Che-Themed Walk, Spanish Only

Free tour, Che! The essential Buenos Aires, we never had silver and fear...

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Language: Spanish
Meeting point: Pirámide de Mayo, Plaza de Mayo
Where it walks: Plaza de Mayo
Guide: Griselda
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

This free tour of essential Buenos Aires begins at the Pirámide de Mayo, in the centre of Plaza de Mayo, and spends the next 2 hours 15 minutes tracing the political and cultural cradle of the city. The frame is origin story: how the city started and what it has become, told through its historic buildings, palaces, squares and Notable Cafés.

The pale stone facade and arcade of the Cabildo on the edge of Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, plane trees dropping leaves on worn pavement, mid-morning light, a few distant walkers

From Plaza de Mayo the route continues along Avenida de Mayo, which the guide presents as an architectural walkway lined with city landmarks, among them Café Tortoni, Avenida 9 de Julio, the Diario la Crítica building and the Soda Stereo corner. The tour ends at Palacio Barolo, where the walk closes with a panoramic view of the National Congress. Before saying goodbye, the guide passes on recommendations for what else to do in the city.

The walk runs on GuruWalk and is given in Spanish, so it suits travellers comfortable following a guide in that language. Booking is free and payment works on a pay what you want basis: guests tip the guide what they felt the walk was worth at the end. Groups meet five minutes before the start and leave on time, and the tour runs by reservation only.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at Pirámide de Mayo	The meeting point is the Pirámide de Mayo at Plaza de Mayo, at the corner of Av Hipólito Yrigoyen and Defensa. Arrive five minutes early; the group leaves on time and the tour is by reservation only.
Casa Rosada	One of the first stops listed on the walk, at the square where the guide introduces the city's political and cultural beginnings.
Catedral Metropolitana	Another of the opening stops recorded in the itinerary.
Cabildo de Buenos Aires	The third of the stops shown for the route, still around Plaza de Mayo.
Walk along Avenida de Mayo	The guide leads the group down the avenue, described as an architectural walkway, pointing out attractions such as Café Tortoni, Avenida 9 de Julio, Diario la Crítica and the Soda Stereo corner.
Finish at Palacio Barolo	The tour ends here with a panoramic view of the National Congress, followed by the guide's recommendations for the rest of your stay. The route has seven stops in total; only the first three are shown in advance, plus the avenue and the finale.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the walk's own details, worth knowing before reserving a spot.

Language. This walk is given in Spanish only.
Be on time. The group gathers five minutes before the start and leaves on time. Reservations are required; this is not a show-up-and-join arrangement.
Rain plan. If it rains, the meeting point moves to the steps of the Afip building opposite the plaza. The guide carries a black umbrella, so look for that if the weather turns.

Duration	Language	Meeting point	What it costs
2 hours 15 minutes	Spanish	Pirámide de Mayo, Plaza de Mayo	Free, pay what you want

Pace and length. The walk lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and covers the Plaza de Mayo area plus Avenida de Mayo, ending near Congress.
Paying the guide. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. The model is pay what you want rather than a fixed price.

Common issues. The route has seven stops but only the first three are published in advance, so the full itinerary is not set out beforehand. The walk runs by reservation only and departs exactly on time, so late arrivals risk missing it.

More Free Places

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Feria de San Pedro Telmo (Plaza Dorrego)	Free	Free to walk the Sunday street fair.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Plaza de Mayo	Free	Open public square, free. Can be fenced for demonstrations.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Madres de Plaza de Mayo Thursday March	Free	Public weekly march in the square, free to watch.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.

Your Free Walking Tour Questions

How Much Does This Tour Cost?

Nothing upfront. Booking on GuruWalk is free and the tour works on a pay what you want basis: you tip the guide at the end according to what you felt the walk was worth. No amount is fixed or required in advance.

What Is Included In The Tour?

A guided walking tour in Spanish, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes, from Plaza de Mayo along Avenida de Mayo to Palacio Barolo, ending with a panoramic view of the National Congress. The guide also shares recommendations for things to do in the city afterwards. No food, drinks or entry fees are listed as included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Pickup is not included. You meet the guide at the Pirámide de Mayo in Plaza de Mayo, at Av Hipólito Yrigoyen and Defensa, near the May Pyramid in the centre of the plaza.

Is The Tour In English?

No. The walk is conducted in Spanish only, according to the languages given on GuruWalk. Travellers who do not follow spoken Spanish will find the commentary hard to follow.

What Happens If It Rains?

The tour still goes ahead. The guide moves the meeting point to the steps of the Afip building opposite the plaza and carries a black umbrella so you can identify them. Arrive five minutes early as the group leaves on time.

Do I Need To Book In Advance?

Yes. The tour runs by reservation only.