The 11 Best Architecture & History Tours in Buenos Aires

1.Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · from $25Our pick

Join Max, a history teacher from the University of Buenos Aires, for a 2.5-hour English walking tour through Recoleta, Retiro, and Microcentro. Visit sites linked to Nazi gatherings, Adolf Eichmann, Argentina’s Jewish community, the Israeli embassy bombing, and the country’s postwar politics.

“Our guide was clearly knowledgeable and had certainly researched the subject extensively. His manner was friendly while authoritative, and he presented his material in an engaging manner. The walk was long enough to satisfactorily explore the subject, with key sites acting as suitable backdrops. The tour did not drag at all. It was a very enjoyable and informative experience, providing a clear historical context to the Nazi presence in Buenos Aires. I would highly recommend it.”

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2.Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69Top rated

Walk San Telmo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beginning at El Federal Bar and ending near Av. San Juan. You’ll taste Argentine street food, regional specialties, drinks, and dessert while visiting the market and historic streets. Guides include Dennis, Kate, Lucia, Kiki, Lola, Maya, Lu, and Stanko.

“Fantastic tour with our guide Kate of the San Telmo neighborhood! My husband is vegan, and after late notice to our guide, Kate went out of her way to find vegan options at all locations. Highly recommend!”

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3.La Boca Art and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Walk La Boca with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Facundo, Laura, or Dani. Visit La Bombonera, Conventillo El Rincon de Lucia, and the Benito Quinquela Martín Museum, with two extras: museum entry, wine, or dulce de leche tasting.

“Ludmila was a fantastic guide! I enjoyed the La Boca tour and learning about the neighborhood.”

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4.Recoleta Cemetery – Small Group Tour of History & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Join Esteban Nigro, or another listed guide such as Ivana or Sebastian, for a 2.5-hour English tour of Recoleta Cemetery. Hear stories of Argentina’s powerful families, see Evita Perón’s mausoleum, and examine grand European-style tombs in a group of no more than 15.

“We had a wonderful time with Esteban. Great stiryteller informative snd fun. Highly recommended!”

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5.Historic Buenos Aires Landmarks & Icons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Walk through Buenos Aires’ historic center with Miguel, a warm and well-prepared Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo, the Cathedral, Cabildo, Bicentennial Museum, Manzana de las Luces and other landmarks in 150 minutes.

“It was an excellent visit with Miguel who is very knowledgeable about the city and super friendly. My Spanish is not that good and he adapted well so that I could follow his explanation. It was a great afternoon in Buenos Aires !”

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6.San Telmo, History, Bars, and Tango!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

Join Miguel for a 150-minute Spanish-language walk through San Telmo, limited to six people. See tango landmarks, Mafalda, historic bars, the Eiffel-linked market, Lezama Park, and the Russian Orthodox Church, ending at Nápoles.

“El Tour ha sido magnífico, Miguel explica todo en detalle y es muy simpático”

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7.Buenos Aires 3-Hour Small Group Pope Francis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $132

Meet Tangol at 10:00 am in San Telmo and follow Jorge Bergoglio’s Buenos Aires story through Flores, Montserrat, and beyond. You’ll see his home, schools, churches, baptismal basilica, San Lorenzo connection, and the Metropolitan Cathedral with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide.

“If you are a Catholic and an admirer of our pope, I clearly recommend the tour as it takes you to the places where he was born, lived, studied and worked, giving you a better understanding of the rationale behind his acts and thoughts. Our guide, Pablo was very good in explaining all his "regular citizen" activities and life.”

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8.Historic District Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Meet your private guide outside Café Tortoni for a two-hour walk through Buenos Aires’ Historic District. You’ll visit Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the city’s first subway station. Guides have included Juan Manuel Sanchez and Juan Miguel.

“Juan Miguel was professional, knowledgeable tour guide who helped us really understand basic aspects of Argentine history while we toured the great institutional buildings and squares in central Buenos Aires. Highly recommend him.”

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9.Culture and History Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $162

Spend four hours touring Buenos Aires in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Visit La Boca, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, and other key sights, with time to shape the conversation around your interests.

“Flor was a wonderful guide, very informative and friendly. Highly recommend this your.”

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10.100% History and architecture of Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $12Best value

Walk through Buenos Aires with a Spanish-speaking guide from Plaza de Mayo along Avenida de Mayo toward the National Congress. The two-hour private tour includes the Cathedral and Chapter, with views of landmarks such as Café Tortoni and Barolo Palace possible along the route. Wheelchair access is available.

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11.From Colonialism to Eclecticism, Buenos Aires arquitectonica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $25

Walk central Buenos Aires with Juan and Loli, tracing colonial, Art Deco, Brutalist, and modern architecture from Plaza de Mayo to Teatro Colón. Along the way, enjoy Argentine snacks and a mate tasting while learning the stories behind landmarks often missed on standard city tours.

“El sábado por la mañana, hice un recorrido de lo más simpático y enriquecedor. Juan y Loli compartieron con mucha generosidad información, conocimientos y experiencias tanto pertinentes como interesantes. No sólo aprendí acerca de la arquitectura tan fascinante aquí en Buenos Aires, pero también sobre la cultura argentina. Compartieron conmigo unas galletas típicas que no había probado, así como un sabroso maté. Desde mi encuentro con ellos, no miro a los edificios de la misma manera. Me demoro en los detalles discutidos y ¡tengo la impresión de apreciar mucho más lo que veo! Recomiendo mucho ese tour. ¡Es excelente!Read more”

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