Argentina · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 historical tours are worth spending it on, priced and timed so the decision takes a minute.
Review of Bento Gonçalves’ Maria Fumaça wine train, Italian heritage, Garibaldi Winery, chocolate tasting, price, tips, and value.
“They really made an effort for me because I dont speak Portugese. And everything was arranged really well.”
Explore Nazi escape networks, Eichmann’s capture, Perón-era Argentina, and Jewish history on a thoughtful 2.5-hour Buenos Aires walk.
“Max, who led the tour, was engaging, informative and passionate about the subject matter. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour and cannot recommend it enough!”
Explore Bariloche’s German immigration, Nazi connections, architecture, and local myths on a 90-minute bilingual history walk.
“Diego was an excellent guide and knew his subject in depth. He was able to fully answer ad hoc questions and his style was hugely engaging. Would highly recommend this tour and Diego as a guide”
Review of San Telmo’s 3.5-hour food and history tour, with market stops, Argentine tastings, drinks, local guides, and practical tips.
“Fantastic tour with our guide Kate of the San Telmo neighborhood! My husband is vegan, and after late notice to our guide, Kate went out of her way to find vegan options at all locations. Highly recommend!”
Review of La Boca’s art, tango, football, and immigrant past, with museum entry or tastings, expert guides, and practical booking advice.
“Juan is very kind, good knowledge of the local art and speaks also Italian :))”
Explore Recoleta Cemetery with a small English-speaking group, hearing Evita’s story, cemetery legends, art history, and Buenos Aires secrets.
“Esteban gave a really interesting tour. The stories that he wove together to give us insight into both Recoleta Cemetery and the history of Buenos Aires was superb.”
Explore Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Cabildo, and Buenos Aires history with a Spanish-speaking guide in 150 minutes for $20.
“The tour was excellent! Very informative. Everything I expected. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable about the history of Buenos Aires.”
Explore 100 million years of Patagonia at El Calafate’s history museum, with dinosaur fossils, mega-mammals, glaciers, and Tehuelche culture.
“It is about 7 blocks from Libertador Avenue and is a space, albeit small, full of history. I recommend reading more than the use of hearing aids.Auto-translated”
Explore San Telmo with guide Miguel on a small-group walk through tango bars, old markets, Mafalda, Lezama Park, and Buenos Aires history.
“El Tour ha sido magnífico, Miguel explica todo en detalle y es muy simpático”
Explore Plaza de Mayo, the Cabildo, and Buenos Aires Cathedral on a private two-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Juan Manuel Sanchez did a great job! His English was very clear and understandable. His knowledge of history was impressive and very informative. He was personable and addressed the questions and comments we had.”
Explore Bariloche’s Indigenous history, the Museum of Patagonia, its cathedral, and Nahuel Huapi Lake on a 90-minute walking tour.
“A very informative tour by Diego, a knowledgeable guide.”
Review of a private Buenos Aires culture tour with La Boca, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, hotel pickup, and a flexible four-hour route.
“Flor was a wonderful guide, very informative and friendly. Highly recommend this your.”
Explore Buenos Aires from Plaza de Mayo to Congress, with Avenida de Mayo architecture, Café Tortoni, and a Spanish-speaking guide.
Compare San Telmo antiques with Mataderos gaucho traditions, food, music, and crafts on this practical five-hour Buenos Aires tour.
Taste Córdoba wines, local Italian charcuterie, and asado while tracing Jesuit history on a private six-hour tour from Córdoba.
“Interesting experience seeing the details of a working winery. Peter, our guide, was very knowledgeable.”
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