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Private City Tour Including The Old Underground Tunnels of Buenos Aires

About this experience

Benefit from a private service with a professional tour guide and discover the old city of Buenos Aires by visiting Zanjón de Granados in San Telmo. Tunnels, mistery & more!.

◾ Enjoy a fascinating journey to the past to understand the origins of the city
◾ Admire the green area of parks in Palermo
◾ Tour around Recoleta and visit its famous cemetery
◾ Sightsee Avenida 9 De Julio, the main avenue with iconic buildings such as the Opera House & Obelisk
◾ Visit Plaza de Mayo and have an outlook to Evita Peron's balcony
◾ Walk around La Boca, a colorful area in the south of the city
◾ Appreciate the new neighborhood of Puerto Madero by the river and see Puente de la Mujer
◾ See Torre Monumental, our local Big Ben
◾ Take the chance and sightsee the old neighborhood of San Telmo
◾ Get to know Zanjón de Granados, the oldest tunnels in Buenos Aires
◾ Learn about our history, arquitecture & culture and discover a magical space where poetry, history and myth coexist

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch in Puerto Madero (if lunch upgrade is selected, tour lasts one extra hour)
  • Licensed guide and professional driver specialized in tourism
  • Admission ticket for Zanjón de Granados
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off (downtown hotels)

Not included

  • Luggage transportation
  • Gratuities and drinks
  • Tickets for Recoleta Cemetery. Payment only by credit or debit card. Approx. USD $ 20 each
  • Recoleta Cemetery

Itinerary and highlights

The Opera House "Teatro Colón", the Obelisk, Avenida Corrientes.

Casa Rosada, Cabildo & The Metropolitan Cathedral

Caminito, Tango street dancers

The Argentine Big Ben

New area, skyscrapers, docks

Bridge designed by famous arquitect Santiago Calatrava.
Its design is a synthesis of the image of a couple dancing tango.

Green area, parks, planetarium

French designed buildings, Recoleta Cemetery, Evita's tomb, craft fair & street artists on weekends

Metal Flower

Old neighborhood in the south district

One of the oldest tunnel systems in town

Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure Point: Centrally located Buenos Aires Hotels & Port (door # 12). Directions: Pax on board should meet the tour guide after customs, near the information desk at door # 12. A sign with the name informed will be shown to contact them. Pax at hotels should wait in the lobby and advise it at the front desk. Dates: See Availability Return point: Starting point.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Private Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels might be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. The sizes must be informed in advance.
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Menu at the restaurant in Puerto Madero: Argentinean Barbecue, sushi, pasta, pizza, cold cuts, salad bar + desserts. Drinks not included. It is an air conditioned restaurant

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included
  • Duration: 6 hours: Duration Pickup included

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