Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 63 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour worth booking?
Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour is a 4.5-hour experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from $64 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 63 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (63)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $64 per person
Take a Buenos Aires Sightseeing and discover the history and culture of this amazing city in a fun and interactive way. This small-group, guided tour, takes you through city parks, past French-style mansions, and nationa
What you get
- 06 Photo stops and Dulce de Leche Tasting
- Spanish/english/portuguese speaking tour guide.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (downtown hotels)
- Professional tour guide
About this experience
Take a Buenos Aires Sightseeing and discover the history and culture of this amazing city in a fun and interactive way. This small-group, guided tour, takes you through city parks, past French-style mansions, and national monuments as you visit the neighborhoods of Puerto Madero, San Telmo, and more. ◾ Visit Plaza de Mayo, see Casa Rosada and Evita’s Balcony ◾ Enjoy sightseeing the old neighborhood of San Telmo ◾ See Mafalda statue and delight a Dulce de Leche Tasting ◾ Walk around La Boca, visit Caminito and see Boca Jrs Stadium ◾ Get to know the new neighborhood of Puerto Madero by the river ◾ See Puente de la Mujer and have a panoramic view ◾ Have an outlook to Torre Monumental, our local Big Ben ◾ Appreciate Floralis Generica, the biggest metal flower in America ◾ Tour around the elegant neighborhood of Recoleta ◾ Sightsee Avenida 9 De Julio, the main avenue with famous buildings like the Opera House Your small-group guided tour ends with the drop off at your hotel in downtown.
What's included
Included
- 06 Photo stops and Dulce de Leche Tasting
- Spanish/english/portuguese speaking tour guide.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (downtown hotels)
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
- Luggage transport
What you'll see and do
Plaza De Mayo
Casa Rosada, Cabildo & The Metropolitan Cathedral
25 minutes here
San Telmo
Old neighborhood in the south district. See Mafalda statue and delight a Dulce de Leche Tasting
20 minutes here
La Boca
Caminito, colorful area, Tango street dancers
30 minutes here
Puerto Madero
New trendy area, skyscrapers, docks
Pass by without stopping
Puente de la Mujer
Bridge designed by fanous arquitect Santiago Calatrava. Its design is a synthesis of the image of a couple dancing tango.
Pass by without stopping
Torre Monumental
The Argentine Big Ben
Pass by without stopping
Floralis Generica
Metal flower
10 minutes here
Palermo
Green area, parks, planetarium
Pass by without stopping
Recoleta
French designed buildings, craft fair & street artists on weekends
25 minutes here
Avenida 9 De Julio
The Opera House "Teatro Colón", the Obelisk, Avenida Corrientes.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 35 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Pick up at hotels in downtown
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Pickup included
Pickup at hotels in downtown
4 hours and 30 minutes Pickup included
Pick up at cruise port
4 hours and 30 minutes. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accessible for wheelchairs. The wheelchair must be foldable and the passenger should have personal assistance to get on and off the van.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 63 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
63 verified traveler reviews for Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The tour was good. We...
The tour was good. We spend a lot of time in the mini van during the tour. Especially while picking up all passengers from various hotels.
Response from the operator: Hi Diana, thank you for posting a review about our Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour. Your opinion is important to us. We would have liked to hear more about the places you visited, guiding, etc. That certainly help other travelers. Cordially, Carlos
via Viator
Highest value for time and money
Best value for money and time. Extremely professional guide easy to hear and understanding but also lots of personality. Bus was very new, air conditioned and comfortable. Will not even begin to compare to hop on bus because far more understandable and interesting
Response from the operator: Hi, thank you for posting a review about our Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour. Your opinion is important to us and will certainly help other travelers. We are very glad you enjoyed it. Cordially, Carlos
via Tripadvisor
Not great for English speakers
The tour was advertised as in English, but the majority of participants spoke Spanish and the guide spoke English about a third of the time. This meant we got much more surface level information like the names of things or facts like a building used to be a church, but not history and narrative. We left feeling like we had been driven to several landmarks but don't have much sense of their significance or the city's story.
Response from the operator: Hi, thank you for posting a review. We regret to hear that your experience was not as you expected. The tour is advertised in english/spanish/portuguese. Even we try to just guide it in one language, it is with a bilingual guide and according to the nationality of travelers. Cordially, Carlos
via Viator
Impossible to deal with
I arranged this to her for our group of six friends. It was for the wrong day. Our cruise ship was not in town on that day, but was available for a different day. This tour refused to change my date, even though I had only made the reservation within 24 hours previously. I will not reserve again even though I tried to work with the tour group to change our tour. Travel can be difficult and needs to be flexible and this company is not flexible so I would never reserve with them. I highly encourage you to read this review and not deal with this company.
Response from the operator: Hi Barbara, thank you for posting a review. We regret to hear that you had a bad experience. It seems that you have booked through another operator, not us. We have not had any recent case like the one you mention. We are always flexible and a change of date is something usual for us and we are always trying to give our best to solve this situations. Please, check the local tour operator and send us more details like the name of the company and booking reference. Best regards, Carlos
via Tripadvisor
Downscaled tour of Buenos Aires
Delightful little intro to a massive megapolis. We got to sample some wine and dolce le lece and see the giant steel flower sculpture. Don’t remember much else.
Response from the operator: Hi Stan, thank you for posting a review about our Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour. Your opinion is important to us and will certainly help other travelers. We are very glad you enjoyed it!. Cordially, Carlos
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $64 to $70
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 22
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Private Tours, who run 23 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.0.
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Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Buenos Aires.
How much does Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour cost?
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Prices start at $64 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 Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour take?
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Plan for about 4.5 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 Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 63 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 Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour?
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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 Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour?
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Around 22 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 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Small-group Buenos Aires City Tour 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.
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