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Free tour

"Architectural Reverie: A Stroll Through Buenos Aires with an Art Historian"

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Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Johanna
Registered on 24 February 2023
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Meet Johanna McGouldrick, your passionate guide to the enchanting streets of Buenos Aires. With a background in art history and a profound love for architecture and decorative arts, Johanna is more than just your typical tour guide – she's a curator of stories and a connoisseur of the city's cultural heritage.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description


I'm Johanna, your passionate guide to the enchanting streets of Buenos Aires. With a background in art history and a profound love for architecture and decorative arts, I'm more than just your typical tour guide – I'm a curator of stories and a connoisseur of the city's cultural heritage.

As an art historian, I'm drawn to the city's rich tapestry of architectural marvels and artistic treasures. However, what truly captivated me was the soul of Buenos Aires, intricately woven into its streets, plazas, and buildings.



Walk Buenos Aires with an Art Historian


Duration: 3 hours

 

Starting Point: Plaza San Martín


   - Begin your tour at Plaza San Martín, a historic square located in the Retiro neighborhood.


2. Kavanagh Building

   - Walk to the nearby Kavanagh Building, an iconic skyscraper and a masterpiece of modernist architecture in Buenos Aires.


 3. Retiro Train Station

   - Admire the station's impressive Beaux-Arts architecture, featuring grand facades and ornate detailing.

 

4. Plaza Francia and Recoleta Cemetery

   - Walk through Plaza Francia and enjoy the greenery and sculptures.

 

Ending Point: Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes)

 

 With this tour you can expect more than just a walking tour – you'll embark on a journey through time and space, where history comes to life and every corner holds a new story waiting to be told. So lace up your walking shoes and join me on an unforgettable adventure through the streets of Buenos Aires.












Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Plaza General San Martín, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Meeting point: monument dedicated to General José de San Martín I'll be wearing a orange scarf
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Outside visit
Plaza San Martín
One of the oldest park in the city of Buenos Aires, surrounded by magnificent buildings and monuments, this park is a green retreat in the busy city center.
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Edificio Kavanagh
The Kavanagh Building is a residential skyscraper in Retiro, Buenos Aires. Designed in 1934, it is considered a pinnacle of modernist architecture.[3]
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Outside visit
Avenida Alvear
This avenue is famous for its numerous demi-palaces and extensive presence of the French academy architecture that was the preferred style Buenos Aires at the turn of the 20th century.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 4 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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