Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local
Overview
Escape the tourist path with this locals’ tour of Buenos Aires. Your porteño guide will share insider knowledge of the city as you explore on foot and by public transport. See the Plaza de Mayo and other major sites through the eyes of a local, as your guide points out hidden cafés, rare specialist shops, and little-known architectural details. You’ll also discover two beautiful residential areas, Recoleta and Palermo.
• Get off the beaten path and experience Buenos Aires like a true porteño
• Discover city secrets and favorite local hangouts
• Completely customizable tour can be shaped around your interests
• Chance to experience public transport without navigation hassles
What's Included
- Public transport fees
- Hotel pickup
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off
- Taxi expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Recoleta
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Departure Point: Centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires Dates: Daily Return point: Your tour ends at one of the strategic landmarks in the city center from where you can easily continue your exploration of Buenos Aires on your own. Since this is a customizable tour you will decide the ending point of the tour with your guide at the start of the tour. Please inform us of your hotel so we can check the best option: pick up or meeting point.
Junín 1760
C1113AAT Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Plaza de Mayo
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Calle Defensa
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
La Boca
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Recoleta
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-42707P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- Public transport fees.
- Hotel pickup.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel drop off.
- Taxi expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Buenos Aires Like a Local will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Public transport fees
- Hotel pickup
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off
- Taxi expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
