1 day · Buenos Aires · Argentina
Plaza de Mayo, Palacio Barolo and Café Tortoni, ending with a merienda of medialunas and coffee on Avenida de Mayo.
This walk covers the historic centre of Buenos Aires on foot: the monuments and avenues around Plaza de Mayo, and some of the city’s most recognisable cafés and buildings.
The route runs from the Metropolitan Cathedral through Plaza de Mayo, past the La Prensa building, Café Tortoni and Palacio Barolo to Plaza Congreso, ending with a traditional merienda at Los 36 Billares or a similar bar on Avenida de Mayo: two medialunas and a coffee or soft drink.
- Length
- 1 day
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Departs
- Friday and Saturday
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
Metropolitan Cathedral
- The walk starts under the votive lamp at the Metropolitan Cathedral, on Plaza de Mayo.
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Step 2
Plaza de Mayo
- Argentina’s political heart, and the square the rest of the route works out from.
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Step 3
La Prensa Building and Café Tortoni
- A stop outside Café Tortoni, one of the city’s oldest cafés, on the way to Avenida de Mayo.
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Step 4
Palacio Barolo
- One of Avenida de Mayo’s most recognisable buildings.
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Step 5
Plaza Congreso
- The square in front of the National Congress building.
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Step 6
Merienda on Avenida de Mayo
- A traditional afternoon merienda of medialunas and coffee or a soft drink, at Los 36 Billares or a similar historic bar.
What's included
- Guided walking tour
- Merienda at Los 36 Billares or similar: two medialunas plus a coffee or soft drink
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entry to the interior of Palacio Barolo, Café Tortoni or other buildings
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera or smartphone
- Water, sunscreen and a hat in summer
Know before you go
- Available Fridays and Saturdays at 3:00 PM.
- A moderate level of mobility is required for this walking tour.
- Café Tortoni is visited from the outside.
- The café stop may be replaced by a similar notable bar on Avenida de Mayo.
Meeting point
Metropolitan Cathedral, under the votive lamp, Plaza de Mayo
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$39 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
1 day.
What's included?
Guided walking tour, Merienda at Los 36 Billares or similar: two medialunas plus a coffee or soft drink.
What's not included?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entry to the interior of Palacio Barolo, Café Tortoni or other buildings, Additional food and drinks, Tips and gratuities.
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