Argentina · Cycling Tour

Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

3 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle through San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, and Palermo
  • 02 See Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of Eva Peron
  • 03 Ride past French-style architecture and elegant parks in Recoleta
  • 04 Explore Palermo Woods and its famous rose garden
  • 05 Pass landmarks including Plaza Italia and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium
  • 06 Learn about Buenos Aires’ history and culture from your guide
  • 07 Enjoy a leisurely ride with breaks for photos along the way

Discover Buenos Aires on two wheels with a relaxed ride through some of the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods. This 3-hour guided bike tour takes you from historic San Telmo to the modern waterfront of Puerto Madero, the elegant avenues of Recoleta, and the leafy parks of Palermo.

Along the way, learn about the city’s history, culture, and architecture from your guide as you pass major landmarks including Recoleta Cemetery, Barrio Norte, Palermo Woods, Plaza Italia, the Botanical Garden, and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium. With a comfortable beach cruiser bike, helmet, and water included, it’s an easy and enjoyable way to experience Buenos Aires.

Discover Buenos Aires on two wheels with a relaxed ride through some of the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Buenos Aires
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

San Telmo

After meeting your guide in San Telmo, listen to a quick safety briefing before receiving your bike (a comfy beach cruiser) and helmet. Then hop on to begin your leisurely ride.

Puerto Madero

Begin in Puerto Madero, the newest neighborhood in the city. Its old docks have been transformed into restaurants, lofts and offices, which boast incredible views of the city.

Recoleta

From there, ride through Recoleta, famous for its French-style buildings and large parks.

See Recoleta Cemetery, where legendary Argentinians like Eva Peron (aka Evita) are buried, and pass through Barrio Norte, an informal name given to a lively section of Recoleta around Santa Fe Avenue. 

Palermo

Then head toward the district of Palermo – Buenos Aires’ largest neighborhood. Pedal to Palermo Woods, the city’s largest park, where you can admire its rose garden with more than 400 rose bushes. See more of the park’s sights, including the Buenos Aires Zoo, the Botánical Garden, Plaza Italia, Galileo Galilei Planetarium and the Spaniard’s Monument.

San Telmo

Throughout your tour, your guide will tell you about Buenos Aires’ rich history and provide commentary about the sites you’re passing. You’ll also break periodically to stretch your legs and take photos. Your tour concludes 3 hours later at the original departure point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Use of bike and helmet
  • Beach Cruiser Bike

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you go

  • Passenger must be at least 4 feet and 9 inches (150cm) tall
  • Electric bicycles are available to whom is not in fisical conditions to ride for 3 hours straight (on request)
  • If it's raining, rain gear is provided, but tours are usually canceled if it's pouring; if it's raining the day of your tour, please call the tour operator to confirm (contact info will be on your voucher)
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour start
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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