Join us to relive the most moving stories of Buenos Aires's Belle Époque on this theatrical walking tour of Recoleta, strolling through this exclusive neighborhood alongside 2 early 20th-century aristocrats.
Tour Details
What if we told you Buenos Aires's Belle Époque high society is waiting for you? At the designated time, we'll meet in Plaza San Martín de Tours to kick off this theatrical tour of Buenos Aires.
Once everyone's arrived, we'll set off on a very special walking tour. Our hosts, straight out of the 20th century, will lead the way, showing us the influence of the city's elite during the Belle Époque and how European architecture shaped Buenos Aires.
The tour will take us into the Recoleta neighborhood, where we'll stroll along Avenida Alvear, one of the best streets for discovering the city's most aristocratic side. Case in point: the Alvear Palace Hotel, a luxury hotel with a fascinating history. Did you know some of the most famous names in the world have stayed here? We'll learn all about this 5-star hotel in the heart of Recoleta.
Next, we'll admire the many buildings in this style dotting the neighborhood, a distinctly Argentine take on early 20th-century architecture. The National Academies buildings and Édition Privée are some of the standout examples we'll see.
We'll also see the contrast between French and English aristocracy as we stop in front of the Casey Palace and the Maguire Residence. Beyond the architecture, our hosts will bring some of the Belle Époque's most surprising stories to life. It'll be so much fun!
We'll continue past the Park Hyatt and the Apostolic Nunciature, perfect for learning about the city's leading families. Nearby, we'll find Plazoleta Carlos Pellegrini, whose monument will take us back to the founding of the prestigious Jockey Club. You'll find out why it's still one of the most exclusive clubs in Buenos Aires today.
In the final stretch, we'll pass the Pereda Palace, the Álzaga Unzué Mansion, and the Ortiz Basualdo Palace, now the French Embassy, where you'll witness one of the Belle Époque's most moving love stories.
Finally, after 1.5 hours, we'll say goodbye to our aristocratic hosts in front of the French Embassy, wrapping up this theatrical tour.