Free tour

Recoleta - History, Art, and Architecture of an Iconic Neighborhood

5.00

Excellent(9)

Buenos Aires

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish and French

Guru: Agustín

PRO

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Registered on 8 April 2024

Hello, I'm Agustín, a geographer graduated from the University of Buenos Aires who loves his city and wants to share it with the world. I'm passionate about travel and firmly believe that the best way to immerse yourself in a new destination is by walking alongside the locals. That's why, as a resident of this iconic neighborhood where I've lived for 40 years, I invite you to stroll its streets and discover its charm. I'm sure you'll fall in love with it too. Agustín guides in Spanish, French (intermediate level B1), and English (intermediate level B1).

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Known primarily for its French architecture and its famous cemetery, Recoleta has much more to offer. From its aristocratic palaces to brutalist buildings and even contemporary art on the streets. In this tour, you will explore the past and present of this iconic neighborhood and the stories about its formation.

Some notable stops are:

National Library
Law School (University of Buenos Aires)
Floralis Genérica
National Museum of Fine Arts
Plaza Francia
Church of the Pilar and Recoleta Cemetery*.
Palaces on Alvear Street

We look forward to seeing you soon!

P.S. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes.

REMEMBER THAT PAYMENTS ARE MADE IN CASH AND AT THE END OF THE TOUR.

PLEASE, BOOK ONLY IF YOU ARE CERTAIN AND WILLING TO ATTEND, LAST-MINUTE CANCELLATIONS PREVENT OTHER WALKERS FROM TAKING THE SPOTS LEFT VACANT AND CAUSE INCONVENIENCES IN OUR SCHEDULES.

The tour may be rescheduled in case of heavy rain as it mostly takes place in green spaces.

*Does not include a visit to the interior of the cemetery.

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Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Las Heras, Avenida Pueyrredón & Avenida General Las Heras, Buenos Aires, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

We will be with a black umbrella at the entrance of Emilio Mitre square, on Av. Pueyrredón corner Av. Las Heras next to the entrance of Las Heras station (subway line H). If coming by Uber or taxi, indicate: Avenida Pueyrredón & Avenida General Las Heras, Buenos Aires, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Outside visit

Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno

Outside visit

Floralis Genérica

Outside visit

Facultad de Derecho (UBA)

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.