The 15 Best Walking Tours in Argentina

1.Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Free Walking Tours & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,218 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

See Buenos Aires from an open-top double-decker bus with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass, multilingual audio, optional walking tours, and discount vouchers. The route links Congreso, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo, River Plate’s Monumental, and more. Bring patience for traffic and care when locating stops.

“We loved the tour and would recommend it highly. Biggest challenge was finding the actual location for pick up. With today’s technology it should be easy to geo-identify the exact location of each stop. Please consider this.”

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2.La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English

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

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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3.Nazis in Buenos Aires: a historical walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · from $25

Walk through Recoleta, Retiro, and Microcentro with Max, a University of Buenos Aires history teacher. Over 2.5 hours, connect Nazi fugitives, Perón, Eichmann, Argentina’s Jewish community, and the Israeli Embassy attack at real city sites. Expect an English-language tour built around evidence, debate, photographs, and careful historical context.

“Excellent tour. The guide (Max)was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. He was very Well versed in the topic and encouraged participation in the discussions.i have hesitation in recommending this tour.”

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4.German Immigration and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Walk 1 kilometer from Bariloche’s Civic Center into the German neighborhood with Diego or another bilingual guide. Visit the German School, Andean Club, Belgrano Square, and Erich Priebke’s former home while learning how three waves of German immigration shaped the city and separated fact from Patagonia myths.

“Diego was an excellent guide and knew his subject in depth. He was able to fully answer ad hoc questions and his style was hugely engaging. Would highly recommend this tour and Diego as a guide”

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5.Personalized 2 to 8-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $37

Meet a private local guide such as Emiliano, Julia, Maria, or Maria Laura for a two to eight hour walk through Buenos Aires. You can focus on history, architecture, culture, markets, or daily life. Hotel pickup is on foot, museum visits require advance planning, and tickets, transport, and food cost extra.

“The explanation and passion of the guide. Very thoughtfully explained about Baires and its history. We sure fell I love with Baires”

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6.La Docta Free Walking Tour “Córdoba La Antigua”.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 104 reviews · 2h 30m · from $0

Join La Docta Free Walking Tour for a 150-minute walk through Córdoba’s colonial center. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you from Plaza San Martín past the Cathedral, Cabildo, Jesuit Crypt, historic museums, and Jesuit block before finishing at Patio Olmos. Guides such as Tomás, Valeria, and Aldy add humor, local stories, and group-friendly activities.

“We learnt a lot of histories about Cordoba from our knowledgeable and friendly guide. Recommended.”

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7.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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8.Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide and Optional Rooftop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 5 to 7 hours crossing Buenos Aires with a local guide such as Victor, Carlos, Gabi, or Gabriel. Walk through San Telmo, La Boca, Plaza de Mayo, 9 de Julio Avenue, and Recoleta, using public buses and the subway between neighborhoods. Three empanadas, a drink, coffee, and an optional Palacio Barolo rooftop cocktail are included.

“Excellent all around! Our guide Gabriel was kind and helpful and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour and felt it was the perfect blend of sightseeing and experiencing the local culture. Would definitely recommend!”

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9.Penguin walk in Ushuaia + navigation option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $291

Travel from Ushuaia to Harberton Ranch and Martillo Island for a guided walk near wild Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The day includes navigation, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a visit to the Acatushun marine museum. Guides such as Pablo, Paulo, Julie, and Tom have led past departures. Bring cash, lunch, warm layers, and motion-sickness medicine.

“This tour was the best experience I have had! The tour guide provided all sorts of information about the area on the bus ride and the museum/research centre is great. Being able to walk on Martillo Island was a highlight. The penguins are adorable and it was fascinating to see them nesting. The scenery on the boat ride back was awesome but many got seasick so bring your anti nausea meds. Best day ever!”

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10.Best of Buenos Aires Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Join an English-speaking guide for a private 2.5 to 3-hour walk from Florida Street to Recoleta. You’ll see at least 25 sights, including Kavanagh Building, Plaza San Martín, Avenida Alvear, Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basilica, and Recoleta Cemetery. Guides such as Martin, Carlos, and Mariano are known for clear English, humor, and local stories.

“Great guide, learned a lot bout BA and Argentina, highly recommended.”

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11.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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12.Full Day Private Walking Tour of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135Top rated

Spend about seven hours with Tracy exploring Buenos Aires by foot, private car, taxi, bus, and subway. Visit Recoleta Cemetery, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, and more while learning about Argentina’s history, architecture, tango, and daily life. Cemetery admission and all tour transport are included, but food is extra.

“Tracy is amazing and I really enjoyed my day with her. As a first time visitor to Argentina with literally one free day in Buenos Aires, I booked this private tour to make sure I would see as much as possible and Tracy didn't disappoint. Not only did I see everything, she shared so many stories and historical knowledge that I ended up really knowing the city. While lunch wasn't included, we stopped at a very reasonably priced, delicious local cafe that really is a hidden gem. The food was so good, and the portion so generous, I didn't need more that a small snack at dinner time. I especially…”

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13.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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14.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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15.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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