Argentina · HISTORICAL TOURS
15 reviewed
Start at the top: these are the 15 best historical tours in Argentina, with what each costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits.
A university-led walking tour in Buenos Aires that connects WWII, the Holocaust, and Argentina politics to real sites tied to Nazis and Eichmann.
“Max was súper knowledgable about all the places he took us. He was very well prepare with pictures and stories that i never heard before I recomendar this tour to all who is interested in Buenos Aires history.”
A 90-minute German immigration walking tour in Bariloche, led by Diego, covering three waves, real sites, and Erich Priebke’s story.
“Excellent! Learnt so much from Diego. What a brilliant historian who really knows his stuff. Don’t hesitate to book this fascinating walking tour!”
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.”
Walk through La Boca’s art, immigration roots, and football culture, with a guided stop at La Bombonera and Quinquela’s museums.
“Definitely a five star experience. Francisco , our guide, was very knowledgeable in the history of Boca and all of Argentina. His delivery and timing of the information was well timed and he kept us very engaged.”
Small-group walk through Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. Hear edgy legends, see Evita’s mausoleum, and admire European-style tombs.
“Esteban gave a really interesting tour. The stories that he wove together to give us insight into both Recoleta Cemetery and the history of Buenos Aires was superb.”
Guided 150-minute walking tour of Buenos Aires icons, from Casa Rosada to the Cabildo and Customs House, led by Miguel for $20.
“It was an excellent visit with Miguel who is very knowledgeable about the city and super friendly. My Spanish is not that good and he adapted well so that I could follow his explanation. It was a great afternoon in Buenos Aires !”
Explore El Calafate’s Historical Interpretation Center with dinosaur fossils, mega-mammals, and a clear 100 million-year story of Southern Patagonia for $15.
“It is about 7 blocks from Libertador Avenue and is a space, albeit small, full of history. I recommend reading more than the use of hearing aids.Auto-translated”
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.”
2-hour private guided walk in Buenos Aires historic center, featuring Plaza de Mayo, Cabildo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral from $52.
“Estuvo increíble la experiencia, la guía explica muy bien y es amable”
A 90-minute Indigenous People of Patagonia history walk in Bariloche, with Museum of Patagonia context, cathedral stained glass, and lake views.
“Diego is extremely knowledgeable and covered a lot of history in a short amount of time!”
4-hour private Buenos Aires culture tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a language guide covering Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca.
“Laura Dafne was a hospitable and endless story-telling guide who took us through the most remarkable points of interest of her great city Buenos Aires. We enjoyed very much her company as well as the impressive driving skills of Valeria, dropping us off and picking us up again after each experience.”
2-hour Buenos Aires history and architecture walk from Plaza de Mayo to Avenida de Mayo and the National Congress, with Cathedral entry.
San Telmo to Mataderos fair tour in Buenos Aires, 5 hours, $127, empanadas, lunch, and a bilingual guide.
Private wine and history tour from Córdoba Province, with a boutique winery tasting, Italian Caroya flavors, and a UNESCO Jesuit estancia.
“Our guide Laura was fantastic!! She really knows the area and history. The small winery tour was beyond our expectations as was the wine tasting. We had lunch at an Argentinian steakhouse that also was very very good. The Jesuit tour was in the same town that was hosing the rodeo so walking with the locals during the festivities was an added bonus.”
Guided Salta walk plus empanada salteña cooking class, tasting with regional wine, and a recipe booklet for $60.
“Viel wissenswertes über die Stadt erfahren. Der Kochkurs war toll. Und die Empanadas zum Schluss lecker, wenn auch optisch nicht so schön, wie diejenigen des Chefkochs ;-)”
