DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
It will be a chronological sightseeing experience, starting with the historical areas of Buenos Aires, where we will trace the history that shaped the city. First stop is Plaza de Mayo, the historical and political heart of the city, laid out by Don Juan de Garay in 1580 during the second founding of the city. The plaza is surrounded by the town hall and national government buildings and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which dates to the late colonial era. The plaza's main defining feature is the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace), home to Evita's famous balcony. The Cabildo (city hall) is the other notable colonial building on the plaza.
Hop on the famous ‘Subte’ subway system, for a short ride, stopping to admire the stations en route, such as ‘Peru’, which appears to be stuck in a 1930s time-warp. As an additional treat, a cup of coffee and a pastry will be served at the classic Café Tortoni, one of the true icons of the Argentine capital. No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a stop here, as the cafe has served as the artistic and intellectual capital of Buenos Aires since 1858, hosting notable guests such as Jorge Luis Borges.
Next stop will be the colonial San Telmo, with its famous cobbled streets.
Continue to La Boca, the tough port barrio and colorful working class heart of Buenos Aires. This is where the first Italian immigrants settled, and is an area full of picturesque and colorful streets. Get to know La Boca on foot, providing true contact with the history and daily life in this fascinating area. Of course there will be a visit to Caminito, perhaps the city’s most photographed place because of its typical corrugated iron and brightly-colored structures houses.

Optional tour copy for Sunday calls only:
Visit the San Telmo open air antiques market. Sundays offer a special insight to the past and present of Buenos Aires. This once-depressed neighborhood now houses a bustling collection of artists’ studios, ethnic restaurants, antique shops and boutiques, and the Sunday market at the central Plaza Dorrego is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Here you can browse amid stallholders selling everything from coins, stamps and books to gaucho gear, as tango dancers performs on street corners and people-watching from sidewalk cafés becomes an art form.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Visit the Plaza de Mayo, historic and political heart of the city, then explore some of its neighborhoods to the south.  A short ride on the famous ‘Subte’ subway system takes you for a visit to the iconic Café Tortoni before continuing to colonial San Telmo.  Also explore the barrio of La Boca, where the first Italian immigrants settled.

TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 - 00:30  Drive to Plaza de Mayo
00:30 - 01:15  Stop at Plaza de Mayo (Inside visit at the cathedral)   
01:15 - 02:00  Subte & snack at Café Tortoni (bathrooms available)
02:00 - 02:15  Drive to La Boca
02:15 - 02:50  Stop at la Boca
02:50 - 03:40  Drive to and stop at San Telmo (on Sunday add 30 min)
03:40 - 04:00  Return drive to the pier to rejoin ship

Approximate duration: 4 Hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
 - Tour minimum: 02
 - Tour maximum: 30 per vehicle
 - The San Telmo street market is only open on Sundays

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