The Ultimate City Tour

Connect with the essence of Buenos Aires in 7 hours.
  •  Sunday, Mon, Wed, Fri
  • 7 hs.
  • USD 110
  • ~ 20 kms
  • We ride, rain or shine!
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THE ULTIMATE CITY TOUR
ONE OF THE 10 BEST EXPERIENCES IN ARGENTINA

Our Ultimate City tour was chosen by the vote of travelers on Trip Avisor as one of the 10 best experiences in Argentina.

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Ultimate City tour
Full Day Essential Buenos Aires

 

Connect with the Essence of Buenos Aires in Just 7 Hours
One unforgettable day. A century of stories.

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What is it?

The Ultimate City Tour is our signature full-day bike tourā€”a deep dive into the culture, history, and vibrant pulse of Buenos Aires. Over 7 hours and 20 km, weā€™ll ride through the cityā€™s most iconic and historical neighborhoods, making frequent stops to uncover the real stories behind the architecture, music, food, and people that define Argentinaā€™s capital city.

This small-group tour is thoughtfully designed for travelers who want to make the most of a short stay and experience the city with all five sensesā€”guided by passionate locals who adapt the tour to your pace and interests.

 

Tour Highlights

  • Step inside one of the oldest buildings in Buenos Aires
  • Ride the cobblestone streets of San Telmo and feel the cityā€™s origins
  • Try out a few Tango moves in the heart of La Boca
  • Explore the contrast of the old and the new in Puerto Madero
  • Savor a local favorite: the Bondiola completa
  • Take in the energy of Plaza de Mayo, where Argentinaā€™s history unfolds
  • Embrace local rituals: mate & alfajores, DIY-style
  • Visit the famous Recoleta neighborhood


Why Choose This Experience?

At Biking Buenos Aires, we create immersive experiencesā€”not just sightseeing tours. Our Ultimate City Experience gives you the full flavor of Buenos Aires, from historic landmarks to everyday traditions, all at a relaxed, enjoyable pace.

  • šŸš² Only one day in the city? Weā€™ve designed this tour to make it count.
  • šŸ¤ Small groups (max 8 people) ensure personal attention and flexibility.
  • šŸ”’ Safe, tested routesā€”so you can relax and enjoy the ride.
  • šŸ§­ Cultural context & local flavorā€”go deeper than a guidebook ever could.
  • šŸ’¬ Easy to book, easy to reach us. Human support every step of the way.

Come see, hear, taste, and feel Buenos Aires in a way thatā€™s meaningful, manageable, and unforgettable.

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Who Is This Experience For?

  • English-speaking travelers who want to truly understand Buenos Aires
  • First-time visitors with limited time
  • Culture lovers who enjoy stories, history, and street-level perspectives
  • Active travelers (10+ y/o) who appreciate small groups and authentic moments


Whatā€™s Included:

  • A delicious Argentine lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Mate & alfajor tasting
  • Filtered water bottle
  • Public liability insurance
  • Optional: hotel pick-up (extra fee)


Tour Details

  • šŸ•™ Group Tours Schedule:
     Start time ā€“ 10:00 AM
    From Balcarce 1016 ā€“ Casa de Castagnino ā€“ San Telmo.
    Days ā€“ Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
  • šŸš“ Total distance: 20 km
  • šŸ•“ Tour duration: ~7 hours
  • ā±ļø Pedaling time: ~3 hours (we stop frequently!)
  • šŸ’Ŗ Physical demand: Easyā€“moderate pace with plenty of breaks
  • šŸ‘¶ Minimum age: 10 years old

 

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Know your way
1 Casa de Castagnino
2 Parque Lezama
3 La Bombonera
4 Caminito
5 La Boca
6 Puerto Madero
7 Reserva EcolĆ³gica
8 Costanera Sur - Lunch Time
9 WomanĀ“s Bridge
10 Plaza de Mayo
11 Retiro
12 Floralis Generica
13 Nuestra SeƱora del Pilar
what does it
include?

Our AAIB (Almost All-Inclusive Bureau) remains attentive to any legitimate expectation of your day with us. A tortoise with salad in the basket of your bike, for instance, is not included (if you do want one, please check our Tailor Made options).

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  • Bikes

  • Do it yourself

  • Smiling solutions

  • Helmets

  • Weather upgrades

  • Snacks

  • Expert Skipper

But also

Bike & helmet (e-bikes/bamboo bikes available)

A delicious Argentine lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)

Mate & alfajor tasting

Filtered water bottle

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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KEEP MOVING

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!

WHAT OTHER TRAVELLERS
LOVED ABOUT US

Date of experience: 01/2023 - Pedro F

A Terrific Tour

Despite awful heat, we had a wonderful tour, due in large part to our great guide, Sol Cardenas. He's a young guy who combines thorough knowledge, with great friendliness and a sense of humor. Very engaging and fun. We saw parts of the city, and learned things about it's past and present that we never would have without Sol.

Date of experience: 09/2023 - Frances M

Five Stars!!

This guy is absolutely the best! An impressive historian while biking Buenos Aires!! An experience worth doing and learning so much from another perspective ;-). We did it at the end of our Anniversary trip and it was an excellent way to conclude and say "until later" to Argentina. Loved it!!!

Date of experience: 08/2023 - Wayne B

Fun Cycle Ride Day

Debi is a really happy, bubbly, energetic person and knows everything. She loves architecture, art, and historic areas of BA. And especially Debi knows how to have fun... Our ride on that day was met with huge storms and we still tried to cycle around until the winds became impossible. That was exciting enough, however not a worry as we learnt how to Tango for some of the day instead. It was a very funny day. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: 07/2023 - Brian L

An awesome, all-day bike tour!

Last month, I booked the Ultimate Bike Tour with Biking Buenos Aires. The tour was a great time! Check-in at their building was easy and the two staff working were friendly. Before picking a bike and heading out, my guide, Debi, gave a short tour of the beautiful building the tour company is working out of. I also got to meet the house cat! Debi took me around to various parts of the city that included San Telmo, La Boca, and Reserva EcolĆ³gica Costanera Sur. During the trip, we took time to admire lots of street art, learn how to tango, prepare, enjoy & share mate, eat an amazing sandwich from a local vendor along the Rio Darsena Sur, and check out a beautiful pedestrian bridge crossing the river. It was a long, but fun tour! I enjoy taking bike tours in every city I visit, and this one is definitely one of my most memorable ones! Looking forward to my next time in BA!

Date of experience: 08/2023 - Christina M

Wonderful day in Buenos Aires by bike!

Today my kids (14 and 16) and I went on an all day bike tour and it was FANTASTIC!! Jackson, our guide, was perfect - friendly, told lots of stories about the history of Buenos Aires, kept a good pace, made sure we were all safe, and was fun to chat with. We had 7 hours of activity, fresh air, and getting to know the city. I highly recommend this tour - and Jackson! Thanks for a great day!

Date of experience: 06/2023 - Andrew F

Great intro to the city and its people

We had a really comprehensive introduction to the history, customs, geography and politics of Buenos Aires courtesy of Raymond yesterday. He was a super guide; great patter, knowledgeable and good fun to boot!! Highly recommend.

Date of experience: 06/2023 - Michael C

Fantastic introduction to the city with Debi!

My wife and I had a fantastic experience riding with Debi 2 weeks ago which served as such a great introduction to the city! The pace of it flowed really well with a mix of shorter and longer rides and allowed us to settle in and enjoy the experience of biking in the city, in parks and through streets along with everyday thoroughfares while enjoying the architecture, street art and city life. Along with the history, culture and getting to see so many sites, it's genuinely fun navigating the city without the worry of having to stop and check your maps so you can take things in more casually. It ended up being really lovely and what we enjoyed most with Debi was that it felt very personal and custom tailored rather than just a set of standard, stock information or facts. Genuinely felt more like enjoying a day with a friend who was a local showing you around the city more than a tour. Thanks to BikingBA!

Date of experience: 02/2023 - Nancy S

Best way to see Buenos Aires!

Absolutely the best part of our Buenos Aires trip! Our guide, Sol, was great and really knows the city. It rained most of the day and that did not diminish the experience at all. Buenos Aires is such a huge city that this is the best way to get an overview of the place. The bikes were comfortable, the route was easy and we all had a blast!

Date of experience: 03/2023 - Beng Hoe

Good Bike Tour

Very enjoyable bike tour. There was 6 in my tour group with 2 guides (Pato and Ricky). Pato guided with Ricky ensuring our safety. Had an experience that is specially available from a bike tour. I highly recommend this experience in Buenos Aires

Date of experience: 04/2023 - Chris H

I would rate 10 stars if I could! Great day!

Ultimate way to see highlights of Buenos Aires with awesome local guides! Perfect day despite less than perfect weather! The guides were fantastic! Shared facts & stories with expertise & humor! Really personal, small group tour! Easy riding! Bikes enabled us to get to places quicker than by foot. Safe & fun! Perfect number of stops (including reset rooms breaks) . Lunch by the river at a great truck! I would rate 10 stars if I could! Great day!

Date of experience: 04/2023 - David S

Super way to see the city

I was the only rider who showed up for this trip, so I had a private tour. We got rained on, but this was OK as it made for good temperature riding conditions. We rode for about 25 KM or 15+ miles through many parts of Buenos Aires. My guide, Pablo, was great and observed all the traffic rules keeping both of us safe. Made many stops during nearly 7 hours of riding. I used a 3 speed bamboo frame bike, but I stayed in low gear most of the time. It was a great way to see the city.

Date of experience: 05/2023 - Adam C

A Fun and Alive Day

I had a great day bicycling around with Jackson. He was personable, caring, happy to personalize and adapt, and had lots of great stories to tell and information to share.

Date of experience: 06/2023 - Simon B

Great way to see Buenos Aries

We had a great day being led by Sol. Very interesting with unusual facts and political nuances. Everything we needed included even an ice cream as it was a hot day! Really cool bikes too!
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