Private City Tour with Local Guide in Buenos Aires Full Day

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Buenos Aires, The Pampas

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You will get to know all the corners of the city of Buenos Aires in a relaxed and exclusive atmosphere with a bilingual guide. A full day experience that will allow you to explore the most cultural attractions of the city, such as the Colon Theater, the Grand Splendid Athenaeum, notable for being located in what used to be the "Grand Splendid" theater, the Recoleta Cemetery famous for its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults, among others, all tickets are included and you will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch in the city of Buenos Aires.

If you already know the city, we offer you the possibility to personalize the tour and explore in depth those places of most interest.

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1. Cementerio de la Recoleta
It is located in the exclusive neighborhood of Recoleta, which owes its name to the fact that the convent of the Recollect monks was located there, to which the neighboring Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar also belonged (the cemetery was built in the old monks' garden). ). It is the most visited in the city, due to its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults, belonging to many of the main protagonists of Argentine history, such as that of Eva Perón (Evita), one of the most popular tombs. Likewise, it deserves a visit for its architectural value, since it is a sample of the times when the country was an emerging economic power and the main families of the city competed to build splendid pantheons. Many of the vaults and mausoleums are the work of important architects and are adorned with marble and sculpture; more than 90 vaults have been declared a National Historical Monument.
2. El Ateneo Grand Splendid
The Ateneo Grand Splendid was chosen by the British newspaper The Guardian as the second most important bookstore in the world. Erected over the old Grand Splendid cinema theater in the Recoleta neighborhood, it retains its former splendor and elegance, with the dome decorated with frescoes, the original railings and the decoration intact. On the old stage – with the velvet curtain slightly open – there is a bar that invites you to sit down with a book in hand. You can also take advantage of the armchairs that are on both sides of the main room or sit in the exclusive boxes that function as small reading rooms. In the basement there is a sector dedicated to children's books, and the upper floor is dedicated to samples and exhibitions.
3. Floralis Generica
This imposing 20-meter-high sculpture that dominates the United Nations Square was donated to the City of Buenos Aires by its author, the Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano. It is made of stainless steel and aluminum and weighs 18 tons. It is the first moving sculpture controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells. The work was inaugurated on April 13, 2002. Its name, "Floralis Generica", is a tribute to all flowers. It is the projection of a dream of its creator, that of building a large-scale structure that reflects the dynamism of our time.
4. Rosedal De Palermo
Inside the Parque 3 de Febrero, in Palermo, is the Rosedal, with a collection of more than 18,000 roses and a lake that surrounds it. It occupies a space that belonged to the fifth of Juan Manuel de Rosas, until he was defeated on February 3, 1852 in the battle of Caseros. The work began with the landscaper Carlos Thays, the same one who built the Botanical Garden, the Avellaneda Park and the Lezama Park, among others. Later, his disciple Benito Carrasco finished it in 1914. Every July, when the pruning season begins, neighbors and tourists approach the gardeners to receive flowers or cuttings from which new species can be reproduced. In this way, in winter the rosebushes bloom healthy and strong to reach the maximum point of development in October.
5. Jardin Japones
Surrounded by the Palermo Woods, the Japanese Garden is a corner of Buenos Aires that falls in love with whoever visits it. Built in 1967 on the occasion of the visit of the Emperor of Japan Akihito and his wife Michiko, it is the largest Japanese-style garden outside Japan. Walking surrounded by bonsai, azaleas, kokedamas, orchids and cement lanterns is an unforgettable pleasure.
6. Caminito
Caminito is the most famous pedestrian street in Buenos Aires. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city due to its colorful houses and its deep historical and cultural significance. Caminito is located in the popular La Boca neighborhood, on the Riachuelo River coast and only 400 meters from La Bombonera, the Boca Juniors stadium. It is a 150 meter long curved pedestrian promenade where important artistic works can be seen.
7. Mercado de San Telmo
It is a large indoor market located in the San Telmo neighborhood. Although it preserves old shops selling vegetables and meat, today it is a tourist spot and there are plenty of antique dealers. The old "neighborhood" stalls that have been preserved for several decades coexist with the more recent and related antique dealers, such as the tourist boom in San Telmo. The building also includes some premises that have their own entrance from the street, including greengrocers, liquor stores, a restaurant and two notable bars: "San Pedro Telmo", and "La Coruña".1
8. Casa Rosada
It is a palace located in front of the Plaza de Mayo that functions as the seat of the National Government. This imposing pink building occupies the site where the Fort of Buenos Aires was erected in 1580. It was the residence of Spanish viceroys and later housed, with some reforms, the authorities of successive national governments. The current building is the product of the merger of two previous constructions: the presidential headquarters and the Palacio de Correos (on the corner of Hipólito Yrigoyen and Balcarce).
9. Avenida de Mayo
Inspired by the Gran Vía in Madrid, Avenida de Mayo is one of the largest and most important arteries in Buenos Aires. It runs through the city from Plaza de Mayo with the Casa Rosada at one end, to the National Congress building at the other. Officially opened in 1894, it is worth going through, as it is like taking a trip through the entire history of the city.

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Posted By : ahmedrR1544FH
Dario was amazing guide. Very friendly and fun. He knows a lot about the Buenos Aires city, culture and food. He customized the tour based on our interest. Highly recommend Dario.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 16:30:07

Posted By : Kenneth_K
Ezequiel has a great knowledge of the history and culture of the area. He was very flexible on scheduling and meeting time.

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Posted On : 2024-04-23 14:34:06

Posted By : Athena76
We only had 1 full day in Buenos Aires and Alfredo definitely helped us make the most of it. This tour is well planned out and we got to experience the highlights of many Buenos Aires neighborhoods. Alfredo was very knowledgeable and courteous and his love for Buenos Aires shines through. High recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 13:40:06

Posted By : Gareth_O
Juan was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable & English speaking, we went everywhere and came away with a wealth of knowledge about Buenos Aires. My favorite was Recoleta Cemetery and the many stories associated with the occupants Inc Eva Peron. We also tried local beer & food in the Mercado. This tour was the highlight of our South American adventure.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 15:59:32

Posted By : Indira_R
Alfredo my guide for the day was great. Knowledgeable in the history of Buenos Aires. I got to see the different neighbourhoods and sites . Even though it was a rainy day it was a great tour
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 17:22:43

Posted By : debbiemN1984BH
We had a fantastic tour with Mariano which covered many areas of Buenos Aires. We felt this really helped us to get to know the different areas of the city. Mariano was really informative and gave us some additional suggestions for bars and restaurants which we visited and really enjoyed.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 03:06:28

Posted By : ChristopherG1802
We had an amazing private tour of Buenos Aires which was tailored based on our family preferences and the current weather/conditions in Buenos Aires (mosquitoes are everywhere and so I would recommend wearing pants and long sleeves and using a repellent). Fred is the best tour guide we have had during our cruise from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires and probably the best we have had over the last five years of family trips. We had a lot of luggage coming off the cruise ship and he was able to make arrangements to store our luggage at a local hotel while we went on our tour. We could tell right away that he is very experienced and is passionate about his tours, his culture, and the city of Buenos Aires. On most of our car tours the guides would just let us out and we would explore the areas but not get any in depth knowledge about what we were seeing. Fred blends a car tour with a walking tour. He provided us with insight about the various neighborhoods that we visited, helped us in the stores and restaurants with our purchases (my daughter has a peanut allergy) and he has connections throughout the city. He also helped us to book transportation to the airport. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 09:14:25

Posted By : Robert_S
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was Analia who was excellent blending history, culture, architecture. I certainly would recommend this tour to anyone visiting this splendid City.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 08:10:15

Posted By : Dana_G
Dario was excellent and adaptable. Somehow, our need to be dropped off at EZE wasn't communicated to him, but he accommodated us anyway. He was very personable and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 12:43:39

Posted By : Aglehming
Alejandro was a very nice guide with great english but this was a full day tour and we were done after 5.5 hours. I think he could have suggested some non standard places.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05 09:00:54