Free Tour: Conspiracies of Argentine History in Buenos Aires
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Join us and discover how Argentina was forged from its foundations! A unique tour that reveals the lights and shadows of its history, offering you a professional and fascinating perspective.
Explore Buenos Aires and discover the conspiracies, intrigues, and power struggles that changed the course of Argentine history.
This historical walking tour is designed and led by professional historians. Through a tour of Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo, Café Tortoni, the Barolo Palace, the Obelisk, and the National Congress, we’ll reconstruct some of the political episodes and conflicts that shaped the country’s history, from Argentina’s early years through the 20th century.
The tour focuses on learning about the history of these places and the events that took place there. **We do not enter any of the buildings**: the entire tour takes place on foot and in public spaces.
The tour is conducted exclusively in Spanish.
The tour operates on a suggested tip basis. We guides rely on the tips that tourists choose to leave us at the end of the experience, so your contribution is essential for us to continue working professionally in this field.
We look forward to exploring Buenos Aires with you and discovering the stories hidden behind its streets, buildings, and major events.
Meeting point
Pirámide de Mayo
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 11:00, 15:30 (Buenos Aires time)
- Coming up
- 51 departures in 3 months, 4 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Pirámide de Mayo. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
51 departures are listed in the next three months, 4 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 15:30. Times are local to Buenos Aires.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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