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Free tour

ORIGIN OF THE CITY: Historic Center, where it all began.

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Tamara
Quality Verified Registered on August 16, 2023

Hello! My name is Tami. I know more than 26 cities in the world and I speak fluent English and Spanish. I was born and raised in Buenos Aires and the most important moments of my life were in the Historic Center of the city. I love storytelling, travel and history. I invite you to enter this adventure with me and let's discover together the origins of this city that I am lucky enough to call home. The story of how it all began awaits us! And the fun too!

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

From the arrival of the first European ships to the wars for the independence of San Martin, we will travel throughout the first three centuries that definitively marked the origin and founding of the City of Buenos Aires and especially the port and its Historic Center. .

 The history of these buildings, its central plaza, the encounter between two cultures that would inexorably mark the history of the modern world, European influences, indigenous resistance, colonization, viceroys, travel chronicles, mercantilism, architecture, ways of living and dressing, the social strata, the Jesuits, the Church, the wars, the Creoles, the river, the port, the double revolution, the robberies, the betrayals, love and the enormous mix of influences that we Argentines are. and the Argentines and especially the Buenos Aires.

 Discover a journey that begins at the true origin and we still don't know where it ends.

 If you like to hear a good story and indulge your imagination, this is the tour you are looking for.
 Learn more about this incredible city and the stories hidden between the bricks of these ancient buildings.

 Route:

  •  May Plaza
  •  Casa Rosad
  •  Cathedral
  •  Council
  •  Apple of Lights
  •  National School of Buenos Aires
  •  San Ignacio Loyola Church
  •  Mafalda Statue
  •  Zanjon de Granados
  •  San Telmo Market
  •  Dorrego Square

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen s/n, C1087 CABA...
    Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen s/n, C1087 CABA, Argentina
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    We will meet at the Piramide de Mayo located in the center of the Plaza de Mayo. I will carry a RAINBOW umbrella with me so you can find me

  • 1
    Outside visit
    May Plaza
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Pink House
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Metropolitan Cathedral
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Buenos Aires City Council
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Manzana de las Luces Historical Cultural Complex
  • 6
    Outside visit
    National School of Buenos Aires
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Saint Ignatius of Loyola
  • 8
    Outside visit
    The Avila Bookstore
  • 9
    Outside visit
    The Zanjón de Granados
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Mercado San Telmo
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Plaza Dorego

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

4.83
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Professionalism
5.0
Fun
4.75
Expression
4.97
Quality
4.9
Route
4.86
Michael (1 Rating)

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
Tamara is fun and energetic. She was very professional and knowledgeable! I loved the walk.
Kylie (1 Rating)
Milpitas

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
Tamara ha sido una gran guia. Nos ha llevado por lugares que no hubiera conocido tan bien de otro modo. Ademas nos ayudo al final con lugares a donde visitar por el resto de nuestro viaje. Recomendado!
Eugenia (2 Ratings)
Heroica Veracruz

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Travelled in group - Jul 2024
Tenía reserva para el tour de las 11, llegué al punto de encuentro 15 minutos antes, y me llega el mensaje de que el guía no iba a asistir y me cambiaba la reserva para el siguiente día. Inaceptable!!! He hecho muchos tours y nunca me ha sucedido. En todo caso, si van a cancelar por no cumplir la cuota de asistentes, avisen la noche anterior.
Natalia (2 Ratings)
Montevideo

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Excelente experiencia! Muy disfrutable y muy buena onda la guía.
Eduardo (3 Ratings)
Panama City

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Tamara is a great guide who takes you to a trip through History competently.
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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 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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