Buenos Aires Free Photographic Tour from the Obelisk to San Telmo
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Capture Buenos Aires! Join this photo tour from the Obelisco to San Telmo with an expert guide. Discover Plaza de Mayo and Puente de la Mujer while you receive urban photography tips and experience the authentic Buenos Aires culture.
We start at the emblematic Obelisk, the neuralgic point of the city, to understand its design and capture its immensity. We will walk along the elegant Diagonal Norte, admiring its historic domes (ideal for architectural photos).
Arriving at Plaza de Mayo, we will stop to feel the pulse of Argentine history in front of the Casa Rosada. Then, we'll take a leap into modernism at the Women's Bridge in Puerto Madero, where Calatrava's design gives us a perfect framing in front of the water.
We will end our adventure immersing ourselves in the bohemian San Telmo through the emblematic Defensa Street. Here, among cobblestones, tango, porteño steaks and colonial stories, you can enjoy the famous local fair and find the perfect corner for a porteño snack or visit the historic market, finally connecting at the Cabildo and Plaza de Mayo.
Meeting point
Plaza de la República (al pie del Obelisco).
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 11:00, 14:00 (Buenos Aires time)
- Coming up
- 78 departures in 3 months, 6 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 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Plaza de la República (al pie del Obelisco).. 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?
78 departures are listed in the next three months, 6 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 14:00. 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.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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