Buenos Aires City Tour

📍 Address: Intersection of Av. Corrientes & Av. 9 de Julio, Plaza de la República

Begin your Buenos Aires adventure at the city's most iconic landmark. This 67-meter monument, built in 1936, stands majestically at the intersection of the world's widest avenue. In November, the surrounding jacaranda trees create a stunning purple frame around this historic symbol. Perfect for photos and getting oriented in the city center.

📍 Address: Plaza de Mayo, Bounded by Bolívar, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Balcarce & Av. Rivadavia

Walk through Argentina's most important square, surrounded by historic buildings including the famous Pink House (Casa Rosada), Metropolitan Cathedral, and the historic Cabildo. This is where Eva Perón addressed the nation and where major political events unfold. You'll also see the weekly gatherings of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo), who march every Thursday at 3:30 PM to honor their disappeared grandchildren during the military dictatorship. Free guided tours of Casa Rosada available on weekends.

📍 Address: Defensa Street from Av. San Juan to Plaza de Mayo

⏰ Sunday Only: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience Buenos Aires' most famous antique market, held exclusively on Sundays. Browse vintage treasures, handmade crafts, and local artwork while enjoying spontaneous street tango performances. The heart of the market centers around Plaza Dorrego with the best atmosphere, live music, and authentic porteño culture.

📍 Address: Defensa 1098, San Telmo

Buenos Aires' second oldest square comes alive on Sundays with passionate tango dancers, live music, and market stalls. Surrounded by beautiful colonial buildings housing antique shops and traditional cafés, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a cortado while watching authentic street tango performances unfold naturally throughout the afternoon.

📍 Address: Perú 302, San Telmo

🎟️ Tickets: querandi.com.ar/en

💡 Special Offer: Contact Tutti and Brendan for better rates as Argentine citizens!

End your first day with an authentic tango dinner show in an intimate colonial setting. Experience professional dancers and live orchestra while enjoying traditional Argentine cuisine. The perfect introduction to Buenos Aires' most passionate art form in the neighborhood where tango was born.

📍 Address: Alicia Moreau de Justo Avenue, Puerto Madero

Explore Buenos Aires' most luxurious and modern neighborhood, featuring one of the world's most successful urban waterfront restoration projects. Walk along the scenic promenade past restored brick warehouses now housing upscale restaurants, enjoy views of the iconic Puente de la Mujer bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, and discover the only major neighborhood in the world where all streets are named after important women.

📍 Address: Caminito & Magallanes, La Boca

⚠️ Safety Note: Only visit the Caminito pedestrian area during daylight hours. Do NOT wander off Caminito street into surrounding neighborhoods, and do NOT stay in the area after 6PM when the market closes.

Visit Argentina's most famous street turned open-air museum, where colorful corrugated metal houses tell the story of Italian immigrants who painted their homes with leftover ship paint. Watch spontaneous tango performances, browse local artwork, and experience the passionate culture of the neighborhood where tango was born. The 150-meter cobblestone street showcases the artistic soul of Buenos Aires.

📍 Address: Cerrito 628, San Nicolás

🎟️ Tickets & Tours: teatrocolon.org.ar

🕐 Schedule: Tours Tue-Sun 9AM-5PM | Performances Sep-Nov season

Experience one of the world's finest opera houses with perfect acoustics, inaugurated in 1908. Take a guided tour to see the stunning interior, ornate halls, and learn about its legendary history, or attend a world-class performance. The theater's acoustics are so perfect that performers can be heard clearly from any seat without amplification.

📍 Address: Av. Corrientes 1368 (Pizzería Güerrín)

🕐 Hours: Daily 10AM-2AM

Stroll down "The Street That Never Sleeps" - Buenos Aires' famous theater district with over 20 venues, historic cafés, bookstores, and legendary pizzerias. End your evening at the historic 1932 Pizzería Güerrín, serving authentic Argentine thick-crust pizza from wood-fired ovens. Try their famous fugazza and experience where celebrities like Maradona used to dine. The street is pedestrianized 7PM-2AM for safe evening walks.

📍 Starting Point: Av. Presidente Manuel Quintana 591, Recoleta (near Café La Biela)

🎟️ Tickets: buenosairesbus.com/en

🕐 Schedule: 22 stops, 3h 20min full route | Hop-on, hop-off format

Get an excellent overview of the entire city with this comprehensive bus tour that covers all major neighborhoods and attractions. The hop-on, hop-off format lets you explore any stop that interests you while the bus continues its route during operating hours. Perfect for getting oriented and planning which areas you'd like to revisit.

📍 Address: Av. Santa Fe 1860, Recoleta

🕐 Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 12PM-9PM

Enjoy coffee in what National Geographic named the "world's most beautiful bookstore." This stunning bookstore occupies a restored 1919 theater with original frescoed dome, ornate balconies, and a café on the former stage. Browse books while sipping excellent coffee in one of the world's most photographed literary spaces.

📍 Address: Junín 1760, Recoleta

🕐 Hours: Daily 8AM-6PM | Free guided tours available

Visit one of the world's most beautiful cemeteries (CNN's top 10) where Eva Perón rests among 4,691 elaborate mausoleums. This outdoor museum showcases stunning architecture and tells the stories of Argentina's most influential figures. The ornate tombs and tree-lined paths create a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere.

📍 Address: Av. Sarmiento s/n, Parque Tres de Febrero, Palermo

🎟️ Tickets: planetario.buenosaires.gob.ar/tickets

Experience this iconic UFO-shaped planetarium from 1966, featuring 4D technology, cutting-edge projections, and housing a piece of lunar rock from Apollo 11. The building itself is an architectural landmark, and the shows offer fascinating journeys through space with state-of-the-art technology.

📍 El Rosedal: Av. Sarmiento & Av. del Libertador | Open Tue-Sun 10AM-6PM

📍 Jardín Japonés: Av. Figueroa Alcorta & Av. Casares | Daily 10AM-6PM

📍 Jardín Botánico: Av. Santa Fe 3951 | Daily 8AM-6PM (Free)

Explore three of Buenos Aires' most beautiful green spaces: the award-winning Rose Garden with over 18,000 roses in geometric patterns, one of the largest Japanese gardens outside Japan with 150+ plant species and traditional bridges, and the historic Botanical Garden with diverse flora and peaceful pathways perfect for November's spring weather.

📍 Address: Plaza Cortázar (Honduras & Serrano streets), Palermo Hollywood

🕐 Peak Hours: 8PM onwards | Most bars open until 2-3AM

End your day in the heart of Buenos Aires' trendy nightlife scene. Plaza Serrano (officially Plaza Cortázar) is surrounded by countless bars, pubs, and restaurants creating a vibrant atmosphere. This is where young porteños gather for craft beer, cocktails, and late-night conversations. The area comes alive after dark with street art, live music, and an authentic local vibe.