Abasto, Cradle of Tango and Porteño Culture Buenos Aires Free Tour

5.00

Excellent(1)

Buenos Aires

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Almafuerte

PRO

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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. The quintessential "arrabalero," home to the undisputed Carlos Gardel. You will uncover the fascinating history behind one of the most emblematic buildings: the Mercado de Abasto. Be amazed by all the details of the emergence of a unique and unrepeatable neighborhood.

We will travel back to the beginning, to the golden times: the boom and expansion of the area; also to its closure and abandonment, until its resurgence and the current context. For over a century, El Abasto welcomed immigrants and locals, creating its own identity. Theaters, circuses, inns, canteens, and bars were established, giving it a unique, picturesque lifestyle, full of great stories and anecdotes that we will discover in its streets to understand the keys to the porteño spirit.

We will visit the places where Gardel began, his house, bars, and the secrets of an epic life. You will also get to know the authentic world of tango venues, 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 will meet inside the McDonald's located at the corner of Aguero and Corrientes streets (Corrientes 3247). Your guide's name is Joaquín and you can recognize him by his black hat. WhatsApp: +54 9 11 3168-1570

Outside visit

Mercado del Abasto

Outside visit

Carlos Gardel House Museum

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.