Buenos Aires History and Architecture Audio Guide
- 1.3–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore how Buenos Aires evolved into a thriving commercial hub on this self-guided tour. Beginning at Plaza de Mayo, you’ll trace the city’s history from its colonial roots to its modern resurgence. As you pass landmarks like the Cabildo and the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, you’ll learn about the city’s challenges, including its geographic isolation and the impact of the Spanish empire. Moving towards Puerto Madero, you'll discover how this once-dilapidated port area transformed into Buenos Aires’ most exclusive neighborhood before ending the tour at the expansive Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur.
Inclusions
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
his colonial-era building, the Cabildo, stands as a symbol of Buenos Aires’ early history. You’ll pass by its neoclassical facade, while hearing about its role in Argentina’s 1810 revolution.
As you walk past this grand cathedral, learn about its importance as the former seat of Jorge Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, and its central role in the city's religious life.
Pass through the historic heart of Buenos Aires, where political events have shaped the nation. Discover the square’s significance and the stories behind the protests of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo.
You’ll pass by this financial institution with a rich history tied to Argentina’s economic development, gaining insight into the evolution of the banking system in Buenos Aires.
Pause by the statue of Juana Azurduy, a key figure in Latin American independence. You’ll hear about her contributions as a guerrilla leader in the fight against colonial powers.
As you walk past this modern avenue, named after a prominent female figure in Argentine history, you'll learn about her legacy in the country’s independence struggle.
End your tour with a view of this ecological reserve, one of Buenos Aires’ largest green spaces, offering a tranquil retreat from the bustling city streets.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at the south-east corner of Plaza de Mayo, directly opposite the Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolución de Mayo.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Buenos Aires
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 1517 experiences we list in Buenos Aires.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 878 of 1517.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is Argentina's elegant, passionate capital, a city of grand boulevards, tango halls, leafy barrios and late-night steak dinners.
The Plaza de Mayo, framed by the pink Casa Rosada and the Metropolitan Cathedral, is the historic heart of the city, and the vast Avenida 9 de Julio leads to the Obelisk. The Teatro Colón, one of the great opera houses, and the grand cafés of Avenida de Mayo recall the city's golden age.
Top-ranked sights in Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, Palermo, Puerto Madero.
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