Buenos Aires · WALKING TOURS

Buenos Aires on Foot: The 15 Walking Tours to Take

25 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Buenos Aires is flat and made for walking, one barrio at a time. These 15 walks cover La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and the centre, with prices that start below the cost of lunch.

Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts - From Diagonal Norte to the old center
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Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

1.Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,218 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Ride Gray Line Argentina’s open-top, air-conditioned double-decker around Buenos Aires, from San Telmo and La Boca to Recoleta and the Planetarium. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass, use the multilingual audio guide, and add optional walking tours or discounts at selected venues. The full circuit takes about three hours, though traffic and stop changes can affect your plans.

“Staff absolutely wonderful. Bus clean and audio in working order. Lots of buses with little to no wait time”

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Buenos Aires: La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English - Conventillos: reading La Boca’s painted houses
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Buenos Aires: La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

2.La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,587 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk La Boca with an English-speaking guide for two hours, from the colorful conventillos and tango streets to La Bombonera. You’ll learn about fileteado art and Boca Juniors, with guides such as Santiago, Vito and Victoria among the names associated with tours. The walk ends outside the stadium; admission to the stadium and museum costs extra.

“Santiago was a great guide, very knowledgeable, leading a well prepared tour that quickly gives you a feeling of the neighborhood, with lots of very nice details on the history and culture of this corner of Buenos Aires. He also shows many things that you can go on to explore after the tour, so good idea to plan to stay for a few more hours”

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Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour - Starting at Monumento a Juana Azurduy
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Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

3.Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · from $25

Walk through Recoleta, Retiro, and Microcentro with Max, a history teacher from the University of Buenos Aires. Over 2.5 hours, connect Nazi migration after 1945 with Argentina’s politics, the Jewish community, Eichmann’s capture, and sites tied to wartime and postwar history.

“It was the most incredible and interesting tour we had in three months Buenos Aires. If you have to choose from the may options, take this one. Generic history included and Max is a fantastic storyteller.”

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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

4.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: San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour - Churches, architecture and the flag-maker’s story
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Buenos Aires: San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

5.San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Spend two hours walking San Telmo with an English-speaking local guide. See colonial-era landmarks, 19th-century facades, comic-strip figures, the San Telmo Market and, on Sunday, the street fair. Guides such as Juan, Santiago and Jorge have led the route. The tour costs $13 per person and runs rain or shine.

“Fantastic tour through the chaotic Féria! Worth it to get an insider view of the San telmo market.”

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Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide and Optional Rooftop - La Boca: color, tango and a change of pace
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Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide and Optional Rooftop

6.Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide and Optional Rooftop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Start at noon in San Telmo and cross Buenos Aires by foot, public bus and subway, from the 1897 market and colorful Caminito to Plaza de Mayo and Recoleta Cemetery. A guide provides the city’s history and context, while lunch includes three empanadas, a soft drink and coffee. On Wednesdays, you can select the Palacio Barolo rooftop option with a cocktail.

“Carlos, the tourguide, is very knowledgeable and that makes the tour very informative. I had many historical questions and he answered them all.”

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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: La Boca Art and History Walking Tour - Starting at the Benito Quinquela statue
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Buenos Aires: La Boca Art and History Walking Tour

8.La Boca Art and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Walk La Boca with a guide who connects its working-class roots and immigration story to Benito Quinquela Martín’s art, tango and Boca Juniors football. The 150-minute route includes La Bombonera, a conventillo museum and the Quinquela Martín Museum. Guides lead in Spanish, English or Portuguese; the package includes two of three options, so check which before booking.

“Juan is very kind, good knowledge of the local art and speaks also Italian :))”

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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

9.Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

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

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: Recoleta and Retiro Tip Based Walking Tour - Arroyo and Avenida Alvear on the way to Recoleta
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Buenos Aires: Recoleta and Retiro Tip Based Walking Tour

10.Recoleta and Retiro Tip Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $1Best value

Spend three hours walking from Teatro Colón through Retiro and Recoleta with an English-speaking guide. See Plaza San Martín, aristocratic palaces, Avenida Alvear and the Church of Our Lady of Pilar. The cemetery is nearby, but entry is not part of this tour. It costs $1 per person and is tip-based.

“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.”

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Buenos Aires in One Day Private Walking Tour - Palaces, Recoleta and the cemetery
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Buenos Aires in One Day Private Walking Tour

11.Buenos Aires in One Day Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about six hours on foot with a private English-speaking guide, connecting Buenos Aires landmarks and neighborhoods from Retiro to San Telmo. Visit Recoleta Cemetery, where Evita Perón is buried, and pause for coffee or lunch at your own expense. Expect a substantial walk, one taxi ride not included in the price, and an end point far from the morning meeting spot.

“Very knowledgeable guide on the history, architecture and politics of BA and Argentine.”

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Buenos Aires: Recoleta Neighborhood Walking Tour - What the route can and cannot cover
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Buenos Aires: Recoleta Neighborhood Walking Tour

12.Recoleta Neighborhood Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · from $93

In two hours, a guide leads you through Recoleta’s cemetery, Belle Époque streets, parks and major cultural sights, including Floralis Genérica and the Law Faculty. Guides named in recent feedback include Anahi, Veronica, Micaela, Barbara and Florencia. The route details differ on where the walk ends, so confirm the meeting point before you go.

“Our tour guide Anahi was great. She was very knowledgable. We were travelling as a group. She even adjusted the tour route per our desire. I highly recommend this tour to anybody who is especially interested in the Recoleta Cemetry and its neigborhood.”

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Buenos Aires: Walking City Tour with Colón Theater & Museums - Plaza de Mayo and the city’s public face
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Buenos Aires: Walking City Tour with Colón Theater & Museums

13.Walking City Tour with Colón Theater & Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $58

This 5 to 6-hour Buenos Aires tour links San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, and the Obelisk on foot, with a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Choose a 50-minute Teatro Colón tour, MALBA, or both. The MALBA visit includes public-bus transport and time to explore its collection at your own pace.

“Was amazing and over of my expectations. The guide was so professional and informative and such nice person. Thanks”

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Buenos Aires: Private Recoleta Cemetery Walking Guided Tour - Eva Perón’s Grave and the Stories Around It
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Buenos Aires: Private Recoleta Cemetery Walking Guided Tour

14.Private Recoleta Cemetery Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Join a private guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese for a two-hour walk through Recoleta. Your cemetery ticket and entry to Iglesia del Pilar are included, along with stops for Eva Perón’s grave, historic palaces, the Law School building and an artisan market. Juan Manuel has been praised for his storytelling, though your guide may vary.

“Increíble!! La guía de lo más atenta y amable. Nos explicó todo con lujo de detalle. Impresionante la información, los datos que tiene y la atención hacia nosotros”

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Recoleta Walking Tour and Live Jazz Show - Cemetery, Alvear Avenue and French façades
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Recoleta Walking Tour and Live Jazz Show

15.Recoleta Walking Tour and Live Jazz Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Meet guide Luz at the steps of the Bellas Artes Museum for a small-group walk past Recoleta landmarks, French-style buildings and embassy streets. Then head to a historic downtown jazz bar for a two-hour live show. The $38 price covers the walk and Luz’s company at the club; the show ticket costs about $10 extra, payable in cash.

“Our guide, Luz, was fabulous! She provided us with historical overviews of each stop along the tour and was very gracious! The treat at the end was the stop at the jazz show which was an intimate venue (20-30 total capacity) and the musicians were great. Luz joined in a couple of tunes and was wonderful as well. Think great American songbook...HIGHLY recommended.”

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