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Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour

Location Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$109.00
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Overview

We will walk and discover the beauty and stories of of Recoleta and adjacent Palermo--two of Argentina's capital city most renowned neighbourhoods, including its world-renowned unique, beautiful and famous cemetery full of remarkable sculptures and stories like the one of famous Evita Peron and many other.
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.

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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.

  • Gomero de la Recoleta
    We 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.
  • 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
  • Eva Peron's Tomb
    We will thoroughly explain her life, times and why she is buried here.
  • Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
    Who 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.
  • Monumento al General Carlos Maria de Alvear
    We will explain the independce of our country, its neighbors and the key players including infamous General Alvear,
  • 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.
  • Palais de Glace-Salas Nacionales de Cultura
    In 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!
  • Monumento A Eva Peron
    This is the place where famous Evita actually died. Much to be explained here, including the "brutalist" style National Library Building behind the monument.
  • San Martin National Institute
    See 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
  • Monumento de Francia a la Argentina
    We 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.
  • Casa Alcorta
    Amazing 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.
  • Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo
    Housed 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)
  • Floralis Generica
    A recent addition to the beauty of our city, we will show and explain who donated this magnificent giant flower and why.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children aged 8 years and under are free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
  • Note: tour operates rain or shine
  • Coverage of full itinerary may depend on weather, city-dynamics (riots, strikes, repairs), timing and other circumstances at time of tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour

    Location Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
    $109.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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