Wrapping up Buenos Aires
It's been a great experience
Our family has spent the last 10 months in Argentina. Primarily in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. We recently returned to Buenos Aires to participate in the Tango Singer Tour. Now, we prepare for our next adventure in Asia. The Memoirs of a Geisha tour in Kyoto, Japan is in April and the Human Acts Tour in Seoul, South Korea is May.
Have you always wanted to visit Buenos Aires? Do you love Tango, steak, and Malbec? We have just completed the first Stories Alive! tour this past week in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. If you would like to create this adventure for yourself, here is the itinerary we followed:
Once upon a tango... Discover the highlights of Buenos Aires as lived through the pages of The Tango Singer. Stay in a 5-Star hotel in the center of the city where you will be taken on an adventure of tango shows, wine tasting, gastronomy, and spa experiences in addition to unique tours of the city.
Day 1
Arrive and check into your hotel
Day 2
10:00 AM Home Hotel Spa Day
3:00 PM La Confiteria Ideal
8:00 PM Carlos Gardel Tango Show
Day 3
11:00 AM Las Violetas Confectionary
1:00 PM Private Walking Tour of San Telmo & Monserrat (historic quarter) in Buenos Aires
7:00 PM Aljibe Tango - Tango and Folklore Show
Day 4
10:00 AM Small-group Wine Tasting in Bodega Gamboa with Lunch
8:00 PM Tango Show Astor Piazzola
Day 5
9:00 AM Explore Buenos Aires
1:00 PM Lunch at Don Julio
4:00 PM La libreria Ateneo Grand Splendid
7:30 PM Gala Tango - Tango Lesson, Dinner and Tango & Folklore Show
Day 6
10:00 AM Faena Spa Day
3:00 PM Coffee at Gran Cafe Tortoni
6:30 PM Madero Dinner and Tango Show
Day 7
Check out and return home
Stories Alive! Tours
Human Acts - Seoul, South Korea
Memoires of a Geisha - Kyoto, Japan
Time Shelter - Switzerland
Tango Singer - Buenos Aires, Argentina - COMPLETE
Dracula - Hungary & Romania
A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888-1889 - Vienna, Austria
Want to Create Your Own Tour?
Want to travel to Buenos Aires and create your own itinerary? We have other suggestions that you can choose from below: (All tours and descriptions are from Context Travel Tours - to book your tour, please email us at info@zemiigroup.com).
Buenos Aires Architecture Tour
“This 3-hour Buenos Aires City Tour explores the city's golden age at the beginning of the 20th century. In the company of an architect or urban historian, we will examine Argentine national identity and trace its expression in the architectural and urban tissue of its “Belle Epoque,” when Buenos Aires became known as the “Paris of South America" and the expression riche comme un Argentin—as rich as an Argentine—was commonplace.”
Introduction to Buenos Aires Tour with Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo
“Buenos Aires is one of South America's great melting pots due to an unprecedented influx of European immigrants at the end of the 19th century. During this 3-hour Buenos Aires History Tour we'll look at how Italians, Spaniards, Jews, Germans, and Russians shaped this city over the last 150 years. We'll discuss the reasons for this mass immigration, the expectations of the newcomers, the reality that awaited them, and the international elements that still persist within Argentine identity today.”
Buenos Aires Food Tour with San Telmo Market
“Buenos Aires is one of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations with an array of young chefs, innovative restaurants, “closed door” private supper clubs, and high quality food purveyors. In this 3-hour Buenos Aires Food Tour you'll join a local chef or food writer to experience the front lines of Argentine cuisine, learning about its traditional roots and discovering the future of this interesting gastronomic scene (with plenty of tastings, naturally).”
Buenos Aires Politics Tour: Recoleta and Retiro Neighborhoods
“María Eva Duarte de Perón, also known as Evita, is undeniably the best-known persona of Argentina, making her an excellent lens through which to understand this city. On this 3-hour Recoleta Cemetery Tour, exploring Evita in Buenos Aires through Retiro and Recoleta neighborhoods, we'll join a local historian to explore the world of midcentury Argentina and discover Evita: her charisma, determination, and marriage to politician Juan Perón that greatly influenced the history of her country. Then we’ll visit her final resting place, Recoleta Cemetery, and tell this ironic story of her love/hate relationship with her neighbors. Like tango, it's hard to understand Buenos Aires without grappling with the Peróns.”
Buenos Aires Tango Tour with La Boca
“A hobby for some, an addiction and a way of life for others, tango is a crucial part of the identity of Argentinians. In this 3-hour Buenos Aires Tango Tour, we'll join a local tango dancer for a stroll of cafes, shops, and streets where tango was invented and perfected. Along the way, we'll discover the culture and codes of conduct of tango society, acquire some new vocabulary, and learn to differentiate the various styles of dance and music. We'll immerse ourselves in its history and discover the fascinating lives of the artists who have made tango what it is today.”
Jewish Buenos Aires History Tour
“With over 180,000 Jews in Argentina, the largest population in Latin America, there is much to explore and discover for anyone interested in Jewish history. During this 3-hour Jewish Buenos Aires Tour, we will join a local historian to discover and document the living history of the city's Jewish population over the last 500 years.”
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers **Lecture**
Lecture Description
““Oh my beloved Buenos Aires, when I see you again there will be no more sorrow." The first verse of one of the most iconic Tango songs in history evokes the nostalgia and charm of this must-see Latin American city, where time seems to have stopped. Once a poor distant corner of the Spanish empire and later one of the wealthiest cities of the world, Buenos Aires is a city with an unstable history full of twists. Discovering its different layers may be challenging without proper planning.”
MALBA Tour: A Guided Crash Course
“While Buenos Aires has long been a hub for traditional Latin American art, the city is currently awash in the vibrant hues and outspoken political protest of street art. Some of the city’s most talented artists have begun treating neighborhoods like open-air galleries, creating free-wheeling murals reflecting both the Argentine creative identity and propensity for political activism. During this 3-hour Buenos Aires Street Art tour led by an expert, we’ll not only explore some of Buenos Aires’ most vivid, thriving corridors for street art, but we’ll also visit MALBA, the city’s best collection of 20th century Latin American art, in order to track how Argentine visual art has progressed from the Belle Epoque to today.”
Buenos Aires Wine Tour: More than Malbec
“Argentina is one of the world’s most important wine producers. It's winemaking history dates back to the 1500s, but only relatively recently has it exploded onto the world stage, going toe to toe with established labels in France and Italy. This 2.5 hour Buenos Aires Wine Tour dives into that history while also tasting wines originating in Argentina's most sought after winemaking regions, and introducing budding oenophiles and experienced veterans alike to the grape varietals that thrive in the country’s diverse landscapes. Guided by a sommelier, we’ll enjoy tastings coupled with tapas in two different wine bars specializing in small producers, between which we’ll take a stroll through Palermo, the hub of the Buenos Aires food and wine scene.”
Buenos Aires in a Day Tour
“After a convenient hotel pick-up, your visit begins in Plaza Mayor, also known as Plaza de Mayo, the heart of Buenos Aires and a historic center of political and social activity. Here, your expert guide will show you Casa Rosada, the Presidential Palace, where Eva Perón famously addressed the crowds. The historic square is the perfect place to become begin your initiation into Argentina's complex history. You will continue on to the majestic Obelisco, an iconic landmark that stands proudly as a symbol of Buenos Aires. You will then stop in front of the world-renowned Teatro Colón, the most famous opera house in South America, and a perfect representation of the importance of art and culture in Argentinean society.”
San Isidro and Tigre Delta Day Trip from Buenos Aires
“Your day begins with a convenient hotel pick-up, after which you will make your way to the charming town of San Isidro. Landing in the historic center, you will stroll through cobblestone streets lined with colonial-era architecture as your expert guide gives you an initiation into the town’s history, from its strategic positioning along the Rio de la Plata to its local fame as a hot spot for Rugby players and fans. You will stop at San Isidro's cathedral, a neo-gothic structure well-known in the region.
Next, you'll venture to the picturesque Tigre Delta, a labyrinthine network of waterways, islands, and lush vegetation. The area has been described as what Venice might have looked like had a city not been developed there. Popular with Argentineans, you will find yourself surrounded by locals as well as Buenos Aires residents looking to escape the city as well. You will make a memorable stop at the Puerto de Frutos, a favorite market where you can sample an array of fresh, locally grown produce, try an empanada, or perhaps pick up a souvenir to take home.
Finally, your guide will lead you on a scenic ferry boat trip along the river. You will have the opportunity to admire the unique landscapes and tranquil waterways as you learn about the local significance of the area from both a historical and ecological standpoint.
After your river cruise, your guide and driver will accompany you back to the city and you will end your experience with a taste of what Argentina outside of the invisible boundaries of the capital.”
Full-Day Colonia del Sacramento Day Trip from Buenos Aires
“Travel with Context from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, a charming UNESCO World Heritage-listed town just a short ferry ride from the Argentinian capital across the Rio de la Plata.”