North City Tour

Glide Through Trendy Palermo & Dive Into Timeless Recoleta
  •  Tue, Thu, Sat
  • 4 hs.
  • USD *from 88
  • ~ 15 kms
  • We ride, rain or shine!
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PARKS & PLAZAS
GLIDE THROUGH TRENDY PALERMO AND DIVE INTO TIMELESS RECOLETA

Parks & Plazas Biking Buenos Aires

Parks & Plazas Biking Buenos Aires

North City Tour
Palermo and Recoleta

 

Glide Through Trendy Palermo & Dive Into Timeless Recoleta
Explore the elegant north side of Buenos Aires.
Where chic cafes meet grand history and lush parks invite you to slow down.

 

What is it?

The North City Tour is a 4-hour cultural ride that weaves through Buenos Aires’ most stylish and serene neighborhoods. From the vibrant energy of Palermo Soho to the timeless charm of Recoleta, this small-group bike tour is designed to show you the contrasting layers of local life—past and present.

You’ll cruise tree-lined boulevards, relax by peaceful lakes, sip mate like a local, and explore the green lungs of the city. Perfect for travelers who enjoy cultural depth without the hustle of downtown traffic.

 

Tour Highlights

  • Scout tonight’s hotspots in lively Palermo Soho
  • Sing along to Gardel’s tango—Argentina’s most iconic voice
  • Share mate by the lake, just like locals do
  • Cycle through the Palermo Forests—a local favorite for weekend rides
  • Pick your favorite bloom at the Rosedal (Rose Garden)
  • Meet Argentina’s liberator with stories of General San Martín
  • Uncover the jazzy accident behind the city’s giant metal flower

 

Why Choose This Experience?

At Biking Buenos Aires, our mission is to help you connect with the city—not just see it. This tour blends beauty, insight, and fun as we explore Palermo and Recoleta through their culture, parks, and hidden stories.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a curious explorer, this ride offers a fresh way to experience the north side of Buenos Aires—from hip cafés to historic icons, and from leafy paths to lively anecdotes.

  • Ideal for travelers who prefer fresh air and open spaces
  • Choose your perfect ride—maybe even a handcrafted bamboo bike
  • Family-friendly and suitable for teens and kids 10+
  • A smooth, safe ride away from downtown traffic
  • Guided by passionate locals who adapt to your interests
  • Rich in context—understand how today’s Buenos Aires came to be
  • Booking is easy, and we’re always available to answer your questions. Let us show you our Buenos Aires—tailored to you.

 

 

Who Is This Experience For?

  • This tour is perfect for:
  • English-speaking travelers 50+, families, and digital nomads
  • Visitors seeking a relaxed yet insightful ride
  • Culture lovers wanting to understand what makes Porteños tick
  • Anyone looking for a break from crowds and a touch of authenticity

 

What’s Included:

  • Premium city bike + helmet
  • Filtered water
  • Traditional mate & alfajor tasting
  • Public liability insurance
  • Optional hotel pick-up (extra fee)

 

Additional information:

  • Minimum age limit for this group tour is 10 y/o
  • Total distance: 15Km
  • Physical demand: Easy! We stop often and go at a moderate pace. 
  • Approx riding time: 2.15hr
  • Optional: start from your hotel for an extra fee

 

Tour Details

  • 🕙 Group Tours Schedule:
    Days – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
    Start Time – 2 PM
    From – Fray Justo Santamaria De Oro 1778 – Palermo.
  • 🚴 Total distance: 15 Km
  • 🕓 Tour duration: ~4 hours
  • ⏱️ Pedaling time: ~2.15 hours (we stop frequently!)
  • 💪 Physical Demand: Easy—flat terrain and park trails
  • 👶 Minimum age: 10 years old
Know your way
1 Starting Point - Palermo
2 Palermo Soho
3 San Martin´s House
4 Floralis Generica
5 Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar
6 Rosedal
7 Palermo Forests
8 Regatas Lake
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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  • Helmets

  • Weather upgrades

  • Snacks

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Premium city bike + helmet

Filtered water

Traditional mate & alfajor tasting

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!

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WHAT OTHER TRAVELLERS
LOVED ABOUT US

Date of experience: 10/2023 - Sandy Z

A MUST DO IN BUENOS AIRES

I had the best 5 hours with Pato riding our bikes all over Recoleta to many of the gorgeous parks, statues, Recoleta cemetery & much more! We had mate tea in the Rose garden, such a wonderful treat with Pato. This bike tour I can highly recommend for almost anyone of any level. I will never forget this amazing afternoon in Buenos Aires, thank you Pato!!

Date of experience: 09/2023 - Christine M.

Great way to see the city!

We had so much fun exploring Buenos Aires by bike with Jackson! He was a great guide, and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

Date of experience: 06/2023 - Bart S.

Great way to experience BA

As a family with 2 teenagers, we made a lovely bike tour through the Northern part of BA. With nice customized bikes, provided with water and lock, we drove safely over bike lanes, with our local English speaking guide Debi, who gave a real personal touch to the tour, including a Mate ritual with lovely medialunas (pastry)

Date of experience: 07/2023 - Brennan C.

Biking Buenos Aires tour

Raymond and his team were amazing! They kept everyone safe and made the city fun and accessible to all. I would highly recommend this to anyone staying in Buenos Aires!

Date of experience: 03/2023 - Nail G.

Great tours

Jackson and Pablo escorted us on two bike tours. I must say I though parks better than central but no reflection on our guides. A great way to see a beautiful city with outstanding commentary from our guides and a full run down on old and recent history and recent Argentinian “issues”. These guys made our trip to BA outstanding so thank you once again.

Date of experience: 09/2023 - Anna L

Excellent Guide; Great Way to See BA

I can't recommend this tour or this company enough! Our guide Pablo was knowledgeable, friendly and full of really interesting and entertaining information and anecdotes. Even my 18 year old nephew was keen to hear what Pablo had to tell us and that is not always the case where tours are concerned! We visited several plazas and the Recoleta Cemetery. The cemetery now charges for entrance (new since Covid) and they don't take cash. A really nice touch was Pablo took us to a park and we had matte - the traditional Argentinian drink. This was our last full day in the country and we'd stayed in a homestay as well as hotels and been cafes and restaurants - this was our first opportunity to try the famous matte! Pablo showed us how to make it and drink it. The bikes are safe and well maintained and helmets provided. The tour is not terribly strenuous. There are a couple of inclines but they are not steep and they are not long. BA is actually quite safe to cycle round as there are plenty of bike lanes as well as space. Hugo - who I communicated with to book the tour - was responsive in his emails and was kind enough to refund us part of the cost as we were not able to have a meal during our trip - a consequence of the tour taking place during national Census Day when everything was totally shut down. If you have the opportunity to do this tour, you will not be disappointed!
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