Jewels Off the Beaten Path - Private Walking Tour by BA Off the Beaten Path Tour
Description
Follow a local around her hometown in this detailed and colorful exploration of a vibrant city. Discover the jewels of Buenos Aires outside of published guidebooks and traditional highlights that most tourists miss! In this distinctive walking tour, you will enjoy finding the treasures of a neighborhood that you would never have the opportunity to explore without a local's knowledge. The tour has a nice mix of history, art, architecture and culture. Buenos Aires Off the Beaten Path Tours is proud to have received the certificate of Excellence for 2017, 2018 and 2019 from TripAdvisor. Also, we are pleased to say that we have been selected as the winner for : ” Innovative Tour Company of the Year 2018 in Buenos Aires” by Travel and Hospitality Awards.
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Itinerary
The second most-beautiful book shop in the world: an old theater that was converted into a book shop. A prominent British periodical named it second in its 2008 list of the World’s Ten Best Bookshops. Just stepping inside this former grand theater will take your breath away. Impressive buildings with a variety of architectural styles (including art nouveau).
A massive Victorian structure that many people stop and look at in wonder: A fantastic palace of more than 300,000 lustrous, multicolored tiles and glazed and enamel bricks. An incredible large shopping mall that used to be the city’s central wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The original art deco building & structure remain largely untouched. The area of Carlos Gardel – the most famous tango singer in history- : House facades and shops covered in “fileteado” artwork. A creative art, one-of-a-kind, full of vivid colored ornaments and symmetries that became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The style of painting associated with Buenos Aires that has much to do with tango and that have been part of the culture of the Porteños (inhabitants of Buenos Aires) since the beginnings of the 20th century. . Also, expect to view creative street art and murals painted by local artists, a tango clothes and shoes store, for a most memorable experience. This tour includes uncommonly visited city landmarks that deviate from your typical tourist locations. Because we enter several buildings that we visit, you will get an extra personal experience of each place that most large walking tours won’t be able to offer. No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a visit to these fabulous places!
Carlos Gardel museum (closed on Tuesdays): We will visit the chorizo (sausage) style house where he lived. At the end of the tour your guide will hail a taxi for you.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What you'll need: Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing (Don't worry about the distance, we won't walk too far and as it's a private tour we'll go at your pace). If rain looks possible, dress appropriately and ask your hotel to borrow an umbrella.
- Come with a few extra pesos if you want to stop for coffee, a drink, bottled water, snacks etc
- This is a private tour/activity. A private tour is run exclusively for your party only. Only your group will participate
- Availability: Tours run every day (except on some holidays).
- If you like history you can join us on our In the Footsteps of Dictators walking tour
Reviews(25)
This is an outstanding tour. I visit Buenos Aires frequently, but this is really a tour that takes you to places very typical and different to the regular tours. Elisa is very knowledge of the history, architecture and art of Buenos Aires. You will end the tour enriched visually and with knowledge not shared in the regular tours.
Thank You for Such a Wonderful Review! I am so pleased that, even as a frequent visitor to Buenos Aires, you found this experience to be distinct and enriching. It is always my goal to offer a perspective that goes beyond the standard sights, focusing on the unique architecture and art that define our typical neighborhoods. Thank you for your kind words about the visual and historical depth of the tour. It was a pleasure to share these "jewels" with you!
The title is a great description. It was great to see & experience less ‘touristy’ areas. The guide was great. She had lots of history and knowledge of the city, architecture and art culture.
Thank You for Your Great Review! I’m so glad the title lived up to your expectations! It is always a pleasure to show guests the less "touristy" side of Buenos Aires and to dive into the rich layers of our city's architecture and art culture. Thank you for choosing this experience and for your kind words about my knowledge of these hidden gems.
We'd taken and were powerfully moved by Elisa's In the Footsteps of Dictatorship tour, and decided to sign up as well, to this tour, which is a more general tourist tour explaining local history, and looking at some really cool institutions and neighborhoods. Definitely worthwhile. If I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Footsteps of Dictatorship tour, but glad we ended up doing both as Elisa is super knowledgeable about the country's history, art, politics and all other aspects.
Thank You for Joining Me for Both Tours! It was such a pleasure to see you again and to share a different side of Buenos Aires with you. I’m so glad you found the "Jewels Off the Beaten Path" tour to be a worthwhile follow-up and that you enjoyed exploring the local art, neighborhoods, etc. I truly appreciate your repeat visit and your thoughtful recommendation!
Everything about this tour was perfect. Elisa was so considerate about what you would like to get from the tour and she made sure you missed nothing. Elisa is extremely knowledgeable about the areas we went to and shared so much of the backgrounds of places and people that left you feeling very informed. I would highly recommend doing this walking tour with Elisa.
Thank You for Your Kind Words! It was a true pleasure to guide you! I’m so glad that you felt fully informed and that we were able to tailor the tour to exactly what you wanted to discover. I believe the magic of these "off the beaten path" locations lies in the stories of the people and places that define them, and I’m thrilled that these details made your experience so complete. I truly appreciate your recommendation and your curiosity!
Elisa was knowledgeable, personable and very informative. Really liked the off-the-beaten-track tour of Buenos Aires.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed exploring a side of Buenos Aires that many travelers don’t get to see. It was a pleasure to share the city's deeper stories with you, and I’m glad I could provide an informative and engaging experience. I truly enjoy taking guests off the beaten track to provide a more authentic and personal perspective of our history.
We took this tour on our first day in Buenos Aires, and I'm so glad that we started off this way. Elisa has an amazing ability to tailor her wealth of local, historical and architectural knowledge to her audience, and was endlessly patient with our many questions. We absolutely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to learn more about the people and places who shaped Buenos Aires through an unexpected lens.
I want travelers to discover a different side of Buenos Aires, a more authentic one. Thank you very much for the nice review of the Jewels Off the Beaten Path tour!
This was a WONDERFUL tour and absolutely a great highlight of my time in BA. Elisa showed us the city through her eyes, architecture, art, history, culture, tango, all while using her own unique humour and personal flair. What I liked about this tour so much is that is was real and unique, not a standard tour you can find anywhere, this was something very special and personal. You can feel the care and effort that Elisa puts into the tour as she shows you her hometown. If you want to understand more about BA, see things you wouldn't normally and have a more local experience - don't miss this tour! Absolutely the best and such a delightful way to spend an afternoon in BA :) Thank you so much Elisa!!!
It was a great afternoon to do some walking. I always do small groups so travelers can get the personal attention that can only be achieved in a small tour group. I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks again for joining me. I will be happy to have you on the other tours, too!
Elisa is an absolute joy. She is smart, friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about Buenos Aires and Argentina. This was our second time doing a tour with Elisa and we will surely do it again. If you want to get out of the tourist traps and really see BA, you can’t do better. Enjoy!
I always recommend travelers who are seeking out Off the Beaten Track locations, and are looking to experience the real Buenos Aires to take at least two of my walking tours. Thanks for such a good review!
The "Off the Beaten Path" tours are by far the best ways to learn about and explore Buenos Aires. We signed up for 2 of Elisa's tours, and when we return we will sign up for any tour that she offers. In addition to her expert knowledge of the local culture and history, Elisa's personable demeanor made the experience very memorable.
Thank you so much for that lovely review! I really appreciate it! I hope that next time you have enough time to discover the hidden gems of Caballito Neighborhood and join me on my BA Off the Beaten Track – Caballito through the Ages tour.
Eliza is very knowledgeable about her Country and her English is muy bien! She took us to places we would have never know about as tourists, she explained the history, culture and importance. We enjoyed the conversation and highly recommend all her tours!
I appreciate curious tourists who value what Buenos Aires offers out of the beaten path. It was a pleasure to have met you. Thanks for the lovely review!
