Free Recoleta Cemetery Tour Buenos Aires

Visit the best example of the opulence of the Argentine social elites at the end of the 19th century.
Hear the story of young Liliana Crociati, whose tomb was decorated exactly as her bedroom.
Discover the cultural spaces and parks full of life that surround the cemetery.

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4.96

24/03/25

I am very happy to have stumbled upon this booking platform and tour service. It was a very seamless, and user friendly booking experience. My tour guide Gonzalo was very knowledgeable, friendly, passionate and enthusiastic. He spoke english very fluently and had a great charisma which kept the tour entertaining. He accommodated all group members, ensuring to check in with us regularly and ask questions. Thank you so much to Gonzalo for his knowledge and appreciation of Art, history, architecture of Cementerio de la Recoleta. Fantastic tour guide and great, memorable experience.

Leah, Australia

14/02/25

Gonzalo was an excellent tour guide and provided a very interesting, informative and entertaining experience during our visit to the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. We enjoyed the different stories, both inspirational and tragic, about the many important people who are laid to rest at the cemetery. Gonzalo was able to weave together how some of the people in the cemetery were connected to each other, either in life or how they died. I highly recommend this tour with Goanzalo.

Danny, United States

24/05/24

Very entertaining guide, very knowledgeable .A privilege to have been able to join his group,the visit will be one of the highlights of my trip,thanks to him.

Sarah, Australia

Buenos Aires is synonymous with glamour, culture, grand avenues, Art Deco buildings and bookstores. But by joining the Free Recoleta Cemetery Tour in Buenos Aires you will also discover the most melancholic, mysterious and historical side of Argentina’s capital. Although visiting a cemetery may not be on your list of things to do on vacation, this burial ground inaugurated in 1822 is a spectacular open-air museum and a must-see landmark in Buenos Aires. Walking through the Recoleta Cemetery area with an expert guide and a small group of international travelers, you'll have a fun time, learn about art, and take amazing photos.

Recoleta is a luxurious upper-class neighborhood full of mansions and palaces; and its cemetery is also the resting place of many famous and important people from Buenos Aires and Argentina. Presidents, famous writers and the city's richest families have their mausoleums in this magnificent cemetery. The urbanism of Recoleta’s cemetery is different from any other graveyard you have visited in your life. Why? Because it was designed like a real city: it has blocks, streets with names and small squares. But instead of houses, there are luxurious tombs. Walking through this unique cemetery, you will stroll among beautiful mausoleums, domes and sculptures.

Eva Peron, Sarmiento, Raul Alfonsin, Victoria Ocampo... are just some of the celebrities whose remains rest in the cemetery. In addition to seeing these spectacular mausoleums, on the tour you'll hear plenty of ghost stories about unfortunate girls buried alive, banshees, and other poltergeists. The tour may also include a walk through the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the cemetery, where you can enjoy parks and other cultural landmarks. This tour is perfect to delve into Argentine culture, as well as its classic architecture. Book your seat now to enjoy a fantastic day sightseeing!