Discover La Plata: A Guided Architectural and Sightseeing Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $184 / person
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tangol
- Meeting point
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
Description
Discover La Plata, Buenos Aires Province's capital during a half day tour full of architecture, culture, religion and natural sciences. Paradigm of modern urban planification, La Plata offers a perfectly square shape. Only 1 hour away from Buenos Aires, La Plata City Tour is a nice way to get to know more about Argentina and see less mainstreams attractions.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Wed and Sat
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 24
- Adult
- $184
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $368.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Buenos Aires
After being picked up in your centrally located hotel in Buenos Aires, enjoy a drive for 56 km on Avenida La Plata in a comfortable coach equipped with Air Conditioning and Heating. During the trip to La Plata, get a nice view of the same name River, while your multilingual guide explains the history and foundations of the famous square city.
Catedral de la Plata
Arriving at destination, visit the important Neo Gothic Cathedral, considered as one of the world's biggest. Inspired from Europe, it was made in 1932. Then, walk along the city's diagonals and be impressed by its perfect geometrical shape.
Teatro Argentino
Visit the Astronomical Observatory and the Argentinean Theatre, while your guide explains by who and how they were built.
Museo de La Plata
Get a glimpse at the Natural Science Museum, South America most important science museum. Hosting a collection of over 2 millions objects and specimens, it is as a center of Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany and Zoology (didactical and educational museum of Argentinean historical species). Get to know better the Argentinian regions and its natural climates (sea, mountain, Patagonia etc), which made possible the conservation of many dinosaurus specimen. Then, after discovering La Plata and its museums, architecture, culture and traditions, hop on the bus again to get back to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires
After a 1 hour drive, you will arrive to Buenos Aires, where you will be left at a agreed point.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.8
4 reviews
How it compares in Buenos Aires
- Starting price $184 is 36% above the typical $135 for tours of similar length in Buenos Aires
Excurgo comparison of 1,529 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Discover La Plata: A Guided Architectural and Sightseeing Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $184 per person for this Buenos Aires experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $368. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. Pickup points include King's Hotel.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tangol.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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