Recoleta Cemetery Free Walking Tour

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Guide en: Anglais

Description

Explore the rich history of Buenos Aires' legendary Recoleta Cemetery and uncover the stories of the illustrious people buried there on this captivating free tour.

Tour Details

We'll delve into the enigmatic world of funerary culture, a topic that often sends shivers down our spines. Yet, there's no better place to confront it than at Buenos Aires' legendary graveyard – the Recoleta Cemetery.

After meeting up at the entrance to the cemetery, we'll discuss the history of the graveyard, the convent, and the church that comprises its grounds. We'll admire the colonial and Baroque architectural styles throughout as our journey commences at the grave of Rufina Cambaceres, the daughter of Argentine writer Eugenio Cambaceres, and the famous Italian dancer Luisa Bacichi. Ever wondered how this young lady met her untimely end? Legend has it that a week after her burial, signs of movement were spotted within her coffin...

Next, we'll continue our stroll, paying our respects at the final resting place of Federico Leloir, one of Argentina's great scientists who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1970!

We'll pause at the mausoleums of other illustrious figures, whose graves are shrouded in mystery, adding an aura of intrigue to our tour. Plus, we'll admire sculptural pieces throughout the grounds like the Christ sculpture by Guido Monteverde.

Our journey concludes with a visit to the epitaph of Eva Perón, a figure whose history is equally captivating and thought-provoking.

After this captivating 2-hour free tour of Recoleta Cemetery, you can continue wandering through the cemetery's captivating sections if you wish.

Group Size

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're in a large group, we recommend checking out this private tour of Buenos Aires.

Itinerary Adjustments

Please keep in mind that due to planning purposes, the order of visits in the itinerary might change.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will embark on a guided tour exploring the Recoleta Cemetery, where the history and culture of funerary practices will unfold before you. This tour allows you to appreciate the compelling narratives connected to the graves and mausoleums within.

Included

Professional guide.
2-hour guided tour.

Not Included

Gratuities.
Food and drinks.

Meeting Point

The meeting point is at the entrance of Recoleta Cemetery. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start to the tour.

Inclus

English–speaking guide

Non inclus

Admission to the cemetery: 20100ARS for non–nationals and 5030ARS for Argentine residents
Tips

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita

Accessibilité

Most areas are accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Informations importantes

On the day of the activity, we'll meet up at the indicated time at the entrance to the La Recoleta Cemetery, located at Junín Street, 1760. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance. The guide will be holding a sign that says Civitatis.

You can use the Buenos Aires subway, called Subte, to get to the cemetery. The nearest stations are Las Heras and Facultad de Derecho. Both stops belong to line H, the yellow one.