Hidden Graffiti & Urban Art

Read the city´s art, live the tales it tells.
  •  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
  • 4 hs.
  • USD *from 155
  • ~ 15 kms
  • We ride, rain or shine!
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HIDDEN GRAFFITI
READ THE CITY´S ART, LIVE THE TALES IT TELLS.

Our Hidden Graffiti Experience is ideal for an artistic, adventurous traveler who is looking to discover the city´s rougher edges in a fun and interesting way.

Hidden Graffiti and urban art in Buenos Aires

Hidden Graffiti & Urban Art
Read the City’s Walls. Live the Stories They Tell.

 

Discover the hidden voices, colors, and cultures painted across Buenos Aires.

 

ONLY PRIVATE TOUR

 

What Is It?

The Hidden Graffiti & Urban Art tour is a 4-hour guided experience through Buenos Aires’ lesser-known neighborhoods—where street art becomes the language of resistance, dreams, and community. On this 15 km ride, you’ll uncover massive murals, subtle symbols, and forgotten corners transformed by color and imagination.

Far from the typical tourist circuit, this small-group tour invites you to interpret the city through the eyes of local and international artists—and even create your own piece along the way.

 

Tour Highlights

  • Rethink what qualifies as “art” in the age of the street
  • Discover hidden gems from international graffiti festivals
  • Ride past sequential murals in vibrant La Boca
  • Wander through the surreal colors of Pasaje Lanín
  • Decode past and present symbols etched into city walls
  • Spot the second-longest mural in the world
  • Stop for mate & alfajores, and try your hand at DIY stencil art

 

Why Choose This Experience?

At Biking Buenos Aires, we don’t just visit places—we reveal them. This tour is about connection through creativity, guiding you through neighborhoods where art was born out of social struggle, resilience, and dreams.

  • 🎨 An immersive art journey—designed to spark conversations about identity, memory, and beauty
  • 🚲 Personal and flexible—we ride in small groups for a more tailored, local feel
  • 📍 Beyond the tourist trail—experience authentic Buenos Aires through its working-class barrios and hidden alleys
  • 🧑‍🎨 Make your own mark—end the ride with a hands-on stencil workshop
  • 💬 Real stories, local guides, inspiring dialogue

Whether you’re an artist, a street art lover, or simply curious about the deeper layers of city life, this tour offers a new way to experience Buenos Aires—one wall at a time.

 

Who Is This Experience For?

  • Creative and curious travelers
  • People interested in social movements, subcultures, and contemporary art
  • Visitors who want to explore the “rougher edges” of Buenos Aires in a fun, safe, and insightful way
  • Ages 10+ welcome (some areas include narrow streets and active traffic zones)

 

What’s Included:

  • Guided tour with expert local guide
  • Mate & alfajor tasting
  • Filtered water
  • DIY stencil art stop
  • Public liability insurance
  • Optional hotel pick-up (extra fee)

 

Tour Details

  • 🕒 Start time: You choose between 10 AM and 2 PM
  • 📍 From: Balcarce 1016 – Casa de Castagnino – San Telmo.
  • 📆 Days available: Monday through Friday
  • 🚴 Distance: 15 km
  • ⏱️ Pedaling time: ~2.15 hours (with frequent stops)
  • 💪 Physical demand: Moderate—some narrow streets and mixed terrain
  • 👶 Minimum age: 10 years old
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1 Casa Castagnino
2 San Telmo
3 Pasaje Lanin
4 Barracas
5 Caminito
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Guided tour with expert local guide

Mate & alfajor tasting

Filtered water

DIY stencil art stop

Public liability insurance

Optional hotel pick-up (extra fee)

Your initiatic journey

What is the relation between an anarchist, an Italian immigrant and a blob of dulce de leche on your shoe?
Jump on and become an active part of the culture of our city.

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Get back to our place, freshen up and choose (one or more answers).
A/ enjoy further personalized recommendations
B/ go to the bar with your new local connections
C/ Start processing your memories
D/ Hit the road again!

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WHAT OTHER TRAVELLERS
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Date of experience: 04/2023 - Andy D

Perfect introduction to Buenos Aires and its street art scene

We did this tour on our first day in Buenos Aires and not only was it a great way to see this art but it was also a fantastic introduction to the city. Patricio was an amazing guide both as far as showing and explaining the art as well as safely leading us throughout parts of the city we probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. Lunch was delicious and the guides really went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our tour.

Date of experience: 06/2023 - Ray B

Unique, fun, strongly recommended.

Thanks for all the great service and showing me BA from another point of view. We explored different corners of the city that are very difficult to get to without this tour and got to see some stunning murals.

Date of experience: 10/2023 - Sean F

Best bike tours in Buenos Aires

Excellent exploration of Barracas and La Boca with truly unusual graffiti. The guide, Raymond, was really knowledgeable and fun to hang out with.

Date of experience: 08/2023 - Angela D.

Fun and educational!

This is a great tour! I've done street art tours around the world and this was the most educational. Ray is knowledgeable and very funny. I hadn't ridden a bike in a few years and didn't have a problem at all. If you are Buenos Aires and like street art this is a must do!

Date of experience: 06/2023 - Lisa R

Authentic, fun Buenos Aires street art tour

Raymond and the other BA Bike tour guides are extremely personable, fun, and knowledgeable about urban street art, its history and context. Raymond is an adept art critic who provides insights into the meaning and symbolism of art pieces, their cultural relevance, and their relationship to place. The pieces of art seen on this trip are not mainstream and represent authentic Buenos Aires that's off the tourist track. The ride itself is flat and not difficult, however, riders should have solid bike riding skills since riding on sidewalks, cobblestone, skinny streets, and in traffic is just part of the experience. Our group had a great time that made for a truly memorable experience!

Date of experience: 11/2023 - Jon Z

We highly recommend this tour and Raymond/Rodrigo specifically as tour guides

My wife and I loved the Hidden Graffiti & Urban Art bike tour but especially loved Raymond and Rodrigo, two excellent and caring guides who knew the back streets and street art stories. We felt we learned a lot AND enjoyed our time with them and three Tango ladies that joined us on the tour. We highly recommend this tour and them specifically.

Date of experience: 09/2023 - Terry V

Best bike tour Buenos Aires

What a great experience!! Raymond was an expert and shared his city's streets and stories to help us understand Buenos Aires on a deeper level while enjoying the best empanadas, Mate, and drinks along the way. The tour went by so quickly and we saw so many wonderful street art examples. We are in our early 60's and didn't have an issue keeping up with the pace and saw so much of the city's outdoor art and architecture. I highly recommend this tour.

Date of experience: 01/2023 - Tommy G.

Highly recommend these bike tours

My husband and I did the hidden graffiti urban art tour on recommendation from a friend who had done it previously and raved about it. Raymond, our guide, was so knowledgeable about the history of street art in BA and passionate about showing us many varied examples throughout San Telmo, La Boca and Barracas. It was a great opportunity to get further afield on 2 wheels that we would have got on foot. Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 hour ride that flew by in no time. This tour is manageable for most fitness levels. Even kids would manage it ok. Lots of stops to look at art and take photos. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: 01/2023 - Lisa B.

One of the best city tours I've ever done!

Wow! What a fabulous way to explore Buenos Aires! We saw parts of the city we'd never have discovered on our own and saw some fabulous street art along the way. Ray and Ricardo were excellent guides and gave us some great insights into the street art scene in BA. I can't recommend this tour enough. Great value for money and an extremely fun day out!!

Date of experience: 12/2022 - Marc S.

Great way to spend an afternoon

We had a great Biking Buenos Aires trip / tour with Ray - covered a lot of ground and very informative about the area, history of graffiti movement and evolution to where it is today. The conclusion was fun as well - a nice Yerba Matte stop with some of our own graffiti thrown into the mix. Would highly recommend as a way to get to know the city better and experience it in a different way than a more traditional tour.
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