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Welcome to Buenos Aires! 🥇 The Essential Tour for First-Time Visitors

4.95
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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese
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Registered on 27 October 2022
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We’re a local project born in Buenos Aires. We create free walking tours and authentic local experiences so you can understand the city with real context: history, culture and a true local perspective. 🏆 2nd Best Free Tour in South America 🥇 #1 in Argentina (FREETOUR Awards 2026) Our Essential Free Tour is the perfect introduction to Buenos Aires: history, culture, tango, football, mate, Argentina’s economy, and the small details that make this city unique. We also offer: – La Boca Free Tour – Milonga (Tango Night) Experience – San Telmo Food Tour – Football Experiences – Private Custom Tours 💥 Total Satisfaction Policies™: At Buenos Aires Horizon Tours, we don’t aim for “good.” We aim for memorable. 1. Pay Only If It Was Mind-Blowing™: Our free tours are truly tip-based. You decide what it was worth. If you didn’t love it, you don’t pay. Simple as that. 2. Before a Customer, You’re a Friend™: You’re not just a booking, you’re our guest in this city. Message us before, during, or after your tour. No bots. No call centers. Just real locals happy to help. 3. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Even for paid experiences. If we don’t deliver what we promised, we refund you. No stress. First time in Buenos Aires? Start with us, and explore the city like a local friend would show you around 💛
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Your Perfect Introduction to Buenos Aires
First time in Buenos Aires? Start your visit with our tour, which is much more than just a walk—it’s a journey through the lively past and present of the city.  This experience was designed especially for first-time visitors who want more than just pretty buildings.
You’ll walk away with great stories, local tips, and a deep connection to Buenos Aires. 

👣 A Fun and Engaging Experience
History here is anything but boring!  We bring the city to life through passion, humor, and the unique things that make BA so epic—like football, tango, mate, and a bit of that sweet chaos we call daily life. As local guides, we mix history with culture, making every moment enjoyable.

 💛 Why choose our Tour?
 ✅ Feel the city, don’t just see it: This isn’t a Wikipedia dump. We connect history, culture and real local life.
Perfect for first-timers: We give you the context, tips and confidence to keep exploring BA like a local.
Real human connection: Our guides are fun, kind and obsessed with making your day unforgettable.
You’ll laugh, think, and feel: It’s not just info—it’s stories, emotions, and moments you’ll remember. 


Route Highlights:

  • Casa Rosada (The Pink House)
  • Cabildo & Cathedral 
  • Avenida de Mayo and the Oldest Café
  • 9 de Julio (Widest avenue in the world?)
  • Obelisk
  • Palacio Barolo
  • National Congress
  •  Cultural deep dives into fútbol, tango, mate, and the wild personality of the Argentine capital. 


2 Hours and 30 Minutes of Pure Buenos Aires
In just over two hours, we will guide you through the heart of Buenos Aires, combining history, culture, and modern life. Whether you are alone or with friends, this tour will give you a rich and memorable experience. 

 Book Now—Spaces Fill Quickly!
Places are limited, so reserve your spot today. Look for our yellow umbrella 🟡 and get ready for an unforgettable Buenos Aires experience! 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen s/n, C1087 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Our Tour begins at Plaza de Mayo (the most important square in Buenos Aires). You'll find the guide just in the middle of the square, and you will easily recognize him because he will be holding a yellow umbrella.
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Outside visit
Pink House
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Outside visit
Pyramid of May
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Outside visit
Metropolitan Cathedral
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

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4.98
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4.94
Route
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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
Not 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
Cash payment only.
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