Full Day Buenos Aires Tour

Spend a full day exploring the key sights in Buenos Aires, from the 9 de Julio Avenue, to the Obelisk and Corrientes street, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Cathedral and City Hall, San Telmo, the most traditional neighborhood in Buenos Aires, the La Boca neighborhood which used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists, Puerto Madero, the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires, the Palermo woods, and La Recoleta – one of the most famous neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, and home of the Recoleta Cemetery where Evita Peron and other famous Argentinians are buried.

Destinations

Obelisco

The Obelisco is a national historic monument, and an icon of Buenos Aires. The 221 ft tall obelisk was erected in 1936 to commemorate the quadricentennial of the first foundation of the city. The monument has four windows at the top that can only be reached by a straight staircase of 206 steps.

Casa Rosada

The Casa Rosada, an iconic pink palatial building at the eastern end of the Plaza de Mayo, is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina. Unlike the White House in the US, the President does not reside here. The Presidential residence is the Quinta de Olivos, in the Olivos district.

La Boca

Located in the south-east of the city, near its old port, La Boca is a heavily Italian barrio (neighborhood) that is world-famous for El Caminito street, with its colorful houses, street artists and tango dancers, and the La Bombonera stadium, the home of the the Boca Juniors football club where Diego Maradona once played.

La Recoleta Cemetery

La Recoleta Cemetery is one of the most unusual cemeteries in the world with more than 6,400 graves, all above ground, and each one constructed in a unique architectural style with elaborate carvings and scroll-work. The most famous, and least impressive grave site is that of Eva Peron, the iconic first lady of Argentina.

Teatro Colón

The Teatro Colón (Columbus Theater) is the main opera house in Buenos Aires. Architecturally and acoustically it is considered to be among the top 5 opera houses in the world. Several famous artists have performed here including conductors like Leonard Bernstein and the legendary tenors, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti.

Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero is one of the most modern and upscale barrios in Buenos Aires with sleek skyscrapers, a variety of restaurants, high-value apartments, and the famous Puente de La Mujer, an iconic pedestrian only suspension bridge across the Rio de la Plata, that rotates 90 degrees to allow ships to pass.

Schedule

8:30 am Pick up from your hotel
9:00 am 9 de Julio Avenue and the Obelisk
9:30 am Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada
10:30 am San Telmo neighborhood
11:30 am La Boca neighborhood
1:00 pm Puerto Madero neighborhood
2:00 pm Palermo Woods
3:00 pm La Recoleta neighborhood & Recoleta cemetary
4:30 pm Return to your hotel

Departure & Return Locations

Departure Locations

Hotels in downtown Buenos Aires

Return Locations

Hotels in downtown Buenos Aires

What’s Included

Transportation and tour guide (private or shared)
Entrance fees where applicable

Lunch
Tips & gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Light jacket
Camera

Special Requirements

None