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Walking Tour of the La Boca Neighborhood: Tango, Art, and Football, Argentine Passions

FreeDaily · 2.5 hrs★ 4.7

Don't miss this fascinating walking tour through the iconic neighborhood of La Boca! Discover the secrets of this Buenos Aires corner, where tango was born. We cannot ove

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Happening now in Buenos Aires

Visiting Buenos Aires?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Buenos Aires

8pmLes Contes d'HoffmannWed 14 October, 8pm · Teatro Colón8pmMad Professor en Niceto ClubWed 14 October, 8pm · Niceto Club

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatExpo MATEAR 2026Sat 17 October, 12pm · La Rural, Pabellón Ocre · From ARS 10,000SatWater Lantern FestivalSat 17 October, 4pm · Hipódromo de PalermoSatMatthias Goerne - WinterreiseSat 17 October, 5pm · Teatro ColónSatFilarmónica de Buenos Aires: Vida de héroeSat 17 October, 8pm · Teatro ColónSatClub 69 (17 Oct)Sat 17 October, 11:59pm · Niceto ClubFreeSunFeria de MataderosSun 18 October · Feria de MataderosFreeSunFeria de San Telmo (Plaza Dorrego)Sun 18 October · Plaza Dorrego

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Buenos Aires

Parrilla Don JulioPalermo · $$$Gran Café TortoniMonserrat · $$El CuartitoRetiro · $$La CabreraPalermo · $$$Mercado de San TelmoSan Telmo · $$London CityMonserrat · $$36 BillaresMonserrat · $$Bar El FederalSan Telmo · $$

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Thu 11:30pmDeep Session #20Thu 15 October, 11:30pm · Niceto BarFri 11:59pmBesarabia presents Baban & VascoFri 16 October, 11:59pm · Humboldt (Niceto Club)Fri 11:59pmGenesis Vol. 2Fri 16 October, 11:59pm · Niceto ClubWed 8pmBerliner Philharmoniker with Kirill PetrenkoWed 21 October, 8pm · Teatro ColónFlorería AtlánticoRetiroNiceto ClubPalermo

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeFree tour of Buenos Aires: Heart of the cityDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeWalking Tour of the La Boca Neighborhood: Tango, Art, and Football, Argentine PassionsDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeBuenos Aires City Center Walking Tour: History and Stories 🏆 Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeWelcome to Buenos Aires! 🥇 The Essential Tour for First-Time VisitorsDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeWalking Tour Retiro and Recoleta: History and StoriesDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe Paris of South America! Icons, history, and myths of Buenos Aires. Free Tour. (max 6 people)Daily · 3.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeSan Telmo essential free tour: Tango: History and legends, markets and museumsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreePalermo Soho: Street Art TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeBuenos Aires Origins: San Telmo and MonserratDaily · 2.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeBuenos Aires, "The Paris of Latin America"Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeAbasto, Cradle of Tango and Porteño Culture Buenos Aires Free TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeEssential Tour of Buenos AiresDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkThe Beauty of Buenos AiresAny time · 1 hr · From €2Sightseeing Walk: San TelmoAny time · 4 hrs · From €2

Tours & day trips

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Día de Campo at Estancia El Ombú de ArecoEstancia El Ombú (about 1 hour from Buenos Aires)
New in Buenos AiresYour first month in Buenos Aires, plannedFour weeks, sixteen small steps: your people, your places and a Saturday routine.For hotels & hostelsRun a hotel or hostel in Buenos Aires?List your trivia nights, pub crawls and tours here for free, in front of everyone looking for something to do.

Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Buenos Aires

FreeCasco Histórico circuit 2 (San Telmo)about 4 hrsFreeCircuito Verde (Palermo and Recoleta)about 4 hrsFreeLa Boca self-guided walkabout 4 hrsFreePedaleando Buenos Aires: Circuito 9 (Paseo del Bajo)about 2.5 hrsFreePuerto Madero and Reserva Ecológica walkabout 4 hrsFreeRecoleta self-guided walkabout 4 hrs

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Buenos Aires: what's on, answered

What's on in Buenos Aires this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 7 events listed in Buenos Aires, including Expo MATEAR 2026, Water Lantern Festival and Matthias Goerne - Winterreise. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Buenos Aires?

Yes: 12 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Buenos Aires?

There are 1 tour or day trip to book, including Día de Campo at Estancia El Ombú de Areco and 2 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Buenos Aires?

Local favourites include Parrilla Don Julio, Gran Café Tortoni, El Cuartito and La Cabrera, and for a drink, Florería Atlántico and Niceto Club.

Where can I go hiking near Buenos Aires?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Buenos Aires include Casco Histórico circuit 2 (San Telmo), Circuito Verde (Palermo and Recoleta) and La Boca self-guided walk.

How is this page put together?

It covers 14–21 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Buenos Aires, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.