Name: Heart of the City - Lights & Shadows of Argentina's History
Brand: Vive Buenos Aires Tours
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Heart of the City - Lights & Shadows of Argentina's History

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Join us and let's explore the heart of the city and talk and learn about the fascinating history of the Argentinian capital. Everything you need to know about Buenos Aires in this wonderful tour of three hours.

Duration

3 h

Destination

Buenos Aires

Meeting Point

Entrance of the Argentine Senate

Provider

Vive Buenos Aires Tours

Description

From life before the colonial times, the struggle and war of independence, the attempt to exterminate the indigenous and the Afro-Argentinians, and the waves of immigrants that forever changed the face of the city and the country.

The “barn of the world” and how one of the richest countries on earth, in the wake of the 20th century, ended in one of the biggest economic crises of the planet a century later.

The lights and shadows behind the myth of the “Europe of the Americas”.

Tango, football, literature, psychotherapy, politics, dictatorships, and resistance, the history of Argentina has all of the ingredients for a passionate drama. And that reflects on its population.

“To me, Buenos Aires is eternal, like water or air“ ( as the famed writer Jorge Luis Borges once said)

Why does the seemingly never-ending energy of the city mystify onlookers and energize passers-by?

During the tour, we will see:
The Palace of the Parliament
The square of the congress
Palacio Barolo
Avenida de Mayo
9 de Julio Avenue
The obelisk
Evita’s giant homage
Messi's Mural
Calle Florida
Metropolitan cathedral
Casa rosada (the pink house)
Plaza de Mayo (the pulsating heart of the city)

Traveler reviews

165 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

A tour that I highly recomment!

Jackson did a great job in keeping the energy high throughout the 3-hour tour. We didn't walk an excessive amount, and he managed to convey a lot of Argentina's history during that time. During the tour we heard a lot about history, political changes, economic ups and downs of the country, and some insight on prominent political figues. Overall, a tour that I highly recomment!

Andreas Koelblin · October 2026

Really good and interesting tour

Alejandro was the best tour guide. We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot! Even though the tour is three hours long it doesn’t feel like it. Would absolutely recommend it!

Helena Crone · October 2026

Jackson is a really good guide

A very interesting guide who made us have a very good time and taught us lots of interesting things about Buenos Aires. We went from the senate to plaza de mayo and hé taught us many things about the argentinian architecture and politics. We do recommend him

Volcane Livet · August 2026

Outstanding experience

We had a fabulous city tour and could not ask for a better tour guide. Alejandro is extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and genuine. He was very passionate about the city’s history and culture. The fascinating stories and cool facts made our experience very memorable. The tour with Alwjandro was one of the highlights of our trip. What a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!

Val Strelchuk · July 2026

City free walk

Jackson was brilliant. Informative, personable, and made the walk an absolute delight.

alu moore · June 2026

great tour

i really enjoyed the tour with Alejandro. Interesting insights in the history and culture of country and city.

Oliver Benz · June 2026

Heart of the City - Lights & Shadows of Argentina's History

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