Argentina · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Small-group San Telmo street food tour with Plaza Dorrego bars, Mercado tastings, Casa Minima classics, coffee, alfajor, and dulce de leche ice cream.
“Definitely show up with an empty stomach! We ate so much good stuff. Lucy the tour guide was amazing and super fun.”
A 2.5-hour English walking tour in Buenos Aires linking Nazi fugitives, Jewish community stories, and WWII-era sites in key neighborhoods.
“Excellent tour. The guide (Max)was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. He was very Well versed in the topic and encouraged participation in the discussions.i have hesitation in recommending this tour.”
Bariloche German history walking tour with Diego, 3 waves of immigration, the Sam Donaldson and Priebke story, 90 minutes.
“Diego was an excellent guide and knew his subject in depth. He was able to fully answer ad hoc questions and his style was hugely engaging. Would highly recommend this tour and Diego as a guide”
A 3.5-hour San Telmo food and walking tour with drinks, market tastings, cobblestone stories, and a sweet Argentine dessert. Small group.
“Lola was lovely, so friendly, knowledgeable, engaging.. w has several stops with all good dishes.”
A 150-minute La Boca art, immigration, and football walking tour with Benito Quinquela Martín stops, La Bombonera photos, and tastings.
“We had a lovely time in LA Boca with Danielle. She did a great job showing us around and sharing the history of the area!”
Small-group walk through Recoleta Cemetery with Evita Peron’s mausoleum, European tombs, and spooky stories. English guide, 2.5 hours.
“We loved our guide, he was enthusiastic and informative. During the tour we learned a lot about the history of the area as well as so many interesting facts about the cemetery. Highly recommend!”
Guided 150 minute walk through Buenos Aires icons, Plaza de Mayo to Bicentennial Museum, with stories and views for $20.
“Perfect. Miguel has a lot of knowledge, I strongly recommend him!”
A private Buenos Aires tour connecting Plaza de Mayo, Evita’s museum, Recoleta Cemetery, and her tomb, guided by an art historian.
“A great experience! Diego was very knowledgeable and passionate and took me to see many places where Eva had been or was being remembered”
Step into Southern Patagonia’s 100-million-year story at El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center, with dinosaur fossils and cultural context.
“It is about 7 blocks from Libertador Avenue and is a space, albeit small, full of history. I recommend reading more than the use of hearing aids.Auto-translated”
150-minute San Telmo walk with Miguel, tango spots, classic bars like Bar Nápoles, Gustave Eiffel market views, and street stories.
“Miguel was an excellent informative and knowledgeable guide and I enjoyed the tour. recommend for anyone who wants to know Bhenos Aires more intimately”
Walk Buenos Aires with a small group to uncover Afro-Argentine roots, from Maria Remedios del Valle to El Tambo Afro in San Telmo.
“Very educational and informative. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I was able to see a lot of the city and see some of the local culture.”
Private Jesuit museum tour in Córdoba: UNESCO ranches, small group to 4, air-conditioned transport, snacks. 6-8 hours.
“Rodrigo was a really great tour guide. Friendly and helpful but also very knowledgeable of the sites and the history. Seeing the picturesque Jesuit sites was great and we also stopped for a really delicious authentically local lunch. Then we went to an old-school Italian deli for espresso and sweets, and we also had time to stop by a local winery which I really enjoyed. Would definitely recommended. Rodrigo speaks both Spanish and English”
Private 4-hour Buenos Aires historical tour covering La Boca, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, and major port sights.
“We toured with Eugenia for a family trip with my young daughters. Absolutely loved our time and she entertained the girls on the delta trip so my husband and I could relax and enjoy the boat.”
A $75, 3-hour Argentine art history walk in Buenos Aires’ Retiro, linking Kavanagh, Di Tella legacy, and contemporary galleries.
“Muy interesante tour y recorrido. Tamara te va guiando a través del arte a conocer más de la historia de algunos spots de la ciudad y vas conociendo galerias o estudios de artistas muy geniales. Lugares que ni te imaginas que existen y son un oasis increíble con arte, muestras, exhibiciones y más. Charlas con los artistas, te cuentan más de sus obras y con la guía y comentarios que también va compartiendo Tamara durante el recorrido. Muy recomendado. Algo distinto para conocer otra parte de Buenos Aires”
Private Buenos Aires Jewish heritage tour with the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue, plus Once neighborhood and AMIA sights.
“Fernando was a fantastic guide with deep knowledge of the subject matter. In addition, as a local to Buenos Aires, Fernando was able to answer any questions I had beyond the specific subject matter that related to Argentinian subject. I highly recommend!”
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