Buenos Aires · WALKING TOURS
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Good walking tours fill up fast in Buenos Aires, and the best fill up first. Here are the 15 that stand out, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Hop-on hop-off Buenos Aires bus with audio guide, bonus walking tours, and discount vouchers. Flexible routes from downtown to waterfront.
“Covers a large part of BA. Easy to follow on the provided map. One annoying thing: at some point the stop number being announced was off by one. Not sure if that was a fluke on our bus. About average for a hop on hop off bus.”
English walking tour of La Boca: colorful conventillos, fileteado art, tango street history, and a finish outside La Bombonera for $13.
“We had read the great reviews for this tour naming Santiago, but to be honest, it’s hard to put into words how awesome he is at his job. We’ve been all over the world now with our family and have done many tours, but he takes the cake. His background in theatre made him completely engaging, the amount of information he packed into two hours is mind-boggling, he was very mindful to keep us in the shade during such high heat hours, and gave us some amazing recommendations. Weaved in humour, and made it sound as though he was saying what he was saying for the very first time with…”
A guided walking tour through Buenos Aires linking WW2 Nazis, Eichmann’s trail, and Jewish history, from Luna Park to Israel’s memorial.
“Max is presenting a highly interesting tour with a lot of historical background. He has very sound and specific knowledge of the discussed period. He explains very well how the history related to the topic of Nazis in Buenos Aires/Argentina and evolved until present days and how the local Jewish community has been affected. If you want to get sound facts about Porteño/Argentinian history choose this tour.”
Walk Buenos Aires with a private local guide. Customize a 2–8 hour route, see main sights and markets, get clear city tips.
“This walking tour is a must do in Buenos Aires! Our guide Emiliano was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city’s history, architecture, and culture. We explored both the famous landmarks and some hidden gems I never would’ve found on my own. I really appreciated how Emiliano connected historical facts with modern life in Argentina, it made everything come alive. The pace was comfortable, and there were plenty of stops for photos, questions, and even a quick coffee break at a beautiful cafe. If you want to get a real feel for Buenos Aires beyond the typical tourist spots, this tour is absolutely worth it. Perfect mix of history, culture,…”
Walk San Telmo’s cobblestones with an English guide, stop for Mafalda and comic art, then hit Mercado San Telmo and Sunday fair.
“This tour was a highlight of my trip! So much amazing information from an incredible tour guide named Juan. The english group on this tour was rather large but the guide did a great job at keeping us all together, projecting his voice, and answering any questions. I attended this tour alone and it was a great experience highly recommended and well worth the price!”
A small-group Buenos Aires highlights loop with buses and walking, empanadas included, plus an optional Palacio Barolo rooftop stop.
“The tour gave a big bang for the buck. It covered quite a bit of the city since it included travel by bus and subway to get to the different neighborhoods. Our guide, Carlos, was excellent. The tour was a great way to begin our visit to Buenos Aires.”
A private Buenos Aires walking tour from Calle Florida to Recoleta, featuring Kavanagh, British ties, palaces, and a guided Recoleta Cemetery visit.
“Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and able to communicate many local stories. The tour was easy and not rushed.”
A 2.5-hour La Boca walking tour with art, immigration history, football passion, and a La Bombonera photo stop, plus tastings.
“I really enjoyed doing this tour today. Dani was very helpful in showing me around the neighborhood. I learned a lot of interesting information about la Boca too.”
Private Buenos Aires neighborhoods tour with Recoleta Cemetery, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, plus subway and private transport for $135.
“Tracy gave us an outstanding tour of Buenos Aires. It was a wonderful idea to start at the cemetery to give the historical background and an understanding of how the city and country evolved over time. She combined modes of walking, driving, and subway to experience most of the neighborhoods of the city. I can’t say enough about how fantastic this tour was and I highly recommend!!!”
Tip-based Recoleta and Retiro walk with Teatro Colón exterior, palaces, parks, and a terrace view of the Tower of the English.
“Walking was a little rough for a couple old folks, but we saw so much up close. The explanations were great by Maria, and her English was mostly easy to follow. Thankful for the bathroom break. Luckily for us, we are staying very close to the Cemetery, so was just a short walk to return “home” at end of tour.”
A 6-hour private Buenos Aires walk with an English-speaking guide, from Plaza de Mayo to Recoleta Cemetery and San Telmo, with coffee stops.
“Good and informative tour. The guide was interesting and particularly expert on the Recoleta Cemetery and its famous tombs. He really brought the City to life.”
A 2-hour guided Recoleta walk: Eva Perón’s crypt, Belle Époque architecture, major art stops, and finishing near MALBA.
“Barbi (Barbara) was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable on many points of interest. Her English was excellent and the tour was started on time. We were surprised that the tour group was just us two, so we had plenty of opportunity to chat and ask questions.”
Walk San Telmo and Puerto Madero, tour Teatro Colón, and optionally visit MALBA for contemporary Latin American art in 5–6 hours.
“The guide was very kind and nice! It was great time in Buesnos Aires”
Stroll stylish Recoleta with Luz, then cap the night at an intimate live jazz club in Buenos Aires. Small group, 3 hours, great value.
“Luz had excellent English and explained the history of the area, pointing out lots of interesting things. The jazz club was quirky and the musicians really great. Our guide, who is a jazz singer, was invited by the band to sing a couple of songs with them and she had a great voice. Very memorable evening.”
A 2-hour private walking tour of Recoleta’s cemetery and key landmarks, including Eva Perón’s grave, with skip-the-line entry.
“Everyone needs to see the Recoleta Necropolis. It is gorgeous and enormous and so unique. We had Juan Manuel as our tour guide and he was outstanding. He knew so much about the architecture, history and culture. My husband is a historian and he was very impressed with Juan’s depth of knowledge. 5/5 stars for Juan and this fascinating and extraordinary tour.”
