The city of the dead: mysteries and legends of the Recoleta cemetery

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on February 03, 2023

We are a group of independent historians and anthropologists who love to travel around the world telling esoteric stories. We invite you to discover our magical activities and itineraries to share a different way of traveling.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Disturbing and beautiful, majestic but dark, the Recoleta cemetery attracts thousands of visitors year after year. Located in the elegant neighborhood of Buenos Aires since the beginning of the 19th century, it houses mausoleums of the most emblematic figures of the country. Behind every grave there are ghosts, myths and urban legends. From the Lady in White to the Dark Knights and from Rufina Cambaceres to Benjamin Solari Parravicini , the city of the dead invites us to explore the hidden side of a place full of history, symbology and art.


What are we going to talk about?


  • History and symbology of the tombs
  • The Lady in white
  • Congratulations Guerrero
  • Rufina Cambaceres
  • The Dark Knights


and much more!

*IMPORTANT*

  • Price: free paid tour, you set the price!
  • Entrance to the cemetery: 2,834 ARS (6.40 Euros) for foreign walkers and 977 ARS (2.20 Euros) for Argentine walkers.
  • Tickets are obtained at the door. They only accept credit/debit cards.
  • PLEASE WAIT FOR THE GUIDE AT THE MEETING POINT BEFORE ENTERING THE CEMETERY AND PAYING

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plazoleta Juan XXIII, Junín 1849, C11...
    Plazoleta Juan XXIII, Junín 1849, C1113 AAU, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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    I will be at PLAZOLETA JUAN XXIII with a black and purple umbrella with the AKELARRE TOURS logo.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Recoleta Cemetery
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Pantheon of Eva Perón
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Tomb of Rufina Cambaceres
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Congratulations Guerrero
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Recoleta

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

34 ratings
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4.85
Fun
4.47
Expression
4.68
Quality
4.76
Route
4.65
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Jane 02 Dec 2023
London

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Great tour explaining the fascinating history of the cemetery. Guide was very considerate of the group, trying to find places for shade and rest. Guide had done alot research to explain some of the myths and legends of this famous place.
Sonya 01 Dec 2023
Kelowna

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Thank you for a great attitude. The weather was not in our side but Nicolas was willing to continue! It was storming out. He did a great job even though we asked him to shorten the tour.
Dênis 30 Nov 2023
Cuiabá

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Fue un passeo increíble, el guía nos contó historias increíbles que nunca hubiera imaginado si hubiera hecho el camino por el cementerio solo.
Günther 27 Nov 2023
Berlin

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Professionell und kurzweilig.
Iqbal Paul 26 Nov 2023
Vancouver

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Travelled in group - Nov 2023
Awesome guide…very thoughtful & deliberate
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires 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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