Private Recoleta + Retiro Tour - Includes visit to unique Recoleta Cemetery
Discover the glamour and extravagance of the Paris of South America visiting Retiro and Recoleta. These were the chosen neighborhoods by Argentina's french-obsessed economic elites in the late 1800s, where they constructed 60 room french palaces and one of the worlds' most spectacular cemeteries.
Go back into the glamour of the old days, as you learn about the golden era of Argentina.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Cementerio de la Recoleta, Junin 1760, Buenos Aires C1113 Argentina
Discover the last resting place of the elites of Argentina's most powerful period. In this necropolis you'll find stunning mausoleums with great displays of artistry, architecture, sculpture and stained glasses.
Buried within this cemetery are presidents, businessmen, dictators and politicians including the most famous woman of all Argentine history: Evita Perón
Learn about the funerary rites of Argentina's elites, and about the drama they experiences while they lived.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Recoleta, Junin y Guido, Buenos Aires Argentina
Explore Recoleta, the Paris of South America, with its beautiful manors, giant monuments and the famed Recoleta Cemetery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Retiro, Buenos Aires Argentina
Discover the neighborhood of Argentina's french-obsessed elites: from 60 room french palaces, to buildings made out of revenge for broken hearts. We will walk the San Martin Square area, including the San Martin Palace, Kavanaugh building and Holy Sacrament Basilica
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Torre Monumental, Av. Dr. Jose Maria Ramos Mejia 1315, Buenos Aires C1104 Argentina
Let's go on top of the Monumental Tower, known as the tower of the British, for an amazing view of the new port, Puerto Madero, the river and the Retiro area
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Experienced guide
- Entry ticket to the Recoleta Cemetery
- Entry ticket to the Torre Monumental (when available)
- Entry/Admission - Torre Monumental
Exclusions
- Gratuities are not included and always welcome by our staff!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour involves walking around 4km/3mi
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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