Argentina · Boating

Buenos Aires Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to Tigre Delta

3 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Half-day shore excursion from Buenos Aires to the Tigre Delta
  • 02 Scenic drive along Costanera Avenue beside the Rio de la Plata
  • 03 See the historic Gothic cathedral in San Isidro
  • 04 40-minute catamaran cruise through the Tigre Delta canals
  • 05 Observe stilt houses and floating services used by island residents
  • 06 Port pickup included with English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Escape the bustle of Buenos Aires and discover a different side of the region on this half-day shore excursion to the Tigre Delta. Travel north along the Rio de la Plata, passing through elegant San Isidro, where you'll see its historic Gothic cathedral before continuing to Tigre.

Once there, board a catamaran for a scenic cruise through the delta’s freshwater canals. As you glide past stilt houses and floating services, you'll get a glimpse into the unique daily life of the island communities. With port pickup included, this is an easy and memorable way to experience the waterways and green landscapes beyond the city.

At the Puerto de Frutos, the port that connects life on the delta islands with the mainland, hop on a catamaran for a 40-minute boat cruise through the Tigre Delta's fascinating freshwater canals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Buenos Aires, Tigre
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Buenos Aires Cruise Ship Pier

After your cruise ship docks in the Buenos Aires port, meet your guide either in the morning or afternoon (depending on option selected) for your Tigre Delta 3-hour shore excursion.

San Isidro

Then, head out of the city center on board a comfortable coach and ride along Costanera Avenue, parallel to the Rio de la Plata, to the town of San Isidro.
One of the most affluent communities in greater Buenos Aires since 1871, San Isidro houses mansions inhabited by aristocratic families who evacuated the city to escape the yellow fever epidemic. You'll see its Gothic cathedral, dating back to 1706, before continuing on to Tigre.

Tigre Delta Sightseeing Tour

At the Puerto de Frutos, the port that connects life on the delta islands with the mainland, hop on a catamaran for a 40-minute boat cruise through the Tigre Delta's fascinating freshwater canals. Learn how the island residents live and interact with floating services, such as the water taxi and supermarket boat.

On the way back to Buenos Aires city, see the house and museum of former Argentinian president Sarmiento, and pass inhabited homes built on stilts in the former swamp, now developed with grass paths, before making your own way to the cruise port.

Buenos Aires City Center

This excursion concludes within a 15-minute taxi ride to the cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in Buenos Aires. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Boat ride on the delta
  • Port pickup

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Port drop-off
  • This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy

Know before you go

  • Please note: tour operator does not have the capacity to look after customers with luggage
  • 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.
  • Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs
  • After office hours

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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