Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

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Buenos Aires Free Walks
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Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
550 reviews

Explore the neighborhood of Palermo and see the creative work of numerous artists and designers. Discover the history of this international street art hub with a knowledgeable guide.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Mike – United States

I really enjoyed the tour. It was well paced, informative, and the guide was respectful and engaging. He pointed out details about the graffiti and murals that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. It’s in a nice, posh area of Palermo.

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5 out of 5 stars
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youssef – France

We saw lot of art and styles ranging from football murals to butterfly murals. Juan is very passionate about buenos aires and the history of the city.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Plazoleta Julio Cortazar

  • Palermo, Buenos Aires

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey through one of Buenos Aires's most eclectic neighborhoods
  • Take pictures of the Trump Wall's Graffiti at Madison Avenue Bar
  • Learn about the history of Argentina's street art and its political origins

Full description

Stroll through the colorful streets of Palermo in Buenos Aires on a guided walking tour. See thought-provoking graffiti and street art while learning about the neighborhood’s history from your guide.
 
Travel back in time to the 1920's and understand the political movements gaining traction in Argentina at the time. Discover how graffiti was seen as political endorsement and how it was used as propaganda and for election campaigns.
 
Then, learn about the arrival of aerosol paints in 1969 and the influence of a different military government. Discover how the new material allowed messages to be written much faster than before and how this impacted the urban movements during the 1970's. Listen to stories about how Argentinians became progressively more involved in the act of protesting and the social conflict of the time.

Includes

  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Plaza Serrano (a.k.a. Plaza Cortazar) in Palermo. Corner of Jorge Luis Borges and Honduras St. Look for the guide in an orange t-shirt. (Big PALERMO sign)

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Important information

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  • The tour will still take place even if it rains.

From $13 per person

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Mike – United StatesJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
I really enjoyed the tour. It was well paced, informative, and the guide was respectful and engaging. He pointed out details about the graffiti and murals that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. It’s in a nice, posh area of Palermo.
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youssef – FranceJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
We saw lot of art and styles ranging from football murals to butterfly murals. Juan is very passionate about buenos aires and the history of the city.
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Chris – United StatesJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was knowledgeable and had great stories to tell. He kept it light and informative.

Product ID: 236652

Activity provider:
Buenos Aires Free Walks

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