The 12 Best Recoleta Tours in Buenos Aires

1.La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English

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

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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2.Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Start in San Telmo on a beach cruiser with a helmet and safety briefing, then ride through Puerto Madero, Recoleta and Palermo with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Expect park paths, landmark stops and some cobbled streets and traffic. Past guides have included Julian, Barbie, Anna Julia and Marcos, though your guide may differ.

“My son and I enjoyed our bike tour very much with Ezekiel. We learned a lot of history about Argentina. It was just the two of us, so very easy to ask questions and he was more than happy to answer.”

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3.Recoleta Cemetery – Small Group Tour of History & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Top rated

Spend 150 minutes exploring Recoleta Cemetery with an English-speaking guide, in a group capped at 15. Hear stories of its notable residents, see Evita Perón’s mausoleum, and look closely at elaborate tombs designed with European influence. Cemetery admission costs 22,600 Argentine pesos extra.

“As a guide Esteban had the enthusiasm of a novice, but the knowledge of an expert. He brought the subject to life, so to speak, and combined contextual and detailed information in an engaging way. He welcomed questions and was very helpful with recommendations. Would recommend.”

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4.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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5.Cultural Experience by Bike around Palermo and Recoleta Max 6 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cycle from Palermo Soho through elegant Palermo Chico, past Floralis Genérica and the University of Buenos Aires Law School, then visit Recoleta Cemetery and Palermo’s parks. An English-speaking local host leads the roughly four-hour ride. Bike, helmet, water, mate and an alfajor are included; cemetery entry is extra. You need to be comfortable riding in city traffic.

“Excellent guide - Shilda. Lovely part of the city with plenty of bike lanes and shady parks. Lunch was provided at a roadside pop up BBQ. Lovely local sausage and choice also of chicken or beef. Al Fresco. Would recommend this tour. Easy ride on good equipment.”

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6.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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7.Discover Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ Little Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2h 30m · from $57

Walk Recoleta with an English-, Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide, from the Law University’s grand steps to Floralis Genérica, the Fine Arts Museum and Recoleta Cemetery. Cemetery admission is included, and the group is limited to 10. Guides who have led the tour include Laura, Rafa and Juan Pablo. Plan for 150 minutes, and confirm solo-traveler availability before booking.

“Excelente servicio por parte de Laura, buena plática y muy amable!! gracias, fue un gusto”

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8.Recoleta & Cemetery for curious people

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Spend 150 minutes walking from Plaza San Martín to Recoleta Cemetery, reading grand buildings as clues to Argentina’s past and present. Guides speak Spanish, English, or French, and the conversation is meant to be interactive. Cemetery admission is not included, so budget separately if you want to enter.

“Sehr interessante Tour in angenehm klainer Gruppe. Guise Nicolas war top, indivuelle Fragen immer beantwortet auch mit landesspezifischen Anektoden. Weierempfehlung zu 120%”

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9.Full Day City Tour Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Tigre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $285

This eight-hour small-group tour links Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery and Tigre, with hotel pickup, a snack and a Delta sightseeing cruise. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the day; past outings have included guides named Franco and Miriam. Expect a packed schedule, short city stops and time for a cemetery visit and Tigre.

“Good trip. Time split well between city and Tigre. Saw a lot. Guide was excellent and spoke very clear English. Lunch was superb”

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10.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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11.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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12.City Bike Tour in Palermo and Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

On this four-hour, easy-paced Buenos Aires bike tour, you ride from Plaza San Martín through Recoleta and its famous cemetery, then reach the lakes and Rose Garden of Bosques de Palermo. Guides lead in English and Spanish; bikes, helmets and insurance are included. Guides Leii, Shanti and Leila have been praised for making the outing friendly and fun.

“It was a great tour. Easy ride, fun and some sightseeing. Leii was our tour guide and she is the best!”

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