Buenos Aires Private Full-Day Tour with Guide Including La Recoleta Cemetery and El Ateneo Grand Splendid
by Depasseios
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The tour highlights a visit to La Recoleta Cemetery, where visitors spend about 45 minutes exploring the mausoleums of notable Argentines such as Eva Perón and architectural monuments declared National Historical Monuments. The cemetery is located in the Recoleta neighborhood and includes the adjacent Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Next, the tour includes a stop at El Ateneo Grand Splendid for around 20 minutes. This bookstore, housed in the former Grand Splendid theater, preserves its original frescoes, railings, and velvet curtains, with a bar on the old stage and dedicated children’s and exhibition areas. Other stops include the Floralis Generica sculpture in United Nations Square, a 20-meter-high stainless steel and aluminum flower-shaped structure controlled by hydraulics and photoelectric cells, followed by the Rosedal De Palermo rose garden with more than 18,000 roses. The rose garden is part of Parque 3 de Febrero and was originally part of Juan Manuel de Rosas’s estate. The Japanese Garden, the largest Japanese-style garden outside Japan, is visited next, where guests see bonsai, azaleas, kokedamas, and cement lanterns over about 45 minutes. Caminito, a 150-meter pedestrian street in La Boca with colorful houses and artistic works, is next for a 45-minute walk. The tour also includes Mercado San Telmo, a large indoor market with antique dealers and traditional neighborhood shops, Casa Rosada, the pink presidential palace facing Plaza de Mayo, and Avenida de Mayo, a historic avenue linking Plaza de Mayo to the National Congress. The full-day tour lasts about six hours and is conducted in a private vehicle with air conditioning. A bilingual guide accompanies guests throughout. Tickets to attractions are included, and there is time for lunch in Buenos Aires, though lunch itself is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Recoleta Cemetery
Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighborhood, the cemetery was built on the old garden of the Recollect monks’ convent and neighbors the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar. It is the most visited cemetery in Buenos Aires, known for its many large mausoleums and vaults of important Argentine figures, including Eva Perón. Over 90 vaults are declared National Historical Monuments, showcasing marble and sculptures by notable architects.
45 min
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
This bookstore occupies the former Grand Splendid cinema theater in Recoleta. It retains its original frescoed dome, railings, and velvet curtains. The old stage now hosts a bar, and visitors can sit in armchairs or private boxes converted into reading rooms. The basement is dedicated to children’s books and the upper floor hosts exhibitions.
20 min
Floralis Generica
A 20-meter-high flower sculpture located in United Nations Square, made of stainless steel and aluminum weighing 18 tons. It is the first moving sculpture controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells. The sculpture was inaugurated on April 13, 2002, and symbolizes all flowers.
20 min
Rosedal De Palermo
Part of Parque 3 de Febrero in Palermo, the rose garden contains more than 18,000 rose bushes around a lake. The area was formerly part of Juan Manuel de Rosas’s estate until 1852. The garden was designed by landscaper Carlos Thays and completed by Benito Carrasco in 1914. Local gardeners give cuttings in July to maintain healthy blooms by October.
30 min
Jardin Japones
The Japanese Garden in Palermo Woods, built in 1967 for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko’s visit, is the largest Japanese-style garden outside Japan. It features bonsai trees, azaleas, kokedamas, orchids, and cement lanterns.
45 min
Caminito
A 150-meter curved pedestrian street in La Boca, known for its colorful houses and cultural significance. It is located on the Riachuelo River coast and only 400 meters from La Bombonera, the Boca Juniors stadium. The street features important artistic works.
45 min
Mercado San Telmo
An indoor market in the San Telmo neighborhood combining traditional vegetable and meat shops with many antique dealers. The market includes shops with street entrances, such as greengrocers, liquor stores, a restaurant, and two bars named San Pedro Telmo and La Coruña.
45 min
Casa Rosada
The pink palace opposite Plaza de Mayo serves as the seat of the National Government. It stands where the Fort of Buenos Aires was built in 1580. The building combines the former presidential headquarters and the Palacio de Correos after several reforms.
45 min
Avenida de Mayo
A major avenue in Buenos Aires inspired by Madrid’s Gran Vía, running from Plaza de Mayo with Casa Rosada to the National Congress building. Opened in 1894, it reflects the city’s history through its architecture and layout.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Buenos Aires Private Full-Day Tour with Guide Including La Recoleta Cemetery and El Ateneo Grand Splendid
by Depasseios
Choose from 4 available options
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.$187Overview
The tour highlights a visit to La Recoleta Cemetery, where visitors spend about 45 minutes exploring the mausoleums of notable Argentines such as Eva Perón and architectural monuments declared National Historical Monuments. The cemetery is located in the Recoleta neighborhood and includes the adjacent Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Next, the tour includes a stop at El Ateneo Grand Splendid for around 20 minutes. This bookstore, housed in the former Grand Splendid theater, preserves its original frescoes, railings, and velvet curtains, with a bar on the old stage and dedicated children’s and exhibition areas. Other stops include the Floralis Generica sculpture in United Nations Square, a 20-meter-high stainless steel and aluminum flower-shaped structure controlled by hydraulics and photoelectric cells, followed by the Rosedal De Palermo rose garden with more than 18,000 roses. The rose garden is part of Parque 3 de Febrero and was originally part of Juan Manuel de Rosas’s estate. The Japanese Garden, the largest Japanese-style garden outside Japan, is visited next, where guests see bonsai, azaleas, kokedamas, and cement lanterns over about 45 minutes. Caminito, a 150-meter pedestrian street in La Boca with colorful houses and artistic works, is next for a 45-minute walk. The tour also includes Mercado San Telmo, a large indoor market with antique dealers and traditional neighborhood shops, Casa Rosada, the pink presidential palace facing Plaza de Mayo, and Avenida de Mayo, a historic avenue linking Plaza de Mayo to the National Congress. The full-day tour lasts about six hours and is conducted in a private vehicle with air conditioning. A bilingual guide accompanies guests throughout. Tickets to attractions are included, and there is time for lunch in Buenos Aires, though lunch itself is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Recoleta Cemetery
Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighborhood, the cemetery was built on the old garden of the Recollect monks’ convent and neighbors the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar. It is the most visited cemetery in Buenos Aires, known for its many large mausoleums and vaults of important Argentine figures, including Eva Perón. Over 90 vaults are declared National Historical Monuments, showcasing marble and sculptures by notable architects.
45 min
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
This bookstore occupies the former Grand Splendid cinema theater in Recoleta. It retains its original frescoed dome, railings, and velvet curtains. The old stage now hosts a bar, and visitors can sit in armchairs or private boxes converted into reading rooms. The basement is dedicated to children’s books and the upper floor hosts exhibitions.
20 min
Floralis Generica
A 20-meter-high flower sculpture located in United Nations Square, made of stainless steel and aluminum weighing 18 tons. It is the first moving sculpture controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells. The sculpture was inaugurated on April 13, 2002, and symbolizes all flowers.
20 min
Rosedal De Palermo
Part of Parque 3 de Febrero in Palermo, the rose garden contains more than 18,000 rose bushes around a lake. The area was formerly part of Juan Manuel de Rosas’s estate until 1852. The garden was designed by landscaper Carlos Thays and completed by Benito Carrasco in 1914. Local gardeners give cuttings in July to maintain healthy blooms by October.
30 min
Jardin Japones
The Japanese Garden in Palermo Woods, built in 1967 for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko’s visit, is the largest Japanese-style garden outside Japan. It features bonsai trees, azaleas, kokedamas, orchids, and cement lanterns.
45 min
Caminito
A 150-meter curved pedestrian street in La Boca, known for its colorful houses and cultural significance. It is located on the Riachuelo River coast and only 400 meters from La Bombonera, the Boca Juniors stadium. The street features important artistic works.
45 min
Mercado San Telmo
An indoor market in the San Telmo neighborhood combining traditional vegetable and meat shops with many antique dealers. The market includes shops with street entrances, such as greengrocers, liquor stores, a restaurant, and two bars named San Pedro Telmo and La Coruña.
45 min
Casa Rosada
The pink palace opposite Plaza de Mayo serves as the seat of the National Government. It stands where the Fort of Buenos Aires was built in 1580. The building combines the former presidential headquarters and the Palacio de Correos after several reforms.
45 min
Avenida de Mayo
A major avenue in Buenos Aires inspired by Madrid’s Gran Vía, running from Plaza de Mayo with Casa Rosada to the National Congress building. Opened in 1894, it reflects the city’s history through its architecture and layout.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.