Street Art Tours
Graffitimundo
A pioneer in the field, Graffitimundo is arguably the most famous and respected street art tour in Buenos Aires. Founded over a decade ago, it works directly with the artists and communities to tell the authentic story of the city's muralism. Their classic tour explores the vibrant open-air galleries of Villa Urquiza and neighboring areas, showcasing large-scale murals by both Argentine legends like Alfredo Segatori and international stars. The guides are deeply knowledgeable, providing context on the socio-political history, artistic techniques, and personal stories behind the works, making it an essential and immersive introduction.
Buenos Aires Street Art (BASA)
Operating with a strong ethical and educational mission, Buenos Aires Street Art (BASA) offers expertly guided tours in Palermo Hollywood and Colegiales. The founders are academics and artists themselves, ensuring the content is insightful and accurate. They focus not just on aesthetics but on street art as a tool for social memory, gentrification debates, and urban dialogue. The tour supports the local artistic community directly and is perfect for visitors who want to move beyond simply viewing art to understanding its profound role in contemporary porteño culture and politics.
Parques de Palermo & Street Art Bike Tour
For an active and expansive experience, this bike tour combines the lush greenery of the Palermo parks (Bosques de Palermo, Rosedal) with the cutting-edge murals of Palermo Soho and Villa Crespo. Gliding between locations allows you to cover much more ground than a walking tour, seeing a diverse range of works from whimsical characters to massive political statements. The relaxed pace, fresh air, and combination of natural and urban beauty make this a delightful and comprehensive way to experience the artistic breadth of Buenos Aires's most fashionable district.
Street Art Tours
Street Art and History Tour of San Telmo & Montserrat
Delve into the historic heart of the city with this tour of San Telmo and Montserrat. This walk connects the rich, centuries-old history of Buenos Aires with its dynamic modern street art scene. As you wander cobblestone streets past colonial buildings and traditional boliches, your guide will point out how contemporary murals and stencils interact with the architectural heritage, often commenting on Argentine history, politics, and the neighborhood's own evolution. It's a perfect fusion of past and present, showing how street art serves as a modern-day chronicle in the city's oldest quarters.
Street Art Tour La Boca & Barracas
Venture off the beaten path with a tour of the southern neighborhoods of La Boca and Barracas. This tour provides a crucial counterpoint to the more polished art of Palermo, exploring murals in historically working-class and industrial zones. Here, street art is deeply intertwined with local identity, social struggles, and the legacy of iconic clubs like Boca Juniors. You'll see powerful works that address tango, immigration, and resilience, all set against the backdrop of colorful conventillos and old factories, offering a raw and authentically Argentine narrative.
Foto Ruta Street Photography Tour in Buenos Aires
The Street Art Photography Workshop Tour offers a uniquely hands-on and technical approach to exploring Buenos Aires' murals. Rather than a traditional historical or artistic lecture, this experience is a practical masterclass led by a professional photographer. Participants learn the specific skills needed to capture the scale, detail, and context of urban art, focusing on composition, lighting, and creative angles while exploring the vibrant open-air galleries of neighborhoods like Palermo. It’s the ideal tour for photography enthusiasts who want to move beyond simply seeing the art to professionally documenting it, leaving with both enhanced skills and a stunning personal portfolio of images.