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Free Tour Recoleta and Retiro

Buenos Aires
Duration: 2h and 45min
Languages: English
Guru: Buenos Aires Free Walks
Quality Verified Registered on April 19, 2017

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

We meet  at 10.30am, at Plaza Estado del Vaticano (Corner of Libertad and Viamonte), next to Teatro Colón.

 Discover beautiful palaces parks and monuments and its background stories.

You will enjoy the magnificent architecture and learn about the generation that made BA the cultural capital of South America.

We start the walk in Teatro Colón and walk trough the fanciest streets of Recoleta. We finish the tour at the gate of the  Recoleta Cemetery.


Free Tour Recoleta Highlights

  • Teatro Colón
  • Av. 9 de Julio
  • Aristocratic families and palaces
  • San Martín & Independence war
  • The Big Ben of South America
  • Plaza San Martín
  • Malvinas/Falklands War
  • Terrorist Attacks during the 90s
  • The Posh Buenos Aires
  • Fanciest Avenue in Buenos Aires
  • Colonial Franciscan Convent
  • Into to the history of the Recoleta Cemetery



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwss8c0TnI8

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Viamonte 1200 C1053ABX CABA Argentina
    Viamonte 1200 C1053ABX CABA Argentina
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    Plaza Estado del Vaticano (Corner of Libertad and Viamonte), next to Teatro Colón.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Colon Theater
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Courts
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Liberty Temple
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Cervantes Theater
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Argentine Foreign Ministry Center
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Peace Palace
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Monument to the Fallen in Malvinas
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Av. Alvear
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Gomero de la Recoleta - Historical Tree
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Recoleta Cemetery

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

227 ratings
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4.93
Fun
4.75
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4.9
Quality
4.87
Route
4.82
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Stella 17 Apr 2024
Thessaloniki

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
I was literally amazed by the tour! Our guide tour, Juan, is so knowledgeable and his descriptions captivating, I didn’t realise when three hours have passed! You learn so much more than Recoleta in this tour, just go 🌸 Thank you Juan!
Emma 10 Apr 2024
Rome

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Very interesting to know the neighbourhoods through Ivan's stories, very recommended!
Nate 08 Apr 2024
Squamish

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Vito was a great guide and storyteller. Despite our large group size he managed to keep track of everyone and keep the tour moving (albeit slowly). The stops were all quite interesting and we covered a large part of BA.
Fran 23 Mar 2024
Melbourne

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Travelled alone - Mar 2024
Guru Walks are a great introduction to any city. Guide Nahuel was excellent.
Corinne 07 Feb 2024
Toronto

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
good tour, saw a lot of interesting things.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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