Walking & Biking Tours in Argentina

The colorful neighborhoods of south Buenos Aires offer an atmospheric backdrop to a cycling tour, but the maze-like districts are best explored with the help of a local guide. This 3-hour bike tour will introduce you to the tango district of San Telmo, the famous La Bombonera stadium in La Boca, the modern waterfront of Puerto Madero, and the idyllic Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve.

Experience the passion and history of tango on this 3-hour walking tour of Buenos Aires' tango venues and other hot spots. Learn where tango started and how it has evolved, watch couples practice to traditional Argentine tango music and try a few steps yourself. Guided by a seasoned tango dancer and expert guide, you'll visit some 'milongas' and other historical tango venues in the city where this dynamic dance was born.

Enhance your experience of Recoleta, indisputably Buenos Aires' most aristocratic neighborhood, on a 2-hour walking tour. Visit the tomb of former first lady, Eva Perón (Evita), in Recoleta Cemetery, home to more than 6,400 extravagant mausoleums, and admire Belle Epoque buildings such as Palais de Glace and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

Pedal your way around Patagonia on this fun 5-hour mountain bike adventure from San Martin de los Andes and follow one of two possible routes. Either take the Arrayanes Circuit (Cerro Chapelco route), with views of the mighty Mount Chapelco and Lanín Volcano, or enjoy the Piedra de Trompul trail and glide through the Lanín National Park, looking down over Lake Lácar. This small-group tour has a maximum of 12 people and is suitable for all abilities.

Combine cycling and sightseeing on this full-day bike tour and enjoy an action-packed itinerary that ticks off the best bits of Buenos Aires. Weave your way around the cobblestone lanes of San Telmo, pass the colorfully painted houses of La Boca and glide along the modern waterfront of Puerto Madero. Take a detour through the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, stopping to tuck into a delicious Argentine-style BBQ (included). After lunch, visit Evita's grave in the Recoleta Cemetery, then pedal to Plaza de Mayo to see the famous Casa Rosada.

Pedal your way around the sights on a 4-hour Buenos Aires north circuit bike tour and cycle past architectural monuments, modern landmarks and landscaped parks. Weave your way through the crowds of Avenue 9 de Julio and Avenue de Mayo, admire the French colonial buildings of Plaza San Martin, and stop for a photo by the Floralis Generica, a futuristic flower sculpture that "˜blooms' each day with the sunrise. Finish your tour with an optional visit to the magnificent Recoleta Cemetery, the resting place of former presidents, Nobel Prize winners and Evita.

Stroll through Recoleta and taste local delicacies on this 3-hour food and walking tour. With your local guide, walk through the tony neighborhood's mansions and upscale restaurants. Taste the top 5 cuts of famous Argentine beef, sip a glass of local Malbec and try some other traditional appetizers. Learn about the neighborhood's history as a respite and meeting place for artists, politicians and writers. Ask for a crash course in Spanish from your guide if you want to learn some phrases to help you get around the city.

Follow in Eva "Evita" Peron's footsteps on this half-day coach and walking tour of Buenos Aires. The first lady of Argentina for the better part of a decade, she won the public's hearts during her husband's presidency and continues to be a symbol of Buenos Aires. Evita has two museums that display her memorabilia and is interred at the famous Recoleta Cemetery. Learn about Argentina's history, culture, and politics through the lens of the fascinating Evita Perone.

See a colorful side of porteño culture with this 3-hour walking tour of La Boca. Take pictures of the brightly painted houses, learn about La Boca's immigrant past, and hear about the birth of Tango in this vibrant area. Get a taste of soccer fever with a visit to the Bombonera stadium, home to one of Argentina's most important teams, Boca Juniors.