Colonial Churches of Buenos Aires Free Tour, Buenos Aires

Very interesting! I took my parents and aunts and uncles. We're all Catholic, and we were very interested in all the inf...

Nati Taladriz

On this free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires, we'll visit four catholic temples that have played an important role in the Argentine capital.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Most areas are accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Corner of Bolivar and Adolfo Alsina streets

Where does the activity end?

Church of Nuestra Señora de Belén

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 1,531 Travelers·55 reviews

April 25, 2026
Nati Taladriz
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Very interesting! I took my parents and aunts and uncles. We're all Catholic, and we were very interested in all the information our guide, Federico, ...
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September 26, 2026
Natalia Massari
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The guide, Federico Sanseverino, was excellent, very kind, and explained everything very well. The tour is very interesting, the 5 colonial churches a...
Traveling solo
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August 29, 2026
João Souza
Santos, Brazil
Federico was an excellent guide, a walking encyclopedia. I recommend that everyone who visits Buenos Aires have this experience.
As a couple
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August 29, 2026
Isabel Valderrama
Cali, Colombia
Excellent, and the best part was the guide, Fede.
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August 29, 2026
Claudia Martin
Funes, Argentina
I loved it! The guide is an expert and everything he explained was very interesting. A highly recommended tour.
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August 18, 2026
Maria Jose
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The rest of the registered participants didn't attend, so it was an individual guided tour. Federico was very consistent in his explanations and knowl...
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August 3, 2026
Jose Tenorio
Argentina
An excellent guide, making the visit so enjoyable it flew by. We had already toured Lezama Park with him on a previous occasion. It was wonderful to c...
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July 24, 2026
Elinismar Garcia Dos Santos
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The guide was wonderful and I highly recommend it. Very good.
With friends
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July 9, 2026
Silvinaleonor Toscano
Saldan, Argentina
Federico was excellent in his presentation, on time, and in his entire explanation.
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July 3, 2026
Tobias
Vitória Da Conquista, Brazil
The best cultural tour in the capital, Federico speaks Portuguese very well. Rich in history and information about the churches. Well worth it!
Traveling solo
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On this free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires, we'll visit four catholic temples that have played an important role in the Argentine capital.

Tour Details

On the day of the activity, we'll meet at the corner of Bolivar and Adolfo Alsina streets, the starting point of our free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires.

Our route begins as we set off towards the neighborhood of Monserrat in search of the Church of San Ignacio de Loyola. We'll enter this temple, which was the first to be built of brick in 1886. We'll contemplate its German baroque architecture, and in its interior we'll discover colonial style altarpieces.

Next, we'll continue the tour by heading to the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco de Asis, dating back to 1754. We'll stop in front of its neo-baroque facade, highlighting the tympanum decorated with statues of St. Francis, Christopher Columbus, and Dante Alighieri.

The next stop will be at the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Rosario de la Defensa y la Reconquista de Buenos Aires. Built in 1751 by the Dominican Order, this building survived the English invasions of 1806 and 1807.

Here, we'll observe the impacts of cannonballs that are still preserved in its left tower, as well as the British flags displayed as historical trophies. Within the atrium, we'll be welcomed by the mausoleum of Manuel Belgrano, one of the great independence heroes.

Finally, we'll visit the Church of Nuestra Señora de Belén, also called the Church of San Pedro González Telmo, in the popular neighborhood of San Telmo. Inside, we'll find an 18th-century image of San Pedro Telmo, patron saint of sailors, and a pulpit donated by Manuel Belgrano himself.

After visiting this church, we'll say goodbye after a 2.5-hour tour, but not before giving you helpful tips for exploring the antique stores, cafes, and street art of San Telmo.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept reservations for more than 6 people, even if they book separate reservations.

9.5

Exceptional 1,531 Travelers·55 reviews

April 25, 2026
Nati Taladriz
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Very interesting! I took my parents and aunts and uncles. We're all Catholic, and we were very interested in all the information our guide, Federico, ...
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Natalia Massari
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The guide, Federico Sanseverino, was excellent, very kind, and explained everything very well. The tour is very interesting, the 5 colonial churches a...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 29, 2026
João Souza
Santos, Brazil
Federico was an excellent guide, a walking encyclopedia. I recommend that everyone who visits Buenos Aires have this experience.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 29, 2026
Isabel Valderrama
Cali, Colombia
Excellent, and the best part was the guide, Fede.
Is this useful?
August 29, 2026
Claudia Martin
Funes, Argentina
I loved it! The guide is an expert and everything he explained was very interesting. A highly recommended tour.
Is this useful?
August 18, 2026
Maria Jose
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The rest of the registered participants didn't attend, so it was an individual guided tour. Federico was very consistent in his explanations and knowl...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 3, 2026
Jose Tenorio
Argentina
An excellent guide, making the visit so enjoyable it flew by. We had already toured Lezama Park with him on a previous occasion. It was wonderful to c...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 24, 2026
Elinismar Garcia Dos Santos
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The guide was wonderful and I highly recommend it. Very good.
With friends
Is this useful?
July 9, 2026
Silvinaleonor Toscano
Saldan, Argentina
Federico was excellent in his presentation, on time, and in his entire explanation.
Is this useful?
July 3, 2026
Tobias
Vitória Da Conquista, Brazil
The best cultural tour in the capital, Federico speaks Portuguese very well. Rich in history and information about the churches. Well worth it!
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

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On this free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires, we'll visit four catholic temples that have played an important role in the Argentine capital.

Tour Details

On the day of the activity, we'll meet at the corner of Bolivar and Adolfo Alsina streets, the starting point of our free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires.

After visiting this church, we'll say goodbye after a 2.5-hour tour, but not before giving you helpful tips for exploring the antique stores, cafes, and street art of San Telmo.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept reservations for more than 6 people, even if they book separate reservations.

Colonial Churches of Buenos Aires Free Tour