Argentina · Walking Tours

8-Hour Buenos Aires Walking Tour with San Telmo and Plaza de Mayo

8 Hours Round trip from San Telmo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the historic San Telmo neighbourhood and trace the beginnings of Buenos Aires
  • 02 Explore the ancient center around Plaza de Mayo
  • 03 Ride the oldest subway in South America and learn about Palacio Barolo
  • 04 See iconic city landmarks including the Colón Theater and the Obelisk

Explore Buenos Aires on an 8-hour historical, architectural, and cultural walking tour. Discover the city's beginnings in San Telmo, visit the ancient center around Plaza de Mayo, and continue through European-style streets to landmarks such as Palacio Barolo, the Colón Theater, and the Obelisk. Along the way, experience local café culture and ride the oldest subway in South America.

Ride the oldest subway in South America, known for its striking history connected with Palacio Barolo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Buenos Aires Historical and Architectural Walking Tour

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.

  • Tour the neighbourhood of San Telmo and review the city's beginnings with your Buenos Aires tour guide.

  • Visit an old tenement and shop in the Old Market. Learn about the place from your tour guide.

  • Have a cortado with some croissants at a coffee shop, and indulge in a soccer discussion.

  • Proceed to explore three churches that witnessed the historical incident of the British invasions.

  • Discover the ancient center around Plaza de Mayo.

  • Walk along a European-style street and learn more about the city from your tour guide.

  • Ride the oldest subway in South America, known for its striking history connected with Palacio Barolo.

  • In the epilogue of the tour, ride an Argentinian invention - the bus - to visit the majestic Colón Theater.

  • End the tour by visiting the symbol of the city, the Obelisk.

San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Palacio Barolo, Colón Theater

Where this trip takes you

San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Palacio Barolo, Colón Theater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from San Telmo 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Public bus and subway pass

  • Portuguese-, Spanish-, or English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The tour is available only from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tour start
San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in San Telmo.

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