Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 23 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours worth booking?
Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours is a 3-hour experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from $158 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (23)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $158 per person
“Private guided tour tailored around your schedule, tastes and interests” Let us create a Specialty walking Tour Off the Beaten Path tailored to your specific requirements, where you will get the information, perspectiv
What you get
- Local bilingual (English- Spanish), university-educated guide
- Entrance fee to museums
- Subway or bus ticket or taxis during the tour
About this experience
“Private guided tour tailored around your schedule, tastes and interests” Let us create a Specialty walking Tour Off the Beaten Path tailored to your specific requirements, where you will get the information, perspectives and history that is most interesting to you. The tour won’t be done in the traditional big group style. Because we enter many of the buildings that we visit you will receive a truly personal experience of each place that most large walking tours won’t be able to offer. The tour will include city landmarks that deviate from your typical must-see tourist stops, so you will have an authentic local experience. We are pretty sure that you will enjoy discovering unique places that are not on the standard touristic circuit or included in any guidebook. Please note that we only organize “off the beaten path tours”. Buenos Aires off the Beaten Path tours is proud to have received the certificate of Excellence for 2017, 2018 and 2019 from TripAdvisor.
What's included
Included
- Local bilingual (English- Spanish), university-educated guide
- Entrance fee to museums
- Subway or bus ticket or taxis during the tour
Not included
- Any taxis that you decide to take after the tour
- Transportation to and from the meeting place
- Snacks, coffee and drinks that you decide to consume during the tour.
- If you prefer permanent vehicle transport during your tour, additional costs will apply.
What you'll see and do
Buenos Aires
Each tour is uniquely tailored to the travelers’ pace and interests so, in order to create a memorable experience, we need to find out a few of the subjects you like. We have included a list of topics below, so after you reserve your 3 or 4 hours tour, please could you let us know which things you are interested in learning more about, what you would like to do, or which places you want to visit. Then, we can get back to you with some suggestions and we can customize a great walking tour off the beaten path that would meet your wants and needs for an authentic Buenos Aires experience. List: Architecture (see beautiful buildings) Belle Époque Monuments and sculptures Argentine crafts Art: see houses painted in Fileteado porteño: A creative art, one-of-a-kind, full of vivid colored ornaments that became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Traditional coffee shops Visit Neighborhoods off the Beaten Path Food Visit a historical neighborhood market (closed on Sundays and holidays) Visit quirky or funky places (closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays) Getting inside local life Argentine culture Genuine interactions with local people Tango Argentine history Gauchos (Argentine cowboys) European immigration in Argentina Living museum (closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays) History of tango Legends Customs and traditions The dark side of Argentine history, the military dictatorships, visiting an ex-clandestine center -not for children- (closed on weekends and holidays) Any other suggestions or ideas? We look forward to hearing from you so we could create together a perfect Buenos Aires off the Beaten Path experience. At the end of the tour your guide will hail a taxi for you Important Information: Meeting point and starting time of the tour will vary depending on what you prefer to see and do, but we will always meet at a well-known street corner in the city. To get to the meeting point you can take a taxi. Taxis are not expensive in Buenos Aires and if you are staying in a hotel, you can ask the hotel to call a taxi for you. Otherwise cabs can be hailed on the street. At the end of the tour your guide will be happy to help flag you down a taxi and tell the driver where to take you to get back to your accommodation or wherever you wish to go.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
corner of Defensa Street and Alsina St. at the “San Francisco” church. The meeting point and starting time of the tour will vary depending on what you prefer to see and do, but we will always meet at a well-known street corner in the city.
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
Corner of Hipolito Yrigoyen Ave. and Quintino Bocayuba St. at the Don Bosco Restaurant. The meeting point and starting time of the tour will vary depending on what you prefer to see and do, but we will always meet at a well-known street corner in the city.
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
Outside the McDonald’s. The meeting point and starting time of the tour will vary depending on what you prefer to see and do, but we will always meet at a well-known street corner in the city.
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
We will meet at Rivadavia Ave. 5396 at the corner of Del Barco Centenera St. , outside the pharmacy “Dr. Ahorro”. The meeting point and starting time of the tour will vary depending on what you prefer to see and do, but we will always meet at a well-known street corner in the city.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point and endind place of the tour will vary depending on what you prefer to see and do, but we will always meet at a well-known street corner in the city. At the end of the tour your guide will be happy to hail a taxi for you.
Options you can book
3 hours Private custom tour
Duration: 3 hours
4 hours private custom tour
Duration: 4 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Buenos Aires Off the Beaten Path Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What you'll need: Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing (Don't worry about the distance, we won't walk too far and as it's a private tour we'll go at your pace). If rain looks possible, dress appropriately and ask your hotel to borrow an umbrella.
- Come with a few extra pesos if you want to stop for coffee, a drink, bottled water, snacks etc.
- This is a private tour/activity. A private tour is run exclusively for your party only. Only your group will participate.
- Your guide will be carrying a sign that says "Walking Tours"
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $158 to $207
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Buenos Aires.
How much does Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours cost?
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Prices start at $158 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Buenos Aires usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Buenos Aires is not rushed.
Is Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Buenos Aires, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Buenos Aires can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Buenos Aires and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Buenos Aires within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Buenos Aires?
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On Outty we rank every Buenos Aires experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Argentine Cooking, Wine & Beef Tasting at Argentine Experience, Historical Sherpa Food Tour of San Telmo with Street Food, Drinks, Cooking Class with Empanadas Steak & Flan by Argentine Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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