Senior friendly
GuideMariana
Buenos Aires, "Paris of South America"- Private panoramic tour of Recoleta and Retiro
2 to 3 hoursWalking tour
4.9(13)
From$170
Mariana
4.8(41)
I am a professional Tour Guide and Travel Agent based in Buenos Aires, with extensive experience in receptive tourism, city tours, walking tours and thematic experiences. I am passionate about my city and enjoy sharing its history, culture, architecture, traditions and hidden corners with visitors from around the world. I speak five languages fluently: Spanish, English, Italian, French and Portuguese, which allows me to connect naturally with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Over the years, I have developed a strong understanding not only of Buenos Aires, but also of international travelers and their different expectations, interests and ways of experiencing a destination. My goal is to make every tour informative, engaging and enjoyable, adapting each experience to the needs and personality of my guests. I believe that being a good guide means much more than knowing facts: it means creating meaningful experiences and making visitors feel welcome in the city.
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, English
Tours
What travelers say
RS
Rachel S
4
A polished and informative tour with Mariana covering Plaza San Martín, Palacio Paz, Arroyo Street, and Avenida Alvear. Remember that tickets, food, and transportation are separate, but the experience was excellent.
DL
David L
5
Very good panoramic walking tour with strong historical and architectural content. The two-hour format worked well, although I would have enjoyed a little more time at each stop.
AM
Anna M
5
The walk through Calle Arroyo and Avenida Alvear was beautiful. Mariana was warm, articulate, and flexible when we wanted to pause for photographs and questions.
RK
Robert K
5
Wonderful experience for a first visit. The route was clear, the explanations were engaging, and the guide made the history of Buenos Aires feel connected to what we were seeing.
CT
Claire T
5
A thoughtful private tour with Mariana. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the grand residences and the personal stories of the people who helped create this part of the city.
JW
James W
5
A very enjoyable introduction to Recoleta and Retiro. The tour balanced famous landmarks with stories about everyday life, immigration, and Buenos Aires’ European influences.
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Olivia H
5
Mariana brought the city’s architecture to life. She showed us details around Palacio Paz and Avenida Alvear that we would have completely missed on our own.
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Michael T
5
Excellent walking tour with plenty of context about Argentina’s prosperity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The guide answered all our questions and kept a comfortable pace.
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Laura B
5
A highlight of our stay in Buenos Aires. The Beaux-Arts buildings, elegant palaces, and wide avenues were impressive, but the social history made the experience truly memorable.
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Daniel B
5
Mariana was knowledgeable, friendly, and very easy to listen to. She explained why Calle Arroyo is known as the elbow of Buenos Aires aristocracy without making the tour feel like a lecture.