Diagonal Norte at blue hour, with the Obelisco at the end of the avenue

Walking tours · Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, with a local friend.

Name: Cachalote Tours
Rating: 4.95

¡Hola! I'm Sebastián, welcome to Buenos Aires! I'd love to show you my city.

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The tours

Four walks through my Buenos Aires

Small groups, in English or Spanish. Message me for dates and prices.

An English-style brick house under the trees in Belgrano R

01Belgrano

Hidden Belgrano: Chinatown & British Buenos Aires

A beautiful, elegant neighbourhood in the north of the city: embassies, English houses, train tracks and cobbled avenues. We share a yerba mate in a quiet plaza and end up in Chinatown.

Belgrano R, its embassies and English houses
The church of Belgrano and the Larreta Museum (optional visit)
Chinatown and the story of Asian immigration

Duration: About 2.5 hours
Languages: English · Spanish
Group: Small, up to 10

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Sebastián in front of the Carlos Gardel mural at the tango bar El Boliche de Roberto

02Almagro · Caballito · Abasto · Once

The B-Side of Buenos Aires: Local Life & Real Tango

Almagro, Caballito, Abasto and Once: the side of the city where porteños actually live. Parks, tree-lined streets, tango milongas and the neighbourhood of Carlos Gardel.

Everyday porteño life and local traditions
Traditional cafés and bars, including tango milongas
Once, the Babel of Buenos Aires

Duration: About 3.5 hours
Languages: English · Spanish
Group: Small, up to 10

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The brightly painted houses of Caminito in La Boca

03San Telmo · La Boca

Caminito & San Telmo: The Hidden History

San Telmo is the oldest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, and Caminito, in La Boca, is where tango was born. We walk the narrow streets, historic houses and the story of immigration, starting at the Mafalda statue.

San Telmo Market, Plaza Dorrego and Parque Lezama
The mate ritual, prepared in front of you
A coffee inside a conventillo in Caminito

Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English · Spanish
Group: Small, up to 10

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A street of domed mausoleums in Chacarita cemetery under a blue sky

04Chacarita · Parque Chas

The Underground Cemetery & the Labyrinth Neighbourhood

Chacarita is the biggest cemetery in Buenos Aires, with a hidden necropolis under the ground. Then we take the subway to Parque Chas, a neighbourhood designed like a labyrinth, and try to find its centre.

The mausoleum of Carlos Gardel
A traditional pizza stop at El Imperio
Parque Chas, streets named after European cities

Duration: About 2.5 hours
Languages: English · Spanish
Group: Small, up to 10

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Beyond the four walks

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Sebastián smiling on a rooftop, with Buenos Aires behind him at dusk

About Sebastián

Your local friend in Buenos Aires

I'm Sebastián Arismendi. I'm from the Caribbean and I've lived in Buenos Aires since 2016. I've been a tour guide since 2023, and I started Cachalote Tours in January 2024.

I guide mainly in English, and in Spanish too. We walk in small groups, and somewhere along the way we stop to share a mate. I'd love to show you my city.

Sebastián

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About the logo: the colours are those of the Argentine flag, and the whale isn't a cachalot at all. It's inspired by the southern right whale.

Reviews · 4.95 / 5 from 53 travelers on GetYourGuide

“It felt like spending a Sunday with a friend.”

Tuomas · Finland

“Sebastian is a walking encyclopedia about all things Buenos Aires. He is personal and makes the history and culture come alive!…”

Stephen · United Statesvia GetYourGuide
“Spending the day with Sebastian was such a unique experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable and brought me to neighborhoods I probably wouldn’t have found on my own. If you’re looking to have a truly local experience, this is it!”

Sarah · United Statesvia GetYourGuide
“We had an amazing day in the San Telmo and Caminito Area with Sebastian. He was very knowledgeable, fun and gave us a colourful insight into the history and lives of the people who live there…”

Rosalind · United Kingdomvia GetYourGuide
“…He has a gift for storytelling and really made sure to help us get engaged with the community in a meaningful way…”

Katie · United Statesvia GetYourGuide
“Sebastian was a superb guide… He even took the time to show me how to navigate the bus and train network which was so appreciated…”

Sheena · Australiavia GetYourGuide
“My experience was amazing! I was lucky to be the only person on the tour, and I learned so much and also got to share delicious mate. Sebastian is a very kind tour guide who goes above and beyond, and I would recommend him to anyone!”

Meredith · United Statesvia GetYourGuide
“Sebastian is a great knowledgeable and approachable guide. We could really feel how he tried to adjust the tour to our interests…”

Patrik · Germanyvia GetYourGuide
“I really enjoyed my walking tour with Sebastian… We visited areas I wouldn’t have gone to without the tour. Sebastian shared many nice details along the way, and most importantly, he gave me great tips about local restaurants and tango bars…”

Tuomas · Finlandvia GetYourGuide