Explore Recoleta: Walking Tour of Buenos Aires' Iconic Neighborhood

$93
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2 hours
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About This Tour

Experience this walking tour of the Recoleta, Buenos Aire's most aristocratic neighborhood. With French-style buildings and sumptuous facades, it will remind you at every corner that you are in the "Paris of South America." This walking tour begins at 10:00 AM in La Biela Restaurant, Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 596, where you will meet your guide. On this 2-hour tour, you will visit inside the Recoleta Cemetery (Ticket entrance included), The tomb of Eva Perón and how distinctive it is from other cemeteries, the Belle Epoque buildings, and you will learn the importance of this neighborhood throughout the history.

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  • Professional Local guide
    Walking Tour
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  • Tour Plan

    The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, MALBA, was founded in September 2001 with the objective of collecting, preserving, studying and disseminating Latin American art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. It is a private non-profit institution that preserves and exhibits a heritage of approximately 400 works by the main modern and contemporary artists of the region. It combines a calendar of temporary exhibitions, with the stable exhibition of its institutional collection, and simultaneously works as a plural space of production of cultural and educational activities

    Fall in love with the Floralis Generica, an imposing 20 meters high sculpture that dominates the United Nations Square in the Recoleta neighborhood.

    Donated to the City of Buenos Aires by its author the Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it is made of stainless steel and aluminum and weighs 18 tons. It was the first sculpture in movement controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells.

    Its name, "Floralis Generica", is a tribute to all flowers. It is about the projection of a dream of its creator, that of building a structure on a large scale that reflects the dynamism of our time.

    The National Museum of Fine Arts, located in the City of Buenos Aires, is one of the most important public art institutions in Argentina. It houses an extremely diverse heritage, which includes more than 12,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, textiles and objects. Its collection is integrated by pre-Columbian, colonial, Argentine and international art, in a temporal range that goes from the 3rd century BC. to the present.

    The Faculty of Law is one of thirteen faculties that make up the University of Buenos Aires. It was created in 1874 and since 1949, it is located on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 2263, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. There are four degrees taught: Law, Public Translation, Public Calligrapher and Higher Lecturers of Legal Sciences, as well as several graduate courses.

    The Palais de Glace or National Palace of Arts is an exhibition center located in the Recoleta neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is currently the institutional space of excellence of the National State for the exhibition of Argentine art and headquarters of the National Salon of Visual Arts.

    The Recoleta Cemetery is a famous cemetery in the city of Buenos Aires. It is located in the distinguished neighborhood of Recoleta and contains the tombs of many outstanding personalities of the country. It was inaugurated on November 17, 1822.

    It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city, famous for its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults adorned with marbles and sculptures. Its architectural value is a sample of the times when Argentina was an emerging economic power in the late nineteenth century, and the wealthiest families of the city began moving to the Recoleta area and building splendid pantheons in the cemetery.

    The vault where the body of Eva Perón is located is the place most frequented by tourists in the Buenos Aires Recoleta cemetery.

    The tombs, which are 200 meters to the left of the main entrance gate to the cemetery, belong to the Duarte family. Eva Perón's is five meters underground in the second basement.

    The remains of María Eva Duarte de Perón arrived at this place in the 70s when they were repatriated from Spain.

    Meeting / Pickup

    Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

    Know Before You Go

    • Public transportation nearby

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not wheelchair accessible • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

    Cancellation Policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

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    4.33/5
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    3 Comments

    1. 4.4

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      Exploring the iconic Recoleta neighborhood was a perfect way for us to immerse ourselves in Buenos Aires’ charm. The walking tour allowed us to take our time and appreciate the stunning architecture while learning about the area’s fascinating history. We did find the pace a bit brisk at times, which made it hard to stop for photos, but overall, it was a delightful experience that gave us a deeper appreciation for this vibrant part of the city.

    2. 4.4

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      During our brief stay in Buenos Aires, we decided to take a walking tour through Recoleta, which turned out to be a delightful way to appreciate the neighborhood’s charm and history. Our guide expertly navigated us through the beautiful tree-lined streets, pointing out unique architecture and fascinating stories behind the landmarks. One of the highlights for us was visiting the famous Recoleta Cemetery, where we marveled at the ornate mausoleums and learned about the prominent figures buried there. While the pace felt a bit rushed at times, it was an overall enriching experience that offered a glimpse into the heart of this iconic area. We would definitely recommend this tour for those looking to connect with the essence of the area.

    3. 4.2

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      Our group had a fantastic time wandering through the beautiful streets of Recoleta, soaking in the stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Stopping by the Recoleta Cemetery was definitely a highlight, with its elaborate tombs and rich history sparking some fascinating conversations among us. The only downside was that we found ourselves wanting a bit more time to explore the local cafés and shops after the tour wrapped up.

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