Explore the best of Buenos Aires on this half day tour of Argentina's beautiful capital. No visit to Buenos Aires is complete without a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, so climb aboard for a few hours of information and fun.

Your Buenos Aires tour will begin at the front door of your hotel. Your friendly, English-speaking guide will meet you as you begin your tour, starting with Buenos Aires's most famous plaza, Plaza de Mayo (Plaza of May). The plaza was the site of the May 1810 revolution that led to Argentina's independence and has been a focal point of political life in Buenos Aires and the Argentinian people ever since. In the plaza you will see the Casa Rosada (Pink House), which is the official seat of the executive branch of the government of Argentina as well as the office of the President. You will also see the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (Town Hall) and enjoy a great view of Colon Theater, one of the most highly regarded opera houses in the world.

Your Buenos Aires tour continues with a visit to the traditional quarter of San Telmo to experience the magical atmosphere that will take you back in time. As the oldest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, San Telmo is home to colonial buildings and antique shops lining the original cobblestone streets. After your San Telmo tour, your guide with take you to La Boca, the famous neighborhood where the first Italian immigrants settled in the city. La Boca is well known for its picturesque and colorful architecture along Caminito Street. You will continue to Palermo, a residential quarter with diverse attractions such as the zoo, the Palermo Parks, and the Planetarium.

Departing Palermo, tour Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city. Recoleta is home to elegant shops, excellent restaurants and open air cafes under the "gomero" trees.

Your tour ends at Galerias Pacifico, a shopping area, where you can continue your own exploration of Buenos Aires! This Buenos Aires sightseeing tour is sure to leave you well oriented with the main sites of this remarkable city.