The 11 Best Walking Tours in Buenos Aires

1.Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,218 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

See Buenos Aires from an open-top double-decker bus, with a multilingual audio guide, 27 stops, optional walking tours, and discount vouchers. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass and build your own route through San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madero, and more.

“Worst we have ever had--#4075. Did not use second day. Wish we could have gotten a refund for day 2.”

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2.La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,587 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk La Boca with an English-speaking guide such as Santiago, Vito, Victoria, or Maria. See colorful conventillos, street tango, fileteado art, the riverside Transbordador bridge, and finish at La Bombonera. The $13 tour takes two hours, with stadium entry sold separately.

“Fantastic guide! We really enjoyed learning about the history of the La Boca neighborhood.”

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3.Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

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

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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4.Personalized 2 to 8-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $37

Meet a private guide such as Emiliano, Julia, Maria, or Maria Laura for a walking tour shaped around your interests. Expect local history, Argentine customs, major monuments, markets, and lesser-known corners. Museum visits, food, transport, and tickets can be added for extra cost.

“This walking tour is a must do in Buenos Aires! Our guide Emiliano was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city’s history, architecture, and culture. We explored both the famous landmarks and some hidden gems I never would’ve found on my own. I really appreciated how Emiliano connected historical facts with modern life in Argentina, it made everything come alive. The pace was comfortable, and there were plenty of stops for photos, questions, and even a quick coffee break at a beautiful cafe. If you want to get a real feel for Buenos Aires beyond the typical tourist spots, this tour is absolutely worth it. Perfect mix of history, culture,…”

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5.San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk through Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood with guides such as Juan, Santiago, and Jorge. See colonial churches, 19th-century houses, Mafalda, Paseo de la Historieta, San Telmo Market, and the Sunday fair during a lively two-hour history and food tour.

“we had an excellent and informative walking tour with our guide, and it was great fun to end up in the San Telmo square to watch the tango dancers. Lots of interesting and fun cartoon style sculptures and murals to see on the way. Interesting history of the area too.”

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6.Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide and Optional Rooftop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 5 to 7 hours crossing Buenos Aires with a small group of up to 15 people. Walk through San Telmo, La Boca, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta Cemetery, and more while using local buses and the subway. The Wednesday rooftop option adds Palacio Barolo and a cocktail.

“All good. Guide Victor was very informative and interesting. Went a reasonable pace. Very friendly. We highly recommend it.”

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7.Best of Buenos Aires Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start near Florida Street and walk with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Carlos, or Mariano through central Buenos Aires, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta, and its cemetery. Expect 2.5 to 3 hours of steady walking, architectural stories, political context, and a finish near La Biela café.

“The walk with a very knowledgeable guide was the most memorable part of our 4 day stay in Buenos Aires. His English was impeccable and presentation perfect.”

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8.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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9.Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135Top rated

Spend about seven hours with Tracy exploring Buenos Aires by foot, private car, taxi, bus, and subway. Visit Evita’s grave in Recoleta Cemetery, see grand Retiro architecture, walk through San Telmo and La Boca, and learn how the city’s past shaped its neighborhoods.

“Tracy is amazing and I really enjoyed my day with her. As a first time visitor to Argentina with literally one free day in Buenos Aires, I booked this private tour to make sure I would see as much as possible and Tracy didn't disappoint. Not only did I see everything, she shared so many stories and historical knowledge that I ended up really knowing the city. While lunch wasn't included, we stopped at a very reasonably priced, delicious local cafe that really is a hidden gem. The food was so good, and the portion so generous, I didn't need more that a small snack at dinner time. I especially…”

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10.Recoleta and Retiro Tip Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $1Best value

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Victoria, Maria, Juan, or Iván from Teatro Colón across Retiro and Recoleta. See Plaza San Martín, Palacio Paz, Avenida Alvear, the Church of Our Lady of Pilar, and the view toward the English Tower. The three-hour walk ends near Recoleta Cemetery.

“Walking was a little rough for a couple old folks, but we saw so much up close. The explanations were great by Maria, and her English was mostly easy to follow. Thankful for the bathroom break. Luckily for us, we are staying very close to the Cemetery, so was just a short walk to return “home” at end of tour.”

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11.Buenos Aires in One Day Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about six hours walking Buenos Aires with an English-speaking guide, visiting Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo, Retiro, and Puerto Madero. Guides such as Carlos, Soledad, Clemencia, and Eilat bring local history, architecture, politics, and daily life into focus. Lunch and taxis cost extra.

“Excellent to see and learn about the history of the city”

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