About this experience
Palermo is the city's most up and coming neighborhood, its streets are an open-air urban art gallery packed with color and style! We will wander its sleek cobblestone passageways exploring all sorts of urban art; from murals, paste-ups, mosaics and physical graffiti that speak to creativity of the most dynamic and hip neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
Starting in the heart of Soho we will pass by boutiques and gastropubs discussing how local art and inspiration crafted its own unique aesthetic and possibly witness artists painting live!
Explore:
-The colorful streets pasaje Santa Rosa y Russell.
-Artworks by some of Buenos Aires’ top street artists: El Marian, Magee, Campos Jesse, Dario Coronda, No me Baño and more!
-The centennial Mercado de Pulgas, Palermo Hollywood and Serrano Square.
Learn about:
-The history of Argentine street art.
-The reflection of Argentine idiosyncrasy and history on Palermo’s walls.
-Street art and its relationship with gentrification.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
The Andes Art and Culture Guide
Explore the art, living traditions, museums, historic streets, crafts and high-desert cultural landscapes of Argentina’s northwest, with practical advice for Salta, Jujuy and the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
What is included
- Walking Tour with a graffiti specialist
- Try a traditional snack or beverage with your guide's recommendation
Not included
- Tips for guides are not included, and always welcomed by our team!
Itinerary and highlights
In this tour you will see and take pictures with dozens of murals, paste ups, graffitis and mosaics in the Buenos Aires trendiest neighborhood with a thriving artistic pulse.
Starting in the Flea Market in Palermo you can peruse it's quirky art made by local artisans inside and then move outside to discover where several international street art festivals have decked the walls with spectacular murals!
Discover one of the most iconic women of art, Frida Kahlo, portrayed by a local group of artists in one of the city's most iconic pieces of 3-D street art.
Take pictures of dozens of murals, pasteups, graffitis, mosaics and other interventions in many locations, including the mural of Frida Kahlo.
Learn the history of graffiti, in its international historical context, how it arrived in Buenos Aires and what makes it unique here today!
Through street art you will learn the stories about Argentine history, culture and contemporary politics in a fun and interactive way.
Learn about the most active graffiti crew in Argentina, see how graffiti bombing has developed over the years, but still remains true to its anti-systemic origins.
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet at the Flea Market
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lunfarda Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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