10 city tours in Buenos Aires to discover the city in a different way

Avenida Corrientes is inseparable from the history of porteño tango, and this tour dives right into that connection. The itinerary passes by the plaque and mural dedicated to Corrientes 348 and goes up to the 23rd floor of the building where the German Club is located. It also includes historic bars such as La Ideal, Los Galgos and La Giralda, as well as theaters like Tabarís, Politeama and Marabú, which once operated as cabarets.

The experience continues through iconic venues such as the Gran Rex, Teatro Odeón, La Bohemia de Buenos Aires, Teatro Ópera Orbis, Lola Membrives and Maipo, where you'll learn the stories of the great orchestras from tango's golden age. The tour also includes a location connected to Carlos Gardel, one of the genre's most important figures. At the end of the itinerary, you'll visit an authentic tango dance hall (milonga) to enjoy a drink while experiencing a dance that has been part of Buenos Aires culture for more than a century.

When the sun goes down, Buenos Aires changes its rhythm. This open-top bus tour lets you explore the illuminated city and discover the history, secrets and legends behind some of its most iconic buildings. Aboard an open-air bus, you can admire the lights of Argentina's capital while learning about the history and mysteries surrounding its main landmarks.

Accompanied by a specialized guide, the tour departs from 728 Presidente Roque Sáenz Peña Avenue and passes some of Buenos Aires' greatest icons, including 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk, the National Congress, Palacio Barolo and Puerto Madero. It's a different way to see Buenos Aires and rediscover its most famous sights under the city lights.

This tour invites you to discover some of the most remarkable domes in Buenos Aires and the history of the buildings that house them through an architectural route featuring some of the city's most representative constructions from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The itinerary includes visits to the Bencich Building, Casal de Cataluña, Otto Wulff Building, Hotel Chile, Palacio Barolo and the National Congress of Argentina, among other icons of Buenos Aires architecture. Along the way, you'll learn about the details and stories behind these structures that are part of the city's urban landscape.

This is one of the most sought-after city tours in Buenos Aires among soccer fans. The experience delves into the history of Argentina's most popular sport through the country's two most iconic clubs: Boca Juniors and River Plate.

The tour begins in La Boca, with a visit to the stadium and Museo de la Pasión Boquense, as well as a stop at a neighborhood-themed bar for lunch. The second part of the tour continues in Núñez, where you'll visit the River Museum, one of the most modern in the country, and access areas of the stadium such as the stands, locker room and Monumental pitch. To finish, the tour includes an afternoon snack at a River-themed restaurant overlooking the stadium, making it an ideal experience for learning about the history, traditions and passion surrounding Buenos Aires soccer.

For those looking to discover Argentine history through its streets and monuments, this tour explores some of the places that played a central role in the country's major political and social changes. Through iconic buildings, squares and sites of remembrance, the experience revisits the ideals that shaped different eras and the events that remain part of Argentina's identity.

The tour offers two options, both lasting three hours and including a walking tour with a Spanish-speaking guide: the Colonization Tour, which follows Defensa Street to San Francisco Church, Manzana de las Luces, the Buenos Aires Legislature, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Plaza de Mayo, among other historic sites; and the Dictatorship Tour, which visits the May Pyramid, the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo House and the former clandestine detention center Virrey Cevallos, among other places connected to Argentina's recent history and collective memory.

The Buenos Aires Instagram Tour explores some of the city's most iconic corners with a focus on creating content for Instagram and capturing unique memories of the experience. When booking, you can choose from five different options: historic downtown tour (2 hours), San Telmo tour (1 hour), Recoleta tour, Palermo tour (1 hour) or nighttime tour (1 hour).

Twenty-four hours after the experience, you'll receive a link to download 30 edited digital photos, ready to save and share.

The neighborhoods in the north of Buenos Aires hide stories that don't always appear in traditional guidebooks. Among elegant avenues, historic buildings and iconic corners, the Tour of the Mysteries and Legends of Northern Buenos Aires invites you to discover the more curious and mysterious side of Recoleta, Palermo and Retiro.

The tour takes place at sunset and reveals anecdotes and legends connected to this part of the city. Among them are the story of Cayetano Grossi, one of Argentina's first serial killers, the secrets of the former National Penitentiary in Palermo and the legend of the White Lady of Recoleta Cemetery.

The Buenos Aires Food Tour is an ideal way to discover Argentine flavors through some of the city's most gastronomically distinctive neighborhoods: San Telmo and Palermo. Both options include a Spanish-speaking guide and different tastings throughout the tour.

The San Telmo tour visits up to four different venues, where you'll sample their most famous dishes while exploring some of the neighborhood's main attractions. The food tour in Palermo also includes four bars and restaurants where you'll taste their specialties, which vary according to the season, all within the eclectic atmosphere of one of Buenos Aires' most popular neighborhoods.

Designed for true book lovers, this tour explores some of Buenos Aires' most iconic bookstores, including El Ateneo Grand Splendid and El Túnel, as well as other places connected to the city's literary history. The experience reveals a curious fact: with around 370 bookstores, Buenos Aires is one of the cities with the highest concentration of bookstores per capita in the world.

The itinerary includes stops at La Librería de Ávila, the oldest bookstore in Argentina's capital, and Edipo Libros, among other iconic locations. The tour ends at El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a former theater and cinema from the early 20th century that was transformed into one of the world's most renowned bookstores.

This tour takes you on a journey through Buenos Aires' architecture, history and faith, visiting some of the city's most iconic churches. The route begins at the May Pyramid and spans centuries of religious and cultural heritage. The tour includes the Basilica of San Francisco, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, home to the mausoleum of Manuel Belgrano, and the Santo Domingo Convent.

The itinerary continues through the historic Church of San Ignacio de Loyola, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy and the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Siena, among other religious sites. The tour ends at the Basilica of the Most Holy Sacrament, a 20th-century architectural gem renowned for its marble, stained glass and ornamental details.

"Buenos Aires is a city that never ceases to surprise, even those who believe they know it by heart. Each of these tours offers a different way to discover its history, architecture, food and cultural identity through authentic, high-quality experiences. Today, travelers are looking for much more than visiting classic attractions. They want to live memorable experiences, learn stories, explore neighborhoods from a different perspective and take away a unique memory from each destination. These tours reflect that trend and show that Buenos Aires has something for every interest, from architecture and literature to soccer, tango, food and photography," said Nicolás Posse, Country Manager Argentina & Regional Business Development South America at Civitatis.