Walking Tours

Buenos Aires Plaza de Mayo | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Trace Argentina's political story around Plaza de Mayo at your own pace, with lifetime audio access and an interactive GPS map on your phone.
Follow 10 narrated stops in 1.5 hours, from Casa Rosada and the May Pyramid to the Metropolitan Cathedral, with walking directions throughout.
Hear stories of protests, marches, and the Mothers memorial in English or Spanish as you walk Plaza de Mayo, then finish along Avenida de Mayo.
Redeem your ticket code in your phone browser before you set off, then start the 2.1 km route whenever you like, without a group or schedule.

Self-guided audio tour with narrated stops
Audio guide in English and Spanish
10 stops, 2.1 km, 1.5 hours
Stops include Casa Rosada, May Pyramid, Metropolitan Cathedral
Walking directions between all tour stops
Interactive GPS map with route, live position
Access via phone browser, no app required
Lifetime access to repeat this tour
Flexible start time, self-paced, no group

Live guide
Entry or admission fees
Smartphone and earphones
Mobile data
Food and drinks
Transportation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

The Plaza de Mayo is where Argentina comes to say who it is, and every time it has changed the place to do it.

The 1811 pyramid is still sealed inside the 1856 one. The Cabildo where the city voted out the Spanish viceroy lost six of its eleven arches, to a boulevard in 1889 and a diagonal avenue in 1931. In 1955 the country's own planes bombed the square. The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo began circling the pyramid in 1977, and their white headscarves are painted on the paving. Ten stops in a line: the Casa Rosada, the May Pyramid, the Metropolitan Cathedral and San Martin's tomb, the Cabildo, the La Prensa building, Cafe Tortoni, the Avenida 9 de Julio and its Evita portrait, Palacio Barolo, Kilometro Cero and the National Congress.

Self-guided, so the walk is yours. 10 stops, 2 km, about 90 minutes at an easy pace, narrated with a live GPS map. No group, no guide, no set arrival time. Pause as long as you like.

What to bring

Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before setting off, while you still have signal.

Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to listen to the audio tour.

Mobile data or download: Use mobile data or download the tour in advance so you can access it offline.

Water and sun protection: Carry water and wear a hat during summer from December to February.

Additional information

Public transport: You have public transportation nearby throughout this route.

Best time to visit: Choose weekday mornings for calmer streets; afternoon light flatters Casa Rosada's façade.

Seasonal comfort: Enjoy the walk most in autumn and spring from March to May and September to November.

Mothers of Plaza de Mayo: On Thursdays at 15:30 they walk around the pyramid, so observe quietly and respectfully.

Protest timing: Avoid Wednesday afternoons near Congress due to potential marches.

Historic lighting: The Evita portraits' lighting was switched off in 2024, so check updates if this matters to you.

Cabildo museum: Visit the free Cabildo museum from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 18:00.

Museo Casa Rosada: Enter the free Museo Casa Rosada from Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00.

Casa Rosada tours: Join free guided visits inside Casa Rosada on weekends with advance booking.

Metropolitan Cathedral etiquette: Enter the free cathedral dressed modestly and keep your voice low.

Cathedral services: Stay out of the chapel during services as it is a working church.

Palacio Barolo: Visit Palacio Barolo only on a guided tour and book ahead.

National Congress tours: Register online in advance for free guided tours of the National Congress.

Cafe Tortoni timing: Visit Cafe Tortoni early or late in the day to avoid queues; it's open 08:00 to 21:00.

Return journey: To return to the start, take Line A from Congreso to Peru or Plaza de Mayo with a SUBE card.

Marches and safety: Expect frequent, usually peaceful marches; follow police guidance and leave if tension rises.

Road crossing: Cross Avenida Nueve de Julio only when the pedestrian signal is green.

Phone safety: Keep your phone secure at all times since phone snatching is common.

Memorial signs: Treat the painted headscarves around the pyramid as a memorial and show respect.