Palacio Barolo Guided Tour Admission Ticket
Description
Unlike any other building tour in Buenos Aires, the Palacio Barolo experience takes you on a symbolic journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, brought to life through architecture, storytelling, and secret symbolism. It’s not just a visit—it’s a deep dive into art, history, literature, and Freemasonry, all woven into one unforgettable adventure. You’ll explore hidden gems like a preserved 1920s office and climb to one of the city's highest viewpoints for a breathtaking 360° view. With exclusive access to areas not open to the general public and guided insight that brings every detail to life, this is much more than a tour—it’s a story you’ll walk through. Spots are limited, so book now to secure your place in this one-of-a-kind experience.
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Itinerary
As you move through the building, your guide will reveal the hidden meanings behind its rich architecture, packed with symbols tied to literature, history, and Freemasonry. You'll ride the elevator through part of the building, but many of the most intriguing spaces are accessed on foot—via staircases that become narrower as you approach the top. Along the way, you’ll step inside a preserved 1920s office, a time capsule that lets you experience the era when the palace was first constructed. The highlight of the tour is the climb up the lighthouse tower. Though the stairs are steep and tight, the reward is unforgettable: a panoramic 360° view of Buenos Aires from nearly 100 meters above the city. From the open-air Mirador, you’ll see the skyline stretch from the historic center to the Río de la Plata. Whether you're a fan of architecture, literature, or just stunning city views, this experience offers something truly unique.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note before booking: The tour includes an elevator ride up to the 14th floor. From there, the final 8 floors must be climbed on foot via narrow staircases.
- Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended for climbing and descending stairs.
- Bring water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- or safety reasons, access to the lighthouse may be suspended without notice in case of severe weather or thunderstorms.
- Stairs to climb
Reviews(11)
I have booked many experiences with Viator over several years and have never had a bad outcome until this one. I accidentally booked and paid for the wrong day. When I called to change the date or cancel I was told that this tour is not refundable and not changeable for another day. When I called Viator for help they advised me to go to the venue in person and ask for a change but that also did not work. This is the first time I ever had this issue with a Viator event. Be very careful and very certain about your days and time when you pay for this event
It is very interesting to learn about the history of how it was made and what inspired the creation of this iconic building. It is almost the same concept as the Palacio Salvo in Montevideo, but with fewer symbols in its construction and with a different orientation.
Great guide and very nice tour. Lots of stairs but worth it. Great views of Argentina. Nice history of building.
The building is absolutely gorgeous and was made with some very interesting influences and design motifs. Definitely learned a lot that I would not have know otherwise.
There are too many people on the tour. Elevators only take 7 people, and the top of the lighthouse fits only 12. They should run more frequent tours of smaller people. Tour is mainly in Spanish with some limited English translation. English tours would be great.
Beautiful building with classic style. Popular tour so book ahead. Nicolas was a patient guide who explained everything in both English and Spanish. There are some narrow stairs to climb up the last several floors, but the panoramic view from the top is well worth it!
Our tour guide , Nicolas, was very entertaining and knowledgeable. The building was possibly one of the most magnificent I’ve seen.
Cecilia was a fantastic guide, tour has unexpected twists and turns. The whole tour is an unusual one as the architecture of the building is based on Dante Alighieri’s La Divina Comedia.
The view is what you get. The rest is fluff. Go to Guemes center 14th floor for a free view. No real info on the tour.
Excellent tour. Our guide is very knowledgeable of the history of the Building and the views from the top are spectacular. Go around 5pm so you can see the view from the top as the sun sets. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the historical insight and the stunning sunset views. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon!
