City Tours in Buenos Aires

Classic Tour Buenos Aires

During this tour you will visit the most interesting places and neighborhoods of the “Paris in the South”.

Plaza de Mayo

It has witnessed the most important events in the Argentine history. Plaza de Mayo is surrounded by symbolic buildings such as the Cabildo, the Cathedral and the Casa Rosada, seat of the nation’s goverment.

Puerto Madero

This district is located downtown by the river. Old docks and warehouses have been completely refurbished and turned into modern office buildings and luxurious restaurants.

The Obelisk

One of the city’s landmarks, located at the intersection of Corrientes and 9 de Julio Avenues.

Colón Theatre

It is regarded as one of the most famous opera houses in the world and it offers magnificent Opera and Ballet programs.

Recoleta

An elegant neighborhood with a famous cemetery; there is the colonial church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar and a nearby cultural and commercial centre.

Palermo

This is one of the largest and most attractive parts of the city because of its parks and tree lined avenues.

The district has three interesting routes which are worth visiting: Palermo de Bosques y Lagos (Palermo and its Woods and Lakes); Palermo Chico (Small Palermo), the Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Sociedad Rural and Palermo Viejo (Old Palermo) with a nostalgic atmosphere, better known as the Palermo of Borges and Carriego.

San Telmo

One of the oldest parts of the city with renovated colonial houses, where artists and artisans live. There are many tango dance halls in this area, and the picturesque Antique Fair of San Pedro Telmo is held every Sunday at the Plaza Dorrego.

La Boca

This is the district where the first Genovese immigrants settled. Stroll down Caminito Street and go by "La Bombonera" football stadium, headquarter of Boca Juniors Football Club, where you may have the chance to watch a match between the eternal rivals: Boca Juniors and River Plate.

Duration: 4 hours

Tigre & the Delta of the Paraná river

Tigre is the starting point to visit the hundreds of islands that make up the Paraná River Delta, at the mouth of Río de la Plata (River Plate), where lots of residences, hostels and sports clubs are located.

Tours along the Delta and to Martín García Island - a natural and historical reserve - start from the river port of Tigre.

It is advisable to take the Tren de la Costa (Coastline Train), which 15-Km-long journey bordering the coast of Río de la Plata takes you through the districts of Vicente López, San Isidro, San Fernando and Tigre, where you will see some historical mansions.

Train stations have shopping malls or coffee shops and restaurants. Parque de la Costa, an amusement park located at Delta station, offers different shows and outdoor entertainment. You can also go on catamaran rides along the Delta.

Horseback riding activities at the San Isidro racetracks are also interesting.

Duration: 5 hours