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Calafate Walking Tour

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: Spanish
Registered on June 09, 2020

Welcome to El Calafate, the national capital Los Glaciares !!! We are a group of professional tour guides, enthusiasts, passionate about the history of the place, its people and the nature that surrounds us. We enjoy reliving the story through stories, anecdotes, and curiosities in a very dynamic and entertaining way. The Calafate walking tour staff is made up of four guides; Iris and Yanira, both born in Patagonia, who like to sympathetically share local customs and experiences; Brenda and Marcelo have extensive experience with over twenty years living and working in Patagonia, who transmit their deep knowledge in a clear and expeditious way. We wait for you to live a unique and unforgettable adventure and join us in this initiative of enhancing, promoting and preserving our cultural and historical heritage.

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

Tour description

The town of El Calafate is located on the shores of Lake Argentino and close to the Andes, and offers natural access to Los Glaciares National Park and the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier. We invite you to be the protagonists of our hike and thus learn something about the authentic history and transformation that this beginning city has undergone over the years. Start the tour of the old royal wool street, now our main street, then observe the first buildings with their traditional architecture that lead us to discover the historical center that survives the passage of time and imagine life of the brave and persevering pioneers before that, this city in southern Argentina forged and witnessed the great change that this place has undergone, turning it into one of the most important tourist villages in Patagonia. Do not miss this precious opportunity, go through the corners that go unnoticed and rich in anecdotes and complement this visit with the best tips on Patagonian gastronomy and additional activities that can be done in the El Calafate area.

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  • Meeting point:
    Av del Libertador 1301 El Calafate Sa...
    Av del Libertador 1301 El Calafate Santa Cruz Argentina
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    National Park Administration office portal

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

41 ratings
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4.66
Fun
4.38
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4.65
Quality
4.76
Route
4.47
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micaela 24 Feb 2023
Palma de Mallorca

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2023
Yani una genoa hizo muy ameno el recorrido!
vividime 22 Feb 2023

Muy buena la guía, entretenida y buenos datos historicosa de El Calafate. Me gustó mucho
Juan Carlos 19 Jan 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in group - Jan 2023
Fue una experiencia muy satisfactoria Muy profesional Florencia, todas las historias de la Ciudad muy jugosas y enriquecedoras, las que nos hicieron conocer los orígenes, historia y evolución de El Calafate. Muy recomendable este walking tour y un encanto quien nos acompaño tan cálidamente a hacerlo. Muchas gracias Florencia!
Soledad 12 Jan 2023
Roldán

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2023
Me sorprendió el free tour porque quizás no esperaba toda la info que nos transmitió Florencia, quien además nos compartió todo con dinamismo y humor! Es hermoso conocer así las ciudades que una visita!!
Carolina 07 Dec 2022
La Plata

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2022
Excelente ! Gracias !
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Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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