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Private Recoleta + Retiro Tour – Includes visit to unique Recoleta Cemetery

About this experience

Discover Buenos Aires' upscale neighborhoods of Recoleta and Retiro, where Argentina’s French-inspired elites built opulent 19th-century mansions, leafy avenues, designer shops, and iconic churches. A tour highlight is the Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of aristocrats and historical figures, including Evita Perón, featuring ornate mausoleums.

Explore San Martín Square, the Anchorena Palace, Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, Kavanagh building, and British Tower. Stroll along Arroyo Street and Alvear Avenue, home to Argentina’s grandest palaces. Learn about Argentina's golden age, San Martín’s liberation campaigns, Peronism, and the vibrant quirks of porteños.

Finally, visit Floralis Genérica, a modern city landmark. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the cultural and historical heart of Buenos Aires' elite districts.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Entry ticket to the Torre Monumental (when available)
  • Entry ticket to the Recoleta Cemetery
  • Experienced guide

Not included

  • Gratuities are not included and always welcome by our staff!

Itinerary and highlights

Discover the last resting place of the elites of Argentina's most powerful period. In this necropolis you'll find stunning mausoleums with great displays of artistry, architecture, sculpture and stained glasses.
Buried within this cemetery are presidents, businessmen, dictators and politicians including the most famous woman of all Argentine history: Evita Perón
Learn about the funerary rites of Argentina's elites, and about the drama they experiences while they lived.

Explore Recoleta, the Paris of South America, with its beautiful manors, giant monuments and the famed Recoleta Cemetery

Discover the neighborhood of Argentina's french-obsessed elites: from 60 room french palaces, to buildings made out of revenge for broken hearts. We will walk the San Martin Square area, including the San Martin Palace, Kavanaugh building and Holy Sacrament Basilica

Let's go on top of the Monumental Tower, known as the tower of the British, for an amazing view of the new port, Puerto Madero, the river and the Retiro area

Meeting and pickup information

  • We meet in front of the main entrance of the Recoleta Cemetery

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Lunfarda Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour involves walking around 4km/3mi

Cancellation policy

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

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