Argentina · Walking Tours

2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Ushuaia with Penal Colony History

2 Hours Round trip from Av. Prefectura Naval Argentina 470 Easy pace

Museo Marítimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Wander along Avenida San Martin to experience the local lifestyle
02 Explore Plaza Islas Malvinas and its memorial to fallen Falklands War soldiers
03 Admire St. Christopher's Anglican Church, built in 1911
04 Learn about Ushuaia's penal colony past at the former prison museum

Discover the essence of Ushuaia on a private walking tour through the southernmost city in the world. Stroll along Avenida San Martin to experience local culture, pass the historic City Hall, and explore Plaza Islas Malvinas, dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Falklands War. Along the way, see landmarks such as the End of the World Museum and St. Christopher's Anglican Church, built in 1911, before finishing at the former prison museum to learn about Ushuaia's penal colony past.

End the tour at the site of the former prison, now a museum, to learn about the history of Ushuaia as a penal colony and the harsh conditions prisoners endured.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ushuaia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walk Through Ushuaia's Historic City Highlights

Meet your tour guide at the Tourist Information Center and walk along Ushuaia's main street, Avenida San Martin. This bustling avenue is lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, and souvenir stores, offering a glimpse into the local lifestyle and culture.
Pass by the picturesque City Hall building, a historic landmark in Ushuaia, and learn about its significance in the city's administration.
Walk through Plaza Islas Malvinas. This central square is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Falklands War. It features a memorial and a collection of preserved military vehicles, providing insight into Argentina's history.
Continue to see other highlights of the city, such as the End of the World Museum and St. Christopher's Anglican Church, built in 1911, showcasing architectural beauty in the southernmost region.
End the tour at the site of the former prison, now a museum, to learn about the history of Ushuaia as a penal colony and the harsh conditions prisoners endured.