The 13 Best Recoleta Cemetery Tours

1.La Recoleta Cemetery Guided Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,359 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Our pick

Walk La Recoleta Cemetery for about two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Victoria, Mariano, or Vito. You’ll see Evita Perón’s family mausoleum, grand tombs, striking sculpture, and hear stories about presidents, old Buenos Aires families, the Sailor and his daughter, and the Wild Bull of the Pampas. Cemetery admission is separate.

“Our tour guide Victoria was amazing. Excellent English, very interesting info, competent answers to all the questions of the group, with nice sense of humour. She made our day”

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2.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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3.Recoleta Cemetery – Small Group Tour of History & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Top rated

Spend 150 minutes exploring Recoleta Cemetery with an English-speaking guide, usually Esteban. Hear stories of Evita Perón, rival families, cemetery legends, and the European art behind the mausoleums. Groups are limited to 15, with smaller groups possible, and the entrance ticket costs 22,600 Argentine pesos separately.

“Esteban was AWESOME! Great story teller! He projected extremely well. This tour more than exceeded our expectations.”

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4.Recoleta and Retiro Tip Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $1Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Victoria, Maria, Juan, or Iván for a three-hour, tip-based walk from Teatro Colón to Recoleta. You’ll see Plaza San Martín, Palacio Paz, Palacio San Martín, the English Tower, Alvear Avenue, and Pilar Church. The walk ends near Recoleta Cemetery, but cemetery entry and tours cost extra.

“Walking was a little rough for a couple old folks, but we saw so much up close. The explanations were great by Maria, and her English was mostly easy to follow. Thankful for the bathroom break. Luckily for us, we are staying very close to the Cemetery, so was just a short walk to return “home” at end of tour.”

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5.Cultural Experience by Bike around Palermo and Recoleta Max 6 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Start in Palermo Soho with an English-speaking guide such as Gilda or Julián, then ride through Palermo Chico, Floralis Genérica, Recoleta Cemetery, Rosedal, and back through Palermo. Bikes, helmets, water, mate, and an alfajor are included. You need solid cycling skills, since lessons are not provided.

“Weather was great, traffic no issue. Gilda was a very good, socialable and well-spoken guide. Recommend!”

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6.Recoleta Neighborhood Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · from $93

Walk through Buenos Aires’ elegant Recoleta with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the cemetery and Eva Perón’s ornate crypt, then see Floralis Genérica, the Law Faculty, Palais de Glace, major museums, parks, embassies, and Belle Époque architecture. Guides such as Anahí, Veronica, Micaela, Barbi, and Florencia are known for clear explanations and flexible routes.

“Barbi (Barbara) was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable on many points of interest. Her English was excellent and the tour was started on time. We were surprised that the tour group was just us two, so we had plenty of opportunity to chat and ask questions.”

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7.Discover Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ Little Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2h 30m · from $57

Walk through Recoleta with a guide such as Laura, Rafa, Juan Pablo, or Deli, stopping at the Law Faculty, Floralis Genérica, the Fine Arts Museum, Plaza Francia, and Recoleta Cemetery. Expect art, architecture, Argentine history, and stories of Eva Perón in a small group of up to 10 people.

“Rafa was the best. Highly personable, infectious energy and terrific knowledge and insights made this a not to miss experience. It’s tremendous to hear the stories behind Recoleta itself, and the Museum and the Cemetery were standouts”

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8.Recoleta & Cemetery for curious people

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Walk from Plaza San Martín to Recoleta Cemetery with a university-educated guide such as Nicolas or Ignacio. Expect 150 minutes of discussion about Buenos Aires wealth, architecture, politics, and memory, with time for questions. Cemetery admission is optional and paid separately. Tours run in English, Spanish, or French.

“Une tres belle occasion de découvrir la ville de Buenos Aires a travers ce quartier chargé d'œuvre et d histoire. La visite est très intéractive et laisse le temps d'approfondir les sujets qui nous intéressent le plus.”

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9.Full Day City Tour Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Tigre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $285

Cover Buenos Aires by comfortable vehicle and on foot with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo Soho, and Tigre, then cruise the delta. Guides such as Franco and Miriam have earned special praise for clear English, city insight, and helpful service.

“Een volle dag, veel gezien, langs gereden, korte stop bij playa Mayo, la boca, rigoleta begraafplaats en een mooie boottocht over de tigre. De stop bij dd fruit market was overbodig. Veel was dicht en niet de moeite waard. Liever een rondtoer door theater.”

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10.Private Recoleta Cemetery Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Spend two hours with a live English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide exploring Recoleta Cemetery, Eva Perón’s grave, Iglesia del Pilar, old palaces, the Law School Building, and an artisan fair. The cemetery ticket and church entrance are included. Guide Juan Manuel has earned especially strong praise for his stories and cultural insight.

“Everyone needs to see the Recoleta Necropolis. It is gorgeous and enormous and so unique. We had Juan Manuel as our tour guide and he was outstanding. He knew so much about the architecture, history and culture. My husband is a historian and he was very impressed with Juan’s depth of knowledge. 5/5 stars for Juan and this fascinating and extraordinary tour.”

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11.Recoleta Walking Tour and Live Jazz Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Meet Luz at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes for a three-hour walk through Recoleta’s French-style streets, Plaza Francia, Alvear Avenue, embassies, and historic landmarks. End at a small downtown jazz club for a live show. The concert costs about $10 extra in cash, and Luz may even sing with the band.

“if you like jazz and history of Buenos Aires, Luz is your perfect guide! I had an amazing time, highly recommend!!!”

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12.City Bike Tour in Palermo and Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Ride 13.4 km through Buenos Aires on a standard bike or e-bike, starting at Chile 1145. A bilingual Spanish and English guide leads you from Plaza San Martín through Recoleta and its famous cemetery, then to the Bosques de Palermo and Rosedal. Guides Leii, Leila, and Shanti have earned praise for making the ride fun and clear.

“It was a great tour. Easy ride, fun and some sightseeing. Leii was our tour guide and she is the best!”

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13.Chacarita, The Largest Cemetery In Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Spend three hours walking Chacarita Cemetery with Spanish-speaking guide Miguel, whose patient, personal approach brings Argentina’s artists, musicians, poets, and public figures to life. Visit the tombs of Carlos Gardel, Gustavo Cerati, Gilda, Jorge Newbery, and others, then continue to the British and German cemeteries. Small groups are limited to six people.

“O guia Miguel foi super atencioso e paciente. Mesmo com um pouco de chuva no dia, o passeio não perdeu a qualidade. Ele tirou todas as nossas dúvidas, deixando claro que conhece bem a história do cemitério. O passeio durou o tempo anunciado e adoramos. Recomendamos muito!”

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