Tours

Put on your best shoes and prepare yourself for a stroll into Buenos Aires! Whether you tour the city on your own or take a guided tour, you'll be sure to find creative and fascinating entertainment and people. One of the best ways to explore the city is to go to one location and explore the area close to the attraction.

Plaza de Mayo

Every side of the Plaza de Mayo contains an essential piece of history. You'll find the monument Pirámide de Mayo, the Catedral Metropolitana and the National Bank of Argentina. Along busy Bolívar street lies the historic Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires and the San Ignacio Basilica. You can also find Manzana de las Luces "block of lights," at the intersection of Calle Perú. If you get hungry, stop by world famous Cafe Tortoni, full of history and popular with both tourists and locals. For lunch, dinner and a tango show, El Querandí is highly recommended.

Recoleta Cemetery

Visit the famous City of the Dead at Cementerio de la Recoleta where the remains of Evita and other celebrities lie here. Close by is the Plaza Francia and the Centro Cultural Recoleta, an avant garde cultural center. Across the park in opposite directions you will find the Palais de Glace and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Take a break in one of the outdoor cafes surrounding the plaza. La Biela and Cafe de La Paix both offer great people watching.

Teatro Municipal General San Martín

Drop by the Teatro Municipal General San Martín, renowned for the quality of its shows and plays. You can also seek the Bohemian lifestyle in Retiro district bars such as Seddon and Filo. You can also enjoy changing exhibits, classes and shows at Centro Cultural Borges. For avant-garde art head to Fundación Federico Jorge Klemm.

Plaza Dorrego

Located in the historic San Telmo district, Plaza Dorrego is the famous location of the swearing of National Independence in 1816. Every Sunday, the plaza holds a San Telmo Antiques Fair, where you can shop as well as enjoy live music and performances. Nearby Museo Histórico Nacional is one of the oldest museums in the country and has interesting exhibits. For authentic tango, great music and dance performances, go to Viejo Almacen. On a hot day stop by Nonna Bianca for a cool treat.

Buenos Aires is a fantastic city to explore on your own, with friendly locals and an interesting attraction on practically every corner. However, if you want to learn more about an attraction's significance and history, then a guided tour may be your answer. There are a lot of tours you can choose from.

Walking Tours
Buenos Aires Tours ( http://www.buenostours.com/buenos-aires-tours)
BA Walking Tours ( + 54 11 15 5773 1001 / http://www.ba-walking-tours.com/)

Bus Tours
Hotel Inter-Continental City Tour ( + 54 11 4340 7100 )
Gray Line (+ 54 11 4375 1976 / http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/latinamerica/buenosaires.go )

Specialty Tours
Artists' Atelier Tour ( + 54 11 4814 8700 / http://www.galeriadearte5006.com.ar/ )
Taste of Argentina ( + 1 800 670 6984 / http://www.mythsandmountains.com/ )

Outside the City Tours
Amazing Argentina Tours ( +1 800 704 2915 / http://www.amazingargentina.net/ )
Kallpa Tour( + 54 11 4394 1830 / http://www.kallpatour.com/ )