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15 Guided Tours in Buenos Aires Worth the Money

30 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The good guided tours fill up first in the busy months. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Buenos Aires: City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer - Plaza de Mayo and the city’s civic heart
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Buenos Aires: City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer

1.City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $38Our pick

Cover Buenos Aires’ main neighborhoods in three to five hours with a local guide and air-conditioned minivan. Walk around Plaza de Mayo and colorful Caminito in La Boca, pass Puerto Madero and Retiro, and finish in Recoleta. English, Portuguese and Spanish guides are available. Hotel pickup is offered in select central districts.

“Tour with Flor was excellent! She provided useful background information about BA and Argentina, giving us insight and context for our tour. Areas and sites--and the orientation to them--was well done and we got to see a lot in a very short time. Flor did a great job of letting us know how much time we had and where to meet to continue our visit. Honestly, the only criticism is we wish we'd had more time (like 4 hours) so that we could have spent more time in Boca and elsewhere. Would recommend!”

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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 $13Best value

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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Buenos Aires: La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English - Starting at the cemetery gate
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Buenos Aires: La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English

3.La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,359 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk Recoleta Cemetery for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Victoria, Mariano, or Vito. Hear the stories behind more than 4,000 mausoleums, look for Evita Perón’s resting place, and learn legends of the Sailor and the Wild Bull of the Pampas. Cemetery admission costs extra.

“Great tour and Mauriana has so much knowledge. We learned a lot about things history and culture and individual stories. Highly recommend!”

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Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English - Reading Palermo’s murals, slogans, and football imagery
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Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

4.Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 684 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk Palermo from Plaza Serrano to Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia with an English-speaking guide, exploring murals, graffiti, football imagery, and Argentina’s political past. Guides named on recent tours include Juan, Vito, Victor, Aylen, and Elina, though your guide may differ. The route includes the Trump Wall at Madison Avenue Bar.

“We thought it was very good throughout. A big group but well managed and we could always hear.”

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Buenos Aires: Teatro Colon Guided Tour - Grand halls before the auditorium
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Buenos Aires: Teatro Colon Guided Tour

5.Teatro Colon Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 571 reviews · 1 hour · from $49

Spend an hour inside Buenos Aires’s Teatro Colón with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See the horseshoe-shaped auditorium, ceiling frescoes by Raúl Soldi, and grand halls, while learning about the theater’s history and acoustics. Backstage access may vary, and the theater’s lighting can affect what you see.

“Great! The guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the theater and guided us with so courtesy and respect.”

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Buenos Aires: Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class - Mate adds a cultural lesson to the meal
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Buenos Aires: Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

6.Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

At Paseo Colón 1355 in San Telmo, cook Argentine empanadas and cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche, then learn how to prepare mate. The three-hour class takes place in a real home and is limited to eight people. Hosts mentioned by name include Thomas, Sophie and Maria, though who leads your session may vary.

“We are a family of 3 (parents and 1 teen). This activity worked well for all of us. We loved the structure of the activity and the guide was excellent.”

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Best of Buenos Aires: Guided Sightseeing City Tour - The big avenue, Teatro Colón, and the Obelisk
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Best of Buenos Aires: Guided Sightseeing City Tour

7.Best of Buenos Aires: Guided Sightseeing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 402 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

This 4 to 5-hour Buenos Aires tour links Palermo, Recoleta, the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, and Puerto Madero by air-conditioned coach. A local guide explains the sights in English and Spanish. You get time to walk around Plaza de Mayo and colorful Caminito; the Premium option adds a Recoleta Cemetery visit opportunity and hotel drop-off at selected downtown hotels.

“This is a great short tour, only three hours, in which you are shown some of the highlights of the city and allowed some time to get off the bus and take photos. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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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

8.Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

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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Teatro Colon Guided Tour Admission Ticket - The guide adds more than a list of dates
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Teatro Colon Guided Tour Admission Ticket

9.Teatro Colon Guided Tour Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 208 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Spend about 50 minutes inside Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colón with an official guide. Visit the Main Foyer, Gallery of Busts and Golden Hall, and learn how the building’s architecture, acoustics and history shaped its place in the city. English-language tours have been offered, but check availability before booking. Tours may be affected by rehearsals or events.

“We had a wonderful time and a great guide. The theater is beautiful and the history is very interesting”

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Buenos Aires: Palacio Barolo Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - Take your time with the decorated interiors
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Buenos Aires: Palacio Barolo Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

10.Palacio Barolo Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 193 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

Spend 90 minutes exploring Palacio Barolo with a live guide in English or Spanish. See its ornate interiors and Art Nouveau and Art Deco details, then take an elevator to the 14th floor and climb eight more floors to the lighthouse. Guides have included Roxy, Martina and Silvina. The final stairway is narrow and can be skipped.

“The guide was great! The building is a must see, the history behind the building is impressive!”

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Soccer Match in Buenos Aires with Transfers and Local Guide - What the stadium choices tell you
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Soccer Match in Buenos Aires with Transfers and Local Guide

11.Soccer Match in Buenos Aires with Transfers and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

Meet a bilingual local football guide in central Buenos Aires and head to a professional match at a stadium such as River Plate, Racing or Huracán. Your ticket and transfers are included, and the guide explains club history, fan customs and matchday safety. Fixtures can change, and River Plate requires a passport and Face ID registration.

“We were able to see a match between Racing Club and River Plate. The atmosphere of the Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón was the most memorable part of the day. Walking to the stadium, you could feel the fans' energy. People were singing, drums were pounding and the smells of food vendors were around you. When the match began, the home Racing Club crowd really poured their heart into every chant. The victory showed how much the home field advantage helped out. Our guide gave very thorough explanations on how to keep you and your possessions safe. It would have been nice if he filled us in on some of…”

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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

12.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 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

13.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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San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks - Sampling the San Telmo Market
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San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

14.San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Start with an aperitif at El Federal Bar, then walk San Telmo’s market and cobbled streets with a guide such as Lu, Kiki, or Dennis. Expect Argentine appetizers, regional specialties, drinks, neighborhood history, and a traditional dessert over 3.5 hours. Groups are limited to 10; tell the operator about dietary needs.

“Kiki was a great and very knowledgeable guide. She was super fun, friendly and caring about everyone in the group. Very nice selection of food to try and great places to see.”

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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

15.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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