. The current building is the product of the merger of two previous buildings: the presidential headquarters and the Post Office Palace (on the corner of Hipólito Yrigoyen and Balcarce).
- Puente de la Mujer - The Puente de la Mujer, one of the emblems of the Puerto Madero neighborhood, is the first work in Latin America by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and represents another example of how the City permanently seeks to position itself at the forefront of art and architecture in the entire region. It is a rotating pedestrian bridge with one of the largest turning mechanisms in the world, designed to allow the passage of sailing vessels that navigate the docks of Puerto Madero. The work, made in Spain and donated to the City by an individual, represents the image of a couple dancing the tango, where the white mast symbolizes the man and the curved silhouette of the bridge the woman.
- Avenida de Mayo - Inspired by Madrid’s Gran Vía, Avenida de Mayo is one of the largest and most important arteries in Buenos Aires. Tour the city from Plaza de Mayo with the Casa Rosada at one end, to the National Congress building at the other. Officially opened in 1894, it is worth visiting, as it is like taking a trip through the entire history of the city.
- Cementerio de la Recoleta - It is located in the exclusive neighborhood of Recoleta, which owes its name to the fact that the convent of the Recoleta monks was located there, to which the neighboring Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar also belonged (the cemetery was built in the old monks’ garden. ). It is the most visited in the city, due to its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults, belonging to many of the main protagonists of Argentine history, such as that of Eva Perón (Evita), one of the most visited tombs. Likewise, it is worth a visit for its architectural value, since it is a sample of the times when the country was an emerging economic power and the main families of the city competed to build splendid pantheons. Many of the vaults and mausoleums are the work of important architects and are adorned with marble and sculptures; More than 90 vaults have been declared National Historic Monuments.
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid - The Ateneo Grand Splendid was chosen by the British newspaper The Guardian as the second most important bookstore in the world. Erected on the old Grand Splendid cinema theater in the Recoleta neighborhood, it preserves its former splendor and elegance, with the dome decorated with frescoes, the original railings and the decoration intact. On the old stage – with the velvet curtain partly open – there is a bar that invites you to sit down, book in hand. You can also take advantage of the armchairs that are on both sides of the main room or sit in the exclusive boxes that function as small reading rooms. In the basement there is a sector dedicated to children’s books, and the upper floor is dedicated to samples and exhibitions.
- Floralis Generica - This imposing 20-meter-high sculpture that dominates the United Nations Plaza was donated to the City of Buenos Aires by its author, the Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano. It is made of stainless steel and aluminum and weighs 18 tons. It is the first moving sculpture controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells. The work was inaugurated on April 13, 2002. Its name, “Floralis Genérica”, is a tribute to all flowers. It is the projection of a dream of its creator, that of building a large-scale structure that reflects the dynamism of our time. - At each tourist point you will get off and have between 15 and 20 minutes to take photos. -The guide will be with you at every moment and will help you with each photo -He will tell you the entire history of Buenos Aires and how it has developed over the years. -You will know the most beautiful bookstore in the world
- Rosedal De Palermo - Within the 3 de Febrero Park, in Palermo, is the Rose Garden, with a collection of more than 18,000 roses and a lake that surrounds it. It occupies a space that belonged to Juan Manuel de Rosas’s estate, until he was defeated on February 3, 1852 in the battle of Caseros. The work began with the landscape designer Carlos Thays, the same one who built the Botanical Garden, Avellaneda Park and Lezama Park, among others. Then, his disciple Benito Carrasco finished it in 1914. Every July when the pruning season begins, neighbors and tourists come to the gardeners to receive flowers or cuttings from which new species can be reproduced. In this way, in winter the rose bushes bloom healthy and strong to reach the maximum point of development in October.

What's Included
- Round trip transfer to the hotel
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Bilingual guide throughout the tour
- Private transport
- Round trip transfer to the hotel
- Vehicle with air conditioning
- Bilingual guide throughout the tour
- Private transport
What's Not Included
- Entrance/entrance: La Recoleta Cemetery (10 usd per person)
- Snacks
- Entrance fees
- Entrance/entrance: La Recoleta Cemetery (10 usd per person)
- Snacks
- Entrance fees
Location
La Boca
Avda Almirante Brown,
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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(48 Ratings)
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O4938tvcherylt
Apr 6, 2026
Buenos Aries private city tour with Mariano - Mariano our tour guide was wonderful so knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed our tour of beautiful Buenos Aries ❤️ Thank you Mariano ! 🙌
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Boardingpass594478
Apr 1, 2026
Outstanding Tour Experience - This tour was amazing. We hit all of the sights and learned a lot about Buenos Aires. Mariano was very knowledgeable about the city and provided outstanding customer service. First class tour which I would do again as long as he was the guide!!!
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Ccindynj
Apr 1, 2026
Great Tour and Fantastic Tour Guide! - We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide, Mariano. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and shared detailed, engaging explanations throughout the tour. One of the biggest highlights was how excellent his English was—it made communication seamless and allowed us to fully enjoy and understand everything he shared.
The tour was perfectly paced to our preferences, and Mariano went above and beyond by suggesting additional places we could visit. Parking can be challenging in some areas, but he handled it effortlessly by dropping us off at each landmark so we could explore and take photos, then picking us up at convenient locations. On the return trip to our hotel, he even recommended great evening tours, which we really appreciated.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Mariano’s expertise, professionalism, and ability to communicate so clearly made the excursion especially enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Jeff
Mar 14, 2026
Incredible tour! - Mariano was absolutely fantastic! We learned so much about Bueno Aires and every question we asked, Mariano had the answers, from how the government functioned, to economics, history, it was amazing. I feel like we hit all the important places in the city and the Delta trip was beautiful and relaxing. I really recommend this trip!
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Trail612961
Feb 19, 2026
Private tour - What an amazing day we had! Mariano was a wonderful guide and so informative. We covered so much ground in a short time. His English was great and we learned so much from him. Highly recommend this!
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Marissari5995to
Feb 15, 2026
Simply amazing - Mariano was simply amazing the depth of his knowledge and enthusiasm truly enhanced the tours experience
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Plasmadave
Feb 11, 2026
Best tour and tour guide we have had! - Mariano reached out to confirm our pickup time and location which was very nice. He also arrived exactly on time and met us at our hotel entrance.
His vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Immediately he began telling us the history and facts our hotel area which wasn’t on the tour. His knowledge of the city quickly showed through upon first meeting Mariano.
Each tour location, which we customized to our liking, was accompanied by a wealth of knowledge and any questions we had was immediately answered.
We stopped at a few destinations which Mariano allowed enough time to for us to explore, even while my mother walked slow due to a handicap. We never felt rushed. Mariano gave clear instructions on when and where to meet at each location so we would not have to backtrack.
At the conclusion of the tour Mariano gave us the option to either drop us off at the hotel or a certain location that we passed while on the tour. We asked to get dropped off at the San Telmo Market. He walked in with us and gave us a quick tour of the market.
I would absolutely recommend and encourage people to ask for Mariano when booking a tour. He is knowledgeable, funny, and kind.
Thank you Mariano!
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Tomindc67
Feb 5, 2026
Private tour of Buenos Aries - Mariano was fantastic. Incredibly knowledgeable and although we had seen a couple of places on our own the day before he still stopped for a few minutes to explain their significance! Excellent! He gave us recommendations for restaurants. Just a wonderful experience. Priv
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Gay
Jan 30, 2026
Memorable & worthwhile tour - Mariano is a perfect guide to the city, his knowledge, love & passion for Buenos Aires is fabulous, he explained the statues, buildings, & monuments in detail. It was truly a worthwhile memorable day.
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Denise
Jan 13, 2026
Excellent guide. A must tour for first time visitors. - Mariano was the best guide! We enjoyed a very full morning seeing all the highlights of the city. Although we packed a lot in we never felt rushed and Mariano was excellent at knowing where to park. He also knew the best spots for photos and was skilled in using our phones for getting great shots of us. We were blown away in Mariano’s knowledge of Buenos Aires. Book this tour at the beginning of your visit and then enjoy going back to the spots you would like to spend more time exploring.
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