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Personalities of Buenos Aires: The Lives of Evita and Borges

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  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    EASY

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

In this tour you will learn about the lives of two of the most influential people in the history of Argentina: Eva Duarte de Perón, former first lady of the Republic and an advocate on behalf the labor and women's rights; and Jorge Luis Borges, writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language literature. 


Itinerary
  • Eva Duarte de Perón

    After pickup from all hotels have finished, you will travel through the Avenida 9 de Julio and Recoleta neighborhoods and hear the story of Eva Peron´s life, in either an air-conditioned minivan or coach.

  • Recoleta Cemetery: Great personalities

    After this introduction, arrive at the Recoleta cemetery and enjoy a 30-minute walking tour through the cemetery. The guided visit will lead us to the mausoleums of the main historic characters of the Argentine history such as Marcelo T. de Alvear, president from 1922 to 1928, and Raul Alfonsin, the first Argentine president democratically elected in 1983 following the military government. You will also see the mausoleum of Evita and her family.

  • Jorge Luis Borges

    Next, you will discover the heart of Palermo that combines a bohemian atmosphere with the forefront of design and Palermo Hollywood that stands out for its film studios, television production companies and radios. In this neighborhood will be highlighted the life and work of the writer Jorge Luis Borges, where he spent his childhood and where wrote his most famous novels.

  • Evita Museum

    The tour finishes with a 30-minute visit of the Evita Museum, at which you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the life and work of one of the most important women in Argentina.

    Around 6 pm you will be dropped off at a central point in Downtown Buenos Aires.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museums
  • A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • 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.Office number: ( 54 11) 11 3[sensitive content] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: ( 54 911) 4[sensitive content] (After office hours)
  • 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 [sensitive content]dicate the name and address of your hotel.

Language

English, Spanish

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Cancellation Policy
  • For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

    Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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USD 70 / Person
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