Buenos Aires

Ports of Call Excursions: Buenos Aires

Located by the "De La Plata" River, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires is the capital of the "tango", the "gaucho" and the "asado". It offers it's visitors numerous alternatives to spend nice and happy moments. In the city that never sleeps, there is time and space for everyone. Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city, beautiful in its layout with wide tree-lined boulevards, a combination of baroque, neo-classical and modern architecture and vast green expanses of which Palermo Park is by far the best known. It is known as one of the most elegant cities in South America; it's architecture represents the heterogeneity of it's people, the so called "porteños" (inhabitants of the port). Buenos Aires by night is a great attraction for natives and visitors: excellent restaurants of international food, German, English, Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc., as well as our typical "parrillas" satisfy the most demanding gourmet. Cultural life is intense: theatres, the most outstanding is the Colon Opera House, museums, expositions offer a wide selection of cultural events.

H/D City Tour
Duration: 3 ½ hours - AM or PM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children will pay the full adult rate if they occupy seat.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, Plaza de Mayo (20 minutes stop), Caminito (20 minutes stop), Recoleta (20 minutes stop), Palermo Park and Colon Opera House. Return to the pier.
Tour description: This is a comprehensive tour of this cosmopolitan capital city. Depart from the pier and drive down the widest boulevard on earth, the 9 de Julio Avenue, pass the obelisk commemorating 400 hundred years of history and stop at the Plaza de Mayo bordered by the Casa Rosada (Government House), Metropolitan Cathedral with the Mausoleum of San Martin and the Cabildo, colonial Town Hall. Drive to Caminito in colourful La Boca district, where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. Then through Recoleta with elegant restaurants, sidewalk cafes and the famous cemetery where Evita Perón is buried. Visit the beautiful Palermo Park and past world renowned Colon Opera House. Finally, return to the pier.


H/D City Tour and Shopping Tour with lunch
Duration: 6 ½ hours - AM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 9 years old will pay 60% of the adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive along 9 de Julio Avenue, Plaza de Mayo (20 minutes stop), Caminito (20 minutes stop), Recoleta (20 minutes stop), Palermo Park and Colon Opera House. Lunch at "Los Troncos" restaurant with drinks. Shopping tour in the main shopping centres. Return to the pier.
Tour description: This is a comprehensive tour of this cosmopolitan capital city. Depart from the pier and drive down the widest boulevard on earth, the 9 de Julio Avenue, pass the obelisk commemorating 400 hundred years of history and stop at the Plaza de Mayo bordered by the Casa Rosada (Government House), Metropolitan Cathedral with the Mausoleum of San Martin and the Cabildo, colonial Town Hall. Drive to Caminito in colourful La Boca district, where the first Italian immigrants settled in 1751. Then through Recoleta with elegant restaurants, sidewalk cafes and the famous cemetery where Evita Perón is buried. Visit the beautiful Palermo Park and past world renowned Colon Opera House. Then, transfer to a "Los Troncos" restaurant to taste the famous Argentine meat and wines. This is a traditional restaurant located in the city centre. After lunch, drive to the most important and fashionable shopping centres and time at leisure for shopping. Finally, transfer back to the pier.
Suggested menu at "Hereford"
- Buffet Froid or Cheese & Cold Cuts Table or Salads Table
- Rump Boneless Steak with Salad and French Fries
- Ice cream
- Coffee
- White and red wines Mineral water and soft drinks, beer.


F/D Historical and Cultural City Tour with lunch
Duration: 8 ½ hours - AM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 9 years old will pay 70% of the adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive to Plaza de Mayo (30 minutes stop), Avenida de Mayo, the Congress Palace, 9 de Julio Avenue, Colon Theatre, La Boca, Caminito (30 minutes stop), San Telmo. Lunch at a "Los Troncos" restaurant with drinks. Recoleta (30 minutes stop), cemetery, Palermo parks, the Presidential country house and San Isidro. Return to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier and drive to Plaza de Mayo, the centre of the most important political and social events in Argentine history. Surrounding this square stands the Government House also known as the Pink House, the old city hall or Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
We will drive along Avenida de Mayo to get to the Congress Palace. This imposing neo classical style building is the headquarters of the National Legislative power. Then, we will drive on through 9 de Julio Avenue to see the Colon Theatre, one of the most important in the world due to its acoustics and infrastructure. We continue southward to visit La Boca colourful neighbourhood, where the Genoese immigrants settle in 1751. This scenario inspired numerous artists, whose work can be admired on the walls of Caminito and in the Museum of Arts of La Boca. Every weekend a fair of paintings and crafts is held here. Continue to San Telmo, the historical and most representative neighbourhood of the city. It preserves the city architectural and cultural patrimony of the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries.
We will see the Dorrego Square, where every Sunday an antique and craft fair is held, San Pedro Telmo Church, the antiques shops, etc. San Telmo is known for its vivid nightlife since most famous tango night-clubs are located here. Then, enjoy the typical Argentine meats and wines in "Los Troncos" restaurant.
This is a traditional restaurant located in the city centre.
Continue our tour to the northern residential areas of the city. We will drive to Recoleta neighbourhood, the most sophisticated area in the city, known for its exclusive boutiques, world class restaurants and coffee shops on the side walks. Opposite the coffee places we will visit the Recoleta Cemetery, where most aristocratic Argentine families' crypts are. Because of its works of art this cemetery is the second in importance in the world after the Stalieno Cemetery in Italy. The mortal remains of Eva Perón lie here. Next to the cemetery is the Paseo del Pilar, former Franciscan convent, where art exhibitions and concerts are held. We will continue our visit in Plaza Francia, where a craft fair is held every weekend, the Fine Arts Museum and the Buenos Aires Design Center. Afterwards we will drive through Palermo parks and lakes to see the Rosedal, the Planetarium, the Argentine Polo field and the Hippodrome.
On our way northward we will see the Presidential country house located in Olivos and the Riverside Train station. Our tour ends in San Isidro where colonial buildings are on the coastal area surrounded by a thick vegetation with a magnificent view of the riverside. Return to the pier.
Suggested menu at "Hereford"
- Buffet Froid or Cheese & Cold Cuts Table or Salads Table
- Rump Boneless Steak with Salad and French Fries
- Ice cream
- Coffee
- White and red wines Mineral water and soft drinks, beer.


H/D Tigre and Parana Delta with Riverside Train
Duration: 3 ½ hours - AM or PM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children under 6 years old will be free of charge, older children will pay full rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Drive to Olivos, Riverside Train line up to San Isidro station, San Isidro (20 minutes stop), Tigre, 1 hour sailing through Paraná River's delta, return to the pier.
Tour description: Departure from the pier in a wonderful drive through the northern residential districts. On our way northward we will see the President's Residence at Olivos. Opposite the presidential country house stands the Maipú Train Station, which is the beginning of the Riverside Train line. We will board this picturesque train and enjoy its journey up to San Isidro Station. From its panoramic windows we will see the de la Plata River's rivera and its ravines, where luxury houses were built on top.
Visit of San Isidro, a neighbourhood that grew up around its imposing neogothic Cathedral, one of the most interesting examples of religious architecture in the city. The area around the Cathedral with its tree lined squares, the cobbled streets and century old houses makes up one of the most charming spots in Buenos Aires. We will also see the Hippodrome of San Isidro, where the most important races are run. We continue our way to get to Tigre, a charming neighbourhood where a great number of summer homes, yachting clubs and rowing clubs concentrate. Tigre is located at the outlet of the Delta of the Paraná River, in an area of semitropical woods, with islands and inlets crossed by streams, rivers and brooks, an ideal setting for nautical sports and leisure.
We will take a one-hour boat excursion to enjoy the great scenery of this landscape. Return to the pier.

Dinner & Tango Show "Señor Tango"
Duration: 4 hours - Evening departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 8 years old will pay 50% of the adult rate. They will have a special "Children's menu".
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer from the pier. Dinner and tango show at "Señor Tango", with drinks. Return to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier and transfer to Señor Tango to have dinner and enjoy an excellent tango show. At the beginning of the century the building was a big general store, property of the firm Brenta and Roncoroni (known merchants of the time). Today, it is a unique complex in the history of popular Argentine music, to strengthen even more the cultural roots of this country. It offers typical Argentine dishes, and the speciality is prime beef. The wine cellar has a great variety of the best Argentine wines as well as the classic German, Italian and French ones. After the show, return to the pier.
Normal Menu: First dish: Bird terrine with Mesclum salad, olives and green sauce
Main dish: one option among: Rump boneless steak, mixed brochette, grilled chicken (with garnishing).
Dessert: Steamed vegetables and noissete potatoes.
Drinks: Red and white wine, beer, sodas, mineral water.
Toast: a glass of champagne


Tango Show "Señor Tango"
Duration: 2 ½ hours - Evening departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 8 years old will pay 50% of the adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to "Señor Tango". Tango show with one drink. Return to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier and transfer to Señor Tango to enjoy an excellent tango show. At the beginning of the century the building was a big general store, property of the firm Brenta and Roncoroni (known merchants of the time). Today, it is a unique complex in the history of popular Argentine music, to strengthen even more the cultural roots of this country. After the show, return to the pier.


San Telmo
Duration: 3 hours - AM or PM departure, only on Sundays
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children will pay the full adult rate if they occupy seat.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to San Telmo neighbourhood. Time at leisure and transfer back to the pier.
Tour description: Depart from the pier towards San Telmo, the city's historical district. Aristocratic families settled down in this neighbourhood until the yellow fever epidemic in 1871 broke out, when they decided to move to the north. As time passed and new immigrants arrived, the big houses were inhabited by people who lived promiscuously and in poverty. It was not until 1970 that the currently known as "conventillos" began to be remodelled and considered valuable works of architecture. Visit the flea market, which is held every Sunday in its main square, the Plaza Dorrego. Here you can find great number of antiques. Finally, transfer back to the pier.


F/D Tour "Fiesta Gaucha Santa Susana" with lunch
Duration: 8 hours - AM departure
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children under 5 years old will be free of charge. Children between 5 and 10 years old will pay 70% of the adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to Cardales, lunch at the "Estancia Santa Susana" with drinks. The traditional "gaucho" entertainment with guitars and "bombos" and a show of horsemanship.
Tour description: This is the ideal opportunity to sample a bit of traditional Argentine country life. Depart from the pier towards Cardales, only 90 km from downtown Buenos Aires to visit Santa Susana Estancia. Its 1200 hectares are devoted mainly to agriculture and cattle breeding. A couple of years ago the estancia began holding gaucho parties for visitors. Upon arrival a welcome drink with empanadas (meat pies) will be served at the Pulpería. Later, taste a typical Argentine barbecue accompanied by Argentine wine. As you finish your lunch enjoy a show with folk and tango music and dances. Afterwards, see a cuadreras and ring races where gauchos show their skills as horsemen. Late in the afternoon, a snack consisting in home made pastries and mate will be served. Horses and carriages for rides are available. Return to the pier.
Lunch at Santa Susana: 
- Empanadas
- Tenderloin and roast barbecue, sausage and rump.
- Salads
- Ice cream or fruit salad.
- Mineral water - soft drinks
- White and red wines.


F/D Tour "Fiesta Gaucha Los Patricios" with lunch
Duration: 8 hours - AM departure
Not available for less 10 paxs
Prices available upon request
Children policy: children up to 6 years old will pay 60% of the adult rate.
Included in the Price of the Tour: Transfer to San Antonio de Areco, lunch at "Estancia Los Patricios" with drinks. The traditional "gaucho" entertainment with guitars and "bombos" and a show of horsemanship.
Tour description: This is the ideal opportunity to sample a bit of traditional Argentine country life. Depart from the pier toward San Antonio de Areco, 110 kms from downtown Buenos Aires, where you will visit Los Patricios, a traditional estancia. The first owner of the estancia was Daniel de Spiller, army man of the Desert Campaign and one of the first admirals of the Argentinean Army. The present owner is his great-granddaughter, Maria Luisa de Bary de Solier de Brane. The skeleton of the house was built by the beginning of the century (1904), with a pampeano-colonial style. The garden has an English style and was designed by the French engineer Luis Goddard. It has a sport area, where tourists can practice tennis, volleyball, bowls, football, polo, swimming pool, horseback riding. It also has a track for ring races. It has big extensions dedicated to agriculture, especially dedicated to wheat, corn, sunflower and soya cultivation. Upon arrival, 6 gauchos on horses will welcome you and lead the bus to the parking place. María and Juan Brané, the owners of the estancia, will greet you and serve a snack consisting in typical empanadas and wine.
Later, see the gauchos showing their skills at:
-Mingling of two troops of horses led by a lead male: each mingling has a female horse with a bell that rings different from the other one and several horses that follow their female. When the females and males mix and then they continue in different direction, each group follows its female.
-Ring race: the ring race is done on horses, at a very high speed, trying to enter some kind of stick in a bobeche that hangs from an arc.
-Polka dance, with chairs, on horses: this is a very funny dance; there are 7 gauchos that gallop around 6 chairs with polka music. When music stops, the gauchos go down the horses to sit down on the chairs and there is always one gaucho without chair, until there is only one chair and two men playing the end of the game.
At noon, taste the famous Argentine meat in an asado. As you have your lunch see a traditional folk dances show. After lunch, enjoy the facilities of the estancia on your own: take a ride on a sulky or go horseback riding through beautiful trails or simply relax under the shade of an old tree. Try the typical mate with delicious home made pastries before returning to the pier.
Lunch at Los Patricios:
- Tenderloin and roast barbecue, sausage and rump.
- Salads
- Ice cream with strawberry sauce
- Mineral water - soft drinks
- White and red wines

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