Things to do in Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District: The Best Sightseeing Tours

December 9, 2021 Marissa Gamble

The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
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1. Private Buenos Aires city tour by car.

Buenos Aires Taxis - City Tours
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This is a chance to learn the deeper history behind Evita Peron. Learn of how Juan Peron let 20,000 Nazis into Argentina and the effect this had and how Cold War politics would tear Argentina apart leading to the brutal dictatorship years. We pride ourselves on giving visitors a warts and all view af the amazing city that is Buenos Aires.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By arcticKT

Howard waited patiently for my wife and me at the airport even though there was a very long delay in passport control. He gave us an insider's perspective of the BA history, culture, and cuisine. In addition to all the must-see highlights (walking tours of Recoleta Cemetary and la Boca, monuments/statues), he showed us the memorial park dedicated to Argentina's "The Disappeared", a very moving experience. When I told Howard I collected Hard Rock T-shirts, he drove us to the store, helped me buy the right shirt, and even took photos of me in front of the store! My wife and I loved walking along la Boca, where Howard seemed to know many of the vendors, as he introduced us to them. Howard showed us a nearby place for lunch, where we had parilladas, an awesome BBQ meat-lovers meal. Howard toured with us the the entire day, dropping us off at our hotel. Thank you for a wonderful day in BA!

2. VIP City Tour in Private Car with bilingual guide up to 4 people

www.depasseios.com
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Our VIP Private City Tour will allow you to discover a large number of attractions and curiosities of the city of Buenos Aires in a relaxed and exclusive atmosphere with a bilingual guide. The tour is ideal to do during the first days of your stay in the city. It is also perfectly suited for those cruise passengers, or in transit, who have few hours to walk. If you already know the city, we offer you the possibility to personalize the tour and visit those places that you have not yet visited.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide throughout the tour providing information, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks not included.

3. Discover Tigre Delta's Cultural and Historic Districts.

Retiro-Mitre, Av. Dr. José María Ramos Mejía 1430, C1104 CABA, Argentina Experience Baires
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Experience Baires is a company specialized in personalized, authentic experiences for small groups. Join us and discover the vibrant city of Tigre and other corners of the northern suburbs of Greater Buenos Aires, which gather exotic nature, a popular outdoor market, a fine art scene, and elegant architecture, all in the same place. Through the eyes of a creator and a social commentator, you will discover the not so well-known secrets of Buenos Aires northern suburbs. Among them, there are the vibrant Boulevard Saenz Peña artsy scene, the colonial Museo de la Reconquista, amongst others. We are embarking on an off-beaten journey to discover the hidden treasures of Tigre. As the idea is that our travelers can feel like locals, we combine a walking tour and trip on the scenic Coast Train to Tigre. Also, if you need a more comfortable, personalized service, you can choose the private pick up and drop-off option + lunch, which also includes special stops in the Northern Zone of BA.

Inclusions: Hot or fresh drinks at the Art District. E.g. Mate tea, lemonade, Train tickets, Private pick-up and drop-off (ADDITIONAL SERVICE, upon request). Please select option 2 , Sweet treats (churros), fruits, ONLY AVAILABLE IN OPTION 2 of this tour, which includes private pick up and drop off.

Exclusions: The Boat Trip is NOT INCLUDED. This is walking tour and/or private car pick-up & drop off

Reviewed By Beth W

Thank you Juan, for an interesting tour, with a good walk around San Telmo that you know and love so well. You had a good balance of facts, history and good pointers about a hat shop, record store, Parrilla restaurant and bars. Your size of tour was perfect- not too large and that gave us time to talk together over the wonderful cold beer and treats.

4. Private City Tour - Discover Buenos Aires

Sailing BA Tours
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Maximize your time in Buenos Aires with this 3-hour private and customizable city tour. Covering the highlights of Buenos Aires, this is an ideal way to orient yourself in the city, providing a great alternative to kickstart your vacation. Take advantage of our superb customer service to choose a Buenos Aires City tour that best suits you, so you can learn about neighborhoods, history, culture, shopping areas and restaurants in Buenos Aires. • This private City Tour will offer you an overview of Buenos Aires's top attractions. • You will be assisted by a profesional tour guide. • Enjoy walking stops in strategic areas of Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo (the main square), Caminito and Recoleta Cemetery. • Transportation is provided with a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Daydream473779

It was a great way to visit an amazingly rich and intense city such as Buenos Aires in those special Covid-19 times.  Our tour guide, Nicolas, was nothing short of incredible. He was a fountain of information, he kept things interesting, and he was an absolute joy to be around the city after more than 30 years. Thank you very much.  Dina and Daniel

5. Piazzolla Tango Dinner and Tango Show with Optional Private City Tour

BA Tour Guide
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Enjoy a splendid dinner and tango show in which you will be able to see a top-quality show with professional tango singers and dancers, in one of the most exclusive atmospheres of Buenos Aires nightlife. You can choose to add a private city tour and enjoy a thorough tour of Buenos Aires and its main landmarks.

Inclusions: Shared table, A la carte menu: different options of starters, main courses and desserts, Beverages free: wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks, Tango Show, Round-trip transfer from hotels or apartments in downtown, Puerto Madero, Recoleta and Cruise Ship Terminal. Passengers staying in Palermo neighborhood will be assigned the closest hotel within the transfer boundaries., Private guided city tour (if option selected)

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Reviewed By sheila_poli_peer

This private tour was very through and we had an wonderful and expert guide( Ilan). He was also attentive to our preferences and change the plans accordingly. We manage to visit all we expected and more... Strongly recommend this company and specially the guide that accompanied us , Ilan.

6. Piazzolla Tango Show Buenos Aires

BA Tour Guide
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Enjoy a splendid dinner and tango show in which you will be able to see a top-quality show with professional tango singers and dancers, in one of the most exclusive atmospheres of Buenos Aires nightlife. Piazzolla Tango is a majestic tango show which features live music with excellent dancers, singers, and all the magic and spirit of Buenos Aires Tango.

Inclusions: Shared table, A la carte menu: different options of starters, main courses and desserts (if option selected), Beverages free: wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks, Tango Show, Roundtrip transfer for Dinner & Show option or Return transfer for Show Only option

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Reviewed By sheila_poli_peer

This private tour was very through and we had an wonderful and expert guide( Ilan). He was also attentive to our preferences and change the plans accordingly. We manage to visit all we expected and more... Strongly recommend this company and specially the guide that accompanied us , Ilan.

7. Buenos Aires Private City Tour

BA Tour Guide
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Take a 4-hour Buenos Aires city sightseeing tour with a private guide. This tour will cover the city's historical evolution, its customs, important and picturesque neighborhoods and famous landmarks. You will learn about the main components of Buenos Aires culture leaving you with a deeper understanding of the city's peculiar idiosyncrasy. Transport and entrance fees are included.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional driver, Licensed Tour Guide

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Reviewed By sheila_poli_peer

This private tour was very through and we had an wonderful and expert guide( Ilan). He was also attentive to our preferences and change the plans accordingly. We manage to visit all we expected and more... Strongly recommend this company and specially the guide that accompanied us , Ilan.

8. Premium City Tour of Buenos Aires

Tours Buenos Aires
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In this tour you will be picked up from your hotel and taken on an historically based tour of the city, where you will get to see how Buenos Aires developed throughout the years since its foundation. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

Inclusions: Professional Local Guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Live Commentary

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Reviewed By ivbuyliev

Absolutely worth for the money! Great experience, comfortable ride. The boat trip was also amazing. Communication with travel agency was perfect .Patrice was the guide. He is knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend him as a guide. Gracias por todos! Merci pour tout!

9. Small-Group City Tour of Buenos Aires

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This service is unique due to its specific characteristics: small groups of people per tour, one language per vehicle and an excellent profile and preparation of the tour guides. The tour is 3 hours long and visits the most important spots in the spectacular city of Buenos Aires. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Tour is limited to 15 people. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

Inclusions: Live commentary, Local guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off

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Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ

We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.

10. Buenos Aires Like a Local 4-Hour Private Tour

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Enjoy a 4-hour private tour of Buenos Aires that includes the main highlights of the city, including Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Recoleta and La Boca. Since this tour is private, the itinerary can be customized to suit your unique interests so you'll see all the sights you want and none of the ones you don't. Hotel or Cruise Port pickup and drop-off are included. Transfer to the International Airport after the tour is available (Applies extra charge, see the option which includes Transfer to the Airport at the time of the booking).

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle (by car up to 3 passengers and by van for 4 or mores passengers) )

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Airport drop-off ( it applies extra charge, please check the options at the time of booking), Capacity for luggage: 1 Suitcase and 1 carry on per passenger.

Reviewed By mollyn597

We had the luxury of being in Buenos Aires for 2 days. We toured with Andres the first day and Brenda the second day. Both were excellent and I would highly recommend them! Very knowledgeable and fun to be with.

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