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Pope Francis Tour in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$138.44
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Overview
Follow the educational and religious path made by Jorge Bergoglio before he became Pope Francis! On this 3-hour tour in Buenos Aires, birthplace of the current pope, you’ll visit all of the formative places that shaped his character, from schools to churches — and even a sports club. This tour is for participants of any age who want to know more about the background of this historical world religious leader. Numbers are limited to 20 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
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Pope Francis Tour in Buenos Aires
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Travelers must be present at 10AM at Tangol San Telmo, Address: Defensa 831.
Return details
Tour ends at Plaza de Mayo
- Meet your guide and small group in San Telmo and make your way to the city center aboard a comfortable minivan. Start your tour at the place where Bergoglio lived with his parents and siblings during his first years of life. Visit formative educational institutions, such as the College of Our Lady of Mercy and Universidad del Salvador, a Jesuit university. See where the pope took his sacraments and received his religious vocation, including Basilica of San José de Flores, where he devoted his life to God when he was just 17 years old. (pass by)
- The first stop, would be his childhood house in the neighborhood of Flores where he lived with his parents and his siblings (pass by)
- Then, you will visit the schools he attended such as the Instituto Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia & Universidad del Salvador as well as the Iglesia del Salvador. (pass by)
- You will visit the church of his childhood and adolescence: The Basilica de San Jose de Flores. This was the Basilica where he received his "divine call" and began serving the Church. He said: "(at that exact moment) I immersed myself in God`s mercy". In this Church, Jorge Bergoglio decided to become a priest. (pass by)
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Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San CarlosAfterwards, we will continue following Jorge Bergoglio’s journey by seeing the Basílica de María Auxiliadora y San Carlos where he was baptized.
- Also, we will know the history Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, of which Pope Francis is passionate fan. (pass by)
- Then, we will visit the San Ignacio de Loyola Church, in the Montserrat district, built by the Jesuits in 1675. This is the oldest Church in Buenos Aires and it is part of the “Manzanas de las luces”. (pass by)
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Plaza de MayoThen, you will head to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, which overlooks Plaza de Mayo. Considered the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, the 16th-century cathedral was rebuilt several times in a mix of architectural styles. It was here that the Argentinean people waited to hear the designation of the successor to Pope Benedicto XVI.
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The main catholic temple of Argentina: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires. This important 16th century building, was declared a historical monument in 1942, is the Cathedral where the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio, gave important Masses. Also here, the devoted followers of Pope Francis awaited the announcement that he would proclaim him as Supreme Pontiff.
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Pope Francis Tour in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$138.44
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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