Full Day Essentials Buenos Aires Tour
Buenos Aires Essentials · 7 hours
Get to know the city, not just its landmarks. Walk from Recoleta through the heart of Buenos Aires to San Telmo with a local guide and a small group of fellow travelers. You’ll have time to ask questions along the way and sit down for a local lunch.
Book directly by October 31, 2026 to lock in this price, even if your tour takes place later. The USD 36 saving is applied automatically.
Free cancellation when you cancel more than 24 hours before the tour starts. Not satisfied? Tell your guide why immediately after the tour to receive a full refund. Full terms.
What the full day adds
Compared with the Half Day, you’ll also visit Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo and sit down for a local lunch. Allow for about five miles of walking across seven hours, broken up by stops and some public transport.
The route, in four stages
From Monday to Saturday, the tour begins in Recoleta near Avenida Santa Fe and Avenida Callao at 10am and finishes in San Telmo at about 5pm. The exact meeting point depends on your date and is sent before the tour.
Recoleta Cemetery
Start with coffee and get to know your group. Walk through Recoleta and its cemetery, including Evita’s story and the people whose names still turn up in the city’s history.
Teatro Colón and the Obelisk
See the Teatro Colón exterior, then stop at Avenida 9 de Julio, the Obelisk and Florida Street.
Plaza de Mayo
At Plaza de Mayo, see the Casa Rosada, Cabildo and Metropolitan Cathedral from outside. A local lunch is included during the day.
Defensa Street and San Telmo
Follow Defensa Street toward Plaza Dorrego and the indoor market. End around 5pm with ideas for the rest of your trip.
Sunday route: This 7 hour tour runs in reverse, starting in San Telmo at 10am and finishing in Recoleta at about 5pm. Stops can vary with opening hours, weather, demonstrations and the group’s pace.
Choose your Full Day tour date
USD 139 per adult · Direct booking price through October 31, 2026. Select a date to see live availability and your total before checkout.
What’s included, and what to plan for separately
Included in the day
- Expert English-speaking local guide with no more than seven guests
- Lunch with a main course and beverage
- Coffee or an equivalent-priced drink, plus bottled water
- Recoleta Cemetery admission
- Public transport used during the tour
Plan for separately
- Travel to the starting point or from the finishing point, unless optional transport is added at least 50 hours in advance
- Additional food or drinks
- Optional guide gratuity
Good to know before booking
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Solo travelers can book any available date at the advertised direct price.
How much walking is involved?
Usually around 8 km, or 5 miles, across seven hours. The pace is easy to moderate, with stops, lunch and public transport during the day. Hot summer days can feel more demanding.
What happens on Sundays?
Full Day Essentials starts in San Telmo at 10am and finishes in Recoleta at about 5pm. The route runs in reverse.
What if I cancel or it rains?
Cancel more than 24 hours before the tour starts for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are normally charged in full; the terms explain the exceptions. Tours usually run rain or shine. If BuenosTours cancels before the tour because severe weather or flooding makes it unsafe, you may rebook at no extra cost or receive a full refund.
Would another length suit you? Try the Half Day Essentials tour for a lighter morning or the 8 hour Full Day tour with La Boca if Caminito is on your list.
Questions before booking? Contact BuenosTours.