4-Hour Buenos Aires Street Art Tour through La Boca and Barracas

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Reveal the extraordinary history of Buenos Aires street art
• 02 Explore the neighbourhoods of La Boca and Barracas
• 03 See "The returning of Quinquela"
• 04 Visit San Telmo for its colourful murals and graffiti

Discover the artistic side of Buenos Aires on a street art tour through neighborhoods beyond the usual tourist guidebooks. Explore iconic murals by international urban artists in La Boca, Barracas, and San Telmo, and gain insight into the social and political issues expressed through this underrated artistic phenomenon. Along the way, see some of the city's most significant works, including Alfredo Segatori's "The returning of Quinquela," the longest mural in the world painted by a single artist.

See the longest mural in the world painted by a single artist, Alfredo Segatori.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Street Art Through La Boca, Barracas, and San Telmo

• Get picked up from your accommodation and meet your local tour guide.

• Visit the neighbourhoods of La Boca and Barracas in the southern area of the city.

• Learn about social and political issues through urban art.

• See the longest mural in the world painted by a single artist, Alfredo Segatori. It is called "The returning of Quinquela".

• Witness house frontiers filled with paint and mosaics.

• Visit San Telmo for its colourful murals and graffiti.

• Complete your visit and say goodbye to your local insider.

• Transfer back to your hotel, where your tour comes to an end.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified English-speaking Buenos Aires tour guide (also available in Spanish)

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel or accommodation in a private vehicle

• Parking tickets and gasoline

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Money for any other expenses

Know before you go

• The vehicle can accommodate 3-4 people. Please take into consideration that four passengers will be a tight fit. You will not be inside the car for a long time anyway.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tour start

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.