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The 15 Best Buenos Aires Tours & Day Trips

319 tours  ·  from $12

The capital wakes slowly and finishes late, which makes the order of a day matter more than the length of it. Build a first visit from these 15: the cemetery and the painted lanes, the parrillas, the tango houses, and the delta and pampas trips that fill a spare morning.

Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts - San Telmo, Usina del Arte, and La Boca
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Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

1.Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,218 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Gray Line Argentina’s hop-on hop-off bus links Buenos Aires landmarks from Congreso and San Telmo to La Boca, Recoleta, MALBA, Palermo, and Monumental. Choose a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass, ride an open-top bus with multilingual audio, and add optional walking tours paid voluntarily to the guide.

“The route was changed, including certain stops location and there was no way no know about it. Reached out to Viator help chat and no clarification was provided. The bus experience is good to get a feeling of the city but I would just recommend walking and taking metro otherwise.”

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Buenos Aires: Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner - The Pre-Show Tango Lesson
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Buenos Aires: Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner

2.Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,122 reviews · 75 minutes - 3 hours · from $48

Spend an evening at Buenos Aires’ 1915 Galería Güemes for a 75-minute Piazzolla Tango performance by a sextet, singers, and dancers. Add a three-course dinner with unlimited drinks, or choose two drinks with your ticket. A fun tango lesson may come first, and vegetarian, vegan, and celiac meals are available.

“Nothing to improve. Great experience from the fun tango lesson to the enjoyable dinner which included wine. The show was spectacular the performers were talented and put their hearts into performing. The musicians were wonderful. Do not miss this one.”

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Buenos Aires: City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer - Plaza de Mayo puts the city’s story in one square
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Buenos Aires: City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer

3.City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $38

Get your bearings in Buenos Aires with a 3 to 5 hour guided tour through Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Retiro, and Recoleta. You will walk Caminito, see Boca Juniors stadium, and ride between districts in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Pablo, Flor, Stella, and Victoria are praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“The tour was fantastic and our guide made the tour interesting and fun! I highly recomend.”

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Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour - The southern route: Congress, San Telmo, and La Boca
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Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour

4.Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,855 reviews · from $35

See Buenos Aires from an open-top double-decker bus, using 25 stops to reach La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo, Belgrano, Recoleta, and the football stadiums. The multilingual audio guide covers the city in 11 languages, while live staff speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese. A full loop takes about three hours.

“The option to hop on and off the bus is one of the best options to explore the city. Sometimes the bus ins't on time, but it's normal for it to happen since there's traffic and waiting for people to get on the bus on other stops. If you're not fussy with exact timing, this is a great activity.”

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Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Exclusive Benefits - Plaza de Mayo and the city center
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Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Exclusive Benefits

5.Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Exclusive Benefits

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,714 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $35

See Buenos Aires at your own pace aboard the official Buenos Aires Bus. Ride the full 3-hour-20-minute route past Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madero, and Teatro Colón, then hop off where you like. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket, use the nine-language audio guide, and claim selected discounts.

“Rode the bus all afternoon the day before to find out the layout then returned the next morning to go where we wanted”

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Buenos Aires: La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English - Starting at Magallanes 808 and Caminito
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Buenos Aires: La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

6.La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,587 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Best value

Spend two hours exploring La Boca with an English-speaking guide. See colorful conventillos, street tango, fileteado art, the Puente Transbordador, and finish near La Bombonera. Guides such as Santiago, Vito, Victoria, Maria, and Juan bring strong local stories and practical tips. Stadium entry and food cost extra.

“It was an excellent and insightful tour. Our guide Vito was very knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend this tour to others.”

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Buenos Aires: La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English - Starting at Junín 1760
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Buenos Aires: La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English

7.La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,359 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Spend about two hours walking La Recoleta Cemetery with an English-speaking guide such as Victoria, Mariano, or Vito. You’ll see Evita Perón’s family mausoleum, grand tombs, striking statues, and hear stories about Argentine presidents, old families, and cemetery legends. The walking tour costs $13, with entry paid separately.

“Entertaining, informative guide. Disorganized at start, but better once we entered the cemetery. Too big a group, perhaps due to rain earlier in the day. As an aside, “Free Walks” is a confusing name for a company that isn’t always free.”

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Buenos Aires: Tango Show at Tango Porteño & Optional Dinner - What happens from 8:30 to 10:45 PM
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Buenos Aires: Tango Show at Tango Porteño & Optional Dinner

8.Tango Show at Tango Porteño & Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 981 reviews · 1h 15m · from $40

At Tango Porteño, a former art-deco MGM theater near the Obelisk, you’ll watch a 75-minute tango production with dozens of dancers, singers, an eight-piece orchestra, and theatrical dance numbers. Choose show-only admission or add a three-course dinner with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Dinner begins at 8:30 PM, and the show starts at 9:30 PM.

“This was my first tango shoe and it was incredible! The dinner was fairly average because I got the pork and it was dry. My family got beef and were not disappointed. We would definitely do again as it was good value for the money!”

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Buenos Aires: 9-Course Argentine Meat Tasting at Fogón Asado - Arriving at the low counter
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Buenos Aires: 9-Course Argentine Meat Tasting at Fogón Asado

9.9-Course Argentine Meat Tasting at Fogón Asado

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 826 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Top rated

At Fogón Asado, you sit at a low counter around a custom grill while an Argentine asador prepares nine courses in front of you. Expect a welcome cocktail, premium cuts, creative sides, and clear explanations in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Optional wine pairings add Argentine bottles to this two-hour, adults-only meal.

“Incredible food, amazing service and venue. Would highly recommend.”

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From Buenos Aires: Gaucho and Ranch Day Tour - San Antonio de Areco, a proper town stop
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From Buenos Aires: Gaucho and Ranch Day Tour

10.Gaucho and Ranch Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 809 reviews · 9 hours · from $168

Spend nine hours beyond Buenos Aires in San Antonio de Areco and the Pampas. Your guide takes you through the historic town before a ranch visit with empanadas, drinks, horseback or carriage riding, a large asado, folk music, dancing, and gaucho horsemanship in Premium options. Pickup covers central Buenos Aires neighborhoods.

“This trip was a perfect mix of learning, activities, and eating!!! We especially loved the horse riding and horse whispering.”

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Buenos Aires: Madero Tango Show with Optional Dinner - The 9:00 PM show: tango with a theatrical edge
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Buenos Aires: Madero Tango Show with Optional Dinner

11.Madero Tango Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 748 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $25

Spend 90 minutes to 4 hours at Madero Tango, where more than 30 dancers, singers, and musicians tell the story of Argentine tango in an imposing hall overlooking the river and city. Choose show-only admission or add a standard or VIP three-course dinner with unlimited drinks. Seats are assigned, so views can vary.

“Fantastic value for money. Great venue and dancers, lovely food and unlimited drink (with the dinner package) a really enjoyable evening”

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Buenos Aires: North or South Buenos Aires Bike Tour - Starting in Montserrat with a safety briefing
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Buenos Aires: North or South Buenos Aires Bike Tour

12.North or South Buenos Aires Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Choose a South circuit through San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, and Plaza de Mayo, or a North route through Recoleta, Palermo, and the city parks. You ride a comfortable cruiser with an English or Spanish guide, stopping often for photos, stories, and short walks. Guides such as Santiago, Pilar, Florencia, and Ana are known for clear explanations and an easy pace.

“Really enjoyed this bike tour as it allowed me to see a lot more of North BA than I would have if I were only walking or taking public transport / taxis. It’s easy to get around. Florencia was a really great guide too. I learnt a lot about the city & its history :)”

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Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English - Plaza Serrano and the first layer of Palermo
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Palermo: Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

13.Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 684 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk from Plaza Serrano through Palermo with an English-speaking guide such as Juan, Vito, Victor, or Ailen. See murals, political graffiti, football art, and the Trump Wall at Madison Avenue Bar while tracing Argentina’s street-art story from 1920s propaganda to aerosol paint and protest movements. The tour ends at Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia.

“The tour was fantastic! How fascinating insight into the graffiti culture and a little history on Buenos Aires.. The guide was funny and engaging. Great value for money!”

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Buenos Aires: Local Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tours - Palermo’s streets between the plates
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Buenos Aires: Local Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tours

14.Local Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

Spend about three and a half hours walking Palermo and eating through Argentina’s greatest hits. You’ll visit four restaurants for empanadas, choripán, milanesa, tortilla, fainá, steak, wine, and dessert. Guides such as Lu, Paula, Claudio, and Ezequiel add neighborhood stories and practical food tips. Come hungry.

“Alessandra was great!! She was very interested and responsive.”

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La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires - A tango show with more than tango
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La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires

15.La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 646 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $58

Spend an evening in San Telmo at La Ventana, a restored conventillo turned dinner theater. Choose a tango class or wine tasting, then enjoy Argentine dishes, wine, live orchestras, four pairs of dancers, gaucho music, boleadoras, and a tribute to Eva Perón. Dinner, transfers, and VIP seating vary by option.

“Food and service were excellent and the show outstanding. Very good value!! This was a lucky find on the internet.”

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