The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, MALBA, was founded in September 2001 with the objective of collecting, preserving, studying and disseminating Latin American art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. It is a private non-profit institution that preserves and exhibits a heritage of approximately 400 works by the main modern and contemporary artists of the region. It combines a calendar of temporary exhibitions, with the stable exhibition of its institutional collection, and simultaneously works as a plural space of production of cultural and educational activities
Fall in love with the Floralis Generica, an imposing 20 meters high sculpture that dominates the United Nations Square in the Recoleta neighborhood. Donated to the City of Buenos Aires by its author the Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it is made of stainless steel and aluminum and weighs 18 tons. It was the first sculpture in movement controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells.Its name, "Floralis Generica", is a tribute to all flowers. It is about the projection of a dream of its creator, that of building a structure on a large scale that reflects the dynamism of our time.
The National Museum of Fine Arts, located in the City of Buenos Aires, is one of the most important public art institutions in Argentina. It houses an extremely diverse heritage, which includes more than 12,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, textiles and objects. Its collection is integrated by pre-Columbian, colonial, Argentine and international art, in a temporal range that goes from the 3rd century BC. to the present.
The Faculty of Law is one of thirteen faculties that make up the University of Buenos Aires. It was created in 1874 and since 1949, it is located on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 2263, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. There are four degrees taught: Law, Public Translation, Public Calligrapher and Higher Lecturers of Legal Sciences, as well as several graduate courses.
The Palais de Glace or National Palace of Arts is an exhibition center located in the Recoleta neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is currently the institutional space of excellence of the National State for the exhibition of Argentine art and headquarters of the National Salon of Visual Arts.
The Recoleta Cemetery is a famous cemetery in the city of Buenos Aires. It is located in the distinguished neighborhood of Recoleta and contains the tombs of many outstanding personalities of the country. It was inaugurated on November 17, 1822.It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city, famous for its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults adorned with marbles and sculptures. Its architectural value is a sample of the times when Argentina was an emerging economic power in the late nineteenth century, and the wealthiest families of the city began moving to the Recoleta area and building splendid pantheons in the cemetery.
The vault where the body of Eva Perón is located is the place most frequented by tourists in the Buenos Aires Recoleta cemetery.The tombs, which are 200 meters to the left of the main entrance gate to the cemetery, belong to the Duarte family. Eva Perón's is five meters underground in the second basement.The remains of María Eva Duarte de Perón arrived at this place in the 70s when they were repatriated from Spain.
Walking Tour Of The Recoleta Neighborhood In Buenos Aires
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:00 AM
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Return Details :
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not wheelchair accessible • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the lo.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Experience this walking tour of the Recoleta, Buenos Aires most aristocratic neighborhood. With french style buildings and sumptuous facades, it will remind you at every corner that you are in the "Paris of South America." This walking tour begins at 10:00 AM outside theMALBA (3415 Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta) where you will meet your guide. On this 2-hour tour, you will visit inside the Recoleta Cemetery (Ticket entrance included), The tomb of EvaPern and the how distinctive it is from other cemetaries, the Belle Epoque buildings, and you will learn the importance of this neighborhood throughout the history.Languages Offered: Spanish & English
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The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, MALBA, was founded in September 2001 with the objective of collecting, preserving, studying and disseminating Latin American art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. It is a private non-profit institution that preserves and exhibits a heritage of approximately 400 works by the main modern and contemporary artists of the region. It combines a calendar of temporary exhibitions, with the stable exhibition of its institutional collection, and simultaneously works as a plural space of production of cultural and educational activities
Fall in love with the Floralis Generica, an imposing 20 meters high sculpture that dominates the United Nations Square in the Recoleta neighborhood. Donated to the City of Buenos Aires by its author the Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it is made of stainless steel and aluminum and weighs 18 tons. It was the first sculpture in movement controlled by a hydraulic system and photoelectric cells. Its name, "Floralis Generica", is a tribute to all flowers. It is about the projection of a dream of its creator, that of building a structure on a large scale that reflects the dynamism of our time.
The National Museum of Fine Arts, located in the City of Buenos Aires, is one of the most important public art institutions in Argentina. It houses an extremely diverse heritage, which includes more than 12,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, textiles and objects. Its collection is integrated by pre-Columbian, colonial, Argentine and international art, in a temporal range that goes from the 3rd century BC. to the present.
The Faculty of Law is one of thirteen faculties that make up the University of Buenos Aires. It was created in 1874 and since 1949, it is located on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 2263, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta. There are four degrees taught: Law, Public Translation, Public Calligrapher and Higher Lecturers of Legal Sciences, as well as several graduate courses.
The Palais de Glace or National Palace of Arts is an exhibition center located in the Recoleta neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is currently the institutional space of excellence of the National State for the exhibition of Argentine art and headquarters of the National Salon of Visual Arts.
The Recoleta Cemetery is a famous cemetery in the city of Buenos Aires. It is located in the distinguished neighborhood of Recoleta and contains the tombs of many outstanding personalities of the country. It was inaugurated on November 17, 1822. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city, famous for its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults adorned with marbles and sculptures. Its architectural value is a sample of the times when Argentina was an emerging economic power in the late nineteenth century, and the wealthiest families of the city began moving to the Recoleta area and building splendid pantheons in the cemetery.
The vault where the body of Eva Perón is located is the place most frequented by tourists in the Buenos Aires Recoleta cemetery. The tombs, which are 200 meters to the left of the main entrance gate to the cemetery, belong to the Duarte family. Eva Perón's is five meters underground in the second basement. The remains of María Eva Duarte de Perón arrived at this place in the 70s when they were repatriated from Spain.
Inclusions
- Walking Tour
- Professional Local guide
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
In addition to the security measures taken by the company we encourage passengers to take note of the symptoms caused by COVID-19 and to always be conscious of sanitization and prevention (please ask for further assistance).
Traveler Reviews
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The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible. It was nice to see a few different sites around Recoleta instead of just the cemetery. Great way to get acquainted with this part of Buenos Aires
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We were a group of 6 couples from the US and Canada with only a few days in Buenos Aires following a Princess cruise to Antarctica. Signature Tours arranged 4 private tours for us and the Ricoleta walking tour was one of them. Our guide Rosti was the best ever—personable, very knowledgeable about Buenos Aires, and great fun to be with. Because we could customize our tour, he suggested a couple of wonderful options on our way to and from Ricoleta. We started our tour with coffee and the most beautiful, amazing pastries at La Ideal, a confiteria in a beautiful building that is being restored to its former French Belle Epoch glory. What a wonderful treat! We met the chef, bought his book, savored every bite. From there we proceeded to walk through parks and by the colorful Cultural Center, visited 2 beautiful churches, and strolled through the beautiful and interesting Ricoleta Cemetery. Rosti was fabulous, told us many interesting ghost stories, all with a twinkle in his eye. We finished up our tour with a “surprise” planned by Rosti, a visit to the amazing bookstore, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, just beautiful and a wonderful way to finish up our Buenos Aires tours. We can’t say enough about Rosti, who led us on two tours on different days. He loves his city and his country, is astute about history and current day matters, is a university professor and a fabulous, knowledgeable guide.
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Excellent tour by Diego. Very nice and knowledgeable, great English. We were the only couple on the tour and it felt super tailor-made to our interests. Highly recommend!!
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Romina was our tour guide, and she was fantastic. We started out at our hotel, jumped on the metro, and headed to Recoleta for a very extensive, interesting tour which ultimately spread way beyond Recoleta. We hit many of the major sites of the city, but the most interesting aspect of our tour was speaking with Romina to get insights about daily life in Argentina. We walked for over 4 hours without stopping, and loved every minute. I highly recommend booking a tour with her!