Walking Tours

Buenos Aires: Recoleta Cemetery Walking Tour

Walk with an expert guide through a city of the dead, tracing how elites shaped Buenos Aires and Argentina during a two-hour visit.

Your 2-hour guided walking tour begins at Recoleta Cemetery, with an English-speaking guide leading you along paths between family tombs.

Move through lanes of mausoleums while your guide explains who is buried where, stopping at Eva Perón's tomb and other family graves.

Use the tour to ask questions, pause for photos of the vault's details, and follow a walking route that links sections of the cemetery together.

Upgrade to an option that covers the entry ticket to the cemetery, then follow your guide beyond the walls for a walk through the neighborhood outside the gates.

2-hour guided walking tour of Recoleta Cemetery

Expert English-speaking guide

Entry to Recoleta Cemetery (as per option selected)

Walking tour of the Recoleta neighborhood (as per option selected)

Entry ticket to Recoleta Cemetery (to be purchased on site on the day of your tour)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Buenos Aires' Recoleta Cemetery on a 2-hour guided walking tour with an expert English-speaking guide.

Getting started

Join your expert English-speaking guide at the designated starting point near Recoleta Cemetery. After a brief introduction, you will enter the cemetery and begin your 2-hour guided walking tour among its ornate mausoleums and passageways. Have your entry ticket ready, or purchase it on site as required before meeting your guide.

What to expect

Recoleta Cemetery

Walk through one of Buenos Aires' most famous landmarks, known for its grand family vaults and elaborate sculptures.

Features:

Follow your guide on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Recoleta Cemetery, exploring its main avenues and quieter side paths at a comfortable pace.

Hear detailed commentary from your expert English-speaking guide about the cemetery's history, its role in Buenos Aires' past, and the stories behind prominent families buried here.

See some of the cemetery's most notable mausoleums and tombs, while your guide helps you interpret their symbolism, architecture, and the social history they reflect.

What to bring

Photo ID: Carry a valid photo ID with the name matching your booking.

Payment method: Carry a credit card in case you need to purchase the cemetery entry ticket on site.

Clothing and footwear: Wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Phone: Ensure your phone is fully charged so you can capture snippets along your tour.

What’s not allowed

Substances: Consuming alcohol or other illegal substances during the tour is strictly prohibited.

Photography gear: Flash photography and the use of tripods are not allowed.

Large bags: Carrying large bags or luggage is not allowed, as there is no provision to store them.

Accessibility

Step-free access: The route involves public sidewalks and crossings, so continuous step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Mobility needs: This experience is not recommended for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility.

Additional information

Entry ticket inclusion: Entry to Recoleta Cemetery may or may not be included, depending on the option you select.

On-site ticket purchase: If your option does not include entry, you must buy the ticket at the cemetery entrance before meeting your guide, using a credit card.

Meeting time: Please arrive at the designated starting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Route changes: The route may change as a result of local work or other unforeseeable events.

Weather: The tour will go ahead even in the event of rain, so check the forecast and dress accordingly.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.