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1 day · Buenos Aires itinerary

Buenos Aires in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Buenos Aires? You can see the city and tango. Here is how to spend one perfect day in BA — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City tour
  2. 2La Boca & Recoleta
  3. 3Steak dinner
  4. 4Tango show

Morning: city tour

See La Boca, San Telmo and Recoleta.

Afternoon: the plazas

Explore the Plaza de Mayo and centre.

Evening: tango & steak

Enjoy a tango show with dinner.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Buenos Aires — prices per person.

Fun Private Customized City Tour in Buenos Aires With Local Guide
Buenos Aires
Fun Private Customized City Tour in Buenos Aires With Local Guide
5.0(203)·4 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Intimate Underground Tango Show by Secreto Tango Society
−9%
Buenos Aires
Intimate Underground Tango Show by Secreto Tango Society
5.0(1,499)·1 hour
from$63$70/ person
via Viator
Buenos Aires: 7-Course Argentine Asado & Live Music
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires: 7-Course Argentine Asado & Live Music
5.0(103)·2h 45min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour of the City of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Guided Tour of the City of Buenos Aires
5.0(90)·4–5 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Aljibe Tango Earlier Show With Private Transfers From Port & Hotels Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Aljibe Tango Earlier Show With Private Transfers From Port & Hotels Buenos Aires
4.9(11)·2–3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Buenos Aires Asado Experience with Wine Pairing
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Asado Experience with Wine Pairing
5.0(36)·4 hours
from$210/ person
via Viator
Small-Group South BA Bike Tour: San Telmo, La Boca & Pto Madero
Buenos Aires
Small-Group South BA Bike Tour: San Telmo, La Boca & Pto Madero
5.0(101)·4 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Buenos Aires Tango Tour Including Class and Milongas
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Tango Tour Including Class and Milongas
4.9(10)·5 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator

Buenos Aires in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Buenos Aires in one day?
Yes — take a city tour through La Boca, San Telmo and Recoleta by day, then enjoy a steak dinner and a tango show in the evening, covering the essentials of Buenos Aires.
What is the best one-day Buenos Aires tour?
A city tour of the main neighbourhoods combined with an evening tango dinner show is the most rewarding way to experience Buenos Aires in a day.
How much does one day in Buenos Aires cost?
Budget roughly €60–€110 per person for a city tour and a tango dinner show — wandering the neighbourhoods is free.

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