Discover Buenos Aires’ top sights in just 5 hours with our driving and walking tour. Perfect for those short on time or with mobility issues.
- Cementerio de la Recoleta - You will be guided to the most beautiful, iconic, & historic mausoleums within the world-famous Recoleta Cemetery, discovering some hidden gems & learning the stories & mysteries behind them. Entrance fee ($12 US) is included in tour price
- Plaza General San Martin - Plaza San Martin boasts 360 views of historical, architectural excellence, including Retiro train station, the British Tower, the Kavanagh Building, & the Palacios San Martin & Paz.
- Obelisco - We then enjoy a short drive along the world’s widest & one of the most picturesque streets on the planet - the Avenida 9 de Julio. We stop right in the heart of Buenos Aires’ version of ‘Times Square’ at the iconic Obelisco. Buenos Aires is always listed within the top 5 cities worldwide for live theatre and here you will see that on full display, with the beautiful Teatro Colón, & numerous Broadway-esque theatres all around.
- Plaza de Mayo - The extremely photo friendly Plaza de Mayo is home to the ‘Pink House’ (Argentina’s version of the ‘White House’), the national Cathedral (where Pope Francis used to work!), the Cabildo (Argentina’s first government building when it was still a Spanish colony ), plus many other exquisite & historical buildings.
- San Telmo - The pavement of the City Centre gives way to the cobblestone of San Telmo, a sign that we’re making our way into some of the oldest parts of the city. In the early days of Buenos Aires, San Telmo was home to the city’s wealthiest families. A series of yellow fever epidemics led to the wealthy to move to the outskirts of the city (now Recoleta & Retiro) and San Telmo began its decadent decline. Artists & the working class soon moved into the mansions, converting the neighbourhood into what it is now beloved for: a bohemian haven for antiques, tango, cafes, bars, & restaurants, as well as the famous San Telmo Street Market held every Sunday.
- La Boca - Our final stop is to the country’s original port, La Boca. While the port closed in the 1960’s, this area is still very full of life, most known for its colorful streets full of tango, art, & fútbol (aka soccer!). La Boca’s rich history is still very much alive in the many conventillos (tenement housing for the old port’s labour force) now converted into cafes, parrillas (steakhouses), & souvenir shops. La Boca is a great place to see street tango, purchase a keepsake or 2, & appreciate one of Argentina’s greatest painters, Benito Quinquela MartÃn, who revived the neighbourhood by converting it into one of the most emblematic tourist sites in the country.
- Private transportation
- All fees and/or taxes
- Local Guide
- Snacks
This Driving & Walking Tour Combo allows you to discover all of the same treasures as the 7 Hour Walking Tour that we also offer, but in a more compact time frame. It’s perfect for those who are tight on time, who have mobility issues, or who just want to spend every moment enjoying the absolute best of the best of Buenos Aires.
As in the walking tour, Recoleta (Cemetery Entrance Fee of $12 pp is included in tour price!), Retiro, City Center, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo & La Boca are all part of the itinerary, with the option of personalizing according to your preferences.
Because the tour guide is NOT the same person as the driver, there is no need to wait for parking, etc. The driver drops you & your guide off at each stop, and is there to meet you exactly when you’re ready for your next adventure.
This tour is run by ‘To Be in Buenos Aires’, owned & operated by a prairie girl from Western Canada whose Argentine journey all started years ago, so innocently, with tango…
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
