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Free Historical Tour of Buenos Aires: The Belle Epoque and its Contrasts

9.8 (29)

Was Buenos Aires the "Paris of South America"? Discover the transformation of the city with a professional historian. Travel from Plaza de Mayo to San Telmo, comparing palaces with tenement houses in a unique 2-hour story.

Provided by Walter Flores

1h 45min

10:15 AM, 11:00 AM +13 More +13 More

1h 45min

10:15 AM, 11:00 AM +13 More +13 More

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Historical Retiro & Recoleta Free Tour Buenos Aires

9.7 (52)

Join this free tour focused on history and architecture. Walk from Plaza San Martín to the Biblioteca Nacional, exploring the city’s most traditional neighborhoods while discovering fascinating stories and iconic buildings along the way.

Provided by Gerardo Delgado Stutz

2h 15min

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM

2h 15min

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM

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Abasto, Cradle of Tango and Buenos Aires Culture Buenos Aires Free Tour

9.9 (33)

Join a tour through the Abasto, the soul of tango and porteño culture. Discover the streets where Gardel made history and feel the unique essence of this neighborhood that defines Buenos Aires and live the authentic spirit of tango!

Provided by JOAQUIN MARUCCO

2 hours

4:00 PM, 6:30 PM

2 hours

4:00 PM, 6:30 PM

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La Boca Free Tour in Buenos Aires: Passion, Struggle and Art

9.8 (51)

Join this tour through the vibrant República de La Boca. Discover a neighborhood full of street art, tango, soccer, and passion, where every corner tells a story of struggle and color.

Provided by Noel Quiroga

2 hours

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM +2 More +2 More

2 hours

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM +2 More +2 More

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Experience La Boca! Between Art, Football and Tradition

9.7 (56)

Join a unique tour of La Boca! Discover its history, its vibrant street art and passion for soccer and tango. Experience the essence of the neighborhood and its cultural diversity in every corner.

Provided by Martin Mamani

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 3:00 PM +1 More +1 More

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 3:00 PM +1 More +1 More

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Heart of the City - Lights & Shadows of Argentina's History

9.7 (155)

Join us and let's explore the heart of the city and talk and learn about the fascinating history of the Argentinian capital. Everything you need to know about Buenos Aires in this wonderful tour of three hours.

Provided by Vive Buenos Aires Tours

3 hours

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

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San Telmo Free Tour: The Cradle of the City

8.6 (6)

Uncover centuries of captivating history on our San Telmo Free Walking Tour! Wander along cobblestone streets where tango melodies float through the air, murals come to life on every corner, and every building has a story to tell.

Provided by Vive Buenos Aires Tours

2h 30min

2:00 PM, 2:30 PM

2h 30min

2:00 PM, 2:30 PM

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Essential Free Tour in Buenos Aires for First-Time Visitors

9.8 (276)

Discover Buenos Aires with our Free Walking Tour, perfect for first-time visitors! Explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local culture, including tango, football, and more, in just over 2 hours. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Provided by Buenos Aires Horizon Tours

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 3:00 PM

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 3:00 PM

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Free City Center Tour: Buenos Aires

9.6 (10,115)

Enjoy an interesting walk from The Congress of the Argentine Nation to the Obelisk, passing by the famous Plaza de Mayo, the Pink House and Florida Street.

Provided by Free Walks Buenos Aires

2h 30min

3:00 PM

2h 30min

3:00 PM

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Buenos Aires Free Tour Recoleta

9.5 (10,024)

Welcome to Buenos Aires and the best free walking tour. Have you ever walked around that same usual road and discovered new things you had never seen.

Provided by Free Walks Buenos Aires

2h 30min

10:25 AM, 10:30 AM

2h 30min

10:25 AM, 10:30 AM

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77,659 Reviews in Buenos Aires

by Marc Van Lerberge

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

"Great, relaxing tour of La Boca"

We had a wondeful time ons this tour! Natalia was such a fascinating person, completely passionated about Buenos Aires and La Boca. We really liked this a lot.

by Patricia Bachmann

Reviewed on Jun 06, 2026

"Interesting Insides in History and Architecture"

Very interesting tour. We‘ve learned a lot about Recoleta and Buenos Aires. Augustin is a passionate Tourguide. Augustin did the tour only for the 2 of us. Thank you very much.

by Gökalp Gençarslan

Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026

"Very exciting tour"

It was an amazing tour because Noel is a great tour guide. The content was very good there are a lot of interesting details about la boca and we learned it thank you very much

by Mariela Rodriguez

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

"Excelente recorrido por la BsAs de la aristocracia!"

The two guides were very engaging and knowledgeable! Pablo and Juan showed us the most beautiful palaces in Buenos Aires and shared some of their stories with us. Great recommendations—the whole...

by Regina GC

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

"Excelente tour"

Luis was our guide! He gave us an amazing tour, full of history and fun, interesting stories! I’d definitely choose him again on my next visit! I highly recommend him!!

by JUAN FRANCISCO SILVA CRUZ SILVA CRUZ

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

"Tour cultural"

The guide creates a great atmosphere; he’s always cheerful, and his educational guidance is very helpful. It’s also nice that he offers advice on art and places to visit.

by Roxana Remine

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

"Tour recoleta"

Excellent, Gerardo. You have a great knowledge of the buildings and history. Professional demeanor. Punctuality and a very good explanation.

by Alanna Filgueiras Goncalves de Farias

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

"Uma ótima experiência"

It was a wonderful experience. Gerardo was waiting for us at the agreed time and place; he was very attentive and won us over with his eagerness to share every detail of the tour with us.

by Sofía Reichel

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

"Excelente!!! Muy entretenido"

Hernán knows a lot about history and has a way of telling it that’s really captivating and entertaining!! The sites we visited are all close by and strategically located. Plus, he showed us...

by Chris Weeds

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

"Interesting tour"

Walter was great brought the city to life through stories. Enjoyed it and would recommend.

by Stanley Liu

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

"gracias agustine"

The tour was packed with history and photo stops. Agustín prepared photos and props for each stop, which really brought the story and context to life. I highly recommend it.

by Alley Kasney

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

"Quick & Informative"

Gerardo showed us some great sites and gave us a good general overview of the city and its history. He was nice to point out a handful of architectural pieces in art deco after I shared it's of...

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