Free Tour of Mendoza's Historic Center

Name: Free Tour of Mendoza's Historic Center
Brand: Mauro
Availability: InStock

5.0· 8 reviews

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Run by a local guide · Mauro

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover the city's history and legacy on this tour of Mendoza's Founding District. See the ruins left by the 1861 earthquake and learn how the city was rebuilt to become the beautiful modern metropolis it is today.

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Destination: Mendoza
Meeting Point: Plaza Pedro del Castillo
Provider: Mauro

Description

We invite you to discover Mendoza’s history and legacy through a fascinating tour of its founding district.

We’ll start at Plaza Pedro del Castillo, the heart of the colonial city, where you can get a sense of its origins. Next, we’ll explore the imposing ruins of the Church of San Francisco, which was destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1861.

Finally, we’ll visit Plaza San Martín, where we’ll trace the history of this iconic site and discover how it has evolved over time. We’ll admire the equestrian monument to General San Martín and highlight the Basilica of San Francisco, an architectural gem steeped in history and spirituality.

We look forward to seeing you!

Includes

Plaza Pedro del Castillo
Plaza San Martin
Paseo Alameda
Ruinas Jesuíticas de San Francisco
O'Higgins Park
Basílica San Francisco
Casa de San Martín
Entrada a Ruinas Jesuíticas de San Francisco

Meeting Point

Plaza Pedro del Castillo

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Traveler reviews

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

Tour fundacional

Muy educativo

Olga Banchero · November 2026

La mejor manera de empezar una visita por Mendoza

Sofía fue muy amable e informativa. Su explicación nos permitió entender costumbres y tradiciones de la zona. El tour se hizo el día de la madre en Argentina así que agradecemos el tiempo que invirtió en esto

MARIA Loaiza Caraballo · October 2026

Celebración en Mendoza

Una resumida visita a la historia de la ciudad muy bien guiada. Recomendable.

Raimundo Vottero Mas · October 2026

Muy muy recomendable

Muy, muy recomendable. Aporta una clara visión de la historia de Mendoza de forma muy agradable y dinámica

Arantza Ugarte · October 2026

Un tour espectacular para aprender sobre Mendoza

Un genio Mauro. Muy explicativo, cálido y humano. Aprendimos muchísimo sobre la historia de la ciudad y la provincia.

Florencia Mellone · October 2026

Recomendadisimo

Exente guía. aprendimos mucho de la ciudad y la cultura.

Cristina Espinola · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

• Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
• Bring small bills or change.

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