1 day · Buenos Aires · Argentina
Follow Pope Francis's path through Buenos Aires: his childhood home, Basílica San José de Flores, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with an expert guide.
Long before he became the Holy Father, Pope Francis was Jorge Bergoglio: a seminarian, priest, and archbishop who walked the streets of Buenos Aires with humility. This 4-hour spiritual and cultural tour through the Buenos Aires of Pope Francis invites you to trace the places where the first Latin American Pontiff in history was born, grew up, and answered his calling.
It’s an itinerary of faith and reflection designed for those who want to understand the spiritual roots, Marian devotion, and deep humility that shaped Francis’s pastoral heart. Accompanied by a guide specialized in history and spirituality, you’ll visit the key milestones of his vocational journey: the exterior of his childhood home in the Flores neighborhood, the Basílica San José de Flores, where at age 17 he experienced the moment of confession that changed the course of his life, the Iglesia María Auxiliadora where he was baptized, and the Metropolitan Cathedral facing Plaza de Mayo, where he prayed and celebrated Mass as Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
- Length
- 1 day
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- on Saturdays
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
3:30 PM - Meeting Point & Departure
- The tour begins at 3:30 PM. For the shared tour, meet your guide on the sidewalk outside Teatro Colón (Cerrito 628); for the private tour, pickup is from your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires. After a brief introduction with your specialized guide, you’ll depart by vehicle toward the Flores neighborhood.
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Step 2
Flores Neighborhood: Childhood Home & Basílica San José de Flores
- Arrive in the neighborhood where Jorge Bergoglio grew up. View the exterior of his childhood home and visit the Basílica San José de Flores, the historic church where, at age 17, he experienced the vocational revelation that changed the course of his life.
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Step 3
Iglesia María Auxiliadora & Salesian School
- Visit the Iglesia María Auxiliadora, a site of deep Marian devotion where the future Pope was baptized and spent time during his youth with the Salesian community.
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Step 4
Metropolitan Cathedral & Closing at Plaza de Mayo
- Arrive in the city’s historic center to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, where Bergoglio prayed and celebrated Mass as Archbishop. The experience concludes at 7:30 PM with a return to Teatro Colón.
What's included
- ✓ A professional guide with expertise in history, culture, and spirituality accompanies you throughout the tour (in Spanish, English, or Portuguese)
- ✓ Guided visits to churches and historic sites: Basílica San José de Flores, exterior of the childhood home, Iglesia María Auxiliadora, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires
- ✓ Transportation: Vehicle transfer between the different neighborhoods and churches on the itinerary
Not included
- — Food and drinks: Snacks, lunch, and other food or beverages are not included during the excursion
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
Meeting point
Colon Theater
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$70 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
1 day.
What's included?
A professional guide with expertise in history, culture, and spirituality accompanies you throughout the tour (in Spanish, English, or Portuguese), Guided visits to churches and historic sites: Basílica San José de Flores, exterior of the childhood home, Iglesia María Auxiliadora, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, Transportation: Vehicle transfer between the different neighborhoods and churches on the itinerary.
What's not included?
Food and drinks: Snacks, lunch, and other food or beverages are not included during the excursion, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.
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