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Free Tour City Center, Historical Heart of Buenos Aires (English tour only)

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on April 19, 2017

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

On the Free Tour through the City Center of Buenos Aires, you will learn about the political and historical perspective of our city. We begin at 3pm our tour at  the front gate National Congress and then walk along the boulevard of Avenida de Mayo with its magnificent architecture.

On this tour, we will talk about the glorious and terrible periods in the history of Argentina, from the Independence through the great Argentinian prosperity of the 1900s to Peronism, the last military dictatorship, and the return of democracy.  

After seeing the Evita Peron’s mural at the crossing of Avenida 9 de Julio, we will make a stop to learn about our local culture at the most famous café of Buenos Aires: Café Tortoni

We will finish the Free Tour in the heart of Buenos Aires, the Plaza de Mayo, the center of the city since the colonial period; a place of expression for the people during the most important events of our history.

Free Tour City Center Highlights

  • Congress Building & Argentine politics
  • Palacio Barolo mysterious architecture
  • Evita's Mural, Life & Secrets
  • Cafe Tortoni & Tango
  • Plaza de Mayo, heart of BA
  • Colonial Town Hall & Revolution
  • Cathedral & Pope Francis
  • Mothers of the May Square
  • 70's Dictatorship and those who went missing
  • Actual Argentine economy & politics
  • Pink Government House

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av Entre Ros 97 C1079ABA CABA Argentina
    Av Entre Ros 97 C1079ABA CABA Argentina
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    Gate of The National Congress (Av. Entre Rios 51)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Congress of the Argentine Nation
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Barolo Palace
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Avenue July 9
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Obelisk
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Cafe Tortoni
  • 6
    Outside visit
    May Plaza
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Pink House
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Metropolitan Cathedral

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Jakhana 20 Jun 2024
Melbourne

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
Maru was so knowledgeable about the economic and political history of Buenos Aires and Argentina. She gave some great recommendations and shared personal anecdotes which gave context to the history she was sharing. Thank you Maru for a great tour.
Rachel 13 Jun 2024
Beachwood

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
This was a great way to start our trip in Buenos Aires. We toured the center of the city and learned about the major historical events and stories that made Buenos Aires what it is today. This tour was one of the highlights of our time in Buenos Aires, and that is mostly in thanks to our guide Martin, whose humor, knowledge and perspective enriched the experience.
Savio 11 Jun 2024
Toronto

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
Martin is a very passionate and knowledgeable guide. Although we had a sizeable group, with his “hi-tech” equipment, he managed to communicate with us well. He gave lots of background information and I enjoyed the tour very much.
Lena 30 May 2024
Vienna

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Great tour and lots of valuable information on history and politics of Argentina. Maru is an amazing guide: knowledgeable and able to convey most relevant info in a nutshell yet enough to understand and make us want to learn more. She is passionate about her city and country and was fun to spend time with. Thanks a lot, Maru !
Heaven 29 May 2024
Columbus

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Maru was great! Very nice, funny and informative!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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