Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour





Description
We will walk and discover the beauty and stories of of Recoleta and adjacent Palermo--two of Argentina's capital city most renowned neighbourhoods, including its world-renowned unique, beautiful and famous cemetery full of remarkable sculptures and stories like the one of famous Evita Peron and many other.
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Itinerary
We will meet OUTSIDE the main corner door of famous La Biela Cafe, close to the red pay phones by the amazing giant gomero tree--which we will explain thoroughly. Look for your guide carrying a small "Walking Tours" sign.
• Recoleta Cemetery Detailed Visit "in depth" (not literally!) • Evita Peron, her Memorial & her Story • Rufina Cambaceres' misfortune • Tiburcia Dominguez' miserly husband • Admiral Brown • The ultra-rich Leloir • General Guido, Liliana Crociatti and many more • Pilar Basilica Visit • Cultural Center & Old Monastery • Bourdelle's Monument to Alvear • Palais de Glace: where Tango become of age • History of Tango, Ports & Immigration • BA Design Center & Terraces • Giant Flower Close-up Visit (when available) • Palermo Chico Qt. • National Library & Loma Mitre Qt. • Monument to France & Argentina • National Fine Arts Museum & Story • ...and lots of local stories, curious facts & peculiarities! Listen as your knowledgeable guide informs you about the local history, architecture, traditions, habits and unique features you might never have discovered otherwise. *Full itinerary will be covered depending on time and circumstances at time of tour
We will thoroughly explain her life, times and why she is buried here.
Who were the Recoletos and who built this beautiful colonial church for them? We will show and explain this church built almos 50 years before the American revolution.
We will explain the independce of our country, its neighbors and the key players including infamous General Alvear,
We will show and explain this beautiful classic building and how and why it became a museum (and a classic building--which it was not). We will also mention its art works.
In this interesting "Ice Palace" building our famous Tango (world famous Argentinian dance) came of age. We will tell you how and explain all about Tango too!
This is the place where famous Evita actually died. Much to be explained here, including the "brutalist" style National Library Building behind the monument.
See in beautiful and posh Palermo Chico neighbourhood the symbolic house where Argentina's main independence hero was exiled as a result of political intrigue in 1824, and this austere, French provincial home was his residence between 1834 and 1848
We will show, explain and decode for you this beautiful and meaningful monument sculpted by Emile Peynot and presented by France to Argentina for its centennial.
Amazing Palacio Alcorta (now Renault Museum) was built with a large race and test track on top was converted into a luxury housing complex in the neighbourhood of Palermo Chico, Buenos Aires.
Housed in the stunning beaux-arts Residencia Errázuriz Alvear mansion (1917), it displays their art collection and other extravagant belongings, and is worth visiting for a glimpse into the world of Argentina's wealthy aristocratic families in the early 20th century, inspired by the Royal Palace of Versailles in France.
The stylish modern building of the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, MALBA) is located on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, in the Palermo section of Buenos Aires. Created by Argentine businessman Eduardo Costantini, The mission of the MALBA is to collect, preserve, research and promote Latin American art from the onset of the 20th century to the present. This involves educating the public about Latin American artists, and the diversity of cultural and artistic holdings in this region.
A recent addition to the beauty of our city, we will show and explain who donated this magnificent giant flower and why.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children aged 8 years and under are free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
- Note: tour operates rain or shine
- Coverage of full itinerary may depend on weather, city-dynamics (riots, strikes, repairs), timing and other circumstances at time of tour.
Reviews(87)
Adriana was fantastic I highly recommended her and would have spent more time if I could I can’t say enough about the experience
Our pleasure to show our jewels, our culture and our history. Next time allow us to show other neighborhoods as well. Have a safe trip back
Great walking tour around Ricoleta with Marciano. He was very engaging and full of energy. He spoke English very well. Exactly what we were looking for.!
Thanks again Joshua
We had a very pleasant walking tour around Recoleta with Marciano. He spoke English very well and was very engaging. The whole team was accommodating to all our needs and wishes. Highly recommended.
Thank you Joshua. Hope to see you soon to discover other Buenos Aires stories and landmarks
We had an excellent tour with Mariano. He was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the cemetery and the area around Roceleta.
Thank you John, we hope to see you soon again and show you all other points of interest in our amazing Buenos Aires city
Absolutely fantastic tour with Lucia. She was so knowledgeable about the history of not only Buenos Aires, but also Argentina. I loved she was patient and so willing to answer questions. The cemetery is an absolute must see for everyone, including Ava’s grave.
We are very pleased you've enjoyed your tour and Lucia's work. We hope to be able to offer you other tours in the future to complete the discovery of our amazing city. Thanks again for choosing us!!!
Buenos Aires is my second favorite city after Bogotá, its architecture, food and shows are countless and all very good and special. Walking tours of the best
This tour is fantastic! Of all the tours available, we were drawn to this one because of the small size, and incredibly glad that we were. Not only does the small size make it easier to navigate the narrow pathways of the cemetery, but also makes it much easier to hear, learn, and engage throughout the tour. The guide, Carlos, was at the meeting spot early to greet us (and called us beforehand to confirm and provide more detailed instructions for the meet-up), then proceeded to give us an incredibly fun and informative tour of the cemetery and surrounding area. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the cemetery's history and many of its residents, which he uses to tell stories about their lives and deaths that also paint a picture of the history of Argentina itself. And in case that sounds dry, rest assured he's also very funny and charming (he had us laughing out loud on multiple occasions). The tour was so good that we decided to book a different one for the following morning that went into more of the history of the country and how it's shaped the current political and cultural environment. I would HIGHLY recommend both!
I just finished this tour. The guide was amazing - he shared so much interesting info and history that I had to find a place to sit down and make notes so I don't forget it all. We went all over Recoleta and one of the Palermo neighborhoods. We closed out our time together with him marking up my map with things he thinks I'll be interested in seeing based on our conversation. This is a great way to get an in-depth and really interesting walk back into history.
We took this tour, which focuses on the cemetery. Our guide, Elizabeth, was amazing and all the historical knowledge she knew of the graves and the people in the cemetery. It was a walk through Argentine history. The cemetery is gorgeous and so is the church next-door. Unfortunately it started to rain, but Elizabeth graciously gave us her umbrella. It was a wonderful afternoon despite the weather.
Complete and interesting tour through Recoleta’s neighborhood with lots of fun facts and historical highlights of the cementery and other spots!



