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Buenos Aires High Rises & Undergrounds
General Info | Photo Gallery | Traveller FeedbackThis Buenos Aires tour is the ideal introduction into the intricate history, politics, and culture that make up the fabric of the city. Visit several contrasting neighbourhoods, including the bustling inner city, and the more glamorous and up-scale neighbourhood of Recoleta. This Buenos Aires Urban Adventures tour is steeped in history and full of local culture.
- Experience the highs and lows of Buenos Aires.
- Travel on the oldest underground railway in South America.
- Wander through Argentina’s history around the mausoleums and tombs of Recoleta cemetery, including Eva Peron (Evita).
- Immerse yourself in local history, politics, culture, and a number of Buenos Aires’ most famous, and most contrasting, neighbourhoods
Tour style:Heritage & History, Local Life & Culture, Local Transport
Inclusion:
Local guide, Tickets on subway, Entrance to Recoleta cemetery
Exclusion:
Items of personal nature and Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.
Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Meet outside the Metropolitan Cathedral which is on the main Plaza de Mayo. Your guide will be waiting under the flame of San Martin which is on the right hand side of the main entrance to the Cathedral.
- Start time: 10.00 AM
- Finish point:
Recoleta Cemetery
Additional information :
- Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
- Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Buenos Aires Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
- Dress standard:
Comfortable shoes for walking.
- Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- Language: English
Itinerary:
This Buenos Aires tour meets at the Plaza de Mayo, where we begin our exploration into the city’s rich culture and history, by admiring the architecture of the surrounding buildings, including La Casa Rosada. We discuss the history of the Plaza de Mayo, throughout centuries, and highlight the role of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo.
Next, our Buenos Aires Urban Adventures tour heads underground for a real local urban adventure. The local subway train of Buenos Aires is the oldest in South America, and will take us directly to Congress, an impressive building on Avenida de Mayo. We continue to meander the streets and explore the historically and culturally significant places of the area, including Plaza San Martin.
Yet another intriguing element of Buenos Aires’ and Argentina’s history includes that of Las Malvinas (the Argentine name for the Falklands), which we will discuss at the Malvinas Commemorative Square.
Next, we head off into the glitz and glamour of Recolate, one of Buenos Aires’ wealthiest neighbourhoods, before ending our tour with time in Recoleta Cemetery. This elaborate and decorative cemetery is the final resting place of many of Argentina’s most famous historical figures, including Eva Peron (Evita).
Your Buenos Aires Urban Adventures tour will end in Recoleta Cemetery, leaving you ample time to explore the calm, artistic passageways of cemetery at your own pace.
Your trip:
For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Tipping:
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
Buenos Aires Urban Adventures is comprised of a group of born and bred Porteños (Buenos Aires locals) and, a duo of gringos with a professional tourism background. By combining our wealth of local knowledge and tourism experience we deliver quality, customer focused tours that provide our travellers with unique insights to our home city, Buenos Aires.
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