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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