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.

Message me on WhatsApp 5.0 on Google · 4.95 on GetYourGuide · 68 reviews

Sebastián smiling next to the Mafalda statue on a bench in San Telmo

About Sebastián

Your local friend in Buenos Aires

I'm Sebastián. I'm a tour guide, and I launched Cachalote Tours in January 2024. My passion for the city and its culture inspired me to share it with others and offer a different perspective on Buenos Aires: one that is more intimate, immersive and, above all, authentic.

Join me as we explore the “City of Fury” (la ciudad de la furia) over a mate.

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.

The tours

Seven ways to see my Buenos Aires

Small groups, in English or Spanish. Message me to check dates.

Usually included

Mate experience
Subway and bus tickets

Usually not included

Food and drinks

Discounts for groups of more than 4 people. Each tour card says exactly what it covers.

The Argentine flag flying in front of the Casa Rosada on Plaza de Mayo

01Across the city

Buenos Aires Introduction Tour

We explore the city's most significant neighbourhoods from a local, human perspective. An immersive local experience, planned around what you want to see.

Along the way

Hidden gems most visitors never find
Traditional cafés and restaurants
Churches and palaces
The history behind each neighbourhood

Duration: 5 hours
Getting around: By car, or by public transport (subway or bus)
Languages: English · Spanish

Pricing available on request via WhatsApp

Refreshments (water and drinks) and some snacks are included. The Recoleta Cemetery entrance fee is not included.

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The brightly painted houses of Caminito in La Boca

02San Telmo · La Boca

San Telmo and Caminito

San Telmo is the oldest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, and Caminito, in La Boca, is where tango was born. We walk narrow streets past historic houses, palaces and churches, hear the story of the immigrants who built these barrios, and take the bus from one to the other.

Places we visit

The Mafalda statue, at Defensa and Chile
Pasaje de la Defensa, the old Ezeiza house at Defensa 1179
San Telmo Market
Plaza Dorrego
Parque Lezama
Caminito, ending inside a conventillo, an old immigrant tenement

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

US$35 per person

Includes the mate experience and subway and bus tickets. Food and drinks are not included.

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Sebastián on a rolling ladder in an underground gallery of niches at Chacarita cemetery

03Chacarita · Parque Chas

Chacarita's Underground Cemetery and the Labyrinthine Neighborhood

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

Places we visit

Chacarita Cemetery and its funeral house
The mausoleum of Carlos Gardel and the resting place of famous Argentines
The underground necropolis
El Imperio de la Pizza, a classic pizzeria (free time)
Parque Chas, with streets named after European cities
The six-corner centre of the labyrinth, where Victorica, Ávalos and Gándara meet

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

US$20 per person

Includes the mate experience and subway and bus tickets. Food and drinks are not included. The cemetery entrance ticket is not included.

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A large painted mural of Carlos Gardel in a fedora, with the word TANGO written down the side

04Almagro · Caballito · Abasto · Once

The B-Side of Buenos Aires: Neighborhood Life and Authentic Tango

The side of the city where porteños actually live. We get around like locals, on foot, by subway and by bus, through parks and passageways, tango bars and the neighbourhood of Carlos Gardel.

Places we visit

Almagro, its tango and its busy shopping streets
El Boliche de Roberto, a historic tango bar on Bulnes street
Caballito, its parks and hidden passageways
Abasto, the neighbourhood of Carlos Gardel
Once, the Babel of Buenos Aires

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

US$35 per person

Includes the mate experience and subway and bus tickets. Food and drinks are not included.

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The Chinatown arch in Belgrano, hung with red lanterns, with a festival crowd below

05Belgrano

Hidden Belgrano: Chinatown and English-Style Buenos Aires

An elegant neighbourhood in the north of the city: embassies, English-style mansions, train tracks and cobbled avenues. We share a mate in a quiet plaza, walk to the historic centre of Belgrano and finish in Chinatown.

Places we visit

Avenida Melián and the embassy area
The Mitre railway tracks in Belgrano R
Belgrano's main square and its church
The Larreta Museum (optional visit)
Chinatown and the story of Asian immigration
Barrancas de Belgrano park

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

US$30 per person

Includes the mate experience and subway and bus tickets. Food and drinks are not included.

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A grand white riverside building with arcades and a slate tower, seen from the water in Tigre

06Tigre · Paraná Delta

Tigre Delta

A day out of the city to the Tigre Delta, by train and catamaran boat.

Duration: 5 hours

US$60 per person

Train and catamaran boat tickets are included. Food and drinks are not included.

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The twin spires of the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján rising over the plaza

07Luján · Carlos Keen

Luján and Carlos Keen

The Gaucho Experience: the town of Luján, the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, and the traditional Argentine countryside parrillas (steakhouses) of Carlos Keen.

Places we visit

The town of Luján
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján
Traditional countryside parrillas in Carlos Keen

Duration: 6 hours
Best days: Holidays, or Friday to Sunday

Pricing available on request

The parrillas are open on holidays and from Friday to Sunday, so those are the best days to go.

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Reviews · 5.0 on Google · 4.95 on GetYourGuide

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

Tuomas · Finland

“Sebastián oozes passion for his city and clearly knows his way through the various neighbourhoods… it felt as though I were walking through the city with a friend, not a tour guide. I highly recommend Cachalote Tours for an intimate and informative experience of Buenos Aires with a knowledgeable local…”

Justin G.via Google
“We have had mini tours and many cities around the world and Sebastian was one of the best guides we have ever had. I strongly recommend him…”

Al B.via Showaround
“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
“I really enjoyed this walking tour through San Telmo, Buenos Aires. Our guide (Sebastian) was brimming with knowledge and fun tidbits about the neighborhood’s past, present, and future. Even though it rained on the chilly day I participated, I greatly enjoyed myself and have a deeper appreciation for this city—and for mate, the hot local drink he shared with us…”

Mark F.via Google
“Sebastian is very knowledgeable, communicative and patient. He showed me around Palermo, La Boca, San Telmo and shared interesting and informational facts about the city. Highly recommended!”

Davevia Showaround
“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
“Sebastián is a fountain of information about Argentina and Buenos Aires. He began by assisting us with money exchanging, SUBE card purchase and charging, and managing the bus and subway customs…”

Cora T.via Google
“Sebastián was amazing. He took his time and showed me around the center of the city. I never felt rushed and he was able to answer all my questions…”

Alvarovia Showaround
“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
“I highly recommend Cachalote Tours. Sebastian was extremely knowledgable, friendly, and thoughtful throughout the tour and when setting it up. He adapted the tour to exactly what we wanted - seeing a few barrios in Buenos Aires…”“Recomiendo encarecidamente Cachalote Tours. Sebastián demostró ser una persona con amplios conocimientos, amable y atenta durante todo el recorrido y también durante la planificación del mismo. Adaptó el tour a la perfección a lo que queríamos: visitar algunos barrios de Buenos Aires…”

Israel M.via Google
“It was a pleasure to walk alongside Sebastian through Buenos Aires' cool neighborhoods. He has good knowledge on diverse topics and also using humor helps having a relaxed tour similar to having a walk with a friend…”

Vlad C.via Showaround
“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