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#1Small-Group Buenos Aires Highlights Tour

Embark on a comprehensive and fun small-group tour featuring Buenos Aires’ most popular landmarks. Visit the world’s widest avenue and discover the unique co...

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¥3,203
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Small-Group Buenos Aires Highlights Tour

#2Piazzolla Tango Dinner Show

Experience an incredible world of art and entertainment at Piazzolla Tango, with over 32,000 square feet (3,000 sqm) dedicated to the tango. Have dinner at t...

recommend82% of travelers recommend

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¥5,058
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Piazzolla Tango Dinner Show

#3Small-Group Gourmet Buenos Aires Food Adventure

Malbec, empanadas, and dulce de leche—if you don't know what these are, you are soon to find out on this Buenos Aires tour. This gastronomic adventure delves...

recommend26% of travelers recommend

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¥12,270
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Small-Group Gourmet Buenos Aires Food Adventure

#4El Viejo Almacen Tango Show

Dancers tango and the music never stops at El Viejo Almacen—considered by locals to be one of the most traditional tango venue in Buenos Aires. Enjoy a class...

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¥5,319
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El Viejo Almacen Tango Show

#5Day in the Countryside at Don Silvano Ranch with Lunch

Visit Don Silvano Ranch in the countryside around Buenos Aires to discover authentic gaucho culture and heritage. Feast on delicious Argentine barbecue and w...

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¥11,399
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Day in the Countryside at Don Silvano Ranch with Lunch

#6Private 3-hour Walking Tour in Buenos Aires

Your tour begins with pick-up from your hotel or the pier. You'll start visiting La Boca and Caminito. For football lovers, we can go to Boca Jr's Stadium. Y...

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¥6,515
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Private 3-hour Walking Tour in Buenos Aires

#7Estancia El Ombu de Areco Full-Day Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires for a day spent watching rugged horse-riding gauchos, tucking into a delicious barbecue lunch, and strolling aro...

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¥19,545
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Estancia El Ombu de Areco Full-Day Tour

#8San Isidro & Tigre Small Group Tour

Spend an enjoyable day strolling along cobblestone streets, admiring centuries-old architecture, and exploring quaint canals by boat. From the affluent lanes...

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¥10,858
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San Isidro & Tigre Small Group Tour

#9Tigre & Delta Cruise Rio de la Plata sail + Tourist Bus

Sail on a boat on the coastal channel of the Rio de la Plata, observing the coastal highlights around Buenos Aires aboard a comfortable boat. After a scenic ...

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¥4,669
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Tigre & Delta Cruise Rio de la Plata sail + Tourist Bus

#10Tango Porteño Show

Spend an evening surrounded by 1940s ambiance and costumes, with an experience from the enchanting time of the golden age of tango. This unforgettable perfor...

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¥7,754
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Tango Porteño Show
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Guide to Exploring around Buenos Aires

Obelisco

This giant pillar was built to mark the 400th anniversary of the city’s inception. Now, it stands as the most famous icon in Buenos Aires.
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San Martin Square

Relax in a park with a preserved lawn, trees, statues, a war memorial and a tower in the center of the city.
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University of Buenos Aires

Wander the grounds of one of Buenos Aires’ largest university campuses and visit the institution’s museums, galleries and urban parks.
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La Bombonera

The stadium of the illustrious soccer team, Boca Juniors, is renowned for its superb atmosphere. It is uniquely shaped like a box of chocolates.
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Chacarita Cemetery

Tour the vaults, mausoleums and crypts of a vast cemetery where hundreds of thousands are interred. Former presidents and a legendary tango performer rest here.
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Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

Expand your knowledge of modern and contemporary Latin American art through collections covering more than 100 years of creativity.
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Palacio Barolo

Marvel at a tower building inspired by the poem Divine Comedy and enjoy unrivaled aerial views of Buenos Aires’ cityscape.
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Japanese Garden

Take a tranquil stroll around this portal to Japan. The impressive replica of spiritual Zen gardens features lakes, bridges and elegant floral displays.
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National Museum of Fine Arts

Visit this free museum with an impressive collection of European and Argentine art featuring some of the biggest names to ever pick up a paintbrush.
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Caminito Street Museum

Walk through the brightly colored buildings in this replica of a 19th-century Buenos Aires port to learn about its rich Italian history.
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Buenos Aires Zoo

This animal park has been a part of Buenos Aires since 1888. Today it offers a modern zoo experience focusing on conservation.

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La Recoleta Cemetery

This city cemetery contains the graves of some of Argentina’s most notable politicians and public figures, including Eva Perón.

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Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral

Visit this grand cathedral to admire a range of architectural styles, see the tombs of Argentine heroes and enjoy free live music events.
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Congreso de la Nacion Argentina (National Congress)

A visit to this beautiful building provides an insight into the nation’s political life and a look at an architectural masterpiece.
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Cabildo

See artifacts from Argentina´s May Revolution, browse the stands of an artisan market and admire the colonial architecture of this significant building, Buenos Aires’ first city hall.
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Casa Rosada

Admire the pink façade of one of Argentina’s most recognizable buildings, take a tour of its halls and galleries and visit a museum displaying political artifacts.
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Plaza de Mayo

Spot historical architecture, witness celebrations and demonstrations, watch interesting people and enjoy free music events at Buenos Aires’ most important square.
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Teatro Colón

Visit one of the world’s finest theaters to watch operas, ballets and concerts or take a guided tour of the salons and auditorium.
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Women's Bridge (Puente de la Mujer)

This unique bridge is a symbol of Buenos Aires’ Puerto Madero neighborhood and is a great setting for photography and sunsets.  
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Buenos Aires Botanical Garden

Set in the heart of the Palermo neighborhood, this picturesque garden is home to many rare plant species, noteworthy 19th-century architecture and rotating art exhibits.
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Café Tortoni

Soak up the elegance of Buenos Aires’ oldest café: a meeting place of literati, a treasure-trove of art and the host of live tango shows.
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Palermo Holidays

Discover outstanding shopping, exquisite dining and energetic nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.

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El Rosedal Park

Enjoy the tranquility of a pastoral retreat, a public rose garden and park with fountains, manicured lawns and a freshwater lake.
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Florida Street

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.
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Museo Evita

Learn about the private and political life of former First Lady Evita Perón at this tribute to her accomplishments, influence and legacy.
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Galeria Guemes

Below the apartments, offices and shops of this art nouveau galleria is a famous basement theater where nightly tango performances have delighted crowds since 1915.
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Buenos Aires Neighbourhoods

Palermo

Travelers choose Palermo for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Palermo Station or Plaza Italia Station and check out top sights like Palermo Soho.

CafesZooHorseback Riding
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Recoleta

One of the city’s grandest and most elegant neighborhoods is also the final resting place of leading figures from Argentina’s history.

CafesCultureMonuments
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Retiro

If you're spending time in Retiro, you might enjoy attractions like Torre de los Ingleses and Plaza San Martin. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at San Martin Station to see more of the city.

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Puerto Madero

Museums and art galleries, a riverboat casino and a lively nightlife await at Buenos Aires’ sparkling waterfront neighborhood.

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El Centro

This area plays many roles in Buenos Aires, from financial district and political hub, to tourist center and shopping precinct.

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San Telmo

Walk along historic cobblestone streets and visit antique and flea markets in one of the most charismatic neighborhoods in Buenos Aires.

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