Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Bilingual Guide
by Depasseios
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This private city tour covers many key attractions in Buenos Aires over about four hours with a bilingual guide and private transportation. The guide shares historical and cultural information throughout the trip, which is suitable for visitors with limited time, including cruise passengers or those in transit. The itinerary can be customized to include sites not yet visited. The tour visits Caminito in La Boca, a colorful pedestrian street with artistic works along the Riachuelo River near La Bombonera stadium. The Mafalda Statue in San Telmo honors the famous cartoon character near the artist's former residence. The tour continues to La Bombonera stadium, known as a landmark soccer venue with a capacity of 40,000 seated spectators. Along Avenida de Mayo, travelers see one of Buenos Aires’ main thoroughfares linking Plaza de Mayo and the National Congress, reflecting the city’s history. Mercado San Telmo offers a mix of old market stalls, antique shops, bars, and restaurants. The Puente de la Mujer in Puerto Madero is a revolving pedestrian bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava symbolizing a tango couple. The Casa Rosada palace, headquarters of the National Government, is next, followed by the main Catholic cathedral with its neoclassical temple-like design. In Palermo, the tour visits the Rosedal De Palermo rose garden with over 18,000 roses and a surrounding lake, developed from historic land once owned by Juan Manuel de Rosas. Recoleta Cemetery features mausoleums of many important Argentine figures, including Eva Perón, and showcases diverse architectural styles. The El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore, housed in a former theater, retains its original decor and offers multiple reading areas. The tour concludes at Floralis Generica, a 20-meter-high moving metal flower sculpture in United Nations square, controlled by hydraulics and photoelectric sensors. Private transportation includes air conditioning, and the guide remains with the group at all times to provide explanations and assist with photos. Time at each site ranges from 10 to 45 minutes, allowing for photos and short visits.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Caminito
Caminito is a 150-meter-long curved pedestrian street in the La Boca neighborhood along the Riachuelo River, about 400 meters from La Bombonera stadium. It is known for its colorful houses and important artistic works, making it one of Buenos Aires’ most visited tourist spots.
40 min
Mafalda Statue
This sculpture of the cartoon character Mafalda is located in the San Telmo neighborhood near where the artist Quino lived. It shows Mafalda resting on a bench and includes a plaque commemorating the artist’s residence.
15 min
Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)
La Bombonera stadium opened on May 25, 1940, and is recognized internationally as an iconic soccer venue. It holds 40,000 seated spectators and up to 57,000 seated and standing. It has been praised by famous players and is declared of sports, tourist, and cultural interest in Buenos Aires.
15 min
Avenida de Mayo
Avenida de Mayo connects Plaza de Mayo, home to Casa Rosada, with the National Congress building. Opened in 1894 and inspired by Madrid’s Gran Vía, it serves as a major city artery reflecting Buenos Aires’ history.
15 min
Mercado San Telmo
This large indoor market in San Telmo combines traditional vegetable and meat shops with many antique dealers. The building also contains street-level shops, including greengrocers, liquor stores, a restaurant, and bars such as San Pedro Telmo and La Coruña.
30 min
Puente de la Mujer
Located in Puerto Madero, this revolving pedestrian bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava represents a dancing tango couple, with the white pole symbolizing the man and the curved bridge the woman. It has one of the largest turning mechanisms worldwide and allows passage of sailing vessels.
15 min
Casa Rosada
The pink Casa Rosada palace faces Plaza de Mayo and serves as the National Government seat. It stands on the site of the original 1580 Fort of Buenos Aires. The building combines the former presidential headquarters and the Palacio de Correos.
30 min
Buenos Aires Cathedral
The main Catholic cathedral in Buenos Aires features neoclassical architecture with a design resembling a Greek temple. It is the sixth building constructed on this site since the city's second founding.
15 min
Rosedal De Palermo
Located within Parque 3 de Febrero in Palermo, the Rosedal features more than 18,000 roses and is surrounded by a lake. The area was formerly part of the estate of Juan Manuel de Rosas until his defeat at the Battle of Caseros on February 3, 1852. The garden's construction began under landscaper Carlos Thays and was completed in 1914 by his student Benito Carrasco. Each July, during pruning season, locals and visitors receive flowers or cuttings from gardeners to propagate new rose species, ensuring healthy blooms that peak in October.
30 min
La Recoleta Cemetery
Located in the Recoleta neighborhood, this cemetery is notable for its grand mausoleums belonging to many key Argentine figures, including Eva Perón. Over 90 vaults are National Historic Monuments, showcasing diverse architectural styles from the country's economic rise.
45 min
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
This bookstore, housed in a former movie theater in Recoleta, retains its original frescoed cupola, railings, and decor. It features a bar on the old stage, armchairs for reading, exclusive boxes, a children's book section in the basement, and exhibition spaces upstairs.
15 min
Floralis Generica
Floralis Generica is a 20-meter-high sculpture made of stainless steel and aluminum located in United Nations square. Donated by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it weighs 18 tons and is the first moving sculpture controlled by hydraulics and photoelectric cells. It was inaugurated on April 13, 2002, and represents a tribute to all flowers. Visitors will have between 15 and 20 minutes at this stop to take photos, with the guide present to assist and provide historical context.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Bilingual Guide
by Depasseios
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$113.92Overview
This private city tour covers many key attractions in Buenos Aires over about four hours with a bilingual guide and private transportation. The guide shares historical and cultural information throughout the trip, which is suitable for visitors with limited time, including cruise passengers or those in transit. The itinerary can be customized to include sites not yet visited. The tour visits Caminito in La Boca, a colorful pedestrian street with artistic works along the Riachuelo River near La Bombonera stadium. The Mafalda Statue in San Telmo honors the famous cartoon character near the artist's former residence. The tour continues to La Bombonera stadium, known as a landmark soccer venue with a capacity of 40,000 seated spectators. Along Avenida de Mayo, travelers see one of Buenos Aires’ main thoroughfares linking Plaza de Mayo and the National Congress, reflecting the city’s history. Mercado San Telmo offers a mix of old market stalls, antique shops, bars, and restaurants. The Puente de la Mujer in Puerto Madero is a revolving pedestrian bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava symbolizing a tango couple. The Casa Rosada palace, headquarters of the National Government, is next, followed by the main Catholic cathedral with its neoclassical temple-like design. In Palermo, the tour visits the Rosedal De Palermo rose garden with over 18,000 roses and a surrounding lake, developed from historic land once owned by Juan Manuel de Rosas. Recoleta Cemetery features mausoleums of many important Argentine figures, including Eva Perón, and showcases diverse architectural styles. The El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore, housed in a former theater, retains its original decor and offers multiple reading areas. The tour concludes at Floralis Generica, a 20-meter-high moving metal flower sculpture in United Nations square, controlled by hydraulics and photoelectric sensors. Private transportation includes air conditioning, and the guide remains with the group at all times to provide explanations and assist with photos. Time at each site ranges from 10 to 45 minutes, allowing for photos and short visits.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Caminito
Caminito is a 150-meter-long curved pedestrian street in the La Boca neighborhood along the Riachuelo River, about 400 meters from La Bombonera stadium. It is known for its colorful houses and important artistic works, making it one of Buenos Aires’ most visited tourist spots.
40 min
Mafalda Statue
This sculpture of the cartoon character Mafalda is located in the San Telmo neighborhood near where the artist Quino lived. It shows Mafalda resting on a bench and includes a plaque commemorating the artist’s residence.
15 min
Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)
La Bombonera stadium opened on May 25, 1940, and is recognized internationally as an iconic soccer venue. It holds 40,000 seated spectators and up to 57,000 seated and standing. It has been praised by famous players and is declared of sports, tourist, and cultural interest in Buenos Aires.
15 min
Avenida de Mayo
Avenida de Mayo connects Plaza de Mayo, home to Casa Rosada, with the National Congress building. Opened in 1894 and inspired by Madrid’s Gran Vía, it serves as a major city artery reflecting Buenos Aires’ history.
15 min
Mercado San Telmo
This large indoor market in San Telmo combines traditional vegetable and meat shops with many antique dealers. The building also contains street-level shops, including greengrocers, liquor stores, a restaurant, and bars such as San Pedro Telmo and La Coruña.
30 min
Puente de la Mujer
Located in Puerto Madero, this revolving pedestrian bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava represents a dancing tango couple, with the white pole symbolizing the man and the curved bridge the woman. It has one of the largest turning mechanisms worldwide and allows passage of sailing vessels.
15 min
Casa Rosada
The pink Casa Rosada palace faces Plaza de Mayo and serves as the National Government seat. It stands on the site of the original 1580 Fort of Buenos Aires. The building combines the former presidential headquarters and the Palacio de Correos.
30 min
Buenos Aires Cathedral
The main Catholic cathedral in Buenos Aires features neoclassical architecture with a design resembling a Greek temple. It is the sixth building constructed on this site since the city's second founding.
15 min
Rosedal De Palermo
Located within Parque 3 de Febrero in Palermo, the Rosedal features more than 18,000 roses and is surrounded by a lake. The area was formerly part of the estate of Juan Manuel de Rosas until his defeat at the Battle of Caseros on February 3, 1852. The garden's construction began under landscaper Carlos Thays and was completed in 1914 by his student Benito Carrasco. Each July, during pruning season, locals and visitors receive flowers or cuttings from gardeners to propagate new rose species, ensuring healthy blooms that peak in October.
30 min
La Recoleta Cemetery
Located in the Recoleta neighborhood, this cemetery is notable for its grand mausoleums belonging to many key Argentine figures, including Eva Perón. Over 90 vaults are National Historic Monuments, showcasing diverse architectural styles from the country's economic rise.
45 min
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
This bookstore, housed in a former movie theater in Recoleta, retains its original frescoed cupola, railings, and decor. It features a bar on the old stage, armchairs for reading, exclusive boxes, a children's book section in the basement, and exhibition spaces upstairs.
15 min
Floralis Generica
Floralis Generica is a 20-meter-high sculpture made of stainless steel and aluminum located in United Nations square. Donated by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it weighs 18 tons and is the first moving sculpture controlled by hydraulics and photoelectric cells. It was inaugurated on April 13, 2002, and represents a tribute to all flowers. Visitors will have between 15 and 20 minutes at this stop to take photos, with the guide present to assist and provide historical context.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.