"Recoleta Free Tour" In the Footsteps of the Aristocracy

The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

Description

Discover the most elegant Recoleta in Buenos Aires.

In this tour, you will not only see palaces and monuments: you will understand how the Argentine elite of the early 20th century turned the city into a new Paris.

Throughout the tour, we will explore aristocratic residences, embassies, and iconic buildings that reflect an era of extraordinary wealth, when Argentina was among the most prosperous countries in the world.

Behind each facade are stories of power, influential families, political decisions, and an economic model that forever marked the country's identity.

We will also discover the legacy of the French landscaper Carlos Thays, key in transforming Buenos Aires into one of the greenest and most sophisticated cities in Latin America.

This is a tour designed for those who want to go beyond the superficial:

to connect architecture with history, and beauty with context.

A tour to understand, not just to look.

Warning: Not recommended for children or for people who do not have a good understanding of the language.

Guide: Exploradores Urbanos BA

PRO

Guiding since 2024

We are Juan and Pablo, creators of Urban Explorers, and we want to invite you to discover Buenos Aires through a different lens. Juan from Mendoza and Pablo from Córdoba have lived in this city for over 35 years, which we love deeply despite (and thanks to) its chaos. Juan is a lawyer in the public education sector and passionate about Argentine political history. Pablo is a graduate in Foreign Trade with experience as an international travel coordinator and a lover of economic history. We are passionate about telling stories: not just dates and historical figures, but experiences that allow you to experience the city, philosophize together, and even make sense of the incomprehensible aspects of Buenos Aires. Free walking tours found us almost by chance, but today they are the way we give our best to what we are most passionate about: the history and urban life of Buenos Aires. More than a guided tour, we want you to live an authentic, fun, and thoughtful experience, where the city reveals itself through its secrets, contrasts, and characters. We look forward to walking, sharing, and discovering Buenos Aires together!

17 stops

2.7 km walking

2 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Carlos Pellegrini SquareI will be at the Carlos Pellegrini Square on Alvear Avenue 1350 in CABA We will be waiting for you with a blue umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Bicentennial Museum

2

Outside visit

Duhau Palace - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

3

Outside visit

Mansión Alzaga Unzué

17 stops

2.7 km walking

2 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Carlos Pellegrini SquareI will be at the Carlos Pellegrini Square on Alvear Avenue 1350 in CABA We will be waiting for you with a blue umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Bicentennial Museum

2

Outside visit

Duhau Palace - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

3

Outside visit

Mansión Alzaga Unzué

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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.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 15 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 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.