Free Tour of the Mysteries & Legends of Buenos Aires

Forbidden love affairs, immense fortunes, family rivalries, unexpected deaths, and political tragedies take center stage on this free tour through the mysteries and legends of Buenos Aires’ aristocracy. Discover the most fascinating and little-known side of Buenos Aires!

We’ll start at Plaza San Martín, where we’ll learn the secrets of the historic Hotel Plaza, which has hosted major international celebrities.

Across from the imposing Palacio Paz, we’ll uncover the ambitions of its owner—the founder of the newspaper La Prensa—and the legends surrounding his story. We’ll continue on to the Palacio San Martín, the setting for intriguing tales of high society.

We’ll visit the exterior of the Palacio Estrugamou and the Mihanovich building, where we’ll hear stories of fortunes, unfulfilled dreams, and unexpected fates.

We’ll also reflect on the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy and uncover a surprising love story linked to European royalty in front of the Ortiz Basualdo Palace.

We’ll conclude in front of the Jockey Club, revealing the story of the looting and burning of its former headquarters.