Iconic Landmarks, Spanish And Italian

The iconic landmarks of downtown Buenos Aires.

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Duration: 2 hours
Language: Spanish and Italian
Meeting point: Teatro Colón, Viamonte and Cerrito
Where it walks: Microcentro
Guide: Inés
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

This walk explores the San Nicolás and Retiro areas of downtown Buenos Aires. According to the operator's page, the first section centres on the Microcentro around the Church of San Nicolás de Bari, where the Obelisco stands today. The second section, Retiro, began as a residential area of country estates away from the city centre and took its name from the governor's residence. Today the operator describes it as one of the most French-influenced parts of the city, along with Recoleta.

The green copper dome and stone facade of the Congreso de la Nación seen across Plaza del Congreso in Buenos Aires, jacaranda and plane trees, wet paving after a short shower, late afternoon haze, distant figures

The tour is built around history, art, photography and architecture, and the operator's page invites guests to visit and photograph the city's landmarks along the way.

The walk runs on GuruWalk and is free, pay what you want: booking costs nothing and guests pay the guide what they feel the walk was worth at the end. It lasts 2 hours and is given in Spanish and Italian. There is no pickup; the meeting point is Vatican Square, at the corner of Cerrito and Viamonte, next to the Teatro Colón. The operator's page notes the route has 7 stops and shows the first 3. This suits travellers comfortable in either of the tour's languages who want a structured look at the downtown landmarks with a credentialed local guide.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at Vatican Square	The meeting point is Vatican Square, in the block bounded by Cerrito, Viamonte, Libertad and Pasaje Toscanini, at the corner of Cerrito and Viamonte next to the Teatro Colón.
Teatro Colón	The tour begins beside the Teatro Colón. The operator recommends booking a guided tour of the theatre for one hour before this walking tour.
Obelisco de Bs As	The walk continues to the Obelisco, in the Microcentro section around the Church of San Nicolás de Bari.
Avenida Presidente Roque Saenz Peña	The third stop shown on the operator's page is Avenida Presidente Roque Saenz Peña, also called Diagonal Norte, known for its corner of five domes. The operator states the route has 7 stops in total and shows only the first 3.

What To Expect From The Tour

The operator's page gives practical details worth knowing before reserving a place on GuruWalk.

Languages offered. The tour runs in Spanish and Italian only. Travellers who do not speak either language should pick a different walk, since no English version of this tour is offered.
Meeting the guide. Meet at the corner of Cerrito and Viamonte, next to the Teatro Colón.
Photography focus. The operator's page is explicit that the tour is designed for guests who enjoy photography as well as history, art and architecture. Bring a camera or phone with space on it, since the walk invites you to photograph the landmarks.

Duration	Language	Meeting point	What it costs
2 hours	Spanish and Italian	Teatro Colón, Viamonte and Cerrito	Free, pay what you want

Booking the theatre. The operator recommends booking a guided tour of the Teatro Colón for one hour before the walking tour starts. That visit is arranged separately from this walk.
How payment works. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. No fixed amount is set out on the operator's page.

Common issues. There are no reviews available for this walk in the sample provided, so no recurring complaints can be reported. The operator's own page sets out the practical limits: the tour lasts 2 hours, is given only in Spanish and Italian, and has no pickup, so travellers must make their own way to Vatican Square. The route also lists Galerías Pacífico with an optional admission to the Borges Cultural Center or Museum of Oriental Art, which the operator marks as optional.

Your Free Walking Tour Questions

Is The Tour Really Free?

Booking on GuruWalk is free and you pay the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end. No fixed price or suggested amount is set out on the operator's page.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Vatican Square, in the block bounded by Cerrito, Viamonte, Libertad and Pasaje Toscanini streets, specifically at the corner of Cerrito and Viamonte next to the Teatro Colón. There is no hotel pickup; the operator's page gives no pickup option.

What Languages Does The Guide Speak?

The tour is given in Spanish and Italian. The guide is accredited by the Buenos Aires City Tourism Board and the Buenos Aires City Guides Association.

Does The Tour Go Inside The Teatro Colón?

The theatre appears as a sight on the tour's route. The operator recommends booking a separate guided tour of the Teatro Colón for one hour before this walking tour, which suggests the interior visit is arranged on its own.

How Long Does The Walk Last And How Many Stops Are There?

The duration is 2 hours. The operator states the route has 7 stops and shows the first 3, which include the Teatro Colón, the Obelisco and Avenida Presidente Roque Saenz Peña.

Can I Visit The Museums Mentioned On The Route?

The route mentions Galerías Pacífico with an optional admission to the Borges Cultural Center or the Museum of Oriental Art. The operator marks these as optional, and no prices are given on the operator's page.