Buenos Aires itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · ArgentinaOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 35
- Per day
- ≈ 132,850 ARS
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Buenos Aires itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 35 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Centre and San Telmo
- Day 2 Recoleta and Palermo
- Day 3 La Boca and Puerto Madero
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 132,850 ARS a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:30–16:15
Centre and San Telmo
Landmark
Plaza de Mayo
Casa Rosada (the pink palace, free tours at weekends), the Cathedral (Pope Francis's former church), and the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo on Thursdays at 15:30.
FreeFood
Café Tortoni
A café since 1858: order churros and hot chocolate. Expect a queue. On Avenida de Mayo.
≈ 6,000 ARS per person- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
San Telmo Market
A market dating from 1897, with choripán (grilled sausage sandwich) and empanada stalls and antique dealers. On Sundays the Defensa street fair stretches over 10 blocks.
≈ 12,000 ARS per personLandmark
Plaza Dorrego
Street tango on Sundays and antique shops.
FreeCulture
El Zanjón de Granados
1730 tunnels beneath a restored mansion; visit by guided tour.
≈ 8,000 ARS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- La Brigada San TelmoA parrilla (steakhouse) with football decor, where the meat is cut with a spoon.
- Museo Histórico NacionalNational history in Parque Lezama; free. An alternative to Zanjón.
Day 2 · 09:00–21:30
Recoleta and Palermo
Culture
Recoleta Cemetery
A city of marble mausoleums with Evita's tomb (Duarte) and plenty of cats. Free, though foreigners have needed a 14,000 ARS ticket since 2025.
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Floralis Genérica
A giant steel flower that opens and closes with the sun; at Plaza Naciones Unidas.
FreeCulture
MALBA
Latin American art, including Frida Kahlo and Berni. Discounted entry on Wednesdays.
≈ 12,000 ARS per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Bosques de Palermo & Rosedal
A rose garden and lakes; rent a rowing boat or a bike.
Free- 3 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Don Julio
Billed as the world's best steakhouse. Without a reservation, join the queue at 18:45 (champagne is on the house). Order the bife de chorizo and a malbec.
≈ 60,000 ARS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- El Preferido de PalermoDon Julio's pink sibling, serving milanesa (breaded cutlet) and tapas.
- Museo Nacional de Bellas ArtesFree entry; Rodin, Monet, in Recoleta.
Day 3 · 10:00–18:30
La Boca and Puerto Madero
Landmark
Caminito
Colourful corrugated-iron houses and street tango. Go during the day and don't stray from the main streets.
Free- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
La Bombonera Boca Juniors
Stadium and museum tour; a shrine to Maradona.
≈ 25,000 ARS per personFood
El Obrero La Boca
A workers' canteen from 1954 serving milanesa and tortilla. Bono has eaten here.
≈ 25,000 ARS per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Puerto Madero Puente de la Mujer
Calatrava's bridge and the old port, plus the Fragata Sarmiento ship.
FreeNature
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
A nature reserve on the Rio de la Plata shore. Come for sunset; choripán stands are outside.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Cabaña Las Lilas Puerto MaderoA luxury waterfront parrilla.
- Usina del ArteA concert hall and gallery in a former power station; in La Boca, free.
Day 4 · 09:30–16:00Day trip
Tigre Delta
Landmark
Tren de la Costa Tigre
One hour from Retiro on the Mitre line (the scenic alternative is the Tren de la Costa). Ends at the Tigre pier.
≈ 2,000 ARS per personShopping
Puerto de Frutos
A market at the old fruit port selling wicker, woodwork and mate gourds.
FreeNature
Tigre Delta Boat Tour
The channels of the Paraná delta, with floating houses and market boats. The Interisleña public boat is cheap.
≈ 15,000 ARS per personCulture
Museo de Arte Tigre
The 1912 Tigre Club palace, a Belle Époque building on the riverbank.
≈ 3,000 ARS per personFood
María Luján Tigre
A riverside parrilla with asado and views.
≈ 25,000 ARS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Museo del MateA mate museum with tastings; in Tigre.
- Almacén de Ramos Generales TigreA former general store turned restaurant; try the picada (sharing platter).
Day 5 · 08:00–15:30Day trip
Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay)
Landmark
Buquebus Colonia Feribotu
A 1 hour 15 minute ferry (bring your passport; about 70,000 ARS return online) to Uruguay.
≈ 70,000 ARS per personLandmark
Barrio Histórico Colonia
A UNESCO-listed Portuguese-Spanish town with Calle de los Suspiros and the Portuguese gate.
FreeLandmark
Faro de Colonia
A lighthouse from 1857 with views over the Rio de la Plata (UYU cash).
≈ 50 ARS per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Charco Bistró Colonia
A riverside bistro; try the chivito (Uruguayan steak sandwich). Pay in UYU or USD.
≈ 1,500 ARS per personNature
Rambla & Plaza Mayor
The waterfront road, with classic cars. Ferries before sunset run between 17:00 and 19:00.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Museo Portugués ColoniaA museum of the Portuguese era; an alternative to the lighthouse.
- El Buen Suspiro ColoniaWine and picada on Calle de los Suspiros.
Day 6 · 10:30–22:30
Palermo Soho and tango
Shopping
Palermo Soho Plaza Serrano
Boutiques and murals, with a design market at weekends.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
La Cabrera Palermo
Parrilla with 15 small side dishes; 40% off during happy hour, 12:00-13:30.
≈ 45,000 ARS per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Museo Evita
Evita's clothes and life story, in a Palermo mansion.
≈ 8,000 ARS per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
A bookshop in a former theatre, often called the world's most beautiful. On Santa Fe.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Tango Show El Viejo Almacén
San Telmo's most traditional tango show, with a dinner package; or go to a milonga (La Viruta is cheap).
≈ 90,000 ARS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- La Viruta MilongaA milonga (tango dance night) where locals dance; lesson plus night out.
- Sarkis PalermoArmenian meze, an alternative to the parrilla; expect a queue.
Day 7 · 10:00–14:45
Teatro Colón and a gentle farewell
Culture
Teatro Colón
An opera house with some of the world's best acoustics. English tours run every hour; don't miss the golden hall.
≈ 25,000 ARS per personLandmark
Obelisco & Avenida 9 de Julio
The world's widest avenue and the obelisk, the symbol of Buenos Aires.
FreeFood
Confitería La Ideal
A restored café from 1912; medialunas (small croissants) and café con leche for your farewell.
≈ 12,000 ARS per personShopping
Galerías Pacífico
A shopping centre with a frescoed dome; leather souvenirs (Calle Florida).
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Ezeiza Havalimanı Tienda León
One hour by bus or taxi; farewell.
≈ 20,000 ARS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Museo de Arte DecorativoThe Errázuriz palace; an alternative to the Colón.
- Las Violetas AlmagroA stained-glass café from 1884; medialunas.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Buenos Aires trip easier
- Get a SUBE card (from kiosks). The metro (Subte) and buses (colectivo) are cheap, and Uber/Cabify are safe. Ezeiza is 1 hour away; Aeroparque is in the city.
- October-November: purple jacaranda trees in spring, the best season. December-February: 30-35°C and humid; locals are on holiday and the city is empty. March-May: autumn.
- ARS inflation means prices change fast (ASSUMPTION: mid-2026). The 'dólar MEP' rate applied automatically on cards is good; Western Union for cash. The new 100 USD series is the one to bring.
- Parrilla 30-60,000 ARS, empanada 2,000, coffee and medialuna 5,000, tango show 90,000+. Tip 10% in cash. Dinner is after 21:00.
- Watch for pickpockets: off the main street in Caminito and at the Retiro bus terminal. Don't show your phone in the street. Bring your passport for Colonia.
- Shared mate, dulce de leche, alfajores (Havanna), malbec; Recoleta's Sunday market.
Spending: ≈ 930,000 ARS per person for 7 days
- Food450,000 ARS
- Entry and tours250,000 ARS
- Local transport150,000 ARS
- Other80,000 ARS
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Buenos Aires cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 132,850 ARS per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Buenos Aires?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.