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Discover La Plata Cathedral Museum of Natural Sciences and Forest

About this experience

La Plata awaits you with a cultural tour that encompasses its majestic Cathedral and the fascinating Museum of Natural Sciences. This guided tour takes you to explore the history and architecture of the city in just 3 hours. With a local coordinator you will share historical facts and curiosities. Start with a visit to La Plata Cathedral, where you can ascend a panoramic lift and enjoy breathtaking views. Then travel to the La Plata Forest and immerse yourself in the museum’s paleontology and zoology collections.

- 3-hour tour of the main attractions of La Plata
- Visit to the Cathedral
- Includes access to the museum
- Includes ascent to the Cathedral viewpoint by panoramic elevator
- Includes entrance to the Natural Science Museum.
- Includes transfers between Cathedral and Museum of Natural Sciences.
Includes permanent coordinator.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Discover the planned city
Tickets to attractions: The price includes entrance to the Cathedral lift and museum and entrance to the Natural Science Museum
Duration: 3 hours: Approximately 3 hours
Snack or snack: rather than appointing
Automobile or Combi: according to number of passengers for transfer from the Cathedral to the Natural Science Museum
Discover La Plata : Cathedral, Museum of Natural Sciences and Forest

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Coordinated with passengers we will take a coffee break during or after the tour to share a snack instead of designating
  • Permanent coordinator
  • Insurance for passengers
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of La Plata, includes ticket to the Museum and the Mirador.
  • Admission to the Natural Science Museum
  • Internal transfer by vehicle between the main points of the circuit

Itinerary and highlights

The experience begins in Plaza Moreno, the heart of the city, where a local guide will tell you a brief history of La Plata, its innovative urban design and the particularities that make it one of the few planned cities in the world.

You will enter the majestic Cathedral of La Plata, one of the most important neo-Gothic churches in America. The tour includes the temple, the museum and the elevator ascent to the viewpoint, from where you can get a unique panoramic view of the city and appreciate its famous diagonal layout.

After visiting the Cathedral, a car transfer will take you to the Paseo del Bosque. After a short talk to learn more about the green Lung of La Plata, you will visit the prestigious Museum of Natural Sciences, considered one of the most important in Latin America for its collections of paleontology, archaeology and biodiversity.

Meeting and pickup information

  • In the center of the square, where the foundation stone is located.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Andar Urbano

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–6; Youth tickets: age 7–16; Adult tickets: age 17+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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