Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours

Outty Ranking 67 5.0 · 23 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $158
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67/100

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5.0/5

Based on 23 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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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 67 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
67 / 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, 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 you get

    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

    1. 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.

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    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

    • 4 hours private custom tour

      Duration: 4 hours

    • 3 hours Private custom tour

      Duration: 3 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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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    23 verified traveler reviews for Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Q7689EKscottb · May 2026

    Helpful and friendly staff

    I was helped out alot by Adam at reception, recieced a good welcome. Friendly staff and clean rooms. The site has a different range off restaurants and a cinema on the doorstep! I look forwards to staying again.

    via Tripadvisor

    548vinp · January 2026

    Just great site seeing all kinds of cool things

    Had a GREAT tour, our guide was very very knowledgeable and the driver did an excellent job navigating the city. Saw sites you never see on other tours . I would highly recommend this tour

    Response from the operator: Thanks a lot for the high recommendation! I take pride in showing the "off the beaten path" side of Buenos Aires, so I´m happy to hear you had such a great time. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to the driver. We hope to see you again in the future!

    via Tripadvisor

    JohnRothSeattle · January 2025

    Excellent tour of neighborhoods

    Elisa showed me a neighborhood in which she lives. We visited a unique market in her neighborhood. It is considered the best market for meats in Buenos Aires. The people are super friendly within the market. Our next stop was to a barrio close to the market in which we saw an incredibly beautiful church where the pope was baptized. Down the street was the oldest coffee shop in Buenos Aires and it was super interesting to see how Argentinians have their snacks at 5 PM with pastry and coffee before having dinner at 9 o’clock at night. It is a great way to socialize. Our final stop was a tango school that is full of all kinds of unique creations by many different artists. This place has also shows but mainly for locals. We were fortunate to be able to see some of the dancers preparing for a show. It was totally a unique experience. I strongly recommend this tour if you have interest in exploring neighborhoods outside of the typical tourist circuit.

    Response from the operator: Thanks for the lovely review! Since you like architecture , art and see sights that tourists miss, next time you come to Buenos Aires, you should join us on our Jewels Off the Beaten Path tour. You will discover new architectural beauties.

    via Tripadvisor

    dinogilbert · February 2024

    Superb

    Elisa is a superb guide. Provides a very unique experience for whatever interests you and your fellow travelers. Behind the scenes look at the history, culture and life of Buenos Aires today and yesterday. Highly recommend especially for a walking tour.

    Response from the operator: I'm so glad you enjoyed exploring the secrets places of the city, those that are outside of the published guidebooks and are not considered the traditional highlights of Buenos Aires! And thanks for the nice review!

    via Tripadvisor

    318hilaryf · August 2023

    Smart, fun, and fascinating.

    Elisa was the best tour guide you could hope for in Buenos Aires. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable and informed, she was also able and willing to share her own personal experiences and the experiences of close family and friends in order to really illustrate the history of the neighborhoods and events she shared with us, in a way that made them feel personal and relevant. She was fun and energetic, and also sincere and open minded when we asked questions. The best part is that she went out of her way to plan a tour completely personalized to what we were interested. I can’t recommend Elisa enough.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much! I'm speechless from such a great review! You've really described the tour as I meant to share it with travelers.

    via Tripadvisor

    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 67

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
    Review evidence (18% weight)47
    Booking momentum (14% weight)39
    Value for money (12% weight)34
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)74
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    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 67 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?

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    Included: Local bilingual (English- Spanish), university-educated guide; Entrance fee to museums; and 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; and If you prefer permanent vehicle transport during your tour, additional costs will apply. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?

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    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. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?

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    Across 23 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Private and Customized Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tours?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including 4 hours private custom tour, 3 hours Private custom tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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