“This tour was excellent! Very informative and interesting. We saw so much cool street art, and Rodrigo was a wonderful guide! The ice cream stop near the end was very much appreciated :)”
Mary, GuruWalk review of Palermo Soho Street Art
Palermo Soho Street Art
Palermo Soho: Street Art Tour
Free pay what you want
See this free tour →Run by an independent local guide on GuruWalk
Takes you to the guide's GuruWalk page, where a free place is reserved directly. Nothing is paid here, and the walk is free, pay what you want.
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Language
- English and Spanish
- Meeting point
- Plaza Serrano
- Where it walks
- Palermo Soho
- Guide
- Vive Buenos Aires
- What it costs
- Free, pay what you want
Overview
This GuruWalk tour is a street art walk through Palermo Soho that starts at Plaza Serrano, at the large PALERMO sign in the centre of the square. It runs in English and Spanish and lasts 2.5 hours. Instead of a conventional history walk, it looks at graffiti and murals as a way into Argentine society: how the artform grew out of censorship and authoritarian rule, how it tracked boom and bust cycles, and how muralists today use public walls to take on football, politics and identity.
The guide frames the barrio itself as part of the story. Palermo had working class beginnings before becoming the trendiest part of the city, and street art played a role in that revival. Along the way you hear personal anecdotes from the artists behind the work, which gives context a casual stroll would miss. The walk finishes at Gorriti 4295, not back at the start, so plan your onward route from there.
It suits travellers who want contemporary Buenos Aires rather than dates and monuments. Booking is free and you pay the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end. There is no pickup: everyone makes their own way to Plaza Serrano.
Itinerary
| Stop | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Meet at Plaza Serrano | The guide waits in the centre of Plaza Serrano, near the large PALERMO sign. If you come by Uber, use the address Jorge Luis Borges 1613. |
| Villa Alvear | The walk begins in Villa Alvear, the first named stop on the street art route. |
| Patio de Marruecos | Also called the Moroccan garden, this is one of the stops on the street art route. |
| Palermo Soho and Palermo Viejo | The route continues through the heart of Palermo Soho and Palermo Viejo, past the murals and paste ups that made the district a street art destination. |
| End at Gorriti 4295 | The tour finishes at Gorriti 4295 in Palermo, a different point from the meeting place. |
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points from the tour description will help you plan your visit.
- Meeting point. Find the guide near the large PALERMO sign in the centre of Plaza Serrano. If you are arriving by Uber, use Jorge Luis Borges 1613 as the address.
- Pay what you want. Booking is free. Guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end.
- Ending point. The walk ends at Gorriti 4295, not where it started. Budget a few minutes to work out your way back or onward from there.
- Two and a half hours. The tour runs 2.5 hours on foot through city streets. Wear comfortable shoes.
- Language choice. The walk runs in English and Spanish on the GuruWalk platform. Check the guide's GuruWalk page for which language is offered on the date you want.
- Photography. The subject is murals and paste ups on public walls, so a camera is worth having with you.
Common issues. The tour states no pickup, so every traveller makes their own way to Plaza Serrano. The route description shows only the first few stops of a longer set of six. The tour is on foot for the full two and a half hours.
More Free Places
| Place | Free Or Ticketed | What Is Free | What You Still Pay For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosques de Palermo and Rosedal | Free | Free public parks and rose garden. | Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here. |
| Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays | Free | Free for everyone. | Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here. |
| Parque Tres de Febrero Lakes | Free | Free park. Paddle boat rental on the lake is separate. | Paddle boats paid, no figure. |
Your Free Walking Tour Questions
How Long Is The Palermo Soho Street Art Tour?
The walk lasts 2.5 hours, according to its page on GuruWalk. It starts at Plaza Serrano and ends at Gorriti 4295, so you do not circle back to the meeting point.
How Does Payment Work?
Booking the walk is free. It is a pay what you want tour, meaning you pay the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end. There is no fixed price and no money figure on the page.
Where Do I Meet The Guide?
In the centre of Plaza Serrano, near the large PALERMO sign. If you are coming by Uber, use the address Jorge Luis Borges 1613.
Is Hotel Pickup Included?
No. Pickup is not included, so you make your own way to Plaza Serrano.
What Will I See On The Tour?
The listed stops include Plaza Serrano, Villa Alvear, the Moroccan garden, Don Julio's community garden, Palermo Viejo and Desarmadero bar, all in Palermo Soho. The guide ties the murals to Argentine politics, football and identity, with anecdotes from the artists.
Is The Tour In English?
Yes, the walk is offered in English and Spanish. Check the guide's GuruWalk page for the language running on your chosen date before you book.
Book Palermo Soho Street Art
Reserve your free spot on this walk through its own GuruWalk page, and at the end tip the guide whatever the walk was worth to you.
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