Argentina · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride through Buenos Aires with a bilingual guide such as Ana, Santiago, Pilar, or Florencia. Choose the South route for San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, and Plaza de Mayo, or the North route for Recoleta, Palermo, parks, and grand Belle Époque buildings.
“Santiago was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He made the tour enjoyable even in the rain!”
Spend seven hours cycling Buenos Aires with guides such as Santiago, Martina, or Florencia. Ride from San Telmo through La Boca, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, and Palermo, stopping for Argentine lunch. The route is mostly flat but includes city traffic, long stretches, and plenty of riding.
“Really lovely day out, was a full day (10:00 to 17:00) on the bike, so we saw a lot of the city. Lunch was good, our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a great history of the city. Some of the riding between the stops was quite long, 30+ minutes, and it was very hot, but our guide made sure we stopped in the shade wherever possible. Highly recommend this tour”
Start in San Telmo on a beach cruiser, then ride through Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Barrio Norte, and Palermo Woods. You’ll see Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Genérica, the Planetarium, Rose Garden, and Spaniard’s Monument while an English- and Spanish-speaking guide explains the city.
“There’s the sightseeing, which was wonderful, and then there was the challenge of riding a bicycle on narrow lanes with zooming traffic and bouncing on cobblestone roads in the old part of town. The memory will stick with you. Palermo and Recoleta have wide open spaces for easy riding, beautiful!”
Ride through Buenos Aires with guides such as Santiago, Sam, Florencia, and Aida, covering San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, Palermo, and Congreso. The mostly flat route includes a one-hour Argentine lunch and soft drink, but not cemetery or reserve entry, bottled water, or tips.
“Great city , good fun , great guide made it an amazing day. I got an amazing feel for the city. The city was much nicer than I thought”
Ride a beach cruiser through San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Expect about 15 kilometers of mostly flat cycling, historic sights, tango areas, photo stops, and a small group of up to 15 people.
“Definatly a great way to get introduced to the city and some exercise at the same time .”
Ride a private four-hour route from San Telmo through La Boca and Barracas, stopping for murals, mosaics, local art collectives, snacks, and mate. Guides such as Raymond and Daniel bring in stories about soccer, politics, neighborhood life, and artists. Urban cycling comfort is required.
“I spent 8 days in Buenos Aires -- and this was my favorite tour of the city. I was very fortunate to be the only one doing the tour, as I got the amazing tour guide, Daniel, to myself for the day. :) This the tour you want to do if you wish to get away from the touristy spots in Buenos Aires. You'll explore the working class neighborhoods on bicycle, highlighted by abundant street art -- much with powerful statements and stories associated. You'll eat lunch at a hole-in-wall restaurant that serves up amazing local food. Most of all, you'll enjoy spending a half-day casually bicycling -- mostly away…”
Cycle through Buenos Aires with a local guide on a four-hour small-group route from Montserrat to San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, and Plaza de Mayo. Expect relaxed pacing, photo stops, city stories, and a ride through the Ecological Reserve when conditions allow. Guides may include Ana, Anna, Florencia, Santiago, Layla, or Sofía.
“Great Well organized Ana was very good guide Knowledgeable and interested Route itself very well planned out Cannot praise the outing enough Exceeded expectations in every way”
Ride a comfortable beach cruiser with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide through Buenos Aires. Choose the South Circuit for San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo, or the North Circuit for Recoleta and Palermo. Water, helmet, basket, and a souvenir are included.
“We saw many sites of interested we may otherwise have missed. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The route choice with city and reserve contrast was such a great experience. Helmets are provided but there are a couple busy roads (unavoidable in a city like this) so personally I wouldn’t take a child riding solo unless they were an experienced cyclist.”
Ride for four hours through Palermo and Recoleta with an English-speaking guide such as Gilda or Julián. You’ll use geared bikes and helmets, follow bike lanes and shady park paths, visit Recoleta Cemetery and Floralis Generica, then finish with mate and an alfajor. Good cycling skills are required.
“Excellent guide - Shilda. Lovely part of the city with plenty of bike lanes and shady parks. Lunch was provided at a roadside pop up BBQ. Lovely local sausage and choice also of chicken or beef. Al Fresco. Would recommend this tour. Easy ride on good equipment.”
Ride about 6 miles through Vistalba with a bilingual guide, stopping at three wineries for tastings and lunch. Expect tree-lined streets, vineyards, paved and dirt roads, a small-group setting of up to 17 people, and guides such as Flavia or Fernanda on some departures.
“O tour foi sensacional, uma experiência maravilhosa e conveniente, com visita a três vinícolas de qualidade, com degustação de vinhos em um grupo bem pequeno e exclusivo. Tudo isso mesclado com o passeio de bicicleta, que foi nosso meio de transporte entre uma prRead more”
Ride a small-group e-bike route with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide from San Telmo through Parque Lezama, La Boca, Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo. Guides such as Augustine, Barbie, and Ikkicha lead the three-hour outing, with bikes, helmets, and water included.
“We were glad to have selected the south tour. It goes through some really interesting neighborhoods. I was concerned about the cobblestone streets, but they were easy to handle and the route seemed safe. The e-bikes were fine. We enjoyed spending a few hours with our guide Ikkicha. A very enjoyable, interesting morning and good introduction to Buenos Aires.”
Ride 210 minutes through Buenos Aires with an English or Spanish speaking guide. See San Telmo, Parque Lezama, La Bombonera, Caminito, Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve, and Plaza de Mayo. Bikes, helmets, locks, and water are included. Private and small-group options are available.
“Really good tour to see the sights and hear the history of the south of the city.”
Join a small group of up to six for a 210-minute e-bike ride from San Telmo through Puerto Madero, Recoleta, and Palermo. English or Spanish guides such as Chan, Nan, Flore, and Ikki lead you past Floralis Genérica, Rosedal, the National Library, and Fine Arts Museum.
“I liked that we were a small group doing the tour.”
Join Janet and a small group for a 24 km guided bike ride through Luján de Cuyo. You’ll visit Keltiké Chocolates and three wineries, taste wine, explore vineyards, and share a gourmet picnic with a bottle of wine.
“Loved everything. Janet was a great guide! Would totally do it again!”
Ride a small-group e-bike route through Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, and Costanera Sur. You’ll see La Bombonera and Caminito, taste mate and Argentine food, and hear the city’s story in English or Spanish. Past guides include Fred, Francisco, and Tomas.
“Many thanks to Tomas for the professional organisation. Buenos Aires has many cycle paths. We were able to discover exciting, hidden corners of Buenos Aires. Ideal for an excursion from a cruise ship, so you get some exercise and see a lot of the city. The eBikes were fully charged and helmets were provided. The tour guide took us on an interesting journey. It was a great way to explore the city. We can recommend this activity.”
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