Buenos Aires in transit - Half day touring the highlights of the city
The tour will cover the traditional touristic places of Buenos Aires city plus some extra surprises along our way. The tour is intended for those just spending a couple of hours in the city and willing to do short stops in iconic places (no long walks). In this 4-hour tour, we will be introduced into the famous neighborhoods of Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, Palermo and La Boca amongst others. Buenos Aires is huge and exiting you will really love it!
THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS - PLEASE CONSULT
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotels, cruise port, domestic airport (AEP), temporary rentals.
- Being a door to door service, I can pick you up at any place that you are staying (or arriving) inside the city area. At the cruise port and domestic airport (AEP) there is only one way out so it is very simple to meet each other, I always carry a sign with your name (or group name) written on it.
Palermo - Rose Garden -
After picking you we will drive through the Park and Palermo neighborhood area. A 15 minutes stop in the Rose Garden is planned. Thousands of roses are waiting to fulfill our senses with scents and colors - Note: Please be aware that the Rose Garden is closed on Mondays and during bad weather.
Recoleta - Cemetery visit -
Leaving the Rose Garden behind we will drive through the neighborhood of Palermo taking the Libertador avenue, second widest one of Buenos Aires. When arriving to Recoleta we will tour the famous cemetery (30 minutes walk) where we can appreciate the architecture and learn about the history of Buenos Aires (Yes! Eva Peron is here).
Note: Entrance tickets to the cemetery must be bought at the place with your own credit card, that is why they are NOT included
9th of July Avenue + Mayo Square
After leaving Recoleta we will head to Mayo Square main political center of Buenos Aires and Argentina. On our way we will drive through the fancy Alvear Avenue where we can appreciate the classic French style architecture that made Buenos Aires known as the Paris of South America (although I think of Paris being the Buenos Aires of Europe). Later we will connect with the 9th of July Avenue (widest avenue in the world) where the iconic obelisk and Colon theatre are located. When arriving to Mayo Square we will see Casa Rosada (the presidential palace) as well as other government buildings. Please be aware that sometimes (not so frequent) this area can be closed due to the President activities
La Boca
Leaving Mayo Square behind, we will drive through the modern neighborhood of Puerto Madero where we can see the Woman´s bridge, a classic postcard of Buenos Aires. When reaching La Boca we will do a 20 minutes walk in the famous Caminito street and its colorful houses. A place full of history, football and Tango.
San Telmo
On our way out of La Boca we will drive by San Telmo area. A place very well know for the Sunday market and its antique shops.
Ending Point
At 13.00 hrs we conclude the tour at your hotel / cruise port / domestic airport (AEP) or arranged ending place inside the city area.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide fee
* Private Transportation (SUV Ford Territory)
* Parking + fuel + tolls
* Recoleta Cemetery tickets - to be paid with your credit card at the cemetery.
* Lunch
Tour Important Information
* The city of Buenos Aires is quite big, so being a 4 hours tour, we cannot stop for lunch or shopping. If willing to carry a snack with you, buy it before starting the tour.
* Bringing a hat is always recommended.
* This tour involves some easy walking; nevertheless, comfortable shoes are recommended. On summertime to have sunblock, sunglasses, hat and water are good ideas.
* Please let me know if you have any health issue.
* The itinerary shows the order and the places we intend to cover during the tour. However, due to external reasons (races, marathons, shows, governmental activities, etc.) maybe we have to alter the order or take some detours.
Although I don't show myself available on Wednesdays this tour can be done on that day of the week if we start from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Please consult.
The tour can be arranged for big groups. Contact me.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Alex C.
My name is Alex and my curiosity, my desire to learn and teach have led me in different directions.
I am an Industrial Engineer with postgraduate degrees in marketing and quality. My professional activity led me to travel and establish contact with different cultures.
The passion I feel for my country turned me also into a licensed Buenos Aires tourism guide and I offer unique private city tours that blend culture, nature and history as well as politics, economics and different local activities.
Thus, for 15 years I have offered tours to thousands of visitors from more than 50 countries.
People consider me educated, patient, cordial and fun.
My hobbies: scuba diving and photography. I love flying and sailing. I am a frequent writer of tourism notes, political essays and novels. I love wines and cooking.
Fully vaccinated + boosters shots
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