Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
by Signature Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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✓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.$76Overview
This small-group city tour of Buenos Aires offers an option between a 3-hour or 5-hour trip, suitable for those who want a detailed visit with a limited number of participants. The tour is conducted in one language per vehicle and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from the same location. Groups are capped at 15 people, ensuring a more personal experience with guides who have strong local knowledge. The tour takes place on a bus or coach equipped with air conditioning for comfort. It covers key locations such as Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca with Caminito alley, Puerto Madero, Retiro, and Recoleta. At Plaza de Mayo, the guide explains its significance related to Buenos Aires’ foundation and historic events. The tour continues through San Telmo’s artistic streets and markets, then visits La Boca’s colorful Caminito, known for its immigrant history and tango heritage. Puerto Madero shows modern urban renewal and waterfront scenery. Retiro offers a mix of quiet streets, galleries, and the train station area. In Recoleta, the tour highlights elegant architecture and cultural spots. The tour includes live commentary by a local guide but excludes food, drinks, gratuities, and entrance fees to museums or theaters. It is suitable for children and provides a clear overview of the city’s main districts and landmarks within a half-day or slightly longer timeframe.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza De Mayo
Located in the Monserrat neighborhood downtown, Plaza de Mayo is the oldest and most important public square in Buenos Aires. It marks the site of the city’s foundation and commemorates the 1810 May Revolution, when citizens removed the Viceroy to form a creole government. The square has witnessed many key political and social events.
20 min
San Telmo
San Telmo is an older neighborhood known for its artistic vibe, with temporary galleries, street murals, and lively bars. Defensa street runs through the area and leads to Dorrego square, which hosts a street market and performances on Sundays. The neighborhood features winding roads through Lezama Park, shaded by jacaranda trees, and has restaurants that offer tango shows.
La Boca
This working-class neighborhood lies along the Riachuelo river and is famous for Caminito alley, lined with brightly painted zinc houses reflecting its immigrant roots. The area includes asadores and street artists. The Bombonera stadium, home to Boca Juniors football club, is a focal point on match days. The Proa Foundation museum offers modern art exhibitions and views of the old docks.
15 min
Caminito
Caminito is a short pedestrian alley and open-air museum in La Boca, known for its cultural and tourist significance. It inspired the 1926 tango song "Caminito" by Juan de Dios Filiberto and is characterized by its colorful buildings and cultural displays.
5 min
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is a redeveloped waterfront neighborhood featuring renovated redbrick buildings housing upscale grills popular at lunchtime. It also includes modern skyscrapers with multinational offices and luxury apartments. The area has lakes surrounded by trails and the Costanera Sur ecological reserve, which attracts runners and families. The Woman’s suspension bridge connects parts of the port.
Retiro
Retiro is a diverse neighborhood with quiet streets, art galleries, and coffee shops. It includes the British-style Retiro train station surrounded by fast food outlets. Notable landmarks include the art deco Kavanagh building with views over Plaza San Martín, a park with jacaranda trees and monuments. The Florida pedestrian street is known for leather shops, souvenirs, and tango dancers.
Recoleta
Recoleta is an area with Parisian-style architecture, historic palaces, and luxury boutiques. The National Museum of Fine Arts displays works by Argentine artists. The Recoleta Cultural Center offers temporary avant-garde exhibitions. Plaza Francia features grassy areas and hosts a craft market on weekends.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
by Signature Tours
Choose from 3 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.$76Overview
This small-group city tour of Buenos Aires offers an option between a 3-hour or 5-hour trip, suitable for those who want a detailed visit with a limited number of participants. The tour is conducted in one language per vehicle and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from the same location. Groups are capped at 15 people, ensuring a more personal experience with guides who have strong local knowledge. The tour takes place on a bus or coach equipped with air conditioning for comfort. It covers key locations such as Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca with Caminito alley, Puerto Madero, Retiro, and Recoleta. At Plaza de Mayo, the guide explains its significance related to Buenos Aires’ foundation and historic events. The tour continues through San Telmo’s artistic streets and markets, then visits La Boca’s colorful Caminito, known for its immigrant history and tango heritage. Puerto Madero shows modern urban renewal and waterfront scenery. Retiro offers a mix of quiet streets, galleries, and the train station area. In Recoleta, the tour highlights elegant architecture and cultural spots. The tour includes live commentary by a local guide but excludes food, drinks, gratuities, and entrance fees to museums or theaters. It is suitable for children and provides a clear overview of the city’s main districts and landmarks within a half-day or slightly longer timeframe.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza De Mayo
Located in the Monserrat neighborhood downtown, Plaza de Mayo is the oldest and most important public square in Buenos Aires. It marks the site of the city’s foundation and commemorates the 1810 May Revolution, when citizens removed the Viceroy to form a creole government. The square has witnessed many key political and social events.
20 min
San Telmo
San Telmo is an older neighborhood known for its artistic vibe, with temporary galleries, street murals, and lively bars. Defensa street runs through the area and leads to Dorrego square, which hosts a street market and performances on Sundays. The neighborhood features winding roads through Lezama Park, shaded by jacaranda trees, and has restaurants that offer tango shows.
La Boca
This working-class neighborhood lies along the Riachuelo river and is famous for Caminito alley, lined with brightly painted zinc houses reflecting its immigrant roots. The area includes asadores and street artists. The Bombonera stadium, home to Boca Juniors football club, is a focal point on match days. The Proa Foundation museum offers modern art exhibitions and views of the old docks.
15 min
Caminito
Caminito is a short pedestrian alley and open-air museum in La Boca, known for its cultural and tourist significance. It inspired the 1926 tango song "Caminito" by Juan de Dios Filiberto and is characterized by its colorful buildings and cultural displays.
5 min
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is a redeveloped waterfront neighborhood featuring renovated redbrick buildings housing upscale grills popular at lunchtime. It also includes modern skyscrapers with multinational offices and luxury apartments. The area has lakes surrounded by trails and the Costanera Sur ecological reserve, which attracts runners and families. The Woman’s suspension bridge connects parts of the port.
Retiro
Retiro is a diverse neighborhood with quiet streets, art galleries, and coffee shops. It includes the British-style Retiro train station surrounded by fast food outlets. Notable landmarks include the art deco Kavanagh building with views over Plaza San Martín, a park with jacaranda trees and monuments. The Florida pedestrian street is known for leather shops, souvenirs, and tango dancers.
Recoleta
Recoleta is an area with Parisian-style architecture, historic palaces, and luxury boutiques. The National Museum of Fine Arts displays works by Argentine artists. The Recoleta Cultural Center offers temporary avant-garde exhibitions. Plaza Francia features grassy areas and hosts a craft market on weekends.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.