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Discover Buenos Aires at your own pace with our selection of five walking tours, exploring everything from the historic Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo to the magic of Avenida Corrientes, noble palaces, and Palermo's vibrant street art.
Choose from our walking tours in the city of Buenos Aires. Please note that each one covers a different area of interest in the city of Buenos Aires. Choose the one that suits you best. Please note that depending on your choice, they have a different meeting point and duration. Review all the information at the end of the booking process.
Walking Tour: Plaza San Martín and Noble Palaces (2h 30 min)
Starting from the intersection of Av. Córdoba and Florida, you will pass by the Naval Center and the former Harrod's department store building until you reach the historic Plaza Hotel. You will admire the National Parks headquarters, the Weapons Museum, and the imposing architecture of the Paz and Anchorena Palaces. After admiring the Monument to General San Martín, the tour continues to a viewpoint of the Río de la Plata, the Torre Monumental (English Tower), the Malvinas War Memorial, and the avant-garde Kavanagh building. You will walk through the famous financial "city porteña," observing the port connecting to Uruguay, and end back at Av. Córdoba and Florida, next to the beautiful Galerías Pacífico shopping mall.
Walking Tour: Plaza de Mayo, Puente de la Mujer, and Paseo de la Gloria (3h 30 min)
Leaving from the Metropolitan Cathedral (San Martín 27), you will get an excellent view of Plaza de Mayo and its most emblematic buildings: the Cabildo, the Pirámide de Mayo, and the Casa Rosada. Next, you will walk towards the modern Puerto Madero neighborhood to see the Sarmiento Frigate and cross the famous Puente de la Mujer (Women's Bridge). The tour continues to the Paseo de la Gloria, home to the sculpture "Las Nereidas" by Lola Mora, and the Ecological Reserve. Finally, you will return via Av. Belgrano until you reach the renowned El Querandí restaurant in Montserrat, an ideal spot around lunchtime.
Walking Tour: Traditional San Telmo (2h 30 min)
From the Cathedral, you will begin your southbound walk along the historic Defensa Street. You will pass by the San Francisco Basilica, the old La Estrella Pharmacy, and the City Museum, arriving at the Santo Domingo Convent to see the tomb of General Belgrano. The route includes the former Mint, the beloved Mafalda statue, the Casa Mínima, and the exterior of the Zanjón de Granados. You will marvel at the local antique shops, notably the Pallarols silversmith, before reaching Plaza Dorrego and the San Telmo Church. The stroll visits the historic Solar de French and concludes at the famous and bustling San Telmo Market.
Walking Tour: Magical Avenida Corrientes (2h 30 min)
Starting at Florida and Av. Corrientes, you will discover the so-called "Broadway of Buenos Aires." You will pass by the historic Confitería La Ideal and the iconic Obelisk, crossing the wide Av. 9 de Julio to reach the majestic Teatro Colón. After walking through Plaza Lavalle and past the Palace of Justice, you will return to Corrientes via Talcahuano to admire famous pizzerias like Güerrín and Los Inmortales, countless theaters, renowned bookstores, and classic spots like Bombonella and La Giralda. The tour takes you to Paseo La Plaza and The Beatles museum bar, ending with the chance to try exquisite dulce de leche ice cream at the traditional Italian gelateria Cadore, a classic since 1953.
Walking Tour: Street Art in Palermo (2h 30 min)
Urban art is now a fundamental part of the Buenos Aires landscape. Starting on Av. Dorrego (between Gorriti and Conde), this tour delves into Palermo, a neighborhood that, while outside the traditional historic circuit, is extremely popular for its wide range of bars, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. You will visit nine fantastic points full of colors and incredible murals, perfect for capturing the best souvenir photos in a city that breathes culture and street art.
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