Argentina · City Tours

La Plata City Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires Province
  • 02 See the city’s distinctive square layout and diagonal avenues
  • 03 Visit the Neo-Gothic Catedral de La Plata
  • 04 Pass by the Astronomical Observatory and Argentinean Theatre
  • 05 Discover the renowned Natural Science Museum
  • 06 Travel from Buenos Aires in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Learn from a multilingual professional guide

Discover La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires Province, on a half-day tour that blends architecture, culture, religion, and natural sciences. Just about an hour from Buenos Aires, this experience introduces you to one of Argentina’s most distinctive cities, known for its carefully planned square layout and elegant diagonals.

Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual guide and explore highlights including the impressive Neo-Gothic Cathedral of La Plata, the city center, the Astronomical Observatory, the Argentinean Theatre, and the renowned Natural Science Museum. It’s an easy and enriching way to see a different side of the region beyond the usual city sights.

Discover La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires Province, on a half-day tour that blends architecture, culture, religion, and natural sciences.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Buenos Aires, La Plata
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Buenos Aires City Center

After being picked up in your centrally located hotel in Buenos Aires, drive for 56 km on Avenida La Plata in a comfortable coach equipped with Air Conditioning and Heating. During the trip to La Plata, get a nice view of the same name River, while your multilingual guide explains the history and foundations of the famous square city.

Catedral de La Plata

Arriving at destination, visit the important Neo Gothic Cathedral, considered as one of the world's biggest. Inspired from Europe, it was made in 1932. Then, walk along the city's diagonals and be impressed by its perfect geometrical shape.

La Plata City Center

Visit the Astronomical Observatory and the Argentinean Theatre, while your guide explains by who and how they were built.

Natural Science Museum

Get a glimpse at the Natural Science Museum, South America most important science museum. Hosting a collection of over 2 millions objects and specimens, it is as a center of Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany and Zoology (didactical and educational museum of Argentinean historical species). Get to know better the Argentinian regions and its natural climates (sea,mountain, Patagonia etc), which made possible the conservation of many dinosaurus specimen.
Then, after discovering La Plata and its museums, architecture, culture and traditions, hop on the bus again to get back to Buenos Aires within 1 hour drive.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
  • 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 5 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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