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Muralism Tour: Discover Hidden Art in La Boca
4.9
51 Ratings
San Telmo
Discover the hidden neighborhoods of Buenos Aires on a thrilling Graffiti & Urban Art Tour. Pedal through La Boca and Barracas to find impressive street art and learn about the city’s historical and cultural background.
Discover the hidden neighborhoods of Buenos Aires on a thrilling Graffiti & Urban Art Tour. Pedal through La Boca and Barracas to find impressive street art and learn about the city’s historical and cultural background.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Biking Buenos Aires - This pioneering company in Argentina has signed a constitutional agreement with Holocary® to become a ‘For Purpose Enterprise’, adopting a bossless, flat business structure. The goal is to guide visitors across the cultural bridge towards enhanced co-existence. It’s not just about biking, but about gaining a new perspective…
- Biking Buenos Aires - This pioneering company in Argentina has signed a constitutional agreement with Holocary® to become a ‘For Purpose Enterprise’, adopting a bossless, flat business structure. The goal is to guide visitors across the cultural bridge towards enhanced co-existence. It’s not just about biking, but about gaining a new perspective on the City, its People, and Culture.
- Calle Lanín - This street is a hidden gem that was once a dull and dark little street, whose name means ‘almost dead’. It was revitalized by artist Marino Santa Maria and subsequently recognized by UNESCO as a site of cultural interest.
- Barracas - The mural “El Regreso de Quinquela” in Barracas, Buenos Aires, was once the longest mural painted by a single artist (now the longest in Argentina), created by Alfredo Segatori, also known as Pelado.
- Caminito - While exploring the neighborhood, discover how it became one of the city’s most visited and colorful spots. Experience the excitement of the ‘Stealth Stencil’ stop and enjoy sampling the local beverage that has become a beloved favorite among Argentines.
- La Boca - Explore various murals and street art in the original neighborhood of La Boca, where the COLOR BA festival took place.
What's Included
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Solo travelers who join a group tour will receive a 28% refund when additional travelers participate.
This 5-hour cultural journey takes you off the beaten path to explore the works of various artists who have left their mark on the walls of Buenos Aires.
Participants will experience the artists’ stories through the shapes and colors they have created,…
Solo travelers who join a group tour will receive a 28% refund when additional travelers participate.
This 5-hour cultural journey takes you off the beaten path to explore the works of various artists who have left their mark on the walls of Buenos Aires.
Participants will experience the artists’ stories through the shapes and colors they have created, while engaging in discussions about the unique rise and development of muralism.
- Meet your guide over empanadas and wine
- Challenge conventional ideas of what art is
- Witness the outcome of an international graffiti festival
- Explore sequential murals in La Boca
- Venture into the depths of pasaje Lanin
- Experience and interpret the historical symbols on the walls
- Discover the world’s second-longest mural
- Create your own art piece!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Balcarce 1016
Balcarce
Balcarce and Carlos Calvo in San Telmo neighborhood
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(51 Ratings)
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Tracy
Jan 26, 2025
Great outing, exploring urban art by bike! - This was our favorite activity in Buenos Aires. A family of 4 (college age kids). We spent started by enjoying traditional mate with our tour leader Martin. Then spent several hours exploring beautiful Buenos Aires by bike and learning about interesting and historic murals along the way. We took tons of great photos. Enjoyed empanadas at a local spot that we would have never found on our own. Highly recommend this adventurous activity with Biking Buenos Aires!
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R9941hcmichaelj
Jan 20, 2025
Something that will stay with me - Fantastic tour with Pablo. Five stars!
He speaks English very well, can answer any question, accommodates all requests and has a great sense of humor.
He showed us many areas of Buenos Aires that we wouldn't have found on our own or that we might not have dared to go to. Bikes were in a good shape.
It was a very special day that I will remember for a long time.
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Paul_f
Jan 11, 2025
Great little tour. - Great little tour of the mostly back streets. Bikes could do with a little more maintenance. But they do the job just fine.
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Christopher_m
Dec 29, 2024
Eye opening Bike Art Tour - Fun informative easy ride through off beaten path parts of city I would not have otherwise seen. Decorative; Historical; sports; political; community life so a wide variety of art and scale. Some impressive talent . Guide was relatively new at job but very knowledgable.
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Jenniferrx7277js
Dec 17, 2024
Seven stars! A fabulous way to see the city - Wow - what an incredible day! A fabulous way to see less explored parts of the city and experience the incredible Buenos Aires tradition of urban art and murals. Martin (our guide) provided fascinating insights into the history of the pieces and we got to see some amazing art works while learning about the traditions of the city.
Booking and the management of the trip was super smooth. The bamboo bike was incredibly light and nimble - after being used to a heavy commuter bike! The trip is adventurous and an opportunity to see less-explored and more forgotten parts of the city.
I really wish I could give it seven stars!!
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Paradise222733
Dec 16, 2024
The Urban Art bike tour was fantastic! - It was an amazing bike tour! We had so much fun! Martin was so knowledgeable about the city, art and the culture. I am not in the best shape, but it was relaxing and not hard. Martin was very careful and we felt safe biking in the city! I recommend this company very much!
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Chris_c
Dec 8, 2024
I spent 8 days in Buenos... - I spent 8 days in Buenos Aires -- and this was my favorite tour of the city. I was very fortunate to be the only one doing the tour, as I got the amazing tour guide, Daniel, to myself for the day. :) This the tour you want to do if you wish to get away from the touristy spots in Buenos Aires. You'll explore the working class neighborhoods on bicycle, highlighted by abundant street art -- much with powerful statements and stories associated. You'll eat lunch at a hole-in-wall restaurant that serves up amazing local food. Most of all, you'll enjoy spending a half-day casually bicycling -- mostly away from heavy traffic -- through a city with an abundance of things to experience. My guide, Daniel, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Buenos Aires -- working class neighborhoods especially. He has connections throughout the ride -- and if you're fortunate, you may even get to meet a local, famous artist at his studio. Daniel is a such a great person, he became my friend.
Anyhow, do this tour. It will be one of the most unique activities you can choose to do in BA.
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Drios1190
Dec 4, 2024
100% Recommend! - I would highly recommend this experience for any active person (or group) that is looking for a unique way to explore the city of Buenos Aires. I signed up for the Street Art offering and was amazed by the beauty of the city that we experienced. My guide Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the city, it's art, the artists, and the overall culture of the area. The biking itself is moderate in nature (think occasional cobble-stone or dirt paths) with occasional steepness. Regardless, this was a perfect activity for my first day in Buenos Aires to immerse myself in the city!
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Clifford
Nov 25, 2024
A wonderful day cycling in Buenos Aires - We had a fabulous day, cycling through Buenos Aires seeing art and graffiti, including visiting La Boca and even painting some graffiti ourselves. The bikes were very comfortable and easy to ride. Martin was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and spoke English perfectly. He gave us lots of history as well as being knowledgeable about art. He steered us expertly and safely through a safe route through the city. We highly recommend this trip.
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Fionagg207xg
Oct 17, 2024
Great BAGuide - Daniel was a great guide, he adapted the trip for us as we changed specification. We loved his knowledge of art, history, politics and general BA information. We had a great morning. Thank you
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