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Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local

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Tango in the streets of San Telmo!
Local snack in Buenos Aires
Tango in San Telmo
Casa Rosada
La Boca

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Overview

Escape the tourist path with this locals’ tour of Buenos Aires. Your porteño guide will share insider knowledge of the city as you explore on foot and by public transport. See the Plaza de Mayo and other major sites through the eyes of a local, as your guide points out hidden cafés, rare specialist shops, and little-known architectural details. You’ll also discover two beautiful residential areas, Recoleta and Palermo.
• Get off the beaten path and experience Buenos Aires like a true porteño
• Discover city secrets and favorite local hangouts
• Completely customizable tour can be shaped around your interests
• Chance to experience public transport without navigation hassles

What's Included

  • Public transport fees
  • Hotel pickup
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop off
  • Taxi expenses
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Recoleta
Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Departure Point: Centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires Dates: Daily Return point: Your tour ends at one of the strategic landmarks in the city center from where you can easily continue your exploration of Buenos Aires on your own. Since this is a customizable tour you will decide the ending point of the tour with your guide at the start of the tour. Please inform us of your hotel so we can check the best option: pick up or meeting point.

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Junín 1760
C1113AAT Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Plaza de Mayo

Set off on a half-day walking tour with your own private guide, learning all about the history and culture of beautiful Buenos Aires. Your guide will be a real porteño (resident of the city), who knows every barrio like the back of his/her hand. Together, you'll head off to explore some of the city's historical hotspots, as well as some of the favorite local hangouts of your guides. It's a great mix of experiences thrown into one. Getting an inside glimpse of Buenos Aires, you'll go far beyond the guidebooks and swerve the tourist crowds, allowing you to see a different side of the city. At times, you'll take public transport to cover the larger distances, while most of the tour will be on foot. After a few hours with your personal guide, the tour will finish at one of his/her favorite restaurants, where you can grab a well-deserved bite to eat (lunch not included). It's a brilliant way to get a peek into the real porteño way of life.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Calle Defensa

San Telmo is a bohemian area full of history and antiques.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

La Boca

Caminito is the most well-kept street of what early 20th century La Boca looked like when it was full of immigrants. The multi-color houses are what gave the neighborhood its picturesque look. Optionally, you can choose to visit Boca Juniors Stadium (not included).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Recoleta

Recoleta was the area were rich families had their estates and also housed the cementery where many historical figures have their last rest.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
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The following is included:
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  • Hotel pickup.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
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  • Hotel drop off.
  • Taxi expenses.
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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