Buenos Aires · PORTEñO PALACES AND THEATRES
13 tours
The grain money of a century ago went straight into marble, and the city still has the buildings to prove it. Below are the best palace and theatre tours: Teatro Colón from behind the curtain, Palacio Barolo laid out like the Divine Comedy, and the Palacio Paz salons, with prices and how far ahead each needs booking.
Experience Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires with a 1-hour guided tour featuring frescoes, a 700-bulb chandelier, and a world-famous horseshoe hall.
“excellent tour of the theater and our guide was so knowledgeable”
Four-hour Buenos Aires highlights tour through six neighborhoods, with a Spanish guide, two photo stops, and central pickup for $45.
“Good balance in schedule and really good surprise at the end !”
Step inside Buenos Aires Teatro Colón on a guided tour, seeing the Golden Hall and Main Foyer in about 1 hour with strict ticket rules.
“Excellent and efficient tour of this beautiful space. Kiara was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Palacio Barolo skip-the-line tour in Buenos Aires: bilingual guide, ornate interiors, and lighthouse summit 360 views.
“The tour was lite and easy. Was good value for money”
One-hour guided tours of Teatro Colón in English, Spanish, or Portuguese with ticket booking and skip-the-line access. Wheelchair accessible.
“The guide, Ruben, was so knowledgeable and friendly. He seemed to know every detail of a place built with detail in mind. Sos un capo, Rubén!”
Nighttime guided tour inside Palacio Barolo with a bilingual guide, Dante-themed architecture, and wine, plus lighthouse views over Buenos Aires.
“It was an amazing place to see and very unique to see the city up top inside the light turret. The guide was very informative and was excellent at explaining in both Spanish and English for the group. I would recommend an evening tour as you get excellent reviews. But be prepared to walk up 8 narrow flights of stairs to reach the top. It's worth it, but the stairs only wind round and it's not too strenuous. However, keep your head down if tall until you reach the top. It's a good example of art deco style.”
See Buenos Aires icons in 150 minutes, from Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo to the Cabildo and Bicentennial Museum, guided in Spanish.
“It was an excellent visit with Miguel who is very knowledgeable about the city and super friendly. My Spanish is not that good and he adapted well so that I could follow his explanation. It was a great afternoon in Buenos Aires !”
5 to 6 hour Buenos Aires walking tour linking San Telmo and Puerto Madero, with a guided Teatro Colón and optional MALBA art museum.
“The guide was very kind and nice! It was great time in Buesnos Aires”
Private 2-hour Buenos Aires historic walk to Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Cabildo, and a skip-the-line Metropolitan Cathedral visit.
“Estuvo increíble la experiencia, la guía explica muy bien y es amable”
Gala lírica opera tickets at Palacio Paz in Buenos Aires, with live piano, themed performances, a sparkling wine welcome, and optional snack or dinner.
“Wonderful opera and complete experience at Palacio Paz. Just beautiful!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Buenos Aires landmarks, architecture, and Plaza de Mayo, with Cathedral and Chapter entrance included.
2-hour private MALBA tour in Buenos Aires with a licensed guide, entry included, plus key works by Kahlo, Rivera, and Xul Solar.
“Rehber detaylı bir şekilde resimler ve resim akımlarıyla ilgili bilgiler cerdi. Çok içten, samimi, neşeliydi. Teşekkür ederim”
3-hour walking tour from Plaza de Mayo to Teatro Colón, eclectic facades and Brutalist Banco Hipotecario, plus mate tasting.
“El sábado por la mañana, hice un recorrido de lo más simpático y enriquecedor. Juan y Loli compartieron con mucha generosidad información, conocimientos y experiencias tanto pertinentes como interesantes. No sólo aprendí acerca de la arquitectura tan fascinante aquí en Buenos Aires, pero también sobre la cultura argentina. Compartieron conmigo unas galletas típicas que no había probado, así como un sabroso maté. Desde mi encuentro con ellos, no miro a los edificios de la misma manera. Me demoro en los detalles discutidos y ¡tengo la impresión de apreciar mucho más lo que veo! Recomiendo mucho ese tour. ¡Es excelente!Read more”
