Buenos Aires

Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires

4.9(37 reviews)
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Description

Come along on a unique tour that explores the often-overlooked Afro-Argentine history and culture, led by members of the local community. You'll discover the African roots woven into the fabric of Buenos Aires' buildings, stories, and even tango. Our tour of the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, uncovering the rich legacy of Afro-Argentines from pre-colonial times to the modern-day activism reshaping the country's relationship to race. On this walking tour, we'll explore the old slave trading quarters and housing, as well as San Telmo Church, Dorrego Square, minimal house, and tenements. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of the Afro-Argentines, as well as the process of invisibilization of Black heritage and the activism that fights for an anti-racist Argentina. We use the profits from our Black Heritage department to promote affordable tours for locals, sponsor free tours for kids and highlight the contributions of our Black community. Join us!

Highlights

  • Cultural Tours
  • Half-day Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Historical Tours
  • Best Conversion
  • Private and Luxury
  • Excellent Quality
  • Short term availability
  • Walking Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Portoghese, Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Guiding services

Not included

  • Tips for guides are not included, and always welcomed by our team!

Itinerary

  1. 1

    We will start at the Maria Remedios del Valle Monument, wher

    We will start at the Maria Remedios del Valle Monument, where we will introduce this historical figuere of the Independence Wars and also the introduction to our tour.

    20 min
  2. 2

    We will make a stop in a traditional place in the heart of t

    We will make a stop in a traditional place in the heart of the colonial neighborhood of San Telmo. Here we'll have a drink and talk about Africa before colonization, as well as the daily lives of the people who worked in the house.

    20 min
  3. 3

    Learn about the process of European immigration that symboli

    Learn about the process of European immigration that symbolically erased the African heritage from our country. Here you'll discover the African roots of many popular cultural assets of Argentina, like tango, asado or even our Lunfardo slang.

    15 min
  4. 4

    One of the oldest in the city. Work began in 1735 and under

    One of the oldest in the city. Work began in 1735 and under the expulsion of the jesuits, the Bethlemite religious order continued the work. Also has a museum with pieces dating back over 200 years.

    10 min
  5. 5

    We will walk by the square where the most famous antiques ma

    We will walk by the square where the most famous antiques market takes place every Sunday

  6. 6

    Our accredited guide will meet at Parque Lezama to explain t

    Our accredited guide will meet at Parque Lezama to explain the origins of the African population in the Rio de la Plata region, explaining the slave trade in what today is Argentina.

    20 min
  7. 7

    We will finish at the first Shop of artists and entrepreneur

    We will finish at the first Shop of artists and entrepreneur Afro of Argentina called El Tambo Afro.

    10 min

Meeting point

We will meet you in the Plazoleta Alfonso Castelao by the statue of María Remedios del Valle

Useful information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Our tour will finish at El Tambo Afro, the first shop for Black talents in Argentina, where you'll be able to use a restroom before continuing your adventure and continue to support black-owned businesses.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino0-9 anni
    50
  • Giovane10-17 anni
    60
  • Adulto18-99 anni
    70

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