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Buenos Aires Hidden Gems: Private Tour with Expert Guide
5.0
41 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Discover hidden Buenos Aires gems with a private guide and driver. Explore off-the-beaten-path treasures away from mainstream tourism.
Discover hidden Buenos Aires gems with a private guide and driver. Explore off-the-beaten-path treasures away from mainstream tourism.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos - A hidden treasure. This is the city’s most stunning church, where Pope Francis was baptized and where the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel performed in his youth.
- Barrio Ingles - Known as the “English” neighborhood of Caballito, this is one of the city’s most beautiful residential areas….
- Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos - A hidden treasure. This is the city’s most stunning church, where Pope Francis was baptized and where the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel performed in his youth.
- Barrio Ingles - Known as the “English” neighborhood of Caballito, this is one of the city’s most beautiful residential areas. Originally constructed for the working class, it features neoclassical architectural styles.
- Mercado del Progreso - At 130 years old, this is the city’s oldest market. Primarily focused on meat, most vendors are butchers. It is a traditional market with an old-fashioned charm that transports visitors back in time.
- Cementerio de la Chacarita - While most tourists visit the Recoleta Cemetery, few are aware of another monumental cemetery in the city: the Cemetery of Chacarita, which is 25 times larger. It boasts monumental architecture comparable to or exceeding that of Recoleta, and is the resting place of the greatest tango artists, including Carlos Gardel, as well as popular icons and social associations. A truly hidden gem.
- Belgrano - One of Buenos Aires’ most beautiful and prestigious neighborhoods. Often overlooked by tourists who don’t venture beyond Palermo, Belgrano is home to some of the city’s most stunning properties and holds great historical significance.
- Barrancas de Belgrano - One of the city’s finest parks, located in the heart of the Belgrano neighborhood.
- Chinatown - Buenos Aires’ Chinatown is a vibrant, trendy area that offers a fusion of cultures and Asian influences.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Expert Guide in English or Spanish
- Private transportation
- Expert Guide in English or Spanish
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
On this tour, we explore AMAZING locations in Buenos Aires that are often overlooked by other tourists. You’ll have a private driver, car, and an expert guide to lead you on a unique journey to uncover the city’s hidden treasures, away from the usual tourist spots. This tour is perfect for those looking for a different experience or who enjoy visiting residential neighborhoods.
On this tour, we explore AMAZING locations in Buenos Aires that are often overlooked by other tourists. You’ll have a private driver, car, and an expert guide to lead you on a unique journey to uncover the city’s hidden treasures, away from the usual tourist spots. This tour is perfect for those looking for a different experience or who enjoy visiting residential neighborhoods.
Location
Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos
Hipolito Irigoyen 3999, Quintino Bocayuva
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Davidlowe0228
Jan 10, 2026
Buenos Aires again - Outstanding Tour - We have been to Buenos Aires many times, in fact I lived in Argentina in the 1970's, so we were very familiar with Buenos Aires. This tour definitely took us to places Off the Beaten Path. We saw some amazing architecture and Chacarita Cemetery, which in my opinion is more intriguing than Recoleta. Mariano is an amazing guide. He knows his city well and how the Argentine history intertwines with the rest of the world. I highly recommend this tour to someone who wants to know the culture of the city versus the tourist hot spots. He gives you very personal attention.
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Enrique_e
Dec 21, 2025
The Tour to Take to Discover hidden Gems - This tour takes you to areas which are different from the normal touristy areas where everyone hangs out. Gives you the opportunity to discover many hidden gems which are well worth the visit. Our guide, Mariano was excellent and very friendly. He also has perfect Spanish and English. He took us to many interesting places. Some of the highlights I most enjoyed was visiting the tomb of Carlos Gardel, the beautiful church ln Caballito and the stop at "Chinatown". Would recommend this tour for anyone looking for something different and interesting.
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Claude_t
Dec 18, 2025
Very interesting walk... - very interesting walk in places where tourists rarely go aspect of the city of Buenos Aires unknown areas
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David_h
Dec 7, 2025
Lots of interesting info about the area - If you like more detailed information about the area you're visiting and stuff the average tourist will learn this tour is for you. The cemetery you visit is incredible and probably my favorite part of the tour. The church where the pope was baptized was beautiful and the relationship with the pope is actually very low key. Mariano is very knowledgeable and an enjoyable host.
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Minluk
Nov 26, 2025
Great tour of alternative BA - This is an excellent walking tour of the parts of Buenos Aires that you never normally see. We’ve been to Buenos Aires several times before and we’ve never been to any of the places we visited today. It’s really well organised with a driver taking you to places that are normally difficult to reach as a tourist, especially as Buenos Aires is such a big city. Big thumbs up to our guide. Highly recommended!
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Sparkplugkap
Nov 19, 2025
Amazing day in Buenos Aires! - I had the best day on this tour. I felt so lucky to have the driver and tour guide that I had. Mariana was a wealth of knowledge and shared so many cool details and information on the city. I had a lot of questions and she was able to answer them all. I was extremely impressed. Mariana spoke English very well which helped make the experience so much nicer being able to learn all the knowledge she was able to share with me. I had no idea Buenos Aires had all these extra places that we went to today. This was definitely the highlight of my trip to Buenos Aires and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for something different from the normal everyday things.
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Sherwin_j
Nov 7, 2025
You will see patty’s of... - You will see patty’s of BA that you would never go to and that most tourists would never go to. Got to see neighbor hoods where the locals live and work
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Alan_s
Oct 25, 2025
Great tour with Mariano - We enjoyed visiting the areas that only the locals know about. Our favorite area was Chinatown, did not realize how vast Buenos Aires is.
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Tajvia_w
Oct 8, 2025
Fantastic Experience! - The Off the Beaten Path tour in Buenos Aires was a fantastic, immersive experience. It veered away from the usual tourist spots and took me through areas and neighborhoods you’d never see on a standard itinerary. The guide, Marcelo, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the city’s character to life.
##Highlights
- Visited Chacarita and the mausoleum of tango greats, including Carlos Gardel.
- Explored neighborhoods that are off the typical tourist radar.
- Gorgeous architecture and vibrant street scenes that showcase Buenos Aires’ unique charm.
- I even spoke with locals who were unaware of some of what Marcelo showed me.
- You’ll discover Chinatown in Buenos Aires, a surprising highlight of the tour.
Marcelo was a standout guide—friendly, thoughtful, and full of interesting history and local insights. His depth of knowledge made the stops more meaningful and the whole experience more engaging.
Final verdict
If you’re seeking an authentic Buenos Aires experience away from the usual routes, this tour is a great choice. Highly recommended for architecture fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a different perspective on the city.
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Timcrowley2
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic - I did three walking tours, and they were all brilliant. Martin was passionate, knowledgeable and a great guide. Maria brought colour to La Boca, and shared so much of the history. And, in my opinion it wouldn’t be worth more than a quick visit to the Cemetery without such a well informed guide. Thank you :)
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