The 15 Best Buenos Aires Neighbourhood Tours

1.La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

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

Walk through La Boca with an English-speaking guide such as Santiago, Victoria, Vito, or Maria. See colorful conventillos, street tango, fileteado art, the Puente Transbordador, and La Bombonera. The tour ends near the Boca Juniors stadium, where you can visit the museum separately.

“Excellent walk. Our guide, Santiago, gave really interesting talks, not just about the neighborhood (history and present times) but also about living in Argentina. 10/10 recommended.”

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2.Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

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

Walk Palermo with an English-speaking guide such as Juan, Vito, Victor, or Ailen, tracing Argentina’s street art from 1920s political propaganda to 1970s protest culture. You’ll see murals, football art, and the Trump Wall at Madison Avenue Bar. The two-hour route starts at Plaza Serrano and ends at Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia.

“I really enjoyed the tour. It was well paced, informative, and the guide was respectful and engaging. He pointed out details about the graffiti and murals that I wouldn’t have learned otherwise. It’s in a nice, posh area of Palermo.”

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3.Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

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

Board at Cecilia Grierson 400 for a one-hour Rio de la Plata cruise with an open bar and music. Choose a two-hour option with an extra hour at the dock, or arrive later for the one-hour sailing. You’ll pass Buenos Aires port facilities, yacht clubs, silos, and the Immigration Museum as the city darkens behind you.

“the timing to experience the sunset could be improved”

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4.Puerto Madero to Tigre Round Trip Cruise

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

Cruise from Puerto Madero to Tigre in about 1 hour 50 minutes, passing Buenos Aires suburbs before entering the Paraná Delta. Use the English, Spanish, or Portuguese audioguide, then spend roughly four hours in Tigre for lunch and sightseeing. Round-trip passengers must return by 3:45 p.m. for the 4:00 p.m. boat.

“The boat ride is relaxing. History was explained along various points. We were given some time in Tigre to wander around. That's when you can grub on eateries and have a few brews. The ride back was even better as I sat on the upper deck, wind hitting me clean, enjoying the sunset.”

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5.Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

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

Spend 150 minutes in Palermo learning to fold Argentine empanadas and make dulce de leche alfajores from scratch. Your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking host guides every step, with meat and vegan empanada options, mate tea, and plenty to eat at the end. Carolina, Tomas, Catalina, Lourdes, and other local hosts lead different sessions.

“I liked this was completely hands on. We compared prepackaged empanada dough with freshly made dough. Great class!”

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6.Navigation from Pto. Madero to La Boca

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

Take a 45-minute boat ride from Puerto Madero toward La Boca with Spanish, English, or Portuguese audio. See the Ecological Reserve, waterfront towers, port activity, and the Nicolás Avellaneda Transporter Bridge before arriving near Caminito. You can return to Puerto Madero or stay in La Boca to explore.

“muy buena siempre la utilizó cuando viajo a otro país, lo recomiendo👍”

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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 empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores in a small group of up to 10. You can choose meat or vegan fillings, learn local folding styles, sip mate, and take home recipes. Hosts have included Tomas, Valentino, Catalina, and Carolina.

“We had a wonderful experience cooking and learning so much about the rich culture of an amazing country. Out host and cooking instructor was absolutely charming and so warm and friendly. This was on the last day of our vacation and we could not have asked for a better experience,”

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8.San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk through San Telmo with guides such as Juan, Santiago, or Jorge, tracing Buenos Aires from its colonial roots to modern street culture. You’ll see San Francisco, comic-strip characters, Mafalda, 19th-century houses, the indoor market, and the Sunday fair. The two-hour English tour costs $13 and runs rain or shine.

“Tour was great, included lots of sights with a lot of interesting information. Our guide Santiago was very warm and friendly, extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history as well as answering everyone’s questions, he certainly made the tour more enjoyable. Would recommend”

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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. Stop at Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Generica, Palermo Woods, the Planetarium, and the Spaniard’s Monument. English and Spanish guides, bottled water, helmets, and electric bikes on request are included.

“Many thanks to Alejandro our guide. The tour that include the north part of The city to Palermo was very informative and a complement to another tour taken in the morning south part of the city to Boca. so, we were able to see interesting sites.”

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10.Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

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

Spend 210 minutes exploring San Telmo with a guide such as Dennis, Kiki, Lu, or Kate. Start at El Federal Bar, sample Argentine dishes and drinks, visit the market, hear neighborhood history, and finish with a traditional dessert. The tour is limited to 10 people and includes about three hours of walking.

“Tour with Dennis was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. The food stops were very tasty with a great amount of food provided throughout. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Ride a comfortable beach cruiser through San Telmo and La Boca, then continue to Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo. Your English- and Spanish-speaking guide leads the way, with stops for tango, colorful Caminito, city history, and photos. The route is mostly flat, though some riding takes place on streets.

“this was and easy and rewarding tour. was great fun to bicycle through BA and see so many things. my guide Romina was great. gave us a lot of info and insight. she also made the biking safe and easy by picking special routes.”

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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 eating your way through San Telmo and Boca with local guide Fred or Fede. Visit the San Telmo Market, sample empanadas, choripán, wines, alfajores and mate, then explore tango, antiques, leather goods and La Boca specialties. Lunch and tastings are included, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

“Fred was so hospitable. I loved the market, empanadas, choripans and the wine. I could have skipped the leather shop but that’s me. The shop for mooncakes, wine and tea in La Boca was great”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $65

Walk La Boca with Nico from La Otra Buenos Aires Tours, starting at Caminito and continuing through less-touristed streets. Learn how immigrants shaped the district, see its unusual artistic style, discuss football and current challenges, try local pastries at a famous bakery, and finish beside La Bombonera. The two-hour tour costs $65 and accepts mobile tickets.

“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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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, or Francisco, tracing immigration, tango, football, and Benito Quinquela Martín’s art. Visit La Bombonera, Museo Conventillo El Rincón de Lucía, and the Quinquela Martín Museum. The tour costs $46 and includes two of three extras: museum entry, wine, or dulce de leche tasting.

“Fantastic historical tour of Boca with a wonderful guide Laura who was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Learned about the immigration to Buenos Aires, the artist and philanthropist Benito, wandered around the gorgeous colourful houses and shops and saw the Boca Juniors stadium. Great way to spend 2hrs!”

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15.Argentinian Empanadas Cooking Experience in Palermo, Bs As

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

In Palermo, a local chef guides you through Argentinian empanada making, from ingredients and folding tricks to the shared meal. You’ll drink mate, hear stories about food, soccer, and daily life, and may work with instructors such as Carolina, Debora, Valentino, or Tomás. The class is offered in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.

“Really great! Valentino was wonderful, and the event very enjoyable!”

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