We arrived in Buenos Aires at the beginning of March after completing a cruise. As we only had two days in Buenos Aires we decided the best way to see Buenos Aires was on a walking tour. After a lot of searching on the Internet and reading lots of reviews we chose a walking tour from Buenos Tours. The Buenos Tours web site answered most of our questions and was very informative regarding how their tours worked and what was included and not included. A representative from Buenos Tours responded promptly to our e-mail answering all of our questions. They even sent our a questionnaire to determine our interests so the tour guide could modify the tour to meet our interests. After wandering around Buenos Aires for 7 hours with our tour guide Ceri I felt that I not only saw many of the tourist attractions but also got a good feel for the city and the people who live there. It really enhanced our experience walking around with someone who could relate to us as Canadians, and to the people of Buenos Aires. Ceri geared the trip to include our interests --- my husband is an avid photographer so Ceri took us to his favorite camera store. We also had the opportunity to meet and speak with store owners, restaurant owners and people on the street and to try some of the local cuisine. When we booked the trip I thought it seemed a little expensive but I can say I now feel it was money well spent. read more

I spent a few days in Buenos Aires towards the end of February and having done some prior research into the option for guided tours I chose the 7 hour, full day walking tour operated by Buenos Tours. The company has an excellent reputation, communicates comprehensively and on a timely basis, and offers a private tour for 1 person (or with two further people if desired) at a reasonable price. I liked the flexibility such a private tour offers, with the customer able to state a particular preference as to locations that should be visited and maybe to add in a little shopping in one of the malls in the city! In my case I had already been to the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, and one or two other well known sites, and I requested that those sites be excluded from this private day tour. Based on other reviews I requested that Jessica be my guide. It turned out to be an inspired choice as the day proved to be everything I had hoped for and more. Jessica is of American origin who has spent some years in BA and is a fluent speaker in both English and Spanish. She gave me a really good insight into the city and its people and was able to deal totally with my various questions. In fact this tour was of such quality and value to me I doubt that I will want to go on a large group tour of a big city again! I recommend Buenos Tours wholeheartedly. And thank you Jessica for a great day. read more

We have used Buenos Tours on two occasions now with there being three years apart between visits. Our last visit was in February. On both occasions Ceri was assigned to us and he proved to be passionate and with a great knowledge of B. Aires. What shines through is the great interaction with the local people. So many different experiences with local people. On our last visit I recall drinking a bottle of beer brewed locally in La Boca. The owner was so pleased to take a picture of this English man drinking his beer. He was so proud of his product. Later in the day we met some older women wearing scarves of different colours. We had seen many of these as we toured B.Aires and Ceri engaged them in conversation and we left them later knowing the significance of the coloured scarves. They seemed pleased that people from another country would find the time to listen to their story. B.Aires is such a great city and we would not have such a high opinion of the city without taking these tours. B.T.W. the office at Buenos Tours are quick to respond to questions. Excellent to deal with. Iain and Lynn read more

We are so glad we stumbled upon BuenosTours doing a Google search for something else. Book them! Here are the pros and cons. PROS --Wonderful tour guide named Jessica. She was fantastic. An ex-pat from New Jersey who fell in love with Buenos Aires and stayed for 10 years. --Tour guides are ex-pats who love Argentina. They are able to give an outsiders perspective on things like politics, living in Buenos Aires. --Tours are private walking tours--a wonderful way to experience the city --Tours are tailored to your interests. When we started, Jessica asked if we had any goals. We told her the foods we wanted to try (and even the specific spots we wanted to try them at) and she worked them in. --Jessica loved answering our questions and providing insights into life in Buenos Aires. She was very knowledgable about the history of the country. --Tour guide picks you up at your hotel and drops you off at the end. CONS --Absolutely none (unless you prefer to ride around in a vehicle) read more

For anyone wanting an in depth tour of BA and who has a lot of questions to ask along the way, which I did, a group guided tour with lots of other people doesn't cut it, does it? Enter Buenos Tours. I specifically had interest in the Peron era, which I stipulated as part of the booking process (they ask what it is your want to see and find out about as part of the online booking process). I got a tailored tour of the key sites relating to the era. Even though I booked at very late notice, the booking process was responsive and fast. Jessica, my guide, has been in BA for 10 years and is American but speaks fluent Spanish. She was extremely knowledgeable and I got a huge amount out of my time with her. In fact I needed a lot more than than the 3 hours I had booked. HIGHLY recommended and well worth the money. If you want to get real insights that are out of the norm, this is the way to go. Show less read more

We had a wonderful tour with Jessica for 7 hours. She is very knowledgeable about BA and took us to all the neighborhoods we wanted to see. She also took us to historic landmarks we had not previously researched. She was very mindful of making this "our" tour and asked if there were things we wanted to see before she made suggestions. I loved that one of the things she suggested we do was to go into local grocery stores. This is one of my favorite things to do because you get a feel for the local environment and how people shop and live day to day. We had lunch at a local restaurant and Jessica told us the history of typical cafes in Argentina. She mapped out the day perfectly as we walked from one end of the city to the other incorporating the culture and environment of Argentina. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire day and highly recommend Buenos Tours! read more

I had been to Buenos Aires a few times in the past, but as this was my son's first visit I decided to book the seven hour walking tour to get a proper insight into the city and its people. Booking over the web was easy and followed up by an exchange of emails about what we wanted to do and who we would like as our guide. We were very specific, including the requirement to experience the "best empanadas in BA". We were allocated Ceri as guide and he was tremendous. Personable, interesting and extremely knowledgeable, he delivered exactly what we were looking for including lots of interaction with the locals, places we would never have found on our own, and the empanadas! Me and my son loved this experience and can't recommend it highly enough. read more

I had 3 days in Buenos Aires prior to an expedition, and I did a full day private tour with Ceri. We covered the city from end to end by walking, city bus and taxi as required. Ceri even showed me the best way to change some US dollars to Pesos as I couldn't get Pesos prior to my trip. I was a bit nervous about walking around BA, having read the horror stories on-line but Ceri assured me with some common sense I shouldn't have any problems. At the end of the tour he gave me a city map with notes where was and wasn't safe, so I could go exploring by myself the following day. Which I did without any issues, despite looking like a tourist. read more

Booked a private walking tour for San Telmo and La Boca areas. From the first contact Buenos tours was top notch. They provided information up front, gave advice and ensured safety during the tour. My guide Ceri was fabulous!!! I learned so much about the history and culture of the area and hadn't even tried. It was a beautiful day for the tour and as we walked by a cafe in La Boca I wanted to sit, have a beer and people watch. This may have been my favorite part of the tour. Ceri knew many proprietors on the way and was able to suggest some non-touristy items and shops. Highly recommend his company. read more

The best way of getting to know the city and taking back with you great memories. Our guide was an expat that currently calls Buenos Aires home and his enthusiasm and knowledge of not only the city in its current form, but the histoy as well, gave us a glimps into the city that we just would not get otherwise. Apart from that, he was super friendly and it seemed like just hanging out with a friend who also happened to be an expert on the city. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Buenos Aires. read more

We had one full day in Buenos Aries and Buenos Tours arranged a fantastic tour that was a great introduction to a huge city. The tour was mostly walking, but included 2 taxis and a public bus. If you speak English or Spanish ask for Jessica as she is one of the best guides we have ever had. read more