Buenos Aires

Tours

On this 5-hour football tour you’ll head to La Boca, a southern neighborhood of Buenos Aires where Argentine football was born. The first stop is La Bombonera, the mythical Boca Juniors stadium. You’ll only need to take a look at the surrounding area to see the locals’ passion for football. Inside La Bombonera you’ll visit the preferential seating area, a section of the pitch, the popular terrace that holds the mythical 12 (player number 12), the locals’ changing room, and finish in a stand that provides you a view of Diego Maradona’s box. Next stop is the Museo de la Pasión Boquense, where you’ll see images of all the footballers that ever played for the club. You’ll learn about the history and evolution of the jersey and visit the trophies room. Watch a short film about the players’ experience and see the jerseys of 2 of the greatest footballers that ever played at La Bombonera. Head to the north of the city for the second stop of the tour, at El Monumental, located in the Belgrano district. You’ll go on a sightseeing walk around the stadium to see the River Neighborhood, the federal shooting range, the access gates to the stadium, and Rivermanía, the officially licensed products shop. You’ll also visit the Museo River Plate to learn about the history of the club, its stars, and most important titles. The visit starts at the Modulo de Traslación Temporal, a kind of time machine that will take you back to the year of the foundation of the club. Tour the stadium that gives the impression of being a social club rather than a football club. You’ll see facilities that include 10 tennis courts, a training field, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a hotel for the students and minor leaguers. There’s also a press conference room, trophies room, presidential box, preferential seats, volleyball and basketball micro-stadiums, an educational institute, and finally, the pitch itself.

Join a 2-hour walking tour around La Boca and discover one of the most picturesque places in Buenos Aires. Take in the colorful homes in the multicultural district and learn about the art of tango.   On your journey through the neighborhood, you will likely encounter live performances of Tango dancers on the streets. See many works of "fileteado" art and learn about its origin.   Finish the tour outside La Bombonera Stadium, where you will get to know the history of the Boca Juniors, the most popular football club in Argentina. After the tour, you can enter the stadium and the Boca Juniors Museum.

Enjoy a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, the first site in Uruguay to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the city with a round trip ferry ticket from Buenos Aires to Colonia city. Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese Manuel Lobo, the city went from Portuguese to Spanish rule several times until the Declaration of Independence in 1825. Discover how these events made the city a melting pot of architectural styles where Spanish and Portuguese-style buildings coexist. Walk down cobbled streets and enjoy the unique landscape with spectacular views of the Rio de la Plata. Experience the charming houses, cobbled streets, traditional lanterns, and magical sunsets of El Porton de Campo alongside the Street of Sighs and Faro. If you choose the option that includes the walking tour, your guide will be waiting for you at the ferry station, ready to tell you all about the history of this incredible town. Return to Buenos Aires via the same ferry route at the end of your day trip.

On this 3-hour tour you’ll have the opportunity to see the main site of Buenos Aires. Begin at the Plaza de Mayo or May Square, the site of the most important historical events since the city’s founding. Your guide will show you the most important buildings and monuments and tell you about the square’s history. Then enjoy Avenida de Mayo (May Avenue) and marvel at the atmosphere of San Telmo, the oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Walk along its cobble-stoned streets and explore its antiques shops and picturesque buildings. Feel the beat of the original Argentinian tango in the neighborhood of La Boca. Walk along Caminito Street and watch the dancers and browse the shops. See the mythical Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Experience the modernization of the city as you travel along Madero Port and see its docks that are home to large office buildings and an array of dining venues. Pass through the Retiro neighborhood and then on to Palermo, the most exclusive residential area in Buenos Aires. Later, in Recoleta, you’ll see the cemetery that is the final resting place of Eva Peron. Wander through the cemetery to locate her burial site.

Seeing the Delta means appreciating the bounty of nature in this extraordinary place that is impossible to ignore. Leaving Buenos Aires we will head for this natural paradise. Sail along the Tigre Delta and its islands. The life of the "isleños" (people who live on the islands of the Delta) is very special. Learn about their customs, culture and way of life. See the elegant residences located in the residential neighborhoods of the northern suburbs. Visit San Isidro neighborhood where you will learn about its history and people. On the way back to Buenos Aires, we will pass by the Presidential Residence of Quinta de Olivos. You have the option on the return to be dropped off at Puerto Madero which has many fine restaurants.

Explore the northern part of the Province of Buenos Aires where the small city of Tigre is located. Get picked up from your accommodation in downtown Buenos Aires and go on a scenic boat ride along the Tigre River. Take in views of the small streams that branch off and the numerous islands of the delta. Get a glimpse of the typical islander lifestyle as you pass houses, schools, and churches. From the minibus, see the Paseo Victorica, the Museo del Mate, and the Naval Museum. Take in a beautiful view of the Tigre Art Museum, an elegant building from the end of the 19th century. Then head to the Puerto de Frutos area where you will have free time to explore the many shops and museums.

Join this amazing journey through the best sights of Buenos Aires. You will start your tour walking through San Martin Plaza at the end of Florida street where you're going take the subway to the Obelisk, the symbol of Buenos Aires. Be part of the metropolis, going through the real experience of an Argentinian citizen's daily life and walk down the lively 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world. Historical buildings, monuments, and streets will show the modifications that the city has undergone since its foundation. At Plaza de Mayo, the city main square and the political heartland of Argentina, see Piramide de Mayo and visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and observe the Cabildo, the Colonial Town Hall and the Casa Rosada, the Pink Presidential Headquarters Office. Then, take Defensa street down to the heart of the San Telmo neighborhood. San Telmo is one of BA’s oldest neighborhoods and boasts a vibrant tango and arts scene. Its antique markets, candle street lighting (known as ‘faroles’), cobblestones, old buildings with original facades and décor, all add to the uniquely bohemian atmosphere. Then take the bus to La Boca neighborhood, known for Boca Juniors' stadium and the Caminito colorful street. Get enchanted by tango dancing and singing and learn how tango, football, and different immigration influences have made Buenos Aires one of the most irresistible cities in the world. Visit El Retiro and see buildings such as Edificio Kavanagh. Now you will enjoy the views of modern Puerto Madero skyscrapers and its Woman Bridge from the bus that takes you to elegant Recoleta area, known for the impressive Recoleta Cemetery. You will find beautiful architecture, lots of museums, chic cafes and restaurants, exclusive avenues and shopping malls.  The tour will end at the Recoleta Cemetery where you will have the chance to visit Evita Peron's resting place.

Travel from central Buenos Aires to the port to begin this 5-hour trip, as the guide points out sites of interest along the way. Board a first-class motorboat for a 2-hour cruise along the Rio de la Plata. Learn about the region's distinct plant and animal life and its historical importance to Buenos Aires, while enjoying views of the city. Disembark and stop for a snack at a local restaurant before heading to the most important neighborhood in Tigre with your guide. Visit a colorful riverside market and stroll through San Isidro, the town's historical center. Finish the tour at the Presidential Residence in Olivos before the transfer back to your Buenos Aires hotel.

Your boat tour departs from the Tigre fluvial station. You will cruise for a full hour along the rivers of Luján, Carapachay, Angostura, Sarmiento, and Espera, where the Delta Tierra reserve is located.  Take in the panoramic views of the Delta while the loudspeaker audioguide tells you all about the region and its many unique characteristics. You will enjoy one of the favorite places of many Argentine families and observing the unique lifestyle of the locals who live on the river delta.

Hop onboard and enjoy the view as your captain takes you through the waters of the delta of Tigre. Pass through the suburban neighborhoods of Nuñez, Olivos, Martinez, and San Isidro as you sail on the Río de la Plata. Watch as the small houses along the water are replaced by the skyscrapers of Buenos Aires as you approach fashionable Puerto Madero. Enjoy an audio guide in English, Spanish, and Portuguese which will help you identify the landmarks from the boat. Arrive in Buenos Aires at around 6:00 PM. Benefit from a courtesy Hop-On Hop-Off Bus ticket with this tour. The bus route begins at Tigre train station and stops at a selection of historic and cultural sights around the city whilst driving through vibrant neighborhoods bursting with Argentine ambience.