Private Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires worth booking?
Private Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires is a 3-hour experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from $25 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (21)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $25 per person
On this 3-hour tour, you will visit the most renowned palaces of the Buenos Aires history and their particular stories. With its very different and unique styles, each corner of the palaces tell a whole new story of the
What you get
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Guided 3-hour Buenos Aires Tour
- Professional Guide
About this experience
On this 3-hour tour, you will visit the most renowned palaces of the Buenos Aires history and their particular stories. With its very different and unique styles, each corner of the palaces tell a whole new story of the view you are taking in and it will bring you back to that specific time. This tour is about all the neighborhoods of Argentina, but it is also one in itself. The main theme is the "Belle Epoque" with its architecture, economic situation, and social reality combined with the role of the Argentina in the world at the time and the influence of the french aesthetics in Argentina's bourgeois during the time of the first and second World War and the process of the palaces building. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
What's included
Included
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Guided 3-hour Buenos Aires Tour
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Placio Barolo
The Barolo Palace, located in the Monserrat neighborhood, was built by the Italian architect Mario Palanti for businessman Luigi Barolo. At that time, it was the tallest building in South America, until the Kavanagh was built in 1935. The Barolo was the first reinforced concrete building of almost 100 meters. of height and is topped by a revolving headlight of 300,000 spark plugs on the 22nd floor that, in 1923, transmitted with its lights the result of the fight for the world boxing title between Luis Angel Firpo and Jack Dempsey in New York. In 2010, the city government promoted the restoration of the magnificent lighthouse to participate, with its glimmer, of the Argentine bicentennial festivities. Both Palanti and Barolo were admirers of Dante Alighieri and in the building there are references to the Divine Comedy, as the general division of the project into three parts, which correspond to the hell, purgatory and heaven of the work. In addition, the building is reminiscent of the architecture of India, as Palanti took references from the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur and the Rajarani temple in Bhubaneshvar.
10 minutes here
The Palace of the Congress of the Argentine Nation is a neo clasical building where the Congress of the Argentine Nation develops its activities, it is one of the largest congresses in the world and it is located in the City of Buenos Aires, in a block of 12 079.6 m² of surface, limited by the Rivadavia, Combate de los Pozos, Entre Rios and Hipólito Yrigoyen Avenues.
10 minutes here
Teatro Colon
The Colon Theater in the city of Buenos Aires is considered one of the best theaters in the world. Recognized for its acoustics and the artistic value of its construction, its current building turned 100 years old in 2008. The building has an eclectic style of the early twentieth century. The construction of the new building took around 20 years, its foundation stone was placed on May 25, 1890, with the intention of inaugurating it before October 12, 1892 coinciding with the fourth centenary of the discovery of America. It´s located between the streets of Cerrito, Viamonte, Tucumán and Libertad, in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires, and was inaugurated in 1908 with the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
The "Palacio de Aguas Corrientes" is an emblematic building of the city of Buenos Aires. It was built to house the water supply tanks of the growing city in the late nineteenth century, wrapped in a sumptuous exterior of imported materials whose architect was the Norwegian Olaf Boye, who arrived in Buenos Aires in 1885 and worked with renowned local architects such as Juan Antonio Buschiazzo, Adolfo Büttner and Carlos Altgelt. The building is one of the most exuberant of Buenos Aires, and a sample of the eclectic architecture that enchanted the upper classes that ruled Argentina until 1916. The style can be framed within the tax in the Second French Empire, and highlights the pieces of polychrome ceramic and the abundant ornaments in the façade.
10 minutes here
Palacio Paz
Palacio Paz was the largest and one of the most luxurious residences in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, owned by José C. Paz and the faithful reflection of the Beaux-Arts architecture of the early twentieth century. Its main entrance is located on Avenida Santa Fe 750, in front of Plaza San Martín. Since 1938, it has been the headquarters of the Military Circle.
10 minutes here
Palacio San Martin
The San Martin Palace is the ceremonial seat of the Foreign Ministry of the Argentine Republic, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is located across from Plaza San Martín in the Retiro neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The Palace, of fine arts style, was designed for Mercedes Castellanos de Anchorena member of one of the most representative families of the Buenos Aires aristocracy, by the architect Alejandro Christophersen in 1905. It was inaugurated by the Anchorena family to commemorate the centenary of the declaration of the Argentine Independence. The palace was known as the Anchorena Palace until 1936, when it was acquired by the Argentine government and became the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calling itself "Palacio San Martin".
10 minutes here
Embajada de Francia
The house that belonged to Ortiz Basualdo-Zapiola is today the headquarters of the Embassy of France. Built between 1912 and 1918, it is considered one of the buildings that best represents the architecture of French academicism. It keeps a great variety of styles that reflect the artistic value
10 minutes here
Galeria Guemes
The General Güemes Gallery, also known as Pasaje Güemes, is an art nouveau style building with an interior pedestrian passage that joins the streets of Florida and San Martin, with shops on two levels. It is located in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires, and is the first building in the country built entirely of reinforced concrete and is also considered by many as its first skyscraper. It was inaugurated in 1915 and its name recalls General Martín Miguel de Güemes, hero of the Argentine War of Independence and driver of the so-called gaucho war.
10 minutes here
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
In a bustling commercial street in the elegant Recoleta neighborhood, you can visit a serene temple of books. The lighting is soft, with details that show the best craftsmanship of the early twentieth century. The description corresponds to the Grand Splendid Athenaeum, and belongs to a National Geographic article that points to the bookstore as "the most beautiful in the world". From Santa Fe Avenue, the Grand Splendid Athenaeum is a striking building. A large stained-glass window with books, a sign with his name and the folds of an architecture of the beginning of the 20th century. Before being filled with books, the Athenaeum was the National North Theater until, in 1917, the Grand Splendid was built as an immense avant-garde theater.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Signature Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a kid-friendly tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Private Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour!! Our...
Excellent tour!! Our guide, Mariela, was very knowledgeable! She provided many opportunities to see Buenos Aires!!!
via Viator
Beyond amazing
The private architecture tour was such a treat. Our guide Mariela was a lecturer in art history and studio art at the local university, she was incredibly knowledgeable and on top of that sweet natured, patient, just a lovely person to spend the day with. We had a private driver as well as Mariela so we could walk or ride around the city to our preference. Great activity for mixed age groups.
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Very knowledgeable and...
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We had a vehicle to move from site to site but also got out to walk around or in the places which was nice. We ended at a very nice restaurant on the guises recommendation.
via Viator
Perfect intro to Buenos Aires
Great way to start a visit to Buenos Aires. Our guide Mariela was very knowledgeable and quickly identified what was important for us. She was flexible and adjusted the tour as we went to include an informative walk through Recoleta Cemetery. She provided so many valuable recommendations and allowed us to customize where we ended the tour. We were a party of 6 and the van was perfect to get around combined with some walking. Highly recommend Signature Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Great review of the architecture of Buenos Aires
My guide was wonderful… I had already walked around Buenos Aires before the tour, but my guide adjusted and provided a lot of new and interesting facts
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $25 to $280
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Signature Tours, who run 78 experiences we rank across 12 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.8 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Buenos Aires.
How much does Private Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires cost?
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Prices start at $25 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 Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires 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 Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 21 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 Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires?
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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 Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires 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 Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires?
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Around 7 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 Architecture and Palaces Tour in Buenos Aires 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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