Follow the stories of migration, work and port life that transformed Buenos Aires.
This thematic tour tells the human story of the people who arrived from different parts of the world and rebuilt their lives around Buenos Aires’ port, neighborhoods and industries. Rather than presenting immigration as a list of dates, we connect it with experiences of work, housing and belonging that created our current identity.
Why choose this experience?
You will explore La Boca and Puerto Madero through stories of arrival, labor and change. In La Boca, we enter a traditional conventillo, where you can hear first-hand about the life of an immigrant and artist. This personal encounter gives a human dimension to the wider history of migration in Buenos Aires.
- Private tour focused specifically on immigration and the creation of our current identity
- A less tourist-oriented side of La Boca
- Entry to a traditional conventillo
- First-hand story of an immigrant and artist
- Puerto Madero and the history of the port
What to expect
During the experience, you’ll discover emblematic sites and a less tourist-oriented side of La Boca before connecting its immigrant history with Puerto Madero and the evolution of the port. Architecture, streets and the conventillo help us understand the working communities, cultural exchange and social changes that shaped modern Buenos Aires.
Practical information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Format: Private thematic tour by vehicle
- Areas: La Boca and Puerto Madero
- Group size: Up to 3 guests; a fourth guest may be accommodated upon request
- Meeting point: Your hotel in Buenos Aires or the Cruise Terminal
What is included
- Private guided thematic tour
- Entry to a traditional conventillo
- Coffee at a historical café
What is not included
- Food, additional drinks, tickets and personal expenses unless stated in the booking
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