Buenos Aires: Deluxe Walking Tour Like a Local, Recoleta Cemetery

Buenos Aires: Deluxe Walking Tour Like a Local, Recoleta Cemetery

By Experiencias en Buenos Aires

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Overview

Every weekend, explore Buenos Aires’ Belle Époque through the eyes of a local.

Stroll along the city’s most elegant streets and avenues, discovering how Buenos Aires became a symbol of luxury, ambition, and refinement, finishing at the entrance of the iconic Recoleta Cemetery.

This walking tour is designed for travelers who want more than landmarks and photos, offering a deeper experience than standard city tours.

Discover why Buenos Aires earned the nickname “The Paris of South America,” how European immigration shaped its identity, and why palaces still define its landscape.

Walk along refined avenues like Alvear Avenue while exploring Belle Époque landmarks and stories of power and high society, including the French Embassy, the Vatican Embassy, Duhau Palace, and much more.

The tour ends facing Recoleta Cemetery. The entry is optional for an additional USD 15 fee, charged by the Government of the City.

Available weekends only. Hope you join us!

Activity location

Palacio San Martin
- Arenales 761
- Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

Palacio San Martin
- 761 Arenales
- C1061, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Buenos Aires: Deluxe Walking Tour Like a Local, Recoleta Cemetery

4h
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

P 3,003.39 x 1 AdultP 3,003.39

Total

15% off

Until Sun, Feb 8

What's included, what's not

Guía local matriculada por el Ente de Turismo de la Ciudad de Bs. As.
Tour a pie
Cementerio
Gratuities

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Se recomienda llevar calzado cómodo, agua y protector solar.
El tour es en un grupo pequeño compartido.
Al tratarse de una actividad al aire libre, se suspende sólo en caso de lluvia muy fuerte o alerta meteorológica.

Activity itinerary

Palacio San Martin

15m
Admission ticket not included

Meet your guide in front of San Martín Palace, a former aristocratic residence and today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Learn how this iconic building reflects the wealth, power, and European aspirations of Buenos Aires’ elite at the turn of the 20th century. This is where the Belle Époque and Buenos Aires’ story begins.

Palacio Estrugamou

10m
Admission ticket not included

This is a refined residential complex inspired by French architecture. In its inner courtyard stands a replica of the Nike of Samothrace, reflecting the Belle Époque admiration for classical art and European culture.

Calle Arroyo

Stroll along Arroyo Street, one of Buenos Aires’ most elegant and discreet streets. Learn how this area reflects the refined lifestyle, art scene, and European influence that defined the Belle Époque. A quiet corner that reveals the city’s upper-class daily life.

Edificio Nicolas Mihanovich

10m
Admission ticket not included

Located on elegant Arroyo Street, the Nicolás Mihanovich Building is one of Buenos Aires’ early skyscrapers and a symbol of modernity. Discover its strong ties to shipping, immigration, and global trade, reflecting the city’s connection to the world.

Plaza Israeli Embassy

Located on Arroyo Street, the Plaza Embassy of Israel is a space of memory and reflection in the heart of Buenos Aires. Learn about its significance within the city’s history and its role as a place of remembrance and resilience.

Avenida Alvear

Walk along Alvear Avenue, the heart of high society during Buenos Aires’ Belle Époque. Discover how this elegant avenue became a symbol of luxury, status, and European influence, lined with palaces, embassies, and grand hotels.

Embajada de Francia

10m
Admission ticket not included

Alvear Avenue starts here. Admire the Embassy of France, a magnificent example of French academic architecture in Buenos Aires. Learn how this building reflects Argentina’s strong cultural ties with Paris and the Belle Époque aspiration to mirror European elegance.

Embajada de Brasil (Pass by)

Discover Pereda Palace, today home to the Embassy of Brazil. Learn how its refined French-inspired architecture reflects the lifestyle, diplomacy, and international connections of Buenos Aires’ elite.

Jockey Club

10m
Admission ticket not included

Discover the Jockey Club, one of the most exclusive institutions of Argentina’s elite. Learn how this private social club shaped high-society life, leisure, and networks of power—and how women were excluded from membership until very recently.

Embajada De La Santa Sede Nunciatura Apostolica

10m
Admission ticket not included

Admire the Embassy of the Vatican on Alvear Avenue, a refined example of European-inspired architecture. Learn about its diplomatic role and how religion, influence, and international power shaped the city’s elite circles.

Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

10m
Admission ticket not included

Duhau Palace on Alvear Avenue, used to be a grand former private residence of one of Argentina’s most powerful families. Today it operates as a luxury hotel, reflecting how historic architecture was adapted to modern high-end hospitality.

Residencia Maguire

10m
Admission ticket not included

The Maguire Residence is the only palace on Alvear Avenue that remains a private home today. Learn how this rare survival reflects continuity, tradition, and exclusivity within one of Buenos Aires’ most prestigious areas.

Alvear Palace Hotel

10m
Admission ticket not included

The Alvear Palace Hotel is a a living symbol of luxury and elegance in Buenos Aires. Learn how this iconic hotel has hosted aristocracy, celebrities, and world leaders, preserving the city’s high-society lifestyle into the present.

Plaza Intendente Torcuato de Alvear

The walking through Alvear Avenue ends at Plaza Intendente Alvear, commonly known as Plaza Francia. This is the heart of Recoleta. Learn about its history, why it carries this name, and enjoy views of the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar while exploring how this square connects daily life and culture.

Cementerio de la Recoleta

15m
Admission ticket not included

Finish the tour facing Recoleta Cemetery, one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic landmarks and a powerful symbol of wealth, memory, and social status. Cemetery entry is optional and available for an additional USD 15 fee, charged and collected by the Government of the City. You can purchase it at the entrance. The tour ends facing Recoleta Cemetery around midday. Guests who choose the optional cemetery entry will have free time to take a break nearby and recharge energy for the tour inside the cemetery. If you wish to enter, please contact us in advance at conociendo.lo.nuestro.arg gmail.com

Location

Activity location

Palacio San Martin
- Arenales 761
- Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

Palacio San Martin
- 761 Arenales
- C1061, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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