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Buenos Aires: Skip-the-Line Colon Theater and Palaces Tour

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Buenos Aires: Skip-the-Line Colon Theater and Palaces Tour
4.4054055 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4054055 out of 5 stars
37 reviews

Enjoy access to Teatro Colón, one of the top opera houses in the world. Take a guided walk to see the exteriors of many of Buenos Aires' palaces.

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    Starting location:

    Tucumán 1171

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    Teatro Colón

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

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    Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Embassy of France, Buenos Aires

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Residencia Maguire

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Fernández Anchorena Palace

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    Brazilian Embassy (Chancery building)

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Highlights

  • Tour the interior of the famous Colon Theater and learn about its history
  • Admire the exteriors of the palaces of Buenos Aires on a walking tour
  • Learn about the influences of La Belle Epoque on the city's architecture

Full description

Meet your guide in the late morning and begin the tour with a visit to the Colon Theater. The opulent, horseshoe-shaped theater boasts 2,487 seats and standing room for 1,000.

Spend an hour inside the Colon Theater before embarking on a 1.5-hour walking tour that takes in exterior views of the most impressive palaces of Buenos Aires. The tour focuses on La Belle Epoque, and its architecture and economic and social realities. Learn about the role of Argentina and influence of France and the world wars in the construction of the palaces.

Includes

  • Admission to the Colon Theater
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Professional local guide
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

The meeting point is Tucumán 1171 (in front of Teatro Colon). The guide will be holding a sign with your last name on it.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

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  • Luggage or large bags
  • Unaccompanied minors

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  •  Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  •  Children must be accompanied by an adult
  •  The tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide
  •  A moderate amount of walking is involved
  •  Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

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GetYourGuide traveler – MexicoJanuary 27, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesFebruary 11, 2024 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – BelgiumJanuary 2, 2024 – Verified booking
Facunda was a fastastic guide but the theater colon was apparently sold out without any chance to rebook on jan 2 Can you pls make a refund of 50 % of the fee paid to us ?

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