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Abasto, Cradle of Tango and Buenos Aires Culture Buenos Aires Free Tour
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Guru: Almafuerte
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Registered on 22 February 2024
I was born in Patagonia and have lived in the La Boca neighborhood for five years. My greatest wish is that anyone who comes to Argentina, upon setting foot on this land, feels a little bit Argentine. This would be a great honor and bring me immense satisfaction. For the Argentine heart, in our land, no one is a foreigner if they come with the desire to feel like one of our brothers and sisters. That heart and that brotherhood are what we offer most sincerely and most preciously.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Discover El Abasto, the "unofficial" neighborhood of Buenos Aires. A quintessential working-class neighborhood, it's also the birthplace of the legendary Carlos Gardel. You'll uncover the fascinating history behind one of its most iconic buildings: the Abasto Market. You'll be amazed by all the details of the emergence of this unique and irreplaceable neighborhood.
We'll travel back to the beginning, to the golden age: the boom and expansion of the area; also to its closure and abandonment, to its resurgence and current context. For over a century, El Abasto welcomed immigrants and locals, thus creating its own unique identity. Theaters, circuses, taverns, cantinas, and bars sprang up there, giving it a unique and picturesque lifestyle, full of great stories and anecdotes that we'll discover in its streets to understand the essence of Buenos Aires.
We'll explore the places where Gardel got his start: his home, bars, and the secrets of his epic life. You'll also experience the authentic world of tango clubs, milongas, and tango houses like a local, not in an artificial way.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the secrets of a mythical neighborhood where the identity of Buenos Aires was forged.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Punto de encuentro
We'll meet inside the McDonald's located on the corner of Aguero and Corrientes streets (Corrientes 3247). You'll be able to recognize me by my black hat.
1
Outside visit
Mercado del Abasto
2
Outside visit
Carlos Gardel House Museum
3
Outside visit
The Pennant
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.
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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