City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5
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Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Start your Buenos Aires trip with a flexible walk, local tips, and stories, your host helps you feel at home from the very first step.

Restaurants don't open till around 8:30 - 9:00 pm so be prepared to eat dinner at 9:30 pm like the locals do!

What makes this experience special

This relaxed, adaptable walk helps you feel grounded in Buenos Aires. Your host shares practical tips, cultural insight, and ways to explore the city with ease from day one.

Key highlights

  • Walk at your pace with a host who helps you feel confident and at home
  • Learn how to move like a local: tram tips, city rhythm, and when to pause
  • Hear the stories behind the city’s most symbolic landmarks
  • Wander San Telmo’s cobbled streets filled with tradition and texture
  • Pause in Plaza Dorrego for people-watching or a quiet conversation
  • Detour into local galleries, alleyways, or wherever curiosity leads
  • Leave with orientation, insight, and a clearer sense of what’s next

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
Walking experience may use public transport for long distances

What’s included

Tailored itinerary based on your preferences
A knowledgeable host who knows the hidden gems
Flexible start times to fit your day

What’s not included

Food, drinks and shopping expenses
Transport fares or attraction entry fees

Meeting point

Plaza de Mayo, Av. de Mayo, San NicolásC1084 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

Here’s what your experience could look like

These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes

Meeting point

Plaza de Mayo, Av. de Mayo, San NicolásC1084 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Plaza de Mayo and Its Layers of History

Where history and everyday life cross paths

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Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

You might begin in Plaza de Mayo, where Buenos Aires was born. Surrounded by colonial and neoclassical buildings, your host brings the city’s past to life and helps you read the rhythms of the present. Some guests step into the cathedral; others pause under the palms.

Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Stroll Along Calle Defensa into San Telmo

From cobblestones to conversations

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Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

The rhythm slows as you follow Calle Defensa, a street that holds both antique shops and evolving street art. You might wander past wrought-iron balconies into local markets. Your host may suggest a vintage shop or let the scent of empanadas lead you instead.

Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Pause in Plaza Dorrego

A square with stories in every direction

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Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Plaza Dorrego invites you to stop, not as a checklist, but as a living moment. You could sip coffee at an old café, chat about the area’s transformation over time, or watch as dancers carve quiet poetry into the pavement. If energy permits, your host might suggest a nearby street worth strolling.

Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Pasaje San Lorenzo or a Local Gallery

Time for a turn toward the unexpected

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Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

If the moment feels right, you might turn off the main path, perhaps into a quiet alley or a small artist-run space tucked behind a courtyard. Or you could pause near a street performer instead. These flexible moments help you settle into the city’s rhythm, your way.

Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

Optional Close: Along Parque Lezama’s Edge

A moment of calm before you continue your day

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Your Perfect First Day in Buenos Aires: Landmarks & Local Life

If time allows, you may end near Parque Lezama, where the city stretches out a little wider. This soft, green edge offers a place to sit, reflect, or ask your host what tomorrow might hold. Many guests say it’s where the city first starts to feel like theirs.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
Tasting local flavors, one bite at a time

Tasting local flavors, one bite at a time

A colorful embrace against iconic tiles

A colorful embrace against iconic tiles

City strolls and bright conversations

City strolls and bright conversations

Relaxing on the water with friends

Relaxing on the water with friends

Exploring grand architecture together

Exploring grand architecture together

Balcony views and happy family vibes

Balcony views and happy family vibes

Laughs on the move

Laughs on the move

Capturing memories inside a stunning landmark

Capturing memories inside a stunning landmark

Immersed in Latin America's Colorful Fiesta Spirit

Immersed in Latin America's Colorful Fiesta Spirit

Sun-Soaked Stroll Through Historic Latin America

Sun-Soaked Stroll Through Historic Latin America

Exploring Latin America's Bustling Streets with New Friends

Exploring Latin America's Bustling Streets with New Friends

Lively Encounters in the Heart of the City

Lively Encounters in the Heart of the City

Toasting to Authentic Cantina Vibes

Toasting to Authentic Cantina Vibes

Taco Time and Local Flavors Shared Around the Table

Taco Time and Local Flavors Shared Around the Table

Good Company, Great Tacos, and Cold Cervezas

Good Company, Great Tacos, and Cold Cervezas

Smiles Over the Street Market

Smiles Over the Street Market

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Mary Aug 2025

Great tour, enjoyed our time. Family friendly and our guide was accommodating with the heat making sure we mostly stayed in the shade:) She was also great with communication.

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Tony Aug 2025

We spent a great morning on beautiful August day with Chloe on 3 hour walking tour. Chloe arrived early to our meeting spot and was easy to find, she was very knowledgeable with a friendly and sunny disposition. The three hours passed quickly as we walked and toured through the various Brussels neighborhoods.

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Kenneth Aug 2025

Naveen started a little early and lead us to the most amazing food in the Victoria market, pork mince meat sandwich it was so amazing with the specialty mustards provided, he lead us around Munich and gave all the history and background on each location we went to, we were able to experience more while following him than we. Would have been able to do if we were just walking around. We were especially greatful to get the most amazing photos he took of our group of 4. Thank you Naveen for the most amazing tour of Munich, Germany.

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Elena Aug 2025

The guide was knowledgeable about the history of the city he take his time to explain things very friendly!

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FAQs

Your questions, answered

Is this a traditional tour?

No. Our experiences are unscripted and designed around you. Instead of following a rigid itinerary, your host will plan a personalized journey that feels natural, immersive, and unique.

What if I don’t know what I want to explore?

That’s completely fine! Select an experience theme or a flexible discovery experience, and after booking, answer a few questions so your host can design the perfect experience for you.

How does personalization work?

After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire about your interests and travel style. We’ll match you with the best host who will tailor the experience to you. You'll have the opportunity to chat with them before the experience and agree on a plan.

Can I request specific places to visit?

Yes! After booking, you will receive a questionnaire where you can highlight must-visit spots and anything else you’d like to include, and your host will craft your experience around them.

Can I change the meeting place?

Yes, you will be in touch with your host before your experience, and you can agree on a different meeting point with them. Your host can meet you anywhere central that’s convenient.

Will I see famous landmarks or just hidden gems?

Both! Your host will take you to iconic sights if you want to see them, but they’ll also introduce you to places and stories most travelers miss.

How much walking is involved?

This depends on the experience, but your host can adjust the pace to suit your comfort level.

Can my host meet me at my accommodation?

Hotel meet-ups are available upon request in central areas. If you're staying outside the city, your host will recommend the best meeting spot and guide you with directions.