Argentina · City Tours

Buenos Aires City Tour: Platinium Tour For English Speakers!

4 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See Buenos Aires’ major neighborhoods in just 4 hours
  • 02 Explore Plaza de Mayo, La Boca and Recoleta on foot
  • 03 Drive along Avenida 9 de Julio and see the Obelisk
  • 04 Visit colorful Caminito and browse local artists’ work
  • 05 Pass landmarks including Teatro Colón, Casa Rosada and the Metropolitan Cathedral
  • 06 Travel with an English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 End the tour at Galerias Pacifico for independent exploration

Discover the highlights of Buenos Aires on a 4-hour city tour designed for English speakers. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle through the city’s most important districts, including Retiro, Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca and Puerto Madero, while learning about the capital’s history, architecture and culture along the way.

Enjoy stops to explore some of the city’s most iconic areas on foot, from the political heart of Plaza de Mayo to the colorful streets of Caminito and the elegant atmosphere of Recoleta. The tour ends at Galerias Pacifico, giving you the chance to continue exploring Buenos Aires at your own pace.

The district is a major attraction for the brightly painted buildings on the Caminito, the neighborhood’s main (pedestrianized) drag where you’ll hop off the coach to go for a stroll and see local artists selling their work.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Buenos Aires
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Buenos Aires City Center

You will meet your guide at your downtown located hotel or, if you are staying at outside the pick up area, at a centrally located meeting point.

Retiro

Your coach tour of Buenos Aires begins in the Retiro neighborhood. As you sit back and relax in your comfortable seat, you’ll make your way past the city’s top landmarks and through its most popular neighborhoods.

Palermo

Head to one of the city’s largest districts, Palermo, where you’ll drive through Palermo Woods. The city’s largest park, Palermo Woods is home to many attractions, including the Buenos Aires Eco Park (formerly Zoo), Plaza Italia and Galileo Galilei Planetarium.

Recoleta

We will arrive in Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city, with its renowned Recoleta Cemetery (where Eva Peron is interred), elegant shops and open-air cafes.

Avenida 9 de Julio

The largest avenue of the world. The next highlight, Teatro Colón, a beautiful opera house built between 1889 and 1908. The theater stands near Plaza de la República, a square on Avenida 9 de Julio where you can see the Obelisco de Buenos Aires (Obelisk of Buenos Aires), a 1936 monument to honor the foundation of the city.

Plaza de Mayo

Head to Plaza de Mayo, the political hub of Buenos Aires and home to Casa Rosada, the official office of the Argentine president. Stop here to take photos of the palatial building, famous for its pink exterior, and then admire more sights in the area, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (town hall).

San Telmo

San Telmo, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture. See its many attractions, including Dorrego Square, where you should keep your eyes open for spontaneous tango performances – San Telmo is the center of tango in Buenos Aires.

La Boca & Caminito

Continue to La Boca, Buenos Aires’ most colorful neighborhood, where a European atmosphere has remained strong since the neighborhood was settled by Italian immigrants. The district is a major attraction for the brightly painted buildings on the Caminito, the neighborhood’s main (pedestrianized) drag where you’ll hop off the coach to go for a stroll and see local artists selling their work.

Puerto Madero

Then we will continue to one of the most modern neighbourhoods of the city, Puerto Madero. This district is a revamped dockside area, popular with tourists and business lunchers. You wi find the famous "Puente de la Mujer" by Calatrava.

Galerias Pacifico

Your tour ends at Galerias Pacifico, a shopping area, where you can continue your own exploration of Buenos Aires!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking guide only
  • Pick-up at centrally located hotels
  • 3 stops at Plaza de Mayo, La Boca and Recoleta

What's Not Included

  • Food and drink
  • Drop-off at hotels

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • 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.
  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

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 4 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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