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Discover fileteado Porteño with a leading artist

Just as tango is the soul of Buenos Aires’ music, fileteado Porteño is its visual heartbeat. Once used to decorate the city’s horse carts and trucks, the art form has evolved into a cultural symbol that now influences global design and art. I’ll bring its past and present alive for you, and help you make a few strokes yourself. • I’ll welcome you to my atelier, where you’ll find a completely filleted car. I’ll discuss the fascinating history and significance of fileteado, as well as my own artistic journey. • I’ll show you a wide range of works using a variety of objects and formats, as I share stories about the connections between fileteado and tango. • Try the technique yourself, making a few strokes on metal and wood with a classic long-haired brush. You’ll leave with a deep appreciation for this vital Buenos Aires tradition, as well as my recommendations for further exploring the city’s rich arts scene.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Dance like a Porteño in Buenos Aires' cumbia scene

While tango music may be Argentina’s traditional sound, cumbia is the true heartbeat of our streets. Join me, a journalist and music expert, for an excursion to Buenos Aires’ best cumbia party. • Kick things off in Argentine style with a previa: getting to know each other as we sip Fernet-cola beverages. • I’ll share what cumbia means to locals and introduce you to various regional styles, including villera, santafesina, and norteña. • Once you’re in the rhythm, we’ll head to a local cumbia party, where I’ll get you insider access. The party, held in a shopping mall, is thrown by one of the most renowned cumbia producers in Buenos Aires. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the vibrant, raw energy of a real Argentine cumbia night away from the crowds. Get ready to dance the night away!

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Buenos Aires's mythical origins: a statue and a Borges poem

• Embark on a historical and literary adventure using a monument and a Jorge Luis Borges poem to explore the origins of Buenos Aires. • The monument is dedicated to the Spanish conqueror Pedro de Mendoza and is located in Parque Lezama, in La Boca neighbourhood. • In the poem’s opening lines, Borges envisions the moment that Spanish ships first arrived at the place where Buenos Aires now stands. • Meet at a traditional coffee shop, where I’ll get a sense of your experience with Borges and Buenos Aires—none is required!—to tailor the rest of our conversation. • Walk to the monument to Pedro de Mendoza, a poignant glimpse into the early days of Spanish colonization. • Read aloud and unravel Borges’ poem «Fundación mítica de Buenos Aires,» focusing on themes based on the group’s interests, and explore more stories and myths surrounding the monument. • Suitable for people with reduced mobility. You’ll leave with a richer understanding of Buenos Aires and a newfound interest in the stories, both true and mythical, that have helped to shape it.

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Cook Argentine dishes with a science gastronomy expert

Discover the secrets behind two iconic Argentine dishes, learning the recipes and science of each technique, before savoring them a delicious group meal. • We’ll begin with an introduction and a welcome to Aspen, an intimate restaurant in Villa Crespo, as we enjoy a glass of wine from Patagonia. • Get step-by-step instructions on the preparation of beloved local dishes: a milanesa sandwich and an alfajor, a chocolate-covered cookie with a dulce de leche filling. • Gather around the table with other participants for a group dinner, lively after-dinner conversation, and reflection on our meal. You’ll leave with unforgettable memories of great company, as well as the skill to recreate these Argentine classics at home.

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Trace the history of art in La Boca with an expert

Come with me, an arts journalist, on an exploration of Argentine art in the iconic open-air museum of Buenos Aires’ La Boca neighborhood, where art isn’t confined to galleries and its life force spills onto the houses’ colorful facades and tango echoes on every corner. • Stroll along Avenida Pedro de Mendoza as I unravel the artistic DNA of Argentina—its radical movements, boundary-pushing institutions, and the creators who dared to redefine what art could be—and explore the visionaries who transformed Argentine art. • Stop in at Fundación Proa and Fundación Andreani, pillars of the local art scene, and hear about their impact on contemporary exhibitions and artistic discourse. • Conclude in the serene garden at Proa21, an experimental space and beacon for emerging and contemporary artists, for coffee and a deeper conversation about art’s evolving role in Argentine society. You’ll leave La Boca with not just a deeper understanding of Argentine art, but also a sharper eye for the dialogue between art and place.

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Meet emerging artists at Central Park with an insider

Explore Buenos Aires’ Barracas neighborhood, home to Central Park, a transformed former industrial warehouse where talented artists live and create. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to local creatives’ spaces—studios that are only open once a year—and get to look at their craft up close. • Our journey begins with a stunning view of the Central Park complex as we meet at its entrance gate. The building’s facade, painted by renowned Argentine artist Pérez Celis, is a work of art in itself, setting the tone for the artistic experience ahead. • We’ll tour the ateliers of several masters and young creators, hear their stories, and learn about their artistic processes firsthand. We’ll engage with the materials and techniques they use, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant soul of Buenos Aires’ contemporary art scene. • Next, we’ll pay a visit to the Museo de la Balanza, a museum dedicated to the history and significance of scales and weights, and the Tedesco Collection, a space for art and artifacts, housed within the same building. You’ll leave with not only an insider’s understanding of this Argentine artists’ enclave, but thoughtful recommendations on must-see art exhibitions happening across Bueno Aires.

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Retiro food and architecture walk with a culinary expert

Join me on a tour of the architectural wonders of the Retiro neighborhood, where you’ll also sample iconic porteño snacks, the authentic flavors that define the city’s culinary culture. • We’ll meet at the centuries-old gomero (rubber) tree in the Plaza San Martín, one of Buenos Aires’ most historically significant squares. • Our first stop takes us to the Kavanagh Building, an architectural masterpiece in the rationalist style. We’ll indulge in a traditional coffee and classic porteño croissant at the beloved local Café Cora. • Next, we’ll stroll through the historically rich Bajo area, stopping at Esmeralda, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest and most beloved ice cream shops. The city’s ice cream culture is world-renowned, and we’ll dive deep into the history of Argentine gelato. • We’ll stroll to the 1938 modernist Bonet Building, where we’ll share a truly Argentine tradition: vermouth with olives at Acuario Bar. We’ll explore vermouth’s cultural significance while savoring its distinct flavors. We’ll return to Plaza San Martín and the San Martín Monument to reflect on the journey. By the end of this experience, visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for Buenos Aires’ rich heritage and for the local way of life—discovering how architecture and gastronomy come together to shape the city's unique identity.

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Learn Guaraní clay techniques with a pottery artist

Join me at my San Isidro atelier, where I blend contemporary art with the ancient traditions of Guaraní pottery as a modern heir to this rich heritage. You’ll leave with more than just a piece of pottery—you’ll carry a piece of history and a deeper connection to this enduring artistic legacy. ● Discover the world of Guaraní pottery through an immersive talk using books, videos, and archaeological artifacts. ● Collaborate with me to create a ceramic paste, mixing clay from Itatí with natural additives like sandstone, talc, and mucilage made from cactus and aloe vera. ● Experiment with the traditional chorizo or rollizo technique to construct a small pot, bowl, candle holder, or casserole dish. Finish your piece with traditional Guarani techniques like burnishing and polishing to highlight its unique texture. Place your creations in the wood-fired kiln, where they will bake overnight. The next morning, your handmade Buenos Aires keepsakes will be delivered to your accommodations here in town.

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Uncover Buenos Aires' history through its cafés

Experience this multicultural city through five cafes, five blocks, and one neighborhood. Meet & greet Meet at Rivadavia and Uruguay. Brief background. Café Uruguay 14 The smallest owner-run café in town. A hidden gem. Café Rivarola Located in a Parisian block. The only mirror street in BA. Café de Marco The Argentine Freemasonry café. Served by a Grand Master. Café Guanabara One of the last bar coffee shops. Exclusively for workers. Café Ouro Preto On Corrientes Av. The heart of BA. Books, theaters, tango.

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Transform local fabrics with a celebrity hat designer

Buenos Aires’ vibrant nightlife scene has fueled a growing appreciation for handcrafted headwear. My private studio, nestled in the stylish hub of Palermo, is at the heart of this movement. Step into the world of bespoke hatmaking, where tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation merge to create wearable art. • Settle into the design studio and learn about the philosophy behind my workshop and the rich heritage of Argentine craftsmanship. • Explore a curated selection of materials sourced from across Argentina, including raffia, tarlatan, and sheep’s wool felt, and gain insight into how these elements are crafted using traditional hat-making techniques. • I’ll be your guide as we dive into the hatmaking process—from steaming and molding raw felt, applying a hardener, and experimenting with free-form techniques, to wrapping and stitching raffia around a mold and adding details like bands and trims to make your creation one-of-a-kind. • Step out into the stylish streets of Palermo wearing a curated or custom-made hat. Back at the studio, we’ll gather for a final conversation, reflecting on the experience and discussing the role of sustainable fashion in Argentina.

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Mate experience, tasting, ritual and sharing

Mate is much more than an infusion for Argentines. Mate is about sharing and making friends. Mate is ritual, it is intimacy and family. It has a specific way of preparing it that comes from the natives of these lands and it is done in the form of a ritual. We invite you to be part of a mate ritual, just like we do every day. We will gather around a table to begin the mate ritual. With an introductory talk, we will tell you about the origin of mate, the legends about mate and what it means for Argentines through our personal experiences. Next, we will provide you with all the necessary elements to prepare a good mate, we will explain how the mate is prepared, all the specific rules that are followed in the mate rituals, as well as the different variations it contains. Then we will get to work, each one preparing their own mate, under our supervision and accompaniment. Then you will have a mate prepared by yourselves. We are going to try different types of mate, mate with herbs, sweet mate, cooked mate and even tereré. Always accompanied by the typical Argentine biscuits.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1628 reviews

Experience an Argentine Soccer Game

The original & best matchday experience! More than just a ticket distributor ;) Argentine Football is great for its chaos and unpredictability - with my help you can enjoy the mayhem with none of the hassle. Fixture lists & schedules are announced late, we can pick the best game available each weekend. We'll meet at a central location (per team) & travel the easiest, safest route to the game with the fans (BA is huge!). I'll give you context on the team's history and their current situation and which players to watch. We’ll help you navigate the various Police controls and find the best point of entry as many access points are closed. Inside we'll be close to the action, a perfect view of the game, and as importantly, the Ultras The Barra Brava are illicit organised fan groups and a key to the occasion - we'll see them from a safe distance providing the noise & colour. Argentine grounds are quite old and ill-maintained, while this is great aesthetically, it means they don’t have the best health & safety measures and a disappointed crowd can be impatient - again, I’ll be with you to ensure there is no trouble leaving the ground. Important: You'll be safe but follow the guide's advice. Ticket availability affects prices. Photo ID required in advance We may not need transport - so less waiting! No cancellations inside 3 days (tickets paid!) Tickets, Food, Beer included!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 1324 reviews

Live the passion of soccer

We will meet in Palermo or San Telmo, according to each match. From there we will go in my car to the stadium while I will tell you the story and particularities of the teams that play. We will know the surroundings of the court, we will share experiences with the fans of the club in the surroundings of the site. If it is of your interest we can visit a gallery or store where they sell clothing of the local club. Then, we will attend the football game. In addition to watching the sports show, we will live the true passion of the people in each of the matches. Truly the event will become something magical. We will see the madness of the fans in the front row and share the adrenaline and happiness with them. It will be an experience full of heat, music and color that every football lover must experience to fall in love with the passion of Argentine soccer. At the end I will take you back to the meeting point. Other things to note You cannot leave Argentina without living football in this country. Much passion, joy and adrenaline like nowhere else in the world

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 2052 reviews

Authentic tango experience with a dancer

Dancing Tango is an opening of the soul to the person you are dancing with, it’s a magical feeling that, when one feels it, one understands right away that it’s a lifestyle and also why this movement keeps existing through time until today, and that’s why people still live it in different bars and places around the city. This experience is right for this! It’s not only seeing or knowing Tango… It’s undertanding it, living it, and, specially, feeling it! And how are we going to achieve all of this? We will go to a tiny and old mansion in the ‘tanguero’ neighborhood of San Telmo, where we can relax a little bit in an open air terrace, private to our group; Then, we will take a grupal tango lesson (it’s not required, but recommended), when we will learn basic things about tango, so we will be able to dance with local people; Now, let’s go to the milonga! The milonga is the place where local people go to dance tango regularly (private transfer is included); Showtime!! Finally, we wil see a performance of a live orchestra or a couple of professional dancers!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews

Conoce Buenos Aires fuera del circuito turístico

Vamos a recorrer restaurantes y bares de Buenos Aires que están fuera del circuito turístico convencional. Estos lugares no los van a encontrar en ninguna agencia de turismo, y vas a conocer la otra cara de la diversión en Capital Federal. Bares de culto porteño con cocina típica argentina y bodegones, serán algunos de los puntos más destacados de nuestro recorrido por la ciudad de Buenos Aires . Las partes mas pintorescas de Buenos Aires. Vas a llegar a aquellos lugares que solo conocen los porteños , pero que también hacen tan especial a Buenos Aires . Lugares con asado, vino, pastas, cervezas y entenderás porque Buenos Aires es conocida como una de las ciudades con la mejor gastronomía del mundo y una de las más divertidas a nivel global.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1598 reviews

Buenos Aires for curious people

:: Please, check the language options by date before booking :: Discover Buenos Aires from an anthropological point of view. Don't expect to just walk and listen: be prepared to talk, make questions and discuss about the past, present and future of the Argentinean capital. Beginning in Lezama Park and ending in Casa Rosada, this walk offers you the chance to approach this beautiful city from its historical past in an attempt to understand its current present. Who were the first inhabitants? Why were the British so interested in this shores? Where is the African-descendant population? Where did all these white people come from? What is the deal with Evita and Perón? Who were the "desaparecidos" during the military dictatorship? And why do we have such a big problem with the US dollar? These are just some of the many questions we will try to answer in our walk through the most historical part of town. Please note that this tour may be slightly modified at the guide's discretion due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 557 reviews

Secrets of Asado in Buenos Aires

Welcome to @thesecretsofasado! Where we learn by doing and you are the protagonists! The experience will take place in a FAMILY GARDEN, where each guest will have his PERSONAL SPACE secured to participate and dine placidly, while we take every precaution to maintain everyone's HYGIENIC SECURITY. We will learn to cook and also enjoy: -Provoleta -Chorizo y morcilla -Tira de Asado -Bife de Chorizo -Chimichurri -The best argentinian wine -Cake with Dulce de Leche -Colombian Coffee -Tea The preparation of each one of this meals has his own secret and trick to achieve the perfection and avoid dislikes. We will unveil them all. How much time do we cook the meat? How hot the grill must be? How to place each cut of meat? How do we season our food? This question and many more will find an answer in my beautiful gardel near to the heat of the fire. Also, throughout the night we will show you the cultural meaning of an argentinian asado, its history and its origins that are linked to the genesis of our national identity. Our goal is for you to spend a magnificent evening and that you can repeat an argentinian asado anywhere in the world with friends and family, anywhere you can call "home". *Ideal environment for families and groups, without accessibility problems and with toys available for the little ones. **There is a vegetarian option, please request when booking. ***10 minutes walk from Palermo and 30 minutes by public transport from San Telmo. ****Surprise souvenirs. We wait for you! Other things to note There is no need of previous knowledge of any kind, the fundamental thing is the predisposition to enjoy.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 643 reviews

Argentinean Barbecue with Live Music

*WINTER TIME: We provide ponchos and there are heaters for our outdoor garden. Also we do have an indoor living room in case* Indulge in the ultimate Asado Experience in Buenos Aires and Join us for an evening of eating traditional argentine BBQ and meeting new friends. We are a group of friends with a passion for sharing the joy of Argentine "Asado." It's more than just a BBQ; it's about eating good food, making friends and creating lasting memories. Feast on our eight-course menu, grilled to perfection- meat lovers and vegetarians all welcome! Unwind with unlimited wine all evening! Sip on expertly chosen wines from local vineyards or go for non-alcoholic drinks. The sizzle of the grill is the backdrop to an evening filled with laughter, live music and good vibes. Come for the food, stay for the company, leave with friends– experience the warmth of Buenos Aires and the joy of making friends over a shared love for Asado! Book your spot now for an unforgettable taste of local culture! Ask for private events for groups of more than 10 guests

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1010 reviews

Explore Buenos Aires Night by Bike

We will do a night bike ride in a relaxed way visiting some of the main Buenos Aires icons. Before we come back to the starting point, we will visit a Food Truck area where the guests can have a “Choripan” (traditional argentinian meal) at "Costanera Sur". Our bike ride will have 11 km and almost 80% of the circuit will be done along safe cycleways. We will do 7 stops to watch and take photos of historicals buildings and monuments. On each stop we will offer a brief explanation about the area, sometimes historical, sometimes actual. The use of the bicycle is included as well as a helmet and front (white) and back lights (red) in each bike. The bikes are dutch style with 28” wheels. In case of rain, the experience can be rescheduled for another time or day. If not, it can be cancelled and the guest receive a full refund.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 665 reviews

HAVE BREAKFAST ON MY SAILBOAT AND STEER

******** 30% OFF ********* If you want... you can steer the sailboat from the first minute. You don’t need to have previous experience, I will teach you how to do it! We will go sailing on my sailboat from Puerto Norte marina, located in Palermo neighborhood. We will have breakfast on my sailboat and enjoy city views from the widest river in the world! We will taste Argentinian mate with different herbs, you can also have coffee, tea, mate tea; accompanied by classic biscuits and dry cakes. Meanwhile, we will share an open conversation where I can help you with information for your trip in Argentina and also tell you about nautical activity and the Río de la Plata. We will sail in front of the city at a distance of approximately 1.000 meters, so we can photograph the City of Buenos Aires and the Jorge Newbery airport with the planes taking off and landing. * You do not need to have previous nautical knowledge to participate in this experience. * In case of drizzle and light rain, waterproof ponchos will be provided. Other things to note * The series of my sailboat became famous for its safety and strength, as it crossed the ocean and sailed from Ushuaia to the North Pole, round trip.

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