Argentina · HISTORIC BUENOS AIRES WALKS
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There are 17 historic buenos aires walking tours in Argentina on this list. These 15 come first, with prices, durations and the differences that matter, so choosing takes minutes rather than an evening.
See Buenos Aires from the water on a Puerto Madero sunset cruise with an open bar, music, and a one hour pass by the busy port.
“It was very fun, a little bit slow at the beginning because you’re one hour stuck at harbor before leaving, the music is a bit loud but once you start everything is worth it, the views are amazing!!”
Cruise from Puerto Madero to Tigre, watch the Paraná Delta take over, hear stories via audio guide, then explore Tigre with free time.
“Only negative is that there's not enough time for everything. Otherwise excellent.”
2-hour English guided walk in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, with flag history, Mafalda, Mercado San Telmo and Sunday fair for $13.
“very knowledgeable and interesting trip. Group size too large for the narrow streets we bavigated”
A 3.5-hour San Telmo food and history walk with street food, drinks, market tastings, and a guide who connects it all.
“The tour with Lucia was great. We had lots of good food and were very full when the tour ended.”
Bike through San Telmo and La Boca, then Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo, with a bilingual guide for $45.
“Great tour with a great guide ( Nestor ), he shared very interesting information, our kids ( 15,13 ) and us absolutely loved it, definitely recommend it.”
Taste Buenos Aires in San Telmo and Boca on a 2-3 hour BA Flavors tour with Mercado bites, wine, mate, and dulce de leche.
“Food portion was varied and nice - enjoyed seeing parts of BA we haven’t explored before. We’re not shoppers at all and would have preferred skipping high sell spots. Fred was lovely and very professional with the redirect back to food tour. I’d specify your interests up front or when booking to ensure your tour meets your goals.”
San Telmo tasting walk with a local guide. Plaza Dorrego, Parque Lezama, Mercado San Telmo, Mafalda, plus optional El Zanjón entry.
“Sebastian did a wonderful job of showing us around San Telmo and explaining about the area. Especially enjoyed the empanadas at the lively San Telmo Market, and seeing the streets full of people shopping on Sunday, along Calle Defensa. Sebastian made the experience comfortable, like a good friend showing us San Telmo. This area is definitely worth a visit!”
A 3-hour, tip-based walking tour through Recoleta and Retiro’s palaces and parks, with a Colón area start and a terrace view.
“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.”
3-hour San Telmo parrilla food tour with a small group, Mercado San Telmo market time, and wine plus drinks included at local spots.
“We visited 5 places to eat and drink. at all places the food and drinks were very tasty and more then expected. we drink a beer, white wine, empanadas and of very good bottle of malbec wine with a great selection of meats from the barbecue grill and a great ice cream. Our guide Antonella was very nice and it was one of my best food tour I ever did.”
San Telmo on foot with Miguel: iconic bars, tango spots, markets, parks, and landmarks in a small-group 150-minute walk.
“Me encanto conocer San Telmo , sin prisas y con un guia amable y muy atento.”
Walk San Telmo and Caminito with a small English/Spanish guide, learn tango and immigration stories, and end with coffee in a conventillo.
“Sebastian was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! He was very thorough with his descriptions. His English was perfect so I had no issues with that. He also sent me few tailored suggestions for attractions I would be interested in. A very pleasant experience in this magic place 😊”
Small-group walk through Puerto Madero, icons like Puente de la Mujer, and Reserva Ecológica wildlife views, led in Spanish.
“We took the tour with Miguel who has an extensive knowledge about Puerto Madero and Buenos Aires. Thank you, Miguel, for this interesting walk and discussions!!”
2-hour San Telmo walking tour: cobblestones, Mafalda statue, Plaza Dorrego tango vibe, antiques at the market, optional El Zanjon tunnels.
“I really enjoying exploring San Telmo today. Facundo was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. I learned a lot about the neighborhood, and would recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Buenos Aires.”
Private 150-minute San Telmo walking tour to the market, Plaza Dorrego, a historic church, Casa Minima, and Paseo de La Historieta.
“Juan Manuel a été un excellent guide. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses, il a cherché à nous raconter des histoires pittoresques, on a passé un moment très agréable.”
A 3-hour walking food tour pairing classic San Telmo cafés with La Boca street-life, choripan, and a Maradona bar stop.
“Danny is a fantastic knowledgeable guide with a passion for futbol and food, and that comes through in the stories he tells on the tour. This is a fun easy experience if you want the lay of the land of two great neighborhoods. Highly recommend this tour!”
