City Walking Tour

City Walking Tour in Buenos Aires (Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, City Hall)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Discover the heart of Buenos Aires on an engaging City Walking Tour, exploring cultural and historical landmarks with a local's perspective
  • Traverse the city utilizing public transport, viewing significant buildings, monuments, and streets that narrate the city's rich history from founding to present
  • Marvel at the historic Plaza de Mayo, home to the iconic Casa Rosada, City Hall, Metropolitan Cathedral, and other government edifices
  • Roam through the oldest neighborhood, San Telmo, with its well-preserved colonial buildings, cafes, tango parlors, and vibrant La Boca neighborhood
  • Conclude your tour at the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, a testament to the 19th- and 20th-century funerary art and architecture, and resting place of many historic figures
Price: $174.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Walking Tour
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided A soft drink and empanadas will be provided.
Recommended Dress We recommend comfortable clothing and sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are a must. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved and cobblestone surfaces, some of which are at an incline, for approximately 2 miles with stops. Guests must be able to stand for periods of time. Steps are required to enter and exit the transportation. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

City Walking Tour

Explore fascinating Buenos Aires on this very pleasant walking tour of the city's cultural and historical highlights.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Buenos Aires alongside a knowledgeable local guide, who will share the city through an authentic, insider perspective. This immersive experience combines walking with public transportation (bus and subway), allowing you to explore the city just like a local. Along the way, you'll encounter historic buildings, monuments, and streets that tell the story of Buenos Aires' evolution since its foundation.

Your journey begins in San Telmo, the city's oldest neighborhood. Its well preserved colonial architecture, charming cafes, tango venues, and antique shops give it a unique character. Many consider it the true soul of Buenos Aires. Here, you will step inside the historic San Telmo Market, inaugurated in 1897 to serve the wave of immigrants arriving at the time. Today, while some traditional vendors remain, the market is largely filled with stalls offering local cuisine and international specialties. During your visit, you will enjoy a tasting of delicious empanadas.

From there, continue to La Boca, a lively neighborhood known for its colorful houses and pedestrian streets. It is also home to Boca Juniors, one of the most famous football clubs in the world. As you explore, you will be enchanted by street tango performances filled with music and dance, and learn how tango, soccer, and diverse immigration influences have shaped Buenos Aires into one of the most captivating cities in the world. Here, you will take a break to enjoy a coffee and a snack.

The experience continues to Puerto Madero, where you will take in views of the city's modern waterfront and striking contemporary architecture.

Next, arrive at Plaza de Mayo, the political and historical heart of Buenos Aires. This iconic square was the stage of the 1810 revolution that led to Argentina's independence. Here, you will see landmarks such as Casa Rosada, City Hall, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and other important government buildings. After exploring the historic center, make your way toward the iconic Obelisk, walking along Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the widest avenues in the world, where you will experience the rhythm of daily life in Buenos Aires.

Finally, travel by subway to Recoleta, one of the city's most elegant neighborhoods, known for its refined architecture, cultural attractions, cafes, and boutiques. Here, you will visit the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, the resting place of many of the country's most prominent historical figures and aristocratic families, including Eva Duarte Peron. Your tour concludes in this remarkable setting.

Please Note: This is not an embarkation/debarkation tour, and luggage cannot be accommodated on the transportation.