Full Day Private Walking Tour Of Buenos Aires Neighborhoods

We booked a full day tour with Tracy and she was the best! She was personable, easy to work with (communicated several times by email before the day) and so knowledgeable about her adopted country. I appreciated the way she could weave history and current events into her presentation and give us some cultural context. She suggested a great local restaurant for lunch and spent the whole day sharing stories of her life and the culture of Buenos Aires. Her driver, Renzo helped us stay dry on a drizzly day and also took us to/from the airport. Renzo communicated with us via WhatsApp and we felt better knowing he was taking such good care of us. Tracy and Renzo are a great team who work well together with the genuine interest in sharing Buenos Aires with their guests. We now feel like we have new friends in Buenos Aires! You won't regret booking with them to have a great experience (go to the their website directly to book).

What more can I say other than an absolutely fantastic full day walking tour, followed by an evening out to Tracey’s Tango club to watch the locals dance. Tracey and her colleague Renzo are brilliant hosts with a great knowledge of Buenos Aires. It was like being shown around by long term friends. I have absolutely no problem in recommending Tracey. Avoid the big group tours and go for the much more personal experiences as offered by Tracey

Our tour guide was excellent. She was a perfect complement to our visit. Full of information and gave us guidance on the best things to do

First off, I would like to thank Tracy for a wonderful day. Tracy is truly gifted and knowledgeable guide. Not originally being from Argentina, Tracy was very knowledgeable of Argentina’s history and culture, and she gave a very unique prospective. From originally booking this tour, it was easy to communicate with Tracy using WhatsApp, and this helped make for a stress free day. I believe Tracy incorporated some of the most historical locations, from the Recoleta cemetery, the La Boca neighborhood, to the Pink House into a well rounded tour. If sometime in the future we return to Buenos Aires, I would not hesitate booking another tour with Tracy. Thank you Tracy for a great tour and the great local lunch you were able to arrange.

Tracy was a wonderful tour guide. We booked a private tour for 3 of us, and loved the entire experience. She was down to earth and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed her narrative and insights, especially her explanation of the tango culture (of which she is a part of). I highly recommend Tracy for those looking for a private, fully customizable tour in Buenos Aires.

Tracy was a delight! I loved our tour. Tracy is very knowledgeable about Buenos Aires and you can tell that she LOVES what she does. We learned so much about this beautiful city and thoroughly enjoyed our day together. I loved hearing her story of immigrating to Argentina and her vast knowledge of the world of Tango dancing! I highly recommend her services!

With Tracy as our guide (and her excellent driver Renzo), our full-day private tour of Buenos Aires was fabulous! We started at the fascinating historical Recoleta Cemetery, then on to the city center, the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, plus much more. We especially enjoyed LaBoca, the colorful original city port, and San Telmo. The route and stops were tailored to our interests and pace. Along the way, Tracy shared many interesting details and fascinating stories, reflecting her immense knowledge of the customs and history of Buenos Aires. She taught us so much about local culture and opened the world of Milonga to us. Tracy is not only an outstanding guide, but a professional dancer herself, and so talented. On a separate tour on another day, we visited famous gardens of Buenos Aires, including the beautiful Japanese garden. By the time our tours were over, we felt like Tracy was not just our tour guide, but a wonderful new friend. We look forward to seeing her again as our guide when we’re back in Argentina. Oh, to be in Buenos Aires again!

Tracy gave a very comprehensive tour of the neighborhoods and sites of Buenos Aires. She arranged airport pickups for us and suggested other options for us before our tour so we did not duplicate what we saw. She used a combo of walking, private driver and subway to get to the major neighborhoods. As she is originally Canadian we had no problem understanding her and she could explain cultural differences easily to us from the US. She has been in Buenos Aires for 8 years so navigated through the city easily. The time flew by as she delved into history and culture.

Tracey is a brilliant communicator and provides a fun and very informative tour of BA. Her passion for the city and its history and especially tango is clear to see. We highly recommend a tour with her.

We had an amazing day with Tracy on the full day walking tour. She has an incredible knowledge of the history and culture of Buenos Aires, and her passion for the city shines through. We covered a huge area but the combination of walking, a private driver and the subway made the day fly by. It was a fantastic introduction to this beautiful city, and by the end of the day we felt like we'd made a local friend. We can't recommend this tour highly enough!

Tracy is an absolute delight and a perfect person to take you around and teach you about Buenos Aires. While she is not a native Argentinian, she clearly has studied the land and its history to allow her to know more about the city and country than most who were born and raised there. Tracy was generous with her time before we left home to help us not only create a custom tour for our day with her, but also for where to go and what to see on our other days in the city. She clearly loves not only her adopted home, but also has an unbridled passion for communicating that love to those she guides. The fact that Tracy is bilingual certainly enhances the touring experience, making her the perfect guide for anyone whose primary language is English and whose ability to speak Spanish may be limited (at best). Thanks again, Tracy!

Fantastic walking tour of Buenos Aires with Tracey. Super knowledgeable and so friendly. We had a great day and I would highly recommend her if you want to get an insight into this beautiful city

Look up "Tracy Stafford - To Be in Buenos Aires" on FB. Tracy = fabulous! She is a private guide, dances tango, originally Canadian thus easily understandable English, has a masterful understanding of BA & Argentinean history, culture, and government, and is extremely responsive via WhatsApp or messaging both prior to, during, and following our fantastic day with her. We did a 7 hour walking tour with Tracy, and it was perfection from hotel pickup and drop-off to hitting all the highlights of Buenos Aires, to helping us exchange 'blue dollar' money, to a delicious traditional lunch, to a trip on the subway, to adjusting our tour to catch the changing of the guards, to a wonderful explanation of tango dancing culture, to loving Boca, to her driver Renzo who 3 weeks later transfered us from one airport to another in BA. That 2 hour transfer with Renzo ended in hugs. Tracy and Renzo are a fabulous team and will make you absolutely fall in love with their city! Following our return to our hotel, we thoroughly enjoyed our perfect BA day with a fantastic tango show which we would recommend experimenting while in BA. My husband and I also watched 'Evita' the evening before we left for Argentina which made our time in BA, at Evita's tomb in the Recoleta Cemetery, and seeing the Casa Rosada even more exciting and fun. Enjoy BA...we had one day in BA and it could not have been better! (I had discovered Tracy via Trip Advisor reviews...and she did not disappoint.)

Tracy was amazing, knowledgable and flexible to our wishes. We had a great day and we thoroughly enjoyed her company. She’s an expat Canadian so her English is perfect. Besides hitting the historical areas we went off the beaten path to experience both the local flavor as well as the sophisticated side of BA. Highly recommend her!

If you want to truly experience Buenos Aires, seek out Tracy. Her guidance transforms a simple tour into a vibrant immersion. She possesses that rare combination of perfect English and a deep, lived-in understanding of the city. We experienced this firsthand. Imagine wandering Recoleta Cemetery, where Tracy doesn't just point out tombs, but weaves stories of the figures within, perhaps even a whisper of a tango dancer's tragic end. Then, picture crossing the Puente de la Mujer (Women's Bridge), with Tracy highlighting its modern elegance, drawing parallels to the fluid grace of a tango embrace. A trip to La Boca with Tracy is a burst of color and energy. She navigates the Caminito's vibrant streets, explaining the area's history and its strong ties to tango's passionate roots. Throughout our time with her, Tracy peppered her narratives with fascinating tango anecdotes, bringing the city's soul to life. She made sure that our experience was unique, and that we did not re-visit sites that we had already seen. If you want a tour guide that goes above and beyond, Tracy is the perfect choice.

This full day walking tour with Tracy was absolutely amazing! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful, the food was delicious and we learned so much about the history and architecture of this amazing city of Buenos Aires. The tour was tailored to exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend touring with Tracy!

Tracy was an amazing guide, the best we have ever had in any city. Her knowledge of Argentina’s history, great sense of humor and fun personal stories all made for a terrific day in BA. She was super accommodating to our schedule and even helped us navigate our neighborhood. What a great way to start off our month in BA.

Tracy was an amazing guide! She’s knows all about the history and culture of Argentina/Buenos Aires and can teach you all about it too! She’s fun and friendly and goes the extra mile for her guests! Highly recommend her to anyone headed to Buenos Aries!

A really good day tour. We saw lots of things and tried local food that we would not have found on our own. I definitely recommend this tour.

We had a fantastic day in Buenos Aires. Tracy took us to places that we would not have found on our own, and we got to try different local food. The street café by the Boca Juniors Football stadium was particularly good. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the real Buenos.

Tracy was great! Informative and very helpful not only before I arrived in the country but also during my stay. She even helped me look for tango shoes! Throughly enjoyed her positive energy and helpful tips she shared.

Tracy was great! Very helpful not only before I arrived in the country but after our tour. She was very informative, kind, and helpful. She even changed up the tour a bit to take me shopping for tango shoes. I highly recommend this tour!

I had never taken an independent tour before, so was apprehensive about doing one in Buenos Aires. Tracy made the entire process so comfortable and erased any doubts I may have had about booking outside the cruise line. She contacted me immediately after I booked and kept in touch over the next few months until it was time for the tour. Tracy gave us clear directions regarding meeting; provided clean, efficient transportation, and was professional in her demeanor. The knowledge and enthusiasm Tracy brought to the tour were unparalleled. She gave us wonderful insights into life and the culture of Buenos Aires. I could extol her virtues even more. Suffice it to say, if Tracy is your tour guide, you will be impressed by her and by Buenos Aires.

If you want to elevate your experience of Buenos Aires, I highly recommend Tracy as your guide!  She has an intimate knowledge of the best of BA, including historical info and current  recommendations, and she happily personalizes the tour experience to suit your wishes!  She is Canadian, so she speaks English and she also speaks fluent Spanish! She has lived in BA for years so she knows all the ins & outs, and her passion for the city and Argentinian culture is infectious!  She is actually a tango dancer too! I took a full day tour of the city sights with her, and she knew so much about every neighbourhood, it was a delight!  It would not have been the same without her sharing her love of BA with me.  

Tracy a tango dancer from Canada gave us the most entertaining and informative day out in Buenos Aires. Whether we were at Recoleta or Boca, Tracy ‘s intimate knowledge of Buenos Aires provided a level of detail we didn’t believe possible on a one day tour. The tour included a stop for lunch in a former monastery in the heart of San Telmo. This was a very unique and off the beaten track experience. If you are planning a trip to BA we would recommend without hesitation Tracy’s services.

Tracy is amazing and I really enjoyed my day with her. As a first time visitor to Argentina with literally one free day in Buenos Aires, I booked this private tour to make sure I would see as much as possible and Tracy didn't disappoint. Not only did I see everything, she shared so many stories and historical knowledge that I ended up really knowing the city. While lunch wasn't included, we stopped at a very reasonably priced, delicious local cafe that really is a hidden gem. The food was so good, and the portion so generous, I didn't need more that a small snack at dinner time. I especially enjoyed the Recoleta Cemetery--which is like no other cemetery on Earth. Tracy's knowledge and stories even impressed other tourists, one of whom even asked how I found her. You will not regret booking this tour!

Tracy is phenomenal. I had one free day to see as much of Buenos Aires as possible and Tracy made it happen. If I didn’t see it, it probably wants worth seeing. Plus she knows all the history and the best cafe for lunch. We exchanged several messages before my trip — and she was very helpful in answering all my questions — and as soon as we let it felt like we were old friends. You will not be disappointed with this tour.

We did our walking tour with Tracy on our first full day in the city. It was the perfect way to familiarize ourselves with Buenos Aires. The amount of work Tracy has put into preparing for her tours and learning the history of Argentina and the city is incredible. A native English speaker who is fluent in Spanish was the perfect combo for us as Americans. Tracy & her driver Renzo picked us up at our hotel. In addition to walking, we took a combination of car & subway to reach the areas a little further away to maximize the time. We had an amazing day with Tracy and will 100% recommend her tour (and airport transfers) to anyone we know who visits the city.

Tracey was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable on many aspects of the city and Argentina in general. I would highly recommend her for a guide.

As a solo traveler, I really appreciated that Tracy was able to personalize the tour to my requests, she went out of her way to make sure I saw & experiences everything I wanted to in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires and much more . Tracy did all the translating for me, and helped me feel safe & at home during our whole time together. She recommended great restaurants to dine in and booked all my reservations. I actually booked a second day with her so I could see even more, and it was well worth it. Tracy is sweet, highly professional, and knowledgable . She was always a text away in case I had a question or needed help . Tracy was also able to help me find a few things that I was looking to buy here. She went out of her way to make sure I had the best time - this was supper important for her, which really impressed me. I highly recommend this tour!

This was a fabulous experience for us. We had limited time for our first visit to Buenos Aires, we speak almost no Spanish, and we wanted to see all the most famous sights and experience the vibe of the city and its people safely and conveniently. Our guide, Tracy, far exceeded all of our expectations in every respect, and by the end of the day, we felt we had seen more than was possible, and with a wonderful person too!

We had a great time on this tour. You feel like you are with a friend showing you the best neighborhoods of this beautiful city. History was very interesting and we had a little shopping time. If you have a short time in the city, book this tour!

We had the most amazing time on this tour with Tracy. We were able to see all the great neighborhoods of Buenos Aires while learning about its’ rich history. Tracy is so helpful in suggesting other must see venues in Buenos Aires and makes you feel like she is a friend you can rely on to answer any travel questions. We highly suggest this tour especially if you have limited time in this gorgeous city!

Tracy is the best tour guide we ever had. She was fun, entertaining, warm and extremely knowledgeable about the people, history and culture of her adopted home. Her most amazing attribute was continuously being concerned about meeting our needs and wants throughout our tour as well as during our whole time in Buenos Aires. ( She changed our tour date because it was storming and instead met us at our apartment and took us shopping). In turn, she totally personalized this wonderful and exciting tour, combining experiences and information - from the Recoleta Cemetery, downtown, La Boca and San Telmo. Including choosing charming and intimate coffeehouses and a restaurant for lunch. At the end of the day, she had achieved her goal of giving us a total experience of the people and the unique areas of Buenos Aires. Basha and Jeff.

I can think of no better way to journey through the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires than with this full-day private walking tour—immersing you in the rich culture, history, and beauty of Argentina's capital city. From the moment Tracy (and Osvaldo!) met us at our hotel, we knew we were in for a treat. Her passion for Buenos Aires was infectious, and her deep knowledge and expertise ensured that every step we took was filled with fascinating insights and hidden gems. The tour was non-stop highlights as we explored the iconic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, each with its own distinct personality. From learning the history of San Martin, viewing the Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo, visiting the colorful streets of La Boca, including tango dancers, to the elegant avenues of Recoleta, where we marveled at the grandeur of the Recoleta Cemetery, every corner seemed full of stories and opportunities for Tracy to reveal new aspects of this diverse city. Throughout the day, Tracy went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was tailored to our interests and preferences. Her depth of knowledge was truly impressive, and her energy and enthusiasm never wavered, making the tour both informative and entertaining. In addition to this fantastic day, I also need to mention how great Tracy was helping us to arrange other aspects of our first visit to Argentina! She was great at communicating, helped us with airport and other transportation arrangements, currency exchange, and other advice on things to do and see. We participated in a number of tours and ‘tourist activities’ during our visit to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Mendoza, and our day with Tracy was simply the best.

I am 100% sure that if you spend a day with Tracy in Buenos Aires, you will fall in love with the place as much as I did! The old colonial buildings of Palermo, famous cemetery mausoleums of Ricoletta, colourful streets of Camenito and the white kerchiefs of Plaza de Mayo will take a new meaning beyond what the tourist eye can see. Tracy is lovely, super-knowledgeable and very personable, and has a way of sharing information that is easy and engaging. Tracy's love and passion for the local culture and history is inspiring, it was great to see the city with her! Highly highly recommend!!! Thank you so much Tracy for an awesome day in Buenos Aires!

My wife and I very much enjoyed our tour, actually tours, with Tracy. A lovely young woman who clearly adores her adopted country, Argentina. Originally from Canada, she speaks both English and Argentine Spanish flawlessly. She knows Buenos Aires, both the history and the culture, with wonderful insights into what makes the city “tick”. A tango dancer herself, we enjoyed her perspectives on the dance, Milongas, etc. The tour was thorough, starting in Recoleta, ending in San Telmo where our hotel is located. We requested to add an hour to visit La Boca and would recommend others do the same. Lots of walking and we were exhausted at the end of the day, but what we expected and worth both what we paid and the time/energy spent. We also toured Tigre and the delta with Tracy. Another lovely day and the weather made it more so. Not as fast-paced as the day before, which was welcome. The driver Tracy typically uses, Osvaldo, was a charming and capable gent, whose company we also greatly enjoyed. Communications with Tracy pre-tour were helpful to customize both days to our desires, but we made sure to trust her instincts about what we’d appreciate most…said trust was well rewarded. No hesitation whatsoever in recommending To Be in Buenos Aires and Tracy to others wanting to explore the wonderful city and environs of Buenos Aires,

Tracy was an amazing tour guide, so amazing we ended up booking another tour with her while in Argentina! She is so knowledgeable about everything Buenos Aires (it was impressive) and was able to answer all of our questions whether it be about food, trees, history or culture. We loved her laid back style and the way she worked around what we wanted to see and do! As a bonus…she was an excellent personal photographer for our family and took us to some delicious local restaurants and cafes. We would HIGHLY recommend her for any tour in BA! We had a seamless day and didn’t have to worry about anything… she had every detail worked out! My three teenage(ish) kids all said she was the best!

Touring with Tracy is like visiting a long time friend and having them show you the sites. Saw an incredible amount in one day with an on-going wonderful commentary covering the highlights of everything we saw. Tracy is a delightful and extremely informative guide that you should not hesitate to book. She is a gem and your time with her with be delightful!

Tracey was amazing. friendly, informative and very knowledgeable. She personalized the tour and made it very enjoyable. I highly recommend.

Tracy gave us an outstanding tour of Buenos Aires. It was a wonderful idea to start at the cemetery to give the historical background and an understanding of how the city and country evolved over time. She combined modes of walking, driving, and subway to experience most of the neighborhoods of the city. I can’t say enough about how fantastic this tour was and I highly recommend!!!

I was so lucky to be connected with Tracy via friend. She made everything so easy, provided us with a variety of excellent recommendations, detailed and tailored to unique interests. The walking tour with Tracy was fantastic! I also had the peace of mind of being picked up from the airport and brought straight to my Airbnb. Learning about the history of town, current affairs, what it’s like to live in Argentina was excellent. Tracy went above and beyond with taking care of us. And to top it off I was honored to share a table at a Milonga the last evening we visited. Can’t wait to come back. 10 star review highly recommend!!!

"She's amazing! She knows more about Buenos Aires than I do!" A quotation from our driver regarding the superb Tracy who took us on two incredible tours in and around buenos Aires. Don't miss an opportunity to spend the day with her as she recreates the history of the city and famous Argentines from beginning to end. And her knowledge is indeed seemingly endless as well as delivered with a twinkle in her eye. We quizzed her on past and current events, restaurants, additional strolls, you name it! And the icing on the cake is that she is a tango dancer herself! Not only does she float through the streets, she can articulate the history and passion of the dance without one single step. Book it now!

Tracy is a very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Buenos Aires. She is native English speaker, a great storyteller, and a devoted tango dancer which make her tours especially interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the day on the city with Tracy and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to discover wonderful city of Buenos Aires

If you are going to Buenos Aires for just a day or a month, go on this tour before you do anything else. You drive from place to place and then walk with an English speaking guide who is fluent in English and Spanish. It is a combination historical, architectural, and cultural tour that you will never forget. Bring your camera and or mobile phone capable of taking pictures, because you will want to capture a hundred plus moments. You get to see the city highlights, experience the vibrancy of the city streets, see churches, government buildings, and an old world cemetery where Evita Peron has her final resting place. You will also see the mausoleums of many historical figures and learn so much about the history of Argentina and Buenos Aires. Finally, you will tour La Boca and El Caminito which was a magnificent way to close the tour. The colors, Tango dancers, shops, street food, small restaurants are breath taking. I cannot say enough good things about this tour. The next time I come back to Buenos Aires I am going to take the tour again.

What an amazing day!! Tracy our guide was so knowledgeable about history, architecture, everything. The tour gave us a wonderful experience of Buenos Aires in one day! DO NOt miss this tour!! We only wish we hade more time to do additional tours with Tracy! We will be back!!

My happiness with Tracy began long before we arrived in Buenos Aires, she truly was my Argentine Angel! Tracy gave us lots of tips before we arrived about traveling to Buenos Aires, including currency exchange, and she also offered the driving services of her colleague Osvaldo. It was so nice to get off the airplane in a new country and see your name on a card as soon as you exit baggage claim! We used Osvaldo multiple times and he was always on time and had a very easy going personality. Tracy's Fill Day tour was great - her style shows how much she loves her city. She has a vast amount of local knowledge and did a great job of ensuring we were getting everything out of her tour that we wanted. Since she is from Canada, her English was really easy to understand, and she communicates perfectly with the locals. I cannot say enough good things. Take this tour!

Visiting Recoleta and listening to the amazing stories about the people interned there. So much was seen on the tour and Tracy made it fascinating

Really nice and beautiful experience with Tracy and her Buenos Aires’s tour. She’s professional, well prepared and kind. We plan our tour all together, with Tracy’s advices. She was be able to let us view the principal parts of the city mostly by foot (best way to live the city). She brought also us in the true part of the city: La Boca. We saw recoleta cemetery with the story telling of Tracy about the family and the museum in La Boca about painting. When we came back we stopped to see a Tango Argentino exhibition…really interesting! We absolutely recommend this tour and obviously we recommend Tracy!