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Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour 20% OFF
Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$87.20
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Overview
The Recoleta in Depth Private Walking Tour takes you through two of Buenos Aires' most celebrated neighborhoods, Recoleta and Palermo. This engaging three-hour journey reveals the rich history and stunning architecture that define these iconic areas.
- 🌳 Meet your guide outside La Biela Cafe, near the giant gomero tree and red pay phones, where you'll start your adventure.
- ⚰️ Visit the famous La Recoleta Cemetery, home to remarkable sculptures and the stories of notable figures like Evita Peron and Admiral Brown.
- 📖 Learn about Evita Peron's life and legacy at her tomb, gaining insight into why she is such an important figure in Argentine history.
- ⛪ Explore the Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar, a stunning colonial church built nearly 50 years before the American Revolution.
- 🏛️ Discover the history of the Palais de Glace, where tango flourished, and listen to tales of its cultural significance.
- 🎨 Stroll past the National Fine Arts Museum and hear the fascinating stories behind its artworks and architecture.
- 🏺 Visit the Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo, set in a beautiful mansion filled with extravagant collections from Argentina's aristocracy.
- 🌸 Admire the Floralis Generica, a giant flower sculpture, and learn about its donor and significance to the city.
- 📍 Navigate through Palermo Chico, viewing landmarks like the Casa Alcorta and the Monumento de Francia a la Argentina.
- 🚌 Public transport options are available nearby, ensuring easy access to the tour's starting point.
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Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Cemetery admission ticket
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Meals
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Departure Point: La Biela Cafe
Address: 600 Quintana Ave., Buenos Aires, Argentina
Directions: Please look for our guides with handheld signs that read "BA Walking Tours". They will be waiting OUTSIDE the CORNER door of the cafe, near the red telephone booths.
Dates: Monday - Friday
Return details
Approximately 1/2 mile away from where we met.
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Gomero de la RecoletaWe will meet OUTSIDE the main corner door of famous La Biela Cafe, close to the red pay phones by the amazing giant gomero tree--which we will explain thoroughly. Look for your guide carrying a small "Walking Tours" sign.
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La Recoleta Cemetery• Recoleta Cemetery Detailed Visit "in depth" (not literally!) • Evita Peron, her Memorial & her Story • Rufina Cambaceres' misfortune • Tiburcia Dominguez' miserly husband • Admiral Brown • The ultra-rich Leloir • General Guido, Liliana Crociatti and many more • Pilar Basilica Visit • Cultural Center & Old Monastery • Bourdelle's Monument to Alvear • Palais de Glace: where Tango become of age • History of Tango, Ports & Immigration • BA Design Center & Terraces • Giant Flower Close-up Visit (when available) • Palermo Chico Qt. • National Library & Loma Mitre Qt. • Monument to France & Argentina • National Fine Arts Museum & Story • ...and lots of local stories, curious facts & peculiarities! Listen as your knowledgeable guide informs you about the local history, architecture, traditions, habits and unique features you might never have discovered otherwise. *Full itinerary will be covered depending on time and circumstances at time of tour
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Eva Peron's TombWe will thoroughly explain her life, times and why she is buried here.
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Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del PilarWho were the Recoletos and who built this beautiful colonial church for them? We will show and explain this church built almos 50 years before the American revolution.
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Monumento al General Carlos Maria de AlvearWe will explain the independce of our country, its neighbors and the key players including infamous General Alvear,
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We will show and explain this beautiful classic building and how and why it became a museum (and a classic building--which it was not). We will also mention its art works.
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Palais de Glace-Salas Nacionales de CulturaIn this interesting "Ice Palace" building our famous Tango (world famous Argentinian dance) came of age. We will tell you how and explain all about Tango too!
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Monumento A Eva PeronThis is the place where famous Evita actually died. Much to be explained here, including the "brutalist" style National Library Building behind the monument.
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San Martin National InstituteSee in beautiful and posh Palermo Chico neighbourhood the symbolic house where Argentina's main independence hero was exiled as a result of political intrigue in 1824, and this austere, French provincial home was his residence between 1834 and 1848
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Monumento de Francia a la ArgentinaWe will show, explain and decode for you this beautiful and meaningful monument sculpted by Emile Peynot and presented by France to Argentina for its centennial.
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Casa AlcortaAmazing Palacio Alcorta (now Renault Museum) was built with a large race and test track on top was converted into a luxury housing complex in the neighbourhood of Palermo Chico, Buenos Aires.
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Museo Nacional De Arte DecorativoHoused in the stunning beaux-arts Residencia Errázuriz Alvear mansion (1917), it displays their art collection and other extravagant belongings, and is worth visiting for a glimpse into the world of Argentina's wealthy aristocratic families in the early 20th century, inspired by the Royal Palace of Versailles in France.
- The stylish modern building of the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, MALBA) is located on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, in the Palermo section of Buenos Aires. Created by Argentine businessman Eduardo Costantini, The mission of the MALBA is to collect, preserve, research and promote Latin American art from the onset of the 20th century to the present. This involves educating the public about Latin American artists, and the diversity of cultural and artistic holdings in this region. (pass by)
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Floralis GenericaA recent addition to the beauty of our city, we will show and explain who donated this magnificent giant flower and why.
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Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour 20% OFF
Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$87.20
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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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!