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Pope Francis Tour in Buenos Aires
Walk on the same path that Jorge Bergolio took before he became in Francis: “The Pope from the End of The World”. The tour takes around 3 hours, starting in the neighborhood of Flores and ending in Plaza de Mayo. We will see the place where he lived the first years with his parents and his 4 siblings. We will visit the Basilica San Jose de Flores, where he decided to consecrate his life to God when he was only 17 years old. We will visit the buildings where he was educated and where he took his
Meeting Point
Tangol Tours, Defensa 831, San Telmo
San Telmo
Meet your guide and small group in San Telmo and make your way to the city center. Start your tour at the place where Bergoglio lived with his parents and siblings during his first years of life. Visit formative educational institutions, such as the College of Our Lady of Mercy and Universidad del Salvador, a Jesuit university. See where the pope took his sacraments and received his religious vocation, including Basilica of San José de Flores, where he devoted his life to God when he was just 17 years old.
Flores District
The first stop, would be his childhood house in the neighborhood of Flores where he lived with his parents and his siblings. Then, you will visit the schools he attended such as the Instituto Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia & Universidad del Salvador as well as the Iglesia del Salvador. You will visit the church of his childhood and adolescence: The Basilica de San Jose de Flores. This was the Basilica where he received his "divine call" and began serving the Church. He said: "(at that exact moment) I immersed myself in God`s mercy". In this Church, Jorge Bergoglio decided to become a priest.
Almagro District
Afterwards, we will continue following Jorge Bergoglio’s journey by seeing the Basílica de María Auxiliadora y San Carlos where he was baptized. Also, we will know the history of while we have a panoramic view of the Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, of which Pope Francis is passionate fan.
Montserrat District
Then, we will visit the San Ignacio de Loyola Church, in the Montserrat district, built by the Jesuits in 1675. This is the oldest Church in Buenos Aires and it is part of the “Manzanas de las luces”.
Plaza de Mayo & The Metropolitan Cathedral
We will continue to Plaza de Mayo and in front of this, there is the main catholic temple of Argentina: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires. This important 16th century building, was declared a historical monument in 1942, is the Cathedral where the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio, gave important Masses. Also here, the devoted followers of Pope Francis awaited the announcement that he would proclaim him as Supreme Pontiff.
Ending Point
Catedral Metropolitana, San Martín 27.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional Tour Guide
Transport by air-conditioned
Gratitudes
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Important Information
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Important message from the guide
Available all the year.
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
