Argentina · Walking Tours

2-Hour Recoleta Walking Tour in Buenos Aires with Cemetery Highlights

2 Hours Round trip from Av. Alvear 1345 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay a respectful visit to the famous Recoleta Cemetery
  • 02 Admire the stunning architecture of Avenida Alvear
  • 03 Click memorable photos with Floralis Generica, a giant metal flower sculpture
  • 04 See Plaza Francia and its oldest tree from the XIX century
  • 05 Stop by the picturesque Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church

Embark on a fascinating tour of Buenos Aires' Recoleta neighbourhood, where elegant architecture, historic landmarks, and iconic public spaces come together in one of the city's most refined districts. Stroll along Avenida Alvear, admire the beautiful surroundings of Plaza Francia, and explore the famous Recoleta Cemetery with its remarkable tombs, mausoleums, and stories of some of Argentina's most notable figures. The experience concludes at Floralis Generica, the striking giant metal flower sculpture in Plaza Naciones Unidas.

Take a walk around the park and admire the oldest tree planted in the city from the XIX century, so large that its branches are supported by several iron jack posts, creatively and artistically installed.

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 Buenos Aires
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Recoleta Landmarks, Architecture, and Cemetery Tour

  • Meet your tour guide at the meeting point and begin by exploring Avenida Alvear, one of the most elegant and expensive streets in Buenos Aires. Admire the beautiful mansions and palaces that line the street, including the famous Palacio Duhau.
  • Enjoy Plaza Francia, a beautiful public square in the heart of Recoleta. Take a walk around the park and admire the oldest tree planted in the city from the XIX century, so large that its branches are supported by several iron jack posts, creatively and artistically installed.
  • Head to the main attraction of the Recoleta neighbourhood, the Recoleta Cemetery. This cemetery is one of the most famous in the world and is home to the graves of many famous Argentinians, including Eva Perón. Take a guided tour of the cemetery and see its many tombs and mausoleums. Admire the beautiful sculptures and architecture of the cemetery, and learn about the history of some of the most famous people buried there.
  • Stop by Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church, a picturesque church with exquisite architecture.
  • End the tour at Floralis Generica, a famous sculpture in Plaza Naciones Unidas. This giant metal flower opens and closes depending on the time of day. Take a few minutes to admire the sculpture and take photos before the tour ends.
Avenida Alvear mansions, Plaza Francia and its oldest tree, La Recoleta Cemetery mausoleums, Floralis Generica sculpture

Where this trip takes you

Avenida Alvear mansions, Plaza Francia and its oldest tree, La Recoleta Cemetery mausoleums, Floralis Generica sculpture

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Av. Alvear 1345 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entrance ticket to the cemetery

Know before you go

  • Tourists can buy tickets at the entrance of the Recoleta Cemetery with either a debit or credit card.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Avenida Alvear 1345, Recoleta, CABA (Jockey Club Main Gate)
Tour start
Av. Alvear 1345, C1014AAA CABA, Argentina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Av. Alvear 1345.

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