Argentina · STREET ART
The good street art tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Walk Palermo’s street-art hotspots in English, tracing graffiti from 1920s politics to the aerosol age, with a photo stop at the Trump Wall.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and had great stories to tell. He kept it light and informative.”
Learn Argentine asado hands-on, then walk Palermo Viejo’s art-filled pasajes and finish with wine tasting and charcuterie.
“An excellent experience with some great people and amazing food in Buenos Aires! Highly recommended.”
A small-group Buenos Aires street art walk through Palermo and Coghlan with an expert guide’s stories, ending at an ice cream shop.
“We really enjoyed this tour, seeing street art and hearing about the area. Tonya was great! Great variety of art.”
A 2-hour private football and street art walk in Buenos Aires focused on Boedo and San Lorenzo, with murals, stories, and an English guide.
“An absolutely brilliant time with Fabio walking around Boedo and experiencing life within the club of San Lorenzo. Fabio was full of knowledge about the club, about the neighbourhood, the artwork, and the struggle to bring San Lorenzo home to the place where they belong. We had the most incredible time, full of laughter and excellent stories, and would recommend to anybody interested in finding out about one of the oldest, grandest clubs in Buenos Aires, that are sometimes overshadowed by the two great powers that be - especially to those visiting from outside of the country. We booked a tour, but came out with a friend and a new…”
Ride Buenos Aires street art by bike in a small group. Learn graffiti techniques, tour Puerto Madero and La Boca, plus San Telmo.
“Bikes were in good condition and easy to ride. We had an English speaking tour which turned out to be a private tour for my husband and I. Our tour guide Herman, was very pleasant, and geared our tour to what areas we liked. Boca was a big part as well as the new pier area and he included San Telmo for us! A very pleasant morning, but it was the hottest day of the year here!….,95 degrees F.!”
Private 3-hour Buenos Aires street art walk with local guides, customizable routes, and standout murals in neighborhoods like Palermo.
“Great tour proving the history and artwork of Palermo. Our guide - Emiliano - was fun, engaging, smart and thoughtful and knows his history and artwork well. His English is excellent and easy to understand as well. He provided lots of tips and suggestions too.”
A 2-hour English-language Palermo street art walk in Buenos Aires, guided by a pro, with open-air murals and graffiti meaning for porteños.
“This was, without a doubt, the best money spent in Buenos Aires (except for food). Although I consider myself well educated, I had no idea the significance and complexity of street art in this city’s culture. I learned a ton, and it was simply fascinating. Frankly I could’ve spent the day walking with my guide and learning things.”
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