The 12 Best Recoleta Tours in Buenos Aires

1.Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Ride a beach cruiser from San Telmo through Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Barrio Norte, and Palermo. You’ll see Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Genérica, Palermo Woods, the Planetarium, and the Spaniard’s Monument, with frequent stops and bilingual commentary.

“Amazing day tour! It’s a must if you visit Buenos Aires as this will take you many places to see and enjoy fast. Great tourist guide!”

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

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

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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3.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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4.Cultural Experience by Bike around Palermo and Recoleta Max 6 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride from Palermo Soho through Palermo Chico, Floralis Genérica, Recoleta Cemetery, Rosedal, and back. Guides such as Gilda, Julián, Julio, and Carlos lead the four-hour outing, with bikes, helmets, water, mate, and an alfajor included.

“Gilda was an excellent guide and we biked very safely through the beautiful streets of Buenos Aires. There were ample bike lanes and easy to navigate. We can highly recommend this wonderful company!”

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5.Recoleta Neighborhood Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · from $93

Spend two hours exploring Recoleta with an English or Spanish speaking guide. Visit Eva Perón’s ornate crypt, the cemetery’s marble mausoleums, Floralis Genérica, the Law Faculty, museums, and Belle Époque streets. Guides such as Anahi, Veronica, Micaela, Barbi, and Florencia tailor the walk when time allows.

“Our tour guide Anahi was great. She was very knowledgable. We were travelling as a group. She even adjusted the tour route per our desire. I highly recommend this tour to anybody who is especially interested in the Recoleta Cemetry and its neigborhood.”

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6.Discover Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ Little Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2h 30m · from $57

Walk through Recoleta with a live English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Photograph the Public Law University, see Floralis Genérica and the Fine Arts Museum, then spend an hour among the ornate tombs of Recoleta Cemetery. Guides include Laura, Rafa, Juan Pablo, and Deli.

“Exceptional! If you visit Buenos Aires, this tour is a must and I suggest to book it at the beginning of your stay, because it's such an immersion in the culture of the city & the urban narratives, beside the amazing tour where you feel and understand Recoleta neighborhood. Of course, the one that makes this magic possible is the guide. Our guide was Laura. A very knowledgeable and charismatic guide, who is also such an amazing human being, always smiling, always willing to share with you all the details. Thank you, Laura, for the time spent with us! Totally recommend this tour!”

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7.Recoleta & Cemetery for curious people

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Walk from Plaza San Martín to Recoleta Cemetery with a university-trained guide such as Nicolas or Ignacio. Expect lively discussion about Argentina’s elite, grand architecture, and the people remembered inside the cemetery. Cemetery admission is optional and paid separately.

“This was our favorite tour and day in Buenos Aires. Nico was such an excellent tour guide. He gave us historical facts and took his time with our group. He told us it could be as long or short as we wanted. We walked all over Recoleta and ended in the cemetery. I highly recommend booking this tour.”

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8.Full Day City Tour Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Tigre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $285

You’ll cover Buenos Aires from Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo to La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, Puerto Madero, and Palermo Soho, then cruise the Tigre Delta. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Franco and Miriam lead the day, with transport, cemetery entry, and a snack included.

“Een volle dag, veel gezien, langs gereden, korte stop bij playa Mayo, la boca, rigoleta begraafplaats en een mooie boottocht over de tigre. De stop bij dd fruit market was overbodig. Veel was dicht en niet de moeite waard. Liever een rondtoer door theater.”

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9.Private Recoleta Cemetery Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Join a private English, Spanish, or Portuguese tour through Recoleta Cemetery and its striking mausoleums, including Eva Perón’s grave. You’ll also see Iglesia del Pilar, old palaces, the Law School building, and a local artisan market. Juan Manuel is one guide praised for detailed storytelling.

“Increíble!! La guía de lo más atenta y amable. Nos explicó todo con lujo de detalle. Impresionante la información, los datos que tiene y la atención hacia nosotros”

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10.Recoleta Walking Tour and Live Jazz Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Join Luz for a three-hour walk through Recoleta’s French-style streets, plazas, churches, embassies, and grand avenues. Finish at an intimate downtown jazz club with live music. The tour runs in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with the show ticket paid separately in cash.

“if you like jazz and history of Buenos Aires, Luz is your perfect guide! I had an amazing time, highly recommend!!!”

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11.City Bike Tour in Palermo and Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Ride through Buenos Aires by bike or e-bike on a four-hour route from Plaza San Martín to Recoleta, the Bosques de Palermo, the Rosedal, and Plaza de los Dos Congresos. Guides such as Leila and Shanti lead in Spanish and English. Bring water, sunscreen, and light clothing.

“Intet at udsætte på tourguide, fin tur. Men jeg bookede turen til kl. 9.00 med start på den angivne adresse, fik bekræftelse dagen før, men fik samtidig en mail fra en lokal person, der angav, at adressen var en anden og tidspunktet flyttet til en time senere. Forvirrende! Tourguiden fortalte, at startadressen var ændret for mere end et år siden. Bedes venligst rettet”

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12.Chacarita, The Largest Cemetery In Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Spend three hours with Miguel exploring Chacarita Cemetery, Argentina’s largest, then visit the German and British cemeteries. See the tombs of Carlos Gardel, Gustavo Cerati, Gilda, Pugliese, Storni, and other cultural figures in a small Spanish-speaking group of six or fewer.

“This was a great tour. For someone that speaks English, but is learning Spanish, he was very patient with me and able to speak Spanish slowly so I learn better. I have been to the regular cemetery and this was very interesting to see in comparison. I would highly recommend.”

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