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Private Guides in Buenos Aires: The 15 Best Days

30 tours  ·  from $36 a head

A guide of your own sets the pace, the route and the lunch stop. The 15 below compare length, transport and which barrios each one covers, with prices per person or per group.

Buenos Aires: Private City Tour with Local Guide - Plaza de Mayo: a central stop with a schedule question
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Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Local Guide

1.Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Explore Buenos Aires by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual local guide, stopping at places such as Caminito, La Bombonera, the San Telmo Market and El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Mate and alfajores are included, along with a visit to a major leather factory. Guides such as Diego, Ezequiel and Carlos are known for flexible pacing and strong English.

“A four-hour private tour of the many major highlights of Buenos Aires. Loved the personalization of a private car and local guide. Nicolas was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He gets the highest level of recommendation!!”

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Buenos Aires: Personalized 2 to 8-Hour Private Walking Tour - Monuments, museums, and what you actually visit
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Buenos Aires: Personalized 2 to 8-Hour Private Walking Tour

2.Personalized 2 to 8-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $37

A private guide meets you at your hotel on foot and shapes a 2 to 8-hour Buenos Aires walk around your interests. Expect exterior views of monuments and museums, local history and culture, and practical city advice. Guides such as Emiliano, Julia, Maria, and Maria Laura have led tours, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“I loved my 3 hour tour. I was only in BA for 24 hours and this was a great way to experience the city in a short time. Emiliano was an amazing local guide, providing both historical facts and personal insights. We saw a lot, he was flexible when my arrival was delayed and made the tour fun.”

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Buenos Aires Private City Tour with a local guide - From Caminito to La Bombonera
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Buenos Aires Private City Tour with a local guide

3.Buenos Aires Private City Tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 4 hours

This four-hour private drive-and-walk tour covers Buenos Aires highlights, from Caminito and La Bombonera to Recoleta Cemetery and El Ateneo. A Spanish-, English-, or Portuguese-speaking guide rides with you, and the route can be adapted to your interests. Pickup is offered at Buenos Aires hotels and two cruise ports.

“We like the guide Maicon explaination. Very clear with passion. He driving skill super good. Thanks Maicon. Hope we will meet one day at Asia.”

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Semi Private City Tour of Buenos Aires - San Telmo: antiques, old streets, and a short stop
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Semi Private City Tour of Buenos Aires

4.Semi Private City Tour of Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

In about three hours, this guided Buenos Aires tour links Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Retiro, and Recoleta by vehicle and on foot. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and guides such as Lionel, Emilia, Diana, and Loli have led past departures. Expect a fast introduction, not long visits at every sight.

“Good tour, taken to the main sights in the time (shame about the mosquitoes - horrendous!) but of course not the tours fault!”

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Buenos Aires Private Half-Day City Tour - San Telmo and the pace of a neighborhood walk
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Buenos Aires Private Half-Day City Tour

5.Buenos Aires Private Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 4 hours · from $217

Take a private four-hour tour of Buenos Aires with a guide who helps shape the route around your interests. Expect a mix of landmark stops and neighborhood walks, from Plaza de Mayo and La Boca to Puerto Madero, Palermo or Recoleta, depending on timing. Past guides have included Patrick, Ariel and Pablo, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“Angie was a very personable & knowledgeable guide. She took us around the most important sites of the city.”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Buenos Aires Private Tour - San Telmo’s streets, market and old plaza
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Buenos Aires Private Tour

6.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Buenos Aires Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Walk central Buenos Aires with a private local host, taking in Puente de la Mujer, Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Art Nouveau passages and San Telmo. You can tailor the route before or during the three-hour tour. A local tasting and Galería Güemes tickets are included, though it is wise to confirm both with your guide.

“I gave this tour 4 stars because I think Aida was a good guide. She communicated well and provided some interesting information about the area we walked through (mostly San Telmo) as well as restaurant recommendations. We went on a Friday and were able to spend some time in the San Telmo Market, something we were grateful for when we returned there on Sunday to find it extremely crowded! There were a couple items that were listed as included in the tour that we did not get, specifically a local drink/tasting and tickets for Galeria Güemes. (Aida did take us to a favorite ice cream place, on our request, and…”

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Best of Buenos Aires Private Walking Tour - Kavanagh and the British clock tower
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Best of Buenos Aires Private Walking Tour

7.Best of Buenos Aires Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start near Florida Street and walk north with an English-speaking guide through central Buenos Aires and Recoleta. See Art Deco towers, Paris-style palaces, a British clock tower and the Recoleta Cemetery, where admission is included. Guides have included Martin, Mariano and Carlos, though your guide may differ. Expect plenty of stories and a solid stretch on foot.

“The walk with a very knowledgeable guide was the most memorable part of our 4 day stay in Buenos Aires. His English was impeccable and presentation perfect.”

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Buenos Aires Like a Local 4-Hour Private Tour - La Boca: tango roots and immigrant stories
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Buenos Aires Like a Local 4-Hour Private Tour

8.Buenos Aires Like a Local 4-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $170

Spend four hours exploring Buenos Aires by private car or van, with guided walks at key stops and an itinerary you can tailor to your interests. Expect Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery and Puerto Madero, plus local context on Argentine history and culture. Guides such as Andres, Lourdes and Lucia have earned praise for clear English and thoughtful explanations. Cemetery entry costs extra.

“Our tour guide Andres was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and engaging. Made it a great experience. Picked up and dropped off at our hotel made it so convenient.”

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Private Tour: Buenos Aires City Sightseeing - Recoleta Cemetery, art among the tombs
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Private Tour: Buenos Aires City Sightseeing

9.Private Tour: Buenos Aires City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $679

Start at 9:30 am with a local art historian and private transport for an eight-hour tour through Buenos Aires. Visit Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero and Palermo, with time for stories, photos and optional café treats. The itinerary is customizable; hotel and port pickup are included, while airport pickup and attraction tickets are not.

“The guide made an excellent job and gave me a individual view of Buenos Aires! I really enjoyed it!”

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Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods - The Obelisk marks the heart of downtown
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Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

10.Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

This seven-hour private tour links Buenos Aires’s grand avenues and historic neighborhoods by foot, subway, bus, taxi, and private car. Guide Tracy brings the city’s history and daily life into focus, with time for Recoleta Cemetery, San Telmo, and La Boca. Cemetery admission and transportation are included; food and drink are not.

“I had never taken an independent tour before, so was apprehensive about doing one in Buenos Aires. Tracy made the entire process so comfortable and erased any doubts I may have had about booking outside the cruise line. She contacted me immediately after I booked and kept in touch over the next few months until it was time for the tour. Tracy gave us clear directions regarding meeting; provided clean, efficient transportation, and was professional in her demeanor. The knowledge and enthusiasm Tracy brought to the tour were unparalleled. She gave us wonderful insights into life and the culture of Buenos Aires. I could extol her virtues even more. Suffice…”

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Buenos Aires: Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Flights - A long day from Buenos Aires, with flights as an add-on
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Buenos Aires: Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Flights

11.Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $370

Visit Argentina’s Iguazu National Park with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide, walking trails and bridges to major viewpoints such as Devil’s Throat. Choose the flight option for economy airfare and Buenos Aires transfers, or arrange your own flights. Guides including Ricardo, Ariel and Rudolpho have led past tours, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“The tour was fantastic and the guide Alex very knowledgeable and willing to accommodate all our requests. The only problem we had is that when we arrived at the Iguazú airport we realized we could change for free to an earlier flight. We had included in the package transportation from Buenos Aires airport back to our friends’ apartment. We sent several WhatsApp messages to advise we will arrive at the airport earlier but never got an answer and there was no answer at the emergency phone number indicated either. So we took a taxi and the driver went to the airport in the night when we were already home. It…”

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Jewish Buenos Aires Private Tour - AMIA and the memory of the 1994 attack
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Jewish Buenos Aires Private Tour

12.Jewish Buenos Aires Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $280

Spend about four hours exploring Jewish Buenos Aires by private vehicle and on foot. Visit Once, see the AMIA building and its memorial mural, and explore the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue. Guides such as Matias and Ariela have led tours that connect Jewish life with Argentina’s wider past. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; admission fees are extra.

“Our guide, Arielle, is a warm and gracious hostess, welcoming us into her community with not only historical information but personal insights. It would have been nice if we could have had access to more synagogues.”

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Discover Buenos Aires: Private Tour with Your Expert Local Guide - San Telmo’s old streets and market tradition
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Discover Buenos Aires: Private Tour with Your Expert Local Guide

13.Discover Buenos Aires: Private Tour with Your Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $180

This four-hour private Buenos Aires tour combines driving and short walks through La Boca, San Telmo, the historic center, Recoleta and Palermo. Your bilingual guide can adjust the route to your interests and food needs. Cesar is named often, though Andrea also appears, so confirm your guide when booking. Hotel pickup, private transport, bottled water and lunch are included.

“We booked both airport transfers and a city tour with Cesar and highly recommend his services. Not much to say about the airport transfers other than his communication was great. The city tour was fantastic, not only did he make sure we hiRead more”

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Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires - Devil’s Throat, the day’s big moment
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Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires

14.Iguazu Falls Private Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $360

Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu, then explore the Argentine side of the falls with a private guide. You’ll ride the park train, walk the Upper and Lower circuits, and reach the catwalks at Devil’s Throat. Guides named in past trips include Emmanuel, Mathias, Gaston, Lorena, and Carola. Flights and Buenos Aires transfers are included only with the flight option.

“It was more than I expected. My guide was very knowledgeable on every aspect of the National Park. Made me feel very well informed and showed me everything.”

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Buenos Aires Half Day Private City Tour - Café Tortoni and a taste of old Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires Half Day Private City Tour

15.Buenos Aires Half Day Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Cover Buenos Aires by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot with a private guide and pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or cruise terminal. You’ll visit Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery and more, with time to tailor the route. Guides including Joe, Jose, Lauren and Gisela have led tours in English.

“Excellent tour with Jose Malara. He was very knowledgeable, flexible and personable. We really enjoyed our tour. Great sites, time to browse and have chocolate with churros at the Gran Cafe Tortoni! Beautiful day!!”

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