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Buenos Aires Tours

Buenos This cosmopolitan city, -the cradle of tango- as it is called, can be a superlative introduction to your exploration of Argentina. What is certain is that this cosmopolitan city, European in appearance, can keep any culture-oriented visitor busy indefinitely. Different aspects of its architecture and the diversity of its districts and suburbs reflect times of grandeur and plenty, cultural influences and migratory waves. Buenos Aires has been a true melting pot of native inhabitants, Spanish, Italian, British, French, German, Central European, Jewish, Arabian, Greek, Japanese and more recently, Chinese and Korean immigrants. It is evident that this city has a very active nightlife. An excellent opportunity for us to show you around the best tango, Argentine folk music and even help you take tango lessons if you wish.

Gastronomically speaking Buenos Aires can be a constant pleasure with two main highlights: world-famous steaks (some local gourmets point out, that Patagonian lamb is even more outstanding, although much harder to find) and its first class wines and champagnes which will surprise for their excellency; we will even organize a wine-tasting session.

Nature reserves, in downtown Buenos Aires and natural history museums offer a great opportunity to get acquainted with the local flora and fauna or even birdwatching. The Amazonian jungle penetrates into Argentina along the banks of the major rivers. Part of the tropical rainforest reaches at the doors of Buenos Aires City, especially at the Great Delta, only 12 miles north. This is another exciting visit just a few minutes from downtown.

Basic Buenos Aires Tours Packages with Group Tours

Day 1 - arrive at international airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon city tour.Discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires, view the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Goverment House in may square area. Admire the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America. Visit San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. Stop at La Boca colorfull neighborhood, which was, seat of immigrants - manly Italians - and now home of some artists. Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cementery is found. Although it may seem unusual, fashionable restaurants, bars, cafes, discos and a cinema complex also surround the area.

Day 2 - breakfast, 1/2 day group Tigre and Delta tour. Our trip starts going by bus to Olivos town. First stop at Maipu terminal station next to the Presidential Residence. Then, we take a journey in the famous Coastline train, ultimate generation train which connects the most elegant residential areas facing the River Plate. At San Isidro station we enjoy the shopping center and its pleasant surroundings. Arriving at Delta station, we board a modern panoramic catamaran boat to discover the wonders of the Delta of the Parana River and thousands of islands and islets crisscrossed by rivers and brooks. Evening Dinner and Tango Show at Cafe de Los Angeliytos

Day 3 - breakfast, transfer out to international airport

Day 3 - breakfast, full day tour to an Estancia. Learn the aspects of the Gaucho's life. A whole day in the countryside participating in Sortija and Cuadrera races.Enjoy a fabulous barbecue, "empanadas" (meat pies) all served with argentine wines. Folk music and dancing performances will be shown. (every day except Tuesdays)

Day 4 - breakfast, transfer out to domestic airport

3 day package of services = US$306 for a single person, $214 per person for 2 people. Add $65 per person for 4 day package

Below are examples of some of the special Buenos Aires tours we can offer

PRIVATE HD CITY TOUR "FOUR BALCONIES" 3 hours

THE FOUR BALCONIES OF BUENOS AIRES TOUR. An exclusive visit of Buenos Aires, in which a professor of the University, uses four parks and plazas of Buenos Aires (Plaza de Mayo, Parque Lezama and La Boca, Plaza San Martin and Recoleta) to introduce visitors to Argentina, its history, its contrasts, its contradictions and the characteristic psychology of the "porteños", the inhabitants of Buenos Aires.
From the hotel we drive to La Boca, during the short trip- about 20 minutes- the guide makes a brief historical, geographical and sociological introduction to Argentina. Already in La Boca- the blue collar neighborhood of Buenos Aires, we walk Caminito Street and talk about the origin of Tango, we visit Necochea street where most of the brothels where tango originated were situated.
We visit then San Telmo, the oldest "barrio" of Buenos Aires, where the city was founded for the first time in 1536, we walk Parque Lezama, Defensa Street, the Flee Market premises, Ezeiza Family House and San Lorenzo alley talking about the slave market, the arrival of the great European immigration, literature and British Invasions to the city during 1806 and 1807. Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral and central part of the city is the next spot to be discovered and the correct moment to make a coffee brake at Cafe Tortoni opened in 1858 where Borges, Cortazar, Storni, Arlt, Sabato and many other writers used to talk, drink and write. Recoleta, the most aristocratic area of the city is then explored, the French architecture of most of the buildings surrounded by wide parks is where we spend some time, visiting the Cemetery founded 1822 where Eva Peron is buried. Between three and a half to four hours is the tour length.

$232 for 1-2 people, $252 for 3-8, $306 for 9-12 (not per person)

HD TIGRE & DELTA* 5 hours

This day you will explore one of the most beautiful areas of Buenos Aires' surroundings, the northern riverside districts of Tigre and San Isidro. You will be picked up from the hotel to reach San Isidro city. This city has an important colonial heritage reflected in its houses and buildings. This is one of the most characteristics aspects of San Isidro, that you may have the opportunity to discover visiting the Pueyrredón Farm, The Estancia Tres Ombues, the San Isidro Cathedral, several colonial mansions or the Victoria Ocampo's Mansion (once, the cultural center of South America). You will continue to Tigre, a city overlooking the Delta of the Paraná river. Here, you may explore the worthwhile Fruit Market. After free time to have lunch (not included) you will enjoy a riverside walk and a boat trip through the Paraná River to have beautiful views of the riverside villas, Victorian docks, English gardens or traditional rowing clubs. Return to the hotel.

Note: Lunch is not included. Due to timetables, particular interests or weather conditions, the order of the visit may change.

$284 for 1-2 people, $310 for 3-8, $362 for 9-12 (not per person). Add $7 per person for entrance fees

FD TIGRE & TRAIN & BOAT & LUNCH 7 hours

This day you will explore one of the most beautiful zones of Buenos Aires' surroundings, the northern riverside districts of Tigre and San Isidro. You will continue to Tigre, a city overlooking the Delta of the Paraná river. Here, you will explore the Fruit Market. Later, you will enjoy a riverside walk and a boat trip through the Paraná River to have beautiful views of the riverside villas, Victorian docks, English gardens, and traditional rowing clubs. After free time to have lunch (not included), you will board on the "Tren de la Costa" to reach San Isidro city. This city has an important colonial heritage reflected in its houses and buildings. This is one of the most characteristics things of San Isidro, that you may have the opportunity to discover visiting the Pueyrredon Farm, the San Isidro Cathedral, several colonial mansions and the Victoria Ocampo's Mansion (once, the cultural center of South America). Late in the afternoon, return to the hotel.

$432 for 1-2 people, $496 for 3-8, $570 for 9-12 (not per person). Add $ 10 each for entrance fee

DINNER & TANGO SHOW: 4 hours

Born in the outskirts of Buenos Aires at the turn of the century, Tango quickly grew to be the best known Argentine product worldwide. Enjoy a glamorous tango show in one of the most prestigious houses in Buenos Aires of historical value as well.
Includes: dinner, show and RT transfers.

TANGO CLASSES or MILONGAS 3 hours

The melancholic romanticism of Argentina is clearly reflected by their most unique traditional music and dance: the Tango. In a three-hour lesson or practise Milena Braun, will introduce passengers to the world of tango and the first steps of this glamorous dance.
$211 for 2 people, $209 for 3-8 + $12 entrance fee

ESTANCIA ALAMEDA 8 hours

At only 120 kilometers from the city of Buenos Aires, we invite you to experience tradition and history combined with the finest style.La Alameda offers much more than a day in the country. A special day at a peaceful place by the Chascomús lagoon. The two century old house encloses the past, the luxurious saloon with air conditioning and heating is ready to shelter all those wishing to experience old country traditions and many recreation and entertainment activities. More than a country break, La Alameda is a break for the soul. Estancia La Alameda invites you to enjoy the typical gaucho menu: “empanadas” and the Argentine “asado” prepared on an iron cross over the fire, accompanied of course by the best wines of the country.The day in the estancia includes riding ancient carriages which will drive you through the gaucho history.For horse-riding lovers, Estancia La Alameda offers the best and docile horses for people of all ages, to enjoy a nice trot or a quick gallop.Located on the shores of the lagoon, the estancia also offers a space for fishing atherines, one of the most popular species, together with other 19 which can be found in these waters.The rich fauna of the region invites you to silently watch bald coots, black neck swans, herons and many other birds. The photographic safari allows you to take the best vivid pictures of all the species living in the natural reserve.Ring race, horse race, race with leathers and reins test. The amazing skill of our gauchos on their horses can be appreciated trough these typical entertainments of past days that are still practiced by men in the country. La Alameda fulfills the Argentine true tradition by offering the visitors a singular typical show. The traditional dances performed by a young ballet, the typical colorful costumes, and the songs specially staged for the occasion take the visitors to a tour around the regions of the country with their different rhythms.
US$65 per person for group tour (Mon.., Fri., Sun.)

PRIVATE JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 3 hours

Buenos Aires has the third largest Jewish community in the world; this active social group of Argentines has left its traces in our culture from the very beginning. We will follow the traces and traditions while visiting the Jewish neighborhood of Once, and in an informal way we will be in touch with the anonymous Jewish businessman (mostly owners of the small shops in the area) who will explain us all the benefits and turmoil of living in Buenos Aires. Tour includes:
AMIA (Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning): Paso Street Synagoge (visit); Walk across Once neighborhood, Libertad Street Synagoge (First congregation) with its Museum (subject to date and time); Commemorative Monuments of different historic episodes: Memoria Activa (AMIA bombing); Israel Embassy (bombing); La Memoria Park (in project). If you wish you could also visit Shoa Museum (Entrance: U$D 3 p/pax) which is not normally included in the itinerary as it is not representative of the Jewish experience in Argentina.
Operates: Monday to Fridays. The best days to do this tour are Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning as the passengers have the opportunity to visit the AMIA in the inside. The rest of the sites can be visited Monday-Friday.. And also, it is not recommended to do it on a Friday afternoon as almost all Jewish places are closed.
cost for 2 persons is US$ 233 , for 3-8 = $252 (not per person). Add $23 per person entrance fees.

WALKING BUENOS AIRES TOUR BY EVITA 4 hours

Starting our "EVITA" tour at the recently opened Museo Evita in Palermo our target consists in offering our visitors an idea of her unique life from extremely humble origins in Los Toldos where she was born in 1919 up to the acme of her power till her death in 1952.

Visit to the Museum in Lafinur Street where the whole Evita parafernalia is displayed; her legendary luxurious gowns, her days in the stage and screen, her meeting with General Juan Peron, her social works with her "grasitas" (working class people), her books and speeches, films and videos showing her at the Casa Rosada addressing the masses and images of her wake at the Parliament and later transportation by the streets of Buenos Aires.

A 20-minute walk by Palermo Parks up to the National Library where the official residence of Peron and Evita was erected before it was put on fire and then put down. Arrival in Recoleta Cementery and visit to Eva Peron's mausoleum.

A short drive to Plaza de Mayo, political core of Argentina since colonial times where you'll be at the scenery where most of her speeches took place from the balconies of Casa Rosada, the same from where Madonna addressed the multitude in Allan Parker's musical.

A short walk along Avenida de Mayo up to café Tortoni, the oldest in the country, opened in 1858 on which premises functions the National Academy of Tango and where our guide will comment some of Evita's ideas and speeches.
$233 for 1-2 people, $252 for 3-8 (not per person). Add $4 per person entrance fee.

BIKE TOUR IN BUENOS AIRES
A Different Buenos Aires 3- 4 hours

Getting to know Buenos Aires by bike is -without doubt the most interesting and entertaining way to explore and know the hidden corners of Buenos Aires.
This ride will cover the Southern areas such as: Puerto Madero, the former pier recently fully recycled and transformed into a new trendy area full of restaurants, bars , theatres, the Costanera Sur Nature Reserve, La Boca and San Telmo. This will cover the origins of the city, its oldest quartiers-

Departures: Daily at 0930 AM and 0200 PM.
Includes: Helmet, Beach Cruisers bikes, a bottle of mineral water, rain gear (if necessary)
Children seats are available upon request.
Bilingual guides.
Notes: This route has been specially designed to avoid heavy traffic. When crossing a major intersection passengers are asked to walk the bikes. The route is designed for all levels of difficulty.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes, layers suggested if cold, we highly suggest a light jacket.
$32 per person, not including transfer to starting point

BIKE TOUR IN BUENOS AIRES
Tigre & San Isidro 5 hours

The Northern Residential of San Isidro and Tigre are ideal to enjoy a relaxing morning of afternoon by bike. This is a fun ride that starts in Plaza San Martin, to walk to the Train Station and get on the service to Tigre. Upon arrival ride in the area - the pier, the colorful local Markets, the museums and local rowing clubs. Then we jump on the train again to ride back to San Isidro where we get on the bikes and enjoy a smooth ride in the historic area, the fancy "Tren de la Costa ", ride by the river to the North till we reach Martinez a beautiful residential area where we get on the train again to return to Buenos Aires. This trip includes lots of contrasting areas, full of beautiful parks, riverside walks, nice residential areas.

Departures: Daily at 0930 AM.
Includes: Helmet, Beach Cruisers bikes, a bottle of mineral water, rain gear (if necessary)
Children seats are available upon request.
Bilingual guides.

Notes: This route has been specially designed to avoid heavy traffic. When crossing a major intersection passengers are asked to walk the bikes. The route is designed for all levels of difficulty.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes, layers suggested if cold, we highly suggest a light jacket.
$37 per person, not including transfer to starting point