Private Half Day Tour: Buenos Aires Highlights

ship terminal in a comfortable vehicle to begin your city adventure.

See the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace), the 18th-century Cabildo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral – which houses the mausoleum of General San Martín. Then drive down Avenida de Mayo toward the National Congress, passing the famous Café Tortoni and other architectural gems along the way.

Peek into antique shops and pass by Plaza Dorrego – home to a bustling antiques fair every Sunday.

Enjoy the explosion of colors from the painted conventillo houses, watch street artists and tango dancers perform, and snap photos of this iconic port area known for its passion for art and fútbol (soccer).

Take in the contrast of restored red-brick warehouses and modern glass skyscrapers, and catch a glimpse of the elegant Puente de la Mujer (“Woman’s Bridge”) spanning the harbor.

Pass by the historic Plaza San Martín and the French-inspired palaces of Retiro, then cruise through Palermo’s expansive parks and gardens (including the famous Rose Garden). If time permits, stop for a quick photo at Floralis Genérica, a giant steel flower sculpture that opens and closes with the sun.

Navigate the maze of lavish mausoleums and hear the stories of the notable Argentines laid to rest here. Visit the grave of Eva “Evita” Perón and learn about the history behind this world-famous cemetery. (Optional: If interested, you may also see the adjacent Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar – a colonial-era church dating back to 1732 and the second-oldest in Buenos Aires.)

int – a convenient end to your Buenos Aires adventure.