Barracas Free Tour, the thousand faces of the deep south

Duration: 3h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Registered on September 27, 2018

Hello! I am a Professional Tour Guide and I have the official credential of the city. If you think TRAVEL is freedom, joy, a state of well-being that heals, a need, a pure passion that increases with every place you know ... we have to share the experience! And if you feel that TRAVEL is to learn, it is to discover, it is the curiosity for new horizons, unknown cultures, incredible people... let's walk together Buenos Aires!

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

Minimum 4 walkers per Reservation. 

WHAT IS BARRACAS, THE THOUSAND FACES OF THE DEEP SOUTH?
The perfect route for those who are more travelers than tourists. Barracas is the neighborhood of aristocratic mansions, abandoned factories, design studios, recovered industries, collective worker housing, graffiti murals, bodegones and centennial bars, railroads, Jews from Syria. Barracas is the neighborhood of old spaces and new ideas, a small city within Buenos Aires, where thousands of styles coexist, treasuring countless stories, characters and well-kept secrets.

WHERE IS BARRACAS, THE THOUSAND FACES OF THE DEEP SOUTH?
We travel fifth and nineteenth century mansions of the upper class of Buenos Aires. We discovered cookie mills converted into modern housing complexes, and old markets became the Metropolitan Design Center. We walk the urban art factory that are the streets of Barracas, where we see "El regreso de Quinquela", a 2,000 square meter mural that exceeded the Guinness record; or the passage Lanín, where the color of mosaics and ceramics transform the fronts of more than 40 houses, in one of the most characteristic interventions of the city. We also visit a neo-Gothic church that recalls a tragic love of youth; an art deco train station in operation; an oriental synagogue of Mudejar style; the architectural jewel of the green working class Monseñor Espinosa; the mysterious Colonia Solá railway district; and the notable bars Los Laureles and El Puentecito, where we finished our southern expedition. A true journey through time, where trains, graffiti artists, workers, highways, designers, squares and cobblestones are the protagonists.

WHEN IS?
Every day of the week at 10 am and 2.30 pm We meet at the corner of Av. Montes de Oca and Av. Caseros, at the door of the Olivera Pharmacy.
Estimated time: Approximately 4 hours.
Minimum 4 walkers per Reservation.
Not suitable for children under 12 years old.
It is suspended due to rain.

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  • Meeting point:
    Av Caseros 1000 C1152AAS CABA Argentina
    Av Caseros 1000 C1152AAS CABA Argentina
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    We meet at the corner of Av. Montes de Oca and Av. Caseros, at the door of the Olivera Pharmacy.

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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Dmytro 29 Mar 2023
Toronto

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Great tour, a lot of interesting infornation and beatiful places in Barracas
Ellen 29 Mar 2023
Canberra

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
What a fantastic tour! A must-do for anyone looking to understand Buenos Aires beyond the main tourist sites. Gustav is a fantasy guide. Highly recommend!
Gaelle 26 Mar 2023
Ploemeur

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Travelled in group - Mar 2023
The tour was amazing ! It was really nice to get out of the touristic areas. The history of Barracas is really interesting. Gustavo mixes all kind of informations (context, history, anecdotes, art...), it's stimulating. We had a lot of surprises ! And we had a lot of fun. Time just flew.
Hartmut 23 Mar 2023
Fort Lauderdale

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Gustavo is a pro- loves what he is doing and shares his love for traveling and the city- learned so much! Thanks Gustavo for a super great tour
Linda 11 Mar 2023
West Palm Beach

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
We had a great time - Gustavo was really knowledgeable and took us to great places that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is 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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