In addition to our Free Buenos Aires Tours, we also have suggested itineraries. These are tours that you can do on your own, like this one that we tell you about now!
In this case, we present you a full day in San Telmo and in the Center of the city of Buenos Aires, commonly known as Microcentro.
Historical and architectural tour. The Manzana de las Luces is made up of the Church of San Ignacio, the National College of Buenos Aires, and the old University of Buenos Aires.
It is named after the renowned and historic intellectual institutions.
Cartoon Route
Then, you can take Balcarce Street and head south, appreciating some of the cartoons that reflect Argentine society.
It is a section of the Paseo de la Historieta where you can see Mafalda, Isidro Cañones, Larguirucho, Matías and Clemente.
On the way to Plaza Dorrego, you can visit the narrowest house in Buenos Aires.
Located on San Lorenzo y Defensa street, its limited size will call your attention a lot!
Anibal Troilo Mural
San Telmo is a neighborhood of Tango like La Boca and Almagro.
On Av. Independencia and Av. Colón there is a very beautiful mural dedicated to one of the glories of tango, the bandoneonist Anibal Troilo.
Plaza Dorrego
If it is Sunday, you can visit the fair, if not, you can enjoy other days of the week, since it is a historic square with recycled mansions from the 19th century that completely surround it.
In these old mansions, you can find cafes, restaurants and antique shops.
It is a historic square because the independence of 1816 was announced to the people of the city there.
City Center Tour
Taking Av. 9 de Julio you can have a nice postcard of Buenos Aires: Evita Mural and the Obelisk. After that, you can head to the main door of the National Congreess to start our Free Tour in the City Center. It starts every day at 3pm. You will discover Barolo Palace, Cathedral, Pink House, Cabildo, as well as significant spaces for the history and current affairs of Argentina such as Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo.Café Tortoni
At night, you can take advantage of your visit to the center to enjoy the Tango Show at the Tortoni Historic Café.
It is one of the cheapest shows without including dinner. It is important to make the reservation in advance. To read more about Café Tortoni click here!
BONUS TRACK
All the attractions in this note can be enjoyed on our San Telmo Free Tour and our Downtown Free Tour.
