Recoleta in Depth (not literally) Private Walking Tour

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3 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Cemetery admission ticket

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Meals

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
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.
2
Stop 2
• 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
3
Stop 3
We will thoroughly explain her life, times and why she is buried here.
4
Stop 4
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.
5
Stop 5
We will explain the independce of our country, its neighbors and the key players including infamous General Alvear,
6
Stop 6
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.
7
Stop 7
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!
8
Stop 8
This is the place where famous Evita actually died. Much to be explained here, including the "brutalist" style National Library Building behind the monument.
9
Stop 9
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
10
Stop 10
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.
11
Stop 11
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.
12
Stop 12
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.
13
Stop 13
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.
14
Stop 14
A recent addition to the beauty of our city, we will show and explain who donated this magnificent giant flower and why.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
Departure Point: La Biela Cafe Address: 600 Quintana Ave., Buenos Aires, Argentina Directions: Please look for our guides with handheld signs that read "BA Walking Tours". They will be waiting OUTSIDE the CORNER door of the cafe, near the red telephone booths. Dates: Monday - Friday
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End Point
Approximately 1/2 mile away from where we met.

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Good to Know

  • 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.

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Special Instructions

We meet OUTSIDE the main (corner) door of La Biela Cafe (599 Quintana Av., Recoleta) by the RED PAY PHONES. Your guide will be holding a small Walking Tours sign. IMPORTANT: You must reconfirm directly (not your hotel concierge but you yourself) with Buenos Aires Walking Tours as sometimes the departure location may change. If the line is busy, please try calling again, leave a message or send an email to info@ba-walking-tours.com to guarantee that you will be given the correct meeting point. Full itinerary will be covered depending on timing and circumstances at time of tour

Opening hours are:

08:00 - 22:00 Monday to Sunday

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