The 15 Best City Tours in Argentina

1.City Highlights Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $38Our pick

This fast-moving Buenos Aires tour links Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Retiro, and Recoleta by air-conditioned minivan. You get guided walks, free time on Caminito, and hotel pickup in central neighborhoods. Guides such as Pablo, Flor, Stella, and Alejandro are known for clear history and useful local tips.

“My wife and I enjoyed the Buenos Aires City Highlights tour. It was just the right amount of time based on the number of places we stopped for pictures. The tour guide (Herardo) was very friendly and knowledgeable. He communicated in advance as far as pick up time, and let us know what to expect on the tour.”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,855 reviews · from $35

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus ticket to reach Buenos Aires highlights at your own pace. The route links La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo, Belgrano, both major football stadiums, and more. Audio commentary is offered in 11 languages, with live staff in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

“excellent tour and surprised how long it was but it covered all areas. the only downside was the commentary was sometimes given when you were already on the attraction which meant it was missed”

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3.Best of Buenos Aires: Guided Sightseeing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 402 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

This 4 to 5 hour coach tour introduces you to Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, and La Boca. You will walk along colorful Caminito, stop at Plaza de Mayo, and hear commentary in Spanish and English. Premium adds a Recoleta Cemetery visit option and selected hotel drop-off.

“A wonderful city - you will get much more out of it with just a little understanding of the last 150 years. People, buildings, culture all great. La Boca just exists for tourists - fight the temptation to see it. Although it sounds weird, you must see the cemetery at Recoleta and not just for you-know-whose's plot!”

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4.Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual local guide such as Diego, Ezequiel, Carlos, or Nicolás. Stop for photos at Buenos Aires highlights, taste mate and alfajores, visit San Telmo Market, and see La Boca, Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madero, and more.

“Great way to get a comprehensive overview of Buenos Aires in a short time. The time spent navigating traffic is opportunity for the history lesson.”

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5.Classic City Tour of Buenos Aires: Neighborhoods and Emblems

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 282 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Spend four hours touring Buenos Aires by bus and on foot, with stops at Plaza de Mayo and Caminito. A Spanish-speaking guide introduces Recoleta, Retiro, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, the Obelisk, Teatro Colón, Casa Rosada, and more. Hotel pickup and central drop-off are included.

“There was a mix up with the pick up location. The rest was fine. Sophia is a good guide and speaks good English.”

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6.Panoramic City Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Ride CityTrain for one hour through Ushuaia’s neighborhoods, with commentary in English and Spanish, a coffee, and photo stops at Missión Barra and the Beagle Channel Viewpoint. This is a closed-loop city tour, not a hop-on hop-off train, and the vehicle is a bus styled as a train.

“Transport was in keeping with the overall ambience advertised as a train ride (albeit a bus made to look like a train). Guide was excellent - informative and friendly explaining the sights in English and Espanol. Very good value for money ($USD20). Recommended, particularly if you have a short amount of time in Ushuaia.”

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7.Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Ushuaia’s port into Tierra del Fuego National Park with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect easy walks at Bahia Ensenada and Lago Roca, mountain views, the End of the Pan-American Highway sign, city photo stops, air-conditioned transport, and a snack break.

“Great tour, bus was so comfortable and Gabriel did a great job taking us to the best places! Highly recommend!”

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8.Buenos Aires Private City Tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 4 hours

Travel by private, air-conditioned car through Buenos Aires with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Caminito, La Bombonera, San Telmo, Casa Rosada, Recoleta Cemetery, and more. Guides such as Raul, Laura, Martin, and Alejandro tailor the route to your interests.

“Analia provided a lot of information about the city, its history and major neighborhoods, all while helping us get oriented after arriving late the night before. It was the perfect way to start our visit. Analia also gave us good ideas for things we might want to do on our own. She was a terrific guide. I don’t know if we were more impressed by her fluent English or careful, patient driving. All in all nothing but high praise for our experience with Ana.”

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9.Buenos Aires Premium City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 5 hours · from $78

Spend five hours touring Buenos Aires by vehicle and on foot, with stops at Plaza de Mayo, Caminito, and Puerto Madero. A live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese covers Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca, Retiro, and more. Hotel pickup is included, but the return transfer is not.

“Tell others not to use their cellphones while guide is talking”

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10.Buenos Aires Premium City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

See Buenos Aires highlights in a small group of up to 14 people, with a guide and licensed driver handling the city traffic. You’ll visit Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Floralis Generica, Recoleta, and central landmarks, with six photo stops and a dulce de leche tasting.

“A quick but good tour of Buenos Aires. Just be aware that you'll see the cemetery from the outside, but will not be able to tour it on the inside. The cemetery is worth seeing if you get a chance to go back.”

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11.Semi Private City Tour of Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

This three-hour Buenos Aires tour combines a small-group minibus ride with short walks at Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Caminito, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Retiro, and Recoleta. Guides such as Lionel, Loli, Emilia, and Diego have led lively, informative outings. Hotel pickup and drop-off make it easy for first-time visitors.

“Good tour. We were able to see a lot of Argentina. I wish the tour included time at the cemetery in Reccoleta.”

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12.Buenos Aires by Night: Small Group City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Ride by van and walk through Buenos Aires after dark with a local guide such as Pablo, Enrique, Barbara, or Jessica. Visit Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, Floralis Genérica, and Palermo Soho, with hotel pickup, drop-off, and commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Excellent . Jessica was a superb guide - so knowledgeable”

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13.Buenos Aires Private Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 4 hours · from $217

Build a four-hour Buenos Aires tour around your interests with a private guide and city pickup. Visit Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, or Recoleta, with guides such as Patrick, Ariel, Pablo, and Karin tailoring the pace and route for you.

“great tour through Buenos Aires..We have seen all the highlights with a great guide”

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14.Custom Buenos Aires City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend about seven hours exploring Buenos Aires with a private guide and driver. Shape the day around your interests while visiting Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca, Plaza de Mayo, Palermo, San Telmo, and the Obelisk. Guides such as Pablo and Carlos have earned praise for clear local insight and flexible planning.

“Our tour came with a driver and comfortable car and a Spanish and English speaking guide. They took us all over and it was a great combination of driving and walking. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable. We couldn’t stump him at all. You see and learn so much in those 7 hours. So worth the cost, especially if you’re either not in town for long, like us, or you want a city orientation before the rest of your time there. Our flight got in late that morning so I contacted the company so we could start an hour later, which was totally fine, and then we learned the guide planned…”

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15.Food Tour in Buenos Aires City in Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet your local guide at 5:30 pm on Lavalle Street for a three-and-a-half-hour food walk through central Buenos Aires. Taste empanadas, milanesa, Buenos Aires-style pizza, Argentine wine, coffee, and ice cream. Guides such as Lara and Adrián also share food traditions and city history.

“Lara made this experience memorable, as it was a public holiday and a very rainy day I had a personal tour with just Lara and myself. Initially I was concerned as we spent a lot of time at just one restaurant trying many dishes but given the weather this was just want we needed. We did venture to 2 other venues and the gelato was a great way to finish. I appreciate that Lara spent way more than the allotted time with me to give me time to digest given that it was just me on my own. This was very reasonably priced.”

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