Free Tour of the Mysteries & Legends of Buenos Aires
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Discover the secrets of Buenos Aires’ aristocracy on this tour of the city, amid forbidden love, family rivalries, and tragedies. Explore historic palaces and legends that reveal the surprising side of Argentine society.
Forbidden love affairs, immense fortunes, family rivalries, unexpected deaths, and political tragedies take center stage on this free tour through the mysteries and legends of Buenos Aires’ aristocracy. Discover the most fascinating and little-known side of Buenos Aires!
We’ll start at Plaza San Martín, where we’ll learn the secrets of the historic Hotel Plaza, which has hosted major international celebrities.
Across from the imposing Palacio Paz, we’ll uncover the ambitions of its owner—the founder of the newspaper La Prensa—and the legends surrounding his story. We’ll continue on to the Palacio San Martín, the setting for intriguing tales of high society.
We’ll visit the exterior of the Palacio Estrugamou and the Mihanovich building, where we’ll hear stories of fortunes, unfulfilled dreams, and unexpected fates.
We’ll also reflect on the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy and uncover a surprising love story linked to European royalty in front of the Ortiz Basualdo Palace.
We’ll conclude in front of the Jockey Club, revealing the story of the looting and burning of its former headquarters.
Meeting point
San Martín 1109, C1004AAW Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:30, 18:30 (Buenos Aires time)
- Coming up
- 17 departures in 3 months, 1 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 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is San Martín 1109, C1004AAW Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. 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?
17 departures are listed in the next three months, 1 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:30 and 18:30. 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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