Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour: Historical and Artistic Exploration of Buenos Aires
4.9
326 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Embark on a captivating historical and artistic walking tour of the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. Explore classic and mysterious stories, including the burial of Eva Perón.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cementerio de la Recoleta - We will see a variety of the best graves of the cemetery. Some of the greatest characters of our history and some of the best creepy stories.
- Eva Peron’s Tomb - The incredible story of Evita Peron’s death, funeral, mummification of her corpse and political war that lasted 24 years until she could finally rest in peace.
What's Included
- English-speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Recoleta Cemetery Entrance Ticket approx. 6usd(must buy at the entrance at the start of the tour)
Additional Information
Join us on a tailored tour of the Recoleta Cemetery - a truly mesmerizing and unique attraction in Buenos Aires! This near two-hour journey explores some of the most intriguing and notable tales. The tour touches upon the intriguing narrative surrounding the demise and interment of Eva Perón, shedding light on one of the nation’s most illustrious and contentious figures. Furthermore, it provides insightful historical and architectural information about the mausoleums and artistic legacy.
Location
Junín 1851
Junín
We meet at the entrance of the Recoleta Cemetery. The entrance is a big white gate with 4 high greek columns that says "Requiescat in Pace" (Rest in Peace) on top. There is a plaque that says street Junin 1760 (google maps marks it at Junin 1851). Look for a guide in ORANGE.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(326 Ratings)
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Josue_r
Apr 20, 2024
Museo al aire libre - The tour was amazing, jaw dropping, and at the same time a full on history lesson. Loved it and definitely recommend it!
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Eleanorbristol
Apr 19, 2024
Recommend as way to see everything city has to offer - Great way to see all sights . Really knowledgeable guide and added some fun to tour. Time to stop for short break. Able to answe a few questions we had.
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136davef
Apr 18, 2024
An outstanding tour of Recoleta - Victoria did an excellent job of informing and entertaining us. The tour flew by and was over far too quickly. I highly recommend this tour as well as the other tours they do. Great value for money.
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Irini_a
Apr 17, 2024
Great guide and tour! - Mariana was a great tour guide: knowledgeable, funny, and open to questions. It was a wonderful experience walking around the cemetery and learn more about the history and culture of Argentina.
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Isidrosamperio
Apr 13, 2024
Very good tour to learn about the life of the tombs in Recleta - Thanks to Sebastian for the tour!
It is very useful that it has a book with photos, it has good information about the history of the families that are in the cemetery
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296cheryln
Apr 11, 2024
Great tour of Recoleta Cemetery - Veronica was our tour guide on the Recoleta Cemetery tour. I highly recommend the tour as we learned about the history, heard stories, and urban legends about the cemetery. Veronica did an amazing job and made the tour fun and interesting. Highly recommend!
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Alissa1222
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent - Vito was excellent! Would recommend tour highly definitely take if here . Great stories and engaging in what was a very large group
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Nataliane9437kt
Apr 6, 2024
Worth a visit! - The tour was very interesting and impressive, and our guide Victoria enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. We found out a lot about Eva Peron what is not known from google. Highly recommended!
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Excursion30070007580
Apr 5, 2024
Death and creativity! - Very comprehensive tour. Time passed quickly as Marianne gave us an understanding of the elite classes, the artwork and craft, the symbolism and the origins of the cemetery providing a greater appreciation of the social standing even after death.
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Lara_r
Apr 4, 2024
Fantastic Recoleta - Fantastic tour! Mariana was amazing and very knowledgeable, her english was perfect. i appreciated how she kept checking in with the group. Would highly recommend, since a tour is a must for Recoleta Cemetery.
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