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Learn about the background and history behind the wonderful sights that you'll see on this tour
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All year round
3 hours 30 minutes
Plaza Estado del Vaticano (on the corner of the Libertad and Viamonte streets), next to Teatro Colón
Plaza Estado del Vaticano (on the corner of the Libertad and Viamonte streets), next to Teatro Colón
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10:30
ONLINE BOOKING NOT AVAILABLE
Enjoy a walk, as you learn all about the background and history behind the beautiful palaces, parks, and monuments of Recoleta. Discover the aristocratic BA, with its magnificent architecture, and learn about a generation that made BA the cultural capital of South America. We will walk from the famous Teatro Colón, through the fanciest streets of the Retiro and Recoleta neighbourhoods, and up to the Recoleta Cemetery.
You will see:
- Teatro Colón
- Plaza Lavalle
- Av. 9 de Julio
- Plaza San Martín
- Retiro
- Torre Monumental
- Av. Alvear
- Plaza Francia
- Iglesia del Pilar
- Cementerio de la Recoleta
10:30
Meeting point at Plaza Estado del Vaticano (on the corner of the Libertad and Viamonte streets), next to Teatro Colón
10:35
Walk past and see: The Teatro Colón, Plaza Lavalle, Av. 9 de Julio, Plaza San Martín, Retiro, Torre Monumental, Av. Alvear, Plaza Francia, Iglesia del Pilar, and finish off at Cementerio de la Recoleta
14:00
End of the tour, at Plaza Estado del Vaticano (on the corner of the Libertad and Viamonte streets), next to Teatro Colón
- Teatro Colón
- Plaza Lavalle
- Av. 9 de Julio
- Plaza San Martín
- Retiro
- Torre Monumental
- Av. Alvear
- Plaza Francia
- Iglesia del Pilar
- Cementerio de la Recoleta
- Tips for the guides
We meet every day at 10.30am, at Plaza Estado del Vaticano (on the corner of the Libertad and Viamonte streets), next to Teatro Colón.
Cost: This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it’s done. A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for every budget.
There is no cancellation policy.
What should I bring to the tour?
Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen and sunglasses, a camera, and some warm clothes, as the weather can always change.
Is this walking tour really for free?
This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it’s done. A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for every budget.
Do the tours ever get cancelled due to the weather?
The show must go on! Our tours go out rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. If the weather is bad, your guide will include as many “bad weather” indoor stops as possible. However, in the case of extreme weather, Free Walks Buenos Aires will cancel or postpone the tour. Please contact us or check our website for updates.
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