Buenos Aires Highlights: Private City Tour
Overview
Explore Buenos Aires with private transportation and a historian as your guide. Starting at Plaza de Mayo, discover the historic streets of San Telmo, the colorful character of La Boca, and the waterfront of Puerto Madero. Continue through Recoleta, Palermo, and Retiro before exploring San Nicolás, home to the Obelisk and Teatro Colón.
Along the way, uncover the history, architecture, and diverse communities that shaped the city. This three-hour tour combines scenic drives with selected photo stops, offering a broad introduction to Buenos Aires.
Extend your experience: • 4 hours: Include stops at Floralis Genérica and El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore.
• 5 hours: Include Recoleta Cemetery, plus stops at Floralis Genérica and El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore. Admission to cemetery is USD 15 per person, not included in the tour price.
Itinerary
Buenos Aires Icons & Historic Heart
Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, passing the Obelisk and Teatro Colón, before reaching Plaza de Mayo. Discover the Casa Rosada, explore the city’s colonial past, and learn about the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Step inside the Metropolitan Cathedral to discover its history and architecture.
40 Minutes
San Telmo: Historic Streets & Market
Continue to San Telmo, where cobblestone streets and charming old houses reveal another side of Buenos Aires. Explore its historic market and discover the neighborhood’s mix of everyday life, food, and antiques.
40 Minutes
La Boca: Color, Football & Tango
Head to La Boca to see La Bombonera stadium from outside and explore the colorful streets of Caminito. Discover the old port’s immigrant history and the neighborhood’s connections to football and tango, with dancers often performing along the street.
40 Minutes
From the Waterfront to Parks & Palaces
Drive through Puerto Madero’s contemporary waterfront, Recoleta’s elegant avenues, and Palermo’s leafy parks. Discover how these contrasting neighborhoods reflect the city’s growth, architectural ambitions, and changing ways of life.
40 Minutes
The estimated duration depends on traffic and how busy the attractions are on the day of the tour.
Request changes
You can always request personalizations that adjust your preferences.
What's included
- Transportation with separate driver
- water bottles
What's not included
- Admission to Cemetery ($15)
Transportation
- Group 1 to 2 · Sedan
- Group 3 to 18 · Van
- Group 19 to 23 · Minibus
Your guide
Matias
I’m a historian and tour guide based in Buenos Aires, with a strong knowledge of architecture, cultural heritage, and the city’s diverse communities. I bring history to life through engaging stories and local insights, with Jewish history and culture among my areas of expertise.
Lenguages: Spanish, English
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USD $300