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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



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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

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4.73
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4.87
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4.84
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Rachel 13 Jun 2024
Beachwood

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
This tour around Recoleta and Retiro provides a great perspective on the history of the elites in Buenos Aires. It was a bit long, but the neighborhoods are beautiful. We loved having Nahuel as our guide - he was funny, informative, friendly and very interesting to listen to.
PHOOI SAN 10 Jun 2024
George Town

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Vito is really really good. Full of knowledge and with expressions. So interesting and informative. Keep it up Vito…….
Soni 09 Jun 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Loved this tour! Super informative and hit all the landmarks!
Alexa 08 Jun 2024
Christchurch

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
Excellent guide and tour. Strongly recommend it
Rivi 01 Jun 2024
Holon

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
Nahuen is an amazing guide! Fun and informative, he made the tour to be a great first introduction to BA 🤩
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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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