Buenos Aires Sightseeing Bus, Gray Line
Description
The sightseeing bus provides a comprehensive exploration of 25 key locations in Buenos Aires, allowing you to immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant atmosphere. You can get on and off as desired within a period of 24, 48, or 72 hours. This experience is essential for any visitor!
Route & Stops
This bus tour in Buenos Aires encompasses a route featuring 25 stops, with a total journey time of approximately 3.5 hours. Riding on this open-top double-decker vehicle, you’ll have the opportunity to appreciate the city's most notable landmarks. The audio guide in English will provide insightful information about the historical context of each site throughout the ride.
Get ready to capture stunning photos! Feel free to hop on and off at will as you explore various stops. Your journey will take you through the political center of the city, where Congreso Square and Avenida de Mayo await. The bus also routes through the San Telmo neighborhood, the Paseo de la Historieta, and the renowned La Boca district.
You'll also encounter the iconic Bombonera, the home of Club Atlético Boca Juniors, before heading towards Puerto Madero and Costanera Sur.
The tour includes the northern parts of the city, with stops at Floralis Genérica, Usina del Arte, and the magnificent Teatro Colón. Suddenly, the lovely green spaces of Palermo will present themselves, completing this thorough route!
For more details, you may access a route map and stop information through the links below:
Important Notice: Please be aware that due to ongoing construction, stops 16 (Costanera Norte), 17 (Monumento Cristóbal Colón), and 18 (Parque de la Memoria) are currently suspended until further notice.
Tour Options
Upon confirming your reservation, you can select unlimited access to the sightseeing bus for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Which option appeals to you most?
How Does It Work?
Your ticket allows access to the sightseeing bus for 24, 48, or 72 hours starting from the moment it is first used. For instance, if you utilize a 48-hour ticket on a Thursday at 3 PM, it will remain valid until Saturday at 3 PM. During this timeframe, you have the freedom to hop on and off as often as you wish.
Schedules & Frequency
- The sightseeing bus operates Monday through Sunday from 9:20 am to 6 pm, with the last bus departing at 5:30 pm.
- Be aware that on this final departure, the bus will only cover half the route.
- The average bus frequency is roughly every 25 minutes throughout the week.
Guided Tours
In addition, your bus ticket offers access to guided tours, each led by an guide fluent in English and lasting roughly1 hour. To find out the schedule and meeting point for these tours, please consult the guide on board:
- San Telmo neighborhood: Featuring the Mafalda sculpture, San Telmo Market, Plaza Dorrego, San Pedro González Telmo parish, Casa Mínima, and Zanjón de Granados.
- Plaza de Mayo: Explore the famed intersection of Diagonal Norte and Florida, including the pedestrian area. Major structures in Plaza de Mayo, such as the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Casa Rosada will also be highlighted.
- La Recoleta neighborhood: Stroll through Plaza Francia and Plaza Torcuato de Alvear, where you'll find the Recoleta Cultural Center, Café La Biela, the Church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, and Recoleta Cemetery.
- La Boca neighborhood: Visit the Old Transporter Bridge, Benito Quinquela Martín Museum, Caminito Street, and the Boca Juniors stadium.
Please keep in mind that the availability of these tours may vary, and modifications or cancellations could occur.
Boat Trip
When making your reservation, you may opt for the 48-hour tourist bus ticket, which additionally includes a boat trip on the Río de la Plata. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the natural beauty surrounding Buenos Aires!
Beginning at stop 6 along the route, you can board the boat for a 40-minute journey along the river, sailing from La Boca to Puerto Madero. This experience offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Ecological Reserve and several of the city’s distinguished monuments and buildings.
Important Info
On the day of your activity, please present an ID that matches the name on your reservation. If your identity does not correspond with the one entered, you won't be permitted to board the bus, and refunds will not be possible.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the Gray Line sightseeing bus during the selected time
- English–speaking guide for the guided tours
- Audio guide in English on board the bus
- Boat trip (depending on selected option)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Important information
After booking, you’ll receive a QR code from the local team that you’ll need to show when boarding the bus. If you don’t receive the QR code, please contact them by email at online@graylineargentina.com or via WhatsApp at +54 9 11 4193 6473.
How Does It Work?
The ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the moment it’s used for the first time. For example, a 48-hour ticket used on a Thursday at 3 pm will be valid until Saturday at 3 pm. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.
Routes & Stops
You can view a map of the route and its stops at the following links:
Important Notice: Please note that due to ongoing public works, stops 16 (Costanera Norte), 17 (Monumento Cristóbal Colón), and 18 (Parque de la Memoria) are suspended until further notice.
Schedules & Frequency
- The Buenos Aires sightseeing bus operates Monday to Sunday from 9:20 am to 6 pm, with the last departure at 5:30 pm. Keep in mind that on this last departure, the bus only completes half of the route.
- The average frequency is 25 minutes from Monday to Sunday.
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If you have booked the 48-hour ticket with a boat trip, you'll need to ask the driver for the boat trip timetable.
Guided Tour
The guided tour is free and optional, and works with a voluntary contribution system for the guide. To confirm the schedules for each departure and its corresponding stop, you’ll need to check directly with the guide on board the bus. When joining, you only need to announce yourself at the stop.
Please note that the guided tour depends on weather and operational conditions. In case of cancellation, no refund will be issued.
Important Info
On the day of the activity, you will be asked to show an ID document matching the ticket you booked. If it does not match the nationality selected, you will not be able to board the bus and no refund will be issued.
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