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Muralism Tour: Discover Hidden Art in La Boca
4.9
50 Ratings
San Telmo
Discover the hidden neighborhoods of Buenos Aires on a thrilling Graffiti & Urban Art Tour. Pedal through La Boca and Barracas to find impressive street art and learn about the city’s historical and cultural background.
Discover the hidden neighborhoods of Buenos Aires on a thrilling Graffiti & Urban Art Tour. Pedal through La Boca and Barracas to find impressive street art and learn about the city’s historical and cultural background.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Caminito - While exploring this neighborhood, discover how it became one of the city’s most vibrant and frequently visited spots. Enjoy the excitement of the ‘Stealth Stencil’ stop and taste the local drink that has become a cherished favorite among Argentines.
- Biking Buenos Aires - This pioneering company in Argentina has signed a…
- Caminito - While exploring this neighborhood, discover how it became one of the city’s most vibrant and frequently visited spots. Enjoy the excitement of the ‘Stealth Stencil’ stop and taste the local drink that has become a cherished favorite among Argentines.
- Biking Buenos Aires - This pioneering company in Argentina has signed a constitutional agreement with Holocary® to become a ‘For Purpose Enterprise’, a leaderless flat business model. The goal is to guide visitors across cultural bridges towards greater harmony. It’s not just about biking, but about gaining a new perspective on the City, its People, and Culture.
- Calle Lanín - This street is a hidden gem that was once a dull and lifeless area, with a name meaning ‘almost dead’. It was revitalized by artist Marino Santa Maria and is now recognized by UNESCO as a site of cultural significance.
- Barracas - The mural “El Regreso de Quinquela” in Barracas, Buenos Aires, was once the longest mural painted by a single artist (currently the longest in Argentina), created by Alfredo Segatori, also known as Pelado.
- La Boca - Explore various murals and street art in the original neighborhood of La Boca, where the COLOR BA festival took place.
What's Included
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Solo travelers who join a group tour will receive a 28% refund when additional travelers participate.
This 5-hour cultural journey takes you off the beaten path to explore the works of various artists who have left their mark on the walls of Buenos Aires.
Participants will experience the artists’ stories through the shapes and colors they have created,…
Solo travelers who join a group tour will receive a 28% refund when additional travelers participate.
This 5-hour cultural journey takes you off the beaten path to explore the works of various artists who have left their mark on the walls of Buenos Aires.
Participants will experience the artists’ stories through the shapes and colors they have created, while engaging in discussions about the unique rise and development of muralism.
- Meet your guide over empanadas and wine
- Challenge conventional ideas of what art is
- Witness the outcome of an international graffiti festival
- Explore sequential murals in La Boca
- Venture into the depths of pasaje Lanin
- Experience and interpret the historical symbols on the walls
- Discover the world’s second-longest mural
- Create your own art piece!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Balcarce 1016
Balcarce
Balcarce and Carlos Calvo in San Telmo neighborhood
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(50 Ratings)
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Chris_c
Dec 8, 2024
I spent 8 days in Buenos... - I spent 8 days in Buenos Aires -- and this was my favorite tour of the city. I was very fortunate to be the only one doing the tour, as I got the amazing tour guide, Daniel, to myself for the day. :) This the tour you want to do if you wish to get away from the touristy spots in Buenos Aires. You'll explore the working class neighborhoods on bicycle, highlighted by abundant street art -- much with powerful statements and stories associated. You'll eat lunch at a hole-in-wall restaurant that serves up amazing local food. Most of all, you'll enjoy spending a half-day casually bicycling -- mostly away from heavy traffic -- through a city with an abundance of things to experience. My guide, Daniel, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Buenos Aires -- working class neighborhoods especially. He has connections throughout the ride -- and if you're fortunate, you may even get to meet a local, famous artist at his studio. Daniel is a such a great person, he became my friend.
Anyhow, do this tour. It will be one of the most unique activities you can choose to do in BA.
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Drios1190
Dec 4, 2024
100% Recommend! - I would highly recommend this experience for any active person (or group) that is looking for a unique way to explore the city of Buenos Aires. I signed up for the Street Art offering and was amazed by the beauty of the city that we experienced. My guide Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the city, it's art, the artists, and the overall culture of the area. The biking itself is moderate in nature (think occasional cobble-stone or dirt paths) with occasional steepness. Regardless, this was a perfect activity for my first day in Buenos Aires to immerse myself in the city!
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Clifford
Nov 25, 2024
A wonderful day cycling in Buenos Aires - We had a fabulous day, cycling through Buenos Aires seeing art and graffiti, including visiting La Boca and even painting some graffiti ourselves. The bikes were very comfortable and easy to ride. Martin was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and spoke English perfectly. He gave us lots of history as well as being knowledgeable about art. He steered us expertly and safely through a safe route through the city. We highly recommend this trip.
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Fionagg207xg
Oct 17, 2024
Great BAGuide - Daniel was a great guide, he adapted the trip for us as we changed specification. We loved his knowledge of art, history, politics and general BA information. We had a great morning. Thank you
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Mariac0nstan_af
Feb 6, 2024
A memorable afternoon in Buenos Aires - If you want a tour that brings you excitement, knowledge and friendship look no further!
We had an amazing time yesterday with Martin and Dani from biking Buenos Aires. We took the hidden graffiti and urban art tour in the afternoon and let me tell you, it was a real treat :)
Beyond the tour being informative, you could tell the guides were themselves very passionate about “porteño” urban art. They took us to all the must-see spots but also to gorgeous places known only by some locals. They always had extra fun facts about art but also about the history of the city and didn’t let us leave without recommendations for what to do next.
The bikes we used were made of bamboo which gives extra flexibility to deal with the Buenos Aires cobblestones and makes them extra comfortable and easy to manoeuvre.
All in all it felt like spending a day with old friends, next time we’re in Buenos Aires we will definitely take a tour with them up again!
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Danno-matic5000
Jan 8, 2024
Beyond tagging: a journey through the history of graffiti and muralism in Buenos Aires - The BEST tour I could have hoped for. Martin was beyond knowledgeable and utterly personable. I learned far more than I expected about graffiti and muralism and would never have been able to see these places on my own. Not only was the art fantastic, but I can't compliment Martin enough. Just brilliant
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661sofig
Nov 6, 2023
Amazing experience - The Hidden Graffiti tour was incredible. I really enjoyed getting to know the city another way.
The murals were incredible and Patricio was an amazing guide.
My other highlights include sharing empanadas and mate.
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Treewhisperer72
Aug 14, 2023
Perfect introduction to Buenos Aires and its street art scene - We did this tour on our first day in Buenos Aires and not only was it a great way to see this art but it was also a fantastic introduction to the city. Patricio was an amazing guide both as far as showing and explaining the art as well as safely leading us throughout parts of the city we probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. Lunch was delicious and the guides really went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our tour.
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Trail25767151380
Aug 14, 2023
Unique, fun, strongly reccommend. - Thanks for all the great service and showing me BA from another point of view. We explored different corners of the city that are very difficult to get to without this tour and got to see some stunning murals.
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Seas-of-fate
Jul 23, 2023
Best bike tours in Buenos Aires - Excellent exploration of Barracas and La Boca with truly unusual graffiti. The guide, Raymond, was really knowledgeable and fun to hang out with.
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