Personalities of Buenos Aires: The Lives of Evita and Borges

Code: 417116
  • Duración: 4 hours
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Dificultad: EASY

Description

In this tour you will learn about the lives of two of the most influential people in the history of Argentina: Eva Duarte de Perón, former first lady of the Republic and an advocate on behalf the labor and women's rights; and Jorge Luis Borges, writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language literature. 




Price includes
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
Price does not include
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
Importante
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Itinerary

  • After pickup from all hotels have finished, you will travel through the Avenida 9 de Julio and Recoleta neighborhoods and hear the story of Eva Peron´s life, in either an air-conditioned minivan or coach.


  • After this introduction, arrive at the Recoleta cemetery and enjoy a 30-minute walking tour through the cemetery. The guided visit will lead us to the mausoleums of the main historic characters of the Argentine history such as Marcelo T. de Alvear, president from 1922 to 1928, and Raul Alfonsin, the first Argentine president democratically elected in 1983 following the military government. You will also see the mausoleum of Evita and her family.

  • Next, you will discover the heart of Palermo that combines a bohemian atmosphere with the forefront of design and Palermo Hollywood that stands out for its film studios, television production companies and radios. In this neighborhood will be highlighted the life and work of the writer Jorge Luis Borges, where he spent his childhood and where wrote his most famous novels.


  • The tour finishes with a 30-minute visit of the Evita Museum, at which you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the life and work of one of the most important women in Argentina.

    Around 6 pm you will be dropped off at a central point in Downtown Buenos Aires.


Faq

Buenos Aires can be visited all year round. The best time is spring and autumn, when the weather is more pleasant for touring the city.

Packages usually include hotel, transfers and tours of the city, tango, historic neighborhoods and gastronomic experiences.

We recommend 3 to 5 nights to enjoy the city at leisure.

Yes, it is ideal for city breaks, culture, gastronomy and nightlife.

Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo, La Boca and Puerto Madero.

Comfortable and urban clothing; light coat in autumn and winter.

Yes, you can add tango shows, gourmet experiences or nearby excursions.
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