Immerse yourself in the vibrant contemporary art scene of Buenos Aires. A unique walking tour that takes you through avant-garde galleries and secret exhibition spaces, led by a local artist. Discover emerging talent and experience the city’s culture in an authentic and unrepeatable way.
Key information
For groups of 13 or more participants, please contact us for a customized quote and availability.
Overview
The Pulse of Porteño Art
Discover what’s happening RIGHT NOW in the dynamic world of contemporary art in Buenos Aires. This tour takes you away from traditional museums to offer a closer, fresher, and more personal experience. We will visit cutting-edge art galleries where you can appreciate the works, understand the artists’ context, and even acquire a unique piece if you wish.
Led by a local artist with deep connections to the scene, each tour is an unrepeatable experience. The exhibitions in the galleries are temporary and constantly changing, which guarantees that every tour is different from the last.
Two Circuits, One Unique Experience
We offer two alternative routes through the city’s neighborhoods with the highest concentration of art and culture. Each one guarantees a visit to a minimum of 5 exhibition spaces.
What We'll Do
- 1. San Telmo Tour: A journey through the bohemian heart of the city, where the historic and the contemporary converse in its streets. Meeting Point: Palacio Lezama (Av. Martin GarcÃa 344). Sample Itinerary: Linse Gallery, El Mirador Foundation, W- Gallery, Piedras, Calvaresi. Ending Point: San Telmo Market.
- 2. Retiro Tour: Explore the most sophisticated and traditional gallery circuit in Buenos Aires, getting to know the spaces that set the trends. Meeting Point: Plaza San MartÃn. Sample Itinerary: Nosotros Afuera (Kavanagh Building), Larreta Galleries, Isla Flotante, De Sousa, Mite, Selvanegra. Ending Point: GalerÃas PacÃfico.
A journey through the bohemian heart of the city, where the historic and the contemporary converse in its streets.
Meeting Point: Palacio Lezama (Av. Martin GarcÃa 344).
Sample Itinerary: Linse Gallery, El Mirador Foundation, W- Gallery, Piedras, Calvaresi.
Ending Point: San Telmo Market.
Explore the most sophisticated and traditional gallery circuit in Buenos Aires, getting to know the spaces that set the trends.
- Meeting Point: Plaza San MartÃn.
- Sample Itinerary: Nosotros Afuera (Kavanagh Building), Larreta Galleries, Isla Flotante, De Sousa, Mite, Selvanegra.
- Ending Point: GalerÃas PacÃfico.
Important Note: The itinerary is flexible and may be modified according to the galleries’ schedules (exhibitions, installations, private events). However, a visit to a minimum of 5 art spaces is always guaranteed to provide a complete experience.
Details
What you’ll experience on this tour:
Context and Narrative: In each gallery, you will receive a detailed explanation of the exhibition, the artists’ careers, and current trends.
Interaction: We will have the opportunity to chat with gallerists and, on occasion, with the artists themselves.
City Secrets: As we walk between galleries, I will share historical curiosities and architectural details of the streets we pass, connecting the art with the history of Buenos Aires.
Includes
- ✓ Professional, art-specialist local guide
- ✓ Entrance fees to both museums
- ✓ Small group setting
Excludes
- ✗ Food and drinks
Faqs
The tour lasts 4 hours.
Yes, the tour is conducted in a private vehicle exclusive to your group.
We offer door-to-door service, so we will pick you up and drop you off at your desired locations.
No, lunch is not included in the tour.
Yes, the tour includes entrance to Recoleta Cemetery.
Yes, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests and preferences.
The expert guide will provide detailed information, fascinating stories, and answer all your questions about the city’s history, culture, and attractions.
We offer tourists a different approach to experiencing the city. Most tours focus on traditional attractions but do not provide insights into the historical processes that have shaped Buenos Aires into a constantly evolving city. CULTOUR aims to help passengers understand that the city is full of marks and traces resulting from historical events, from revolutionary origins to current social conflicts. Topics include the May Revolution, Independence, 19th-century heroes, Perón and Evita, military dictatorships, Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, the 2001 social protests, and current demonstrations in Plaza de Mayo.
You can reserve the tour now and pay on the day of the tour. Alternatively, you can reserve now with a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance at the end of the tour. You also have the option to pay the full amount now.
Overall Trip Rating:
- Verified Purchase
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By Sebastian Vogel(Germany)February 2, 2026 An Insider’s Look at the BA Art SceneWalking between galleries near Plaza San MartÃn and finishing near GalerÃas PacÃfico was fantastic. The guide, Fernanda, connected the art with the history and architecture of the city, which made the experience even richer. - Verified Purchase
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By Marcus Thorne(United Kingdom (UK))January 28, 2026 A Living Art ExperienceWhat I loved most is that every tour is different because exhibitions constantly change. Visiting small galleries and talking with gallerists made the experience feel very personal and authentic. - Verified Purchase
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By Chloe Thompson(Australia)October 22, 2025 Modern Vibes in Historic Streets: A Contemporary Art DiscoveryThis tour opened my eyes to the contemporary art scene in Buenos Aires. Instead of big museums, we explored cutting-edge galleries around San Telmo. It felt intimate, creative, and completely different from a typical city tour.
