Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBest of Buenos Aires Walking Tour
based on 4 reviews
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Product code: 5030BEST
Discover the friendly and fascinating city of Buenos Aires on foot. This 2 mile (3.2km) morning walking tour of the Retiro and Recoleta neighborhood is a pleasant way to experience the unique culture of Buenos Aires, its history, customs, buildings and monuments. An educational and fun way to explore Argentina's capital city!
The walking tour covers over 25 "must see" attractions including:
- Florida St. and Early History of BA
- Corrientes Av. and its Obelisk (explained)
- Ana Diaz' place (first woman settler in 1582)
- Mariquita Sanchez' house: short history of Argentina
- Av de Mayo: Café Tortoni & the story of Tango
- Plaza de Mayo (Evita, Mothers, Falklands & crowds)
- Casa Rosada (Govt. House. The Peron's balconies)
- Cathedral & Gral. San Martin's mausoleum & story
- Manzana de las Luces (Enlightment Square)
- San Ignacio, Francisco & Domingo (colonial churches)
- 1806' British presence: wit, romance & canon-balls
- World famous San Telmo Qt.. Evita's headquarters
- San Telmo Market. Visits inside colonial houses
- Modern Art Museum (ex Onassis' cigarette factory)
- Lezama Park: BA's foundation, settlers & cannibals
- ...and lots of local stories, curious facts & peculiarities!
Listen as your knowledgeable guide informs you about the local history, architecture, traditions, habits and unique features you might never have discovered otherwise. This is a fun, easy going tour where you will be taken "off the beaten track". Complimentary coffee is included.
- Walking tour of Buenos Aires
- Over 25 points of interest
- Plaza de Mayo (Evita, Mothers, Falklands and crowds)
- San Telmo Market (visit the inside of colonial houses)
- English speaking guide
- Complimentary coffee
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Best of Buenos Aires Walking Tour
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Beginning September 1, 2009 Monday through Saturday
Florida Garden Cafe
Departure Time: 10:00am Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Return details:Concludes at the renowned Recoleta cafe and restaurant district
- Walking tour
- Complimentary coffee
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children aged 8 years and under are free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
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Excellent escorted guided tour. Our guide was well informed, and we especially appreciated his explanations ... Read more ›
Min Hiu H, United States of America, April 2009
