Argentina · SAN TELMO & LA BOCA TOURS

The 15 Best San Telmo & La Boca Tours

33 tours  ·  from $13

Two old port neighbourhoods, one cobbled and antique, one painted in ship enamel. The 15 below cover both on foot or by bike, priced by length, with a note on which streets each one keeps to.

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

1.La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,587 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Our pick

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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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

2.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: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Two ways to spend your afternoon on board
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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

3.Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 439 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $39

Meet at Cecilia Grierson 400 for a casual sunset cruise along the Rio de la Plata. Choose one hour at the dock plus one hour on the water, or board later for the sailing only. Enjoy beer, cocktails, and other drinks with music as you pass Puerto Madero, port terminals, silos, and city views.

“There was plenty of seating and the staff were pleasant. We saw a beautiful sunset. It was a great way to see BA from the water.”

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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise - Entering the Paraná Delta
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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

4.Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 190 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Travel by comfortable river boat from Puerto Madero to Tigre, passing Buenos Aires’ northern suburbs before entering the Paraná Delta. An audio guide is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. You get time for lunch and independent exploring, then return by boat to Puerto Madero.

“The lady guide was non -professional. She could have told me in the very beginning that I am not part of her private tour. That's why it was surprising to me when found out that I won't be allowed to enter the van and visit the town! It's been frustrating anyway cause others looked at me as I were an alien ! Anyway, you could have told me before the trip begins ! On the other hand, the Naval crew was awesome!”

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Buenos Aires: Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo - Making Empanadas, Including a Vegan Option
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Buenos Aires: Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

5.Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

In Palermo, a local guide such as Carolina, Tomás, or Catalina leads you through homemade Argentine empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You mix, shape, bake, and eat your creations while sipping mate and learning food traditions. Meat and vegan empanada options are available, and the 150-minute class is offered in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“our cooking class was fun, informative and delicious. our instructor really explained things well and really helped us create a beautiful empanadas and delicious alfajor. They became or go to dessert while in Argentina. I have to say that it tasted the best of all those we ate. Great experience!!”

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Buenos Aires: Navigation from Pto. Madero to La Boca - The view from the Ecological Reserve side
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Buenos Aires: Navigation from Pto. Madero to La Boca

6.Navigation from Pto. Madero to La Boca

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 147 reviews · 45 min · from $18

Take a 45-minute Sturla Viajes boat from Puerto Madero to La Boca, with Spanish, English, or Portuguese audio commentary. See the Ecological Reserve, waterfront towers, the Riachuelo, and the Nicolás Avellaneda Transporter Bridge, then step off near Caminito for free time. The boat has indoor climate control, an open-air area, and a bar.

“My navigation was great, everything was clear and they departed on time. The attention of the staff was professional and timely. I had to communicate with them by Whatsapp and they answered in timely manner.”

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BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo - Folding Empanadas by Filling
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BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

7.BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Top rated

In Palermo, a native Buenos Aires host guides you through beef or vegan empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You chop, fill, fold, bake, and assemble your food in a small group of up to 10. Mate, coffee, or tea accompany stories about Argentine food and family traditions. Recipes are provided so you can repeat the dishes at home.

“Good experience for jet- lagged people. I didn’t want to waster the entire day and selected the cooking class. My husband now appreciates my struggles with folding empanadas for people who have not grown up with them”

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Buenos Aires: San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour - Starting at San Ignacio and San Francisco
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Buenos Aires: San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

8.San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk through San Telmo with an English-speaking guide such as Juan, Santiago, or Jorge, tracing Buenos Aires history from colonial churches to modern comic art. Visit San Francisco Church, Paseo de la Historieta, the Mafalda statue, and Mercado San Telmo, with the Sunday fair adding music, food, tango, and crowds.

“we had an excellent and informative walking tour with our guide, and it was great fun to end up in the San Telmo square to watch the tango dancers. Lots of interesting and fun cartoon style sculptures and murals to see on the way. Interesting history of the area too.”

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Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo - Puerto Madero: old docks, new city
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Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

9.Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Start in San Telmo on a beach cruiser, then ride through Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Barrio Norte, and Palermo. You’ll see Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Generica, Palermo Woods, the Planetarium, and the Spaniard’s Monument. Guides such as Alex, Marcos, Ezequiel, and Anna Julia have earned praise for clear history and careful riding.

“Alejo Alex our tour guide was EXCELLENT! He gave us some interesting historical facts and really made it interesting...I would highly recommend this tour, the areas of Palermo and Recoleta are very beautiful!”

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San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks - Starting with an aperitif at El Federal Bar
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San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

10.Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Spend 210 minutes walking San Telmo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beginning at El Federal Bar with an aperitif. Visit the market, a traditional bodegón, regional food stops, and a local dessert shop. Guides such as Dennis, Kiki, Lu, Lucia, and Maya bring food history and neighborhood stories to life.

“We were lucky enough to have Lu as our guide for the third time. She makes every trip a 5-star one. The locations are great, the food is amazing, to top it of you get to learn some history as well. But for the love of God, don't eat before you go.. Recommended!”

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Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo and La Boca Districts - San Telmo: tango corners and old Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo and La Boca Districts

11.Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo and La Boca Districts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Ride a beach cruiser through San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Expect about 15 kilometers on mostly flat routes, some bike lanes and parks, historic sights, tango country, and a few cobbled or traffic-heavy stretches.

“The Tour was very good - le boca is amazing - worth doing”

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BA Flavors Food Tour in San Telmo and Boca With Local Guide - Plaza Dorrego and the tango side of San Telmo
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BA Flavors Food Tour in San Telmo and Boca With Local Guide

12.BA Flavors Food Tour in San Telmo and Boca With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend 2 to 3 hours tasting Argentine favorites with guide Fred or Fede, from empanadas and choripán at Mercado San Telmo to wine, dulce de leche, alfajores, and mate near La Boca. The outing mixes food, tango, antiques, leather shopping, and plenty of walking, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

“Our tour guide Fred was a joy to spend the afternoon with from a personality standpoint, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the San Telmo area and Buenos Aires in general. He gave us advice about other activities and was flexible & accommodating with our itinerary. All-in-all he’s an excellent host, very personable and a good communicator. I appreciated his sense of humor (lots of laughs) and kindness. Above all—the food that we ate was YUMMY! The San Telmo market was a highlight—I highly recommend it, and Fred. I wish I had taken a full-day city tour with him in addition to the food tour.”

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La Boca, a collective creation: Port, immigrants, arts and football - Following the immigrant story through La Boca
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La Boca, a collective creation: Port, immigrants, arts and football

13.La Boca, a collective creation: Port, immigrants, arts and football

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $65

Walk La Boca with guide Nico on a two-hour social-history tour. Start at Caminito, explore less-touristed streets, learn how immigrants shaped the neighborhood, sample local pastries at a famous bakery, and finish beside La Bombonera. Groups are limited to 12, and the $65 price includes the guided walk but not stadium admission.

“We learned so much from Nico about the La Boca neighborhood and its people. He showed us and gave us information that went beyond the basic tourist information. I enjoyed seeing and learning about the local artwork and trying local pastries.”

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Buenos Aires: La Boca Art and History Walking Tour - Meeting the guide beside the Benito Quinquela statue
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Buenos Aires: La Boca Art and History Walking Tour

14.La Boca Art and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Walk through La Boca with guides such as Facundo, Laura, Dani, and Francisco, tracing immigration, Benito Quinquela Martín’s art, tango culture, and Boca Juniors football. The 150-minute tour includes guided visits to Museo Conventillo El Rincon de Lucia and the Quinquela Martín Museum, plus two of three tasting or museum options.

“Juan is very kind, good knowledge of the local art and speaks also Italian :))”

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La Boca and City Center Bike Tour - Starting in Montserrat with a small group
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La Boca and City Center Bike Tour

15.La Boca and City Center Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $38

Ride for about four hours from Montserrat with a local guide such as Ana, Santiago, Florencia, or Sofía. The route covers Parque Lezama, San Telmo, La Boca, Caminito, the ecological reserve, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, and Casa Rosada. Bikes, helmets, and plenty of stops are included. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Great Well organized Ana was very good guide Knowledgeable and interested Route itself very well planned out Cannot praise the outing enough Exceeded expectations in every way”

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