Buenos Aires Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Buenos Aires tours, city tours through colourful La Boca, San Telmo and elegant Recoleta, passionate tango dinner shows, Argentine food and steak tours, a gaucho day at a pampas estancia, the riverside Tigre Delta, and day trips to Colonia in Uruguay and the mighty Iguazú Falls. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Buenos Aires itinerary.
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Explore Buenos Aires by interest
Whatever brings you to Buenos Aires — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
City tours
La Boca to Recoleta.
ExploreTango shows
Passion and dinner.
ExploreFood & wine
Steak, asado and Malbec.
ExploreGaucho estancia
A day in the pampas.
ExploreTigre Delta
Riverside boat trips.
ExploreIguazú Falls
The great waterfalls.
ExploreRecoleta
The famous cemetery.
ExploreDay trips
Colonia and more.
ExploreTop attractions in Buenos Aires
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
La Boca & Caminito
Colourful, tango streets.
Tango Shows
Passion and dinner.
Recoleta Cemetery
Eva Perón’s resting place.
Food & Steak
Asado and Malbec.
Gaucho Estancia
A day in the pampas.
Tigre Delta
Riverside boat trips.
San Telmo
Antiques and markets.
Colonia (Uruguay)
Colonial day trip.
Buenos Aires in 2 days
- 1Day 1: City & tango
- 2Day 2: Estancia or Tigre
- 3Gaucho day or delta
- 4Food & wine
Buenos Aires in 3 days
- 1Day 1: City & tango
- 2Day 2: Estancia or Tigre
- 3Day 3: Colonia or Iguazú
- 4City, pampas & beyond
Buenos Aires with kids
- 1Tigre Delta boat
- 2Estancia day
- 3La Boca
- 4Parks & ice cream
Tango night in Buenos Aires
- 1Aperitivo in San Telmo at dusk
- 2Grand tango dinner show
- 3Beginner tango lesson
- 4Late milonga with the locals
Food & wine day in Buenos Aires
- 1Palermo food tour with empanadas
- 2Malbec tasting with a sommelier
- 3Long afternoon asado
- 4Closed-door dinner to finish
1.5 hrs awayGaucho Estancia
A day in the pampas.
1 hr awayTigre Delta
Riverside boat trips.
Ferry awayColonia (Uruguay)
Colonial UNESCO town.
In the city awayLa Boca
Colourful, tango streets.
In the city awayRecoleta
The famous cemetery.
Flight awayIguazú Falls
The great waterfalls.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Buenos Aires visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) bring mild, pleasant weather ideal for exploring the city — the prime times to visit Buenos Aires.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Mild and blooming, with jacarandas in bloom and comfortable temperatures — a lovely time to walk the city.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Hot and humid, with locals heading to the coast; the city is quieter and some close, but it’s lively and good value.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Crisp and pleasant, an excellent time for sightseeing, tango and food tours with fewer crowds.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cool but rarely freezing, with cosy tango halls and lower prices; pack a warm layer.
Late dining
Porteños dine late — restaurants fill from 9pm or later; plan tango shows and dinners accordingly.
One day
Enough for a city tour and a tango show.
Two days
Add a gaucho estancia or the Tigre Delta.
Three days
The sweet spot: city, pampas, and Colonia or Iguazú.
Four to five days
Add Iguazú Falls, more neighbourhoods and museums.
A week or more
Use BA as a base to explore Argentina and Uruguay.
Travelling with kids
Mix the delta, an estancia and parks at a gentle pace.
On foot
Buenos Aires’ neighbourhoods like Recoleta, San Telmo and Palermo are flat and very walkable.
The Subte
The Subte metro is cheap and quick across the centre; pay with a SUBE travel card.
Ride apps & taxis
Cabify, Uber and the city’s black-and-yellow taxis are affordable and convenient.
Tour transfers & colectivos
Most tours include hotel pickup; the colectivo buses are extensive and cheap with a SUBE card.
Ferries
Ferries from Puerto Madero cross the Río de la Plata to Colonia and Montevideo in Uruguay.
From the airports
Ezeiza (international) is about 45 minutes from the centre, and Aeroparque (domestic) is close to downtown.
Money and cash
Argentina’s economy changes fast; carry some US dollars and cash, use cards where possible, and check current advice on exchange before you travel.
Book a tango show
A tango show is a must; book ahead and consider one with dinner and a lesson.
Eat steak and dine late
Try a parrilla steak with Malbec, and embrace the late-night dining culture.
Get a SUBE card
A SUBE card covers the Subte, buses and trains cheaply — handy for getting around.
Stay aware
Buenos Aires is generally safe but take normal city precautions, especially in La Boca and at night.
Explore Palermo
Spend time in trendy Palermo for parks, cafés, boutiques and nightlife.
Tango shows
Popular dinner tango shows sell out — book ahead.
Estancia days
Gaucho estancia tours have limited places — reserve early.
Iguazú Falls
Flight-inclusive Iguazú trips need booking well ahead.
Food tours
Small-group food and asado experiences fill up — pre-book.
Colonia ferries
Ferry day trips to Uruguay are popular — book ahead.
Spring & autumn
These peak seasons are busy — plan and book early.
City tours
Around €20–45 for a half-day city tour.
Tango shows
About €50–110 for a tango dinner show.
Estancia days
Roughly €90–140 for a full-day gaucho estancia with lunch.
Tigre Delta
Around €30–55 for a Tigre Delta day trip.
Iguazú Falls
About €250–400 for a flight-inclusive day trip.
How to save
Walk the neighbourhoods, use a SUBE card, pick show-only tango tickets, and take the ferry to Colonia.
Buenos Aires through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild weather and jacarandas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely; book ahead.
- Best for
- Lively, good-value city.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot, humid; locals away.
- Best for
- Crisp sightseeing and tango.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Excellent; fewer crowds.
- Best for
- Cosy tango and deals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool; pack a warm layer.