You do not need to spend a lot of money to make the most of your time in the capital of Argentina in Buenos Aires. Many attractions and even several activities can be enjoyed without paying anything.
Free city tour
There are several city tours that are free.
- Stroll through the tranquil expanses of one of the city’s best and largest green areas - the Ecological Reserve in Kostanera Sur. The park administration organizes excursions on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 10:30 or 15:00. Although the tours are conducted in Spanish, you are accompanied by a guide who can point to birds and animals, which you may never have noticed that you were walking alone.
- If you are a plant lover, join the free botanical garden. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 10:30 and 15:00 at the Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays on the Avenida Santa Fe guided tours.
- The congress building and La Casa Rosada have free guided tours in English, Spanish and French. It is recommended to double check the time to make sure that this is a tour in your chosen language.
- The city government also regularly organizes guided tours of cities and streets. These tours are designed for both tourists and locals, so ask your local tourist information center when you are in the city to find out if something special is happening.
Free bike rental
Buenos Aires is rapidly acquiring alternative forms of transportation and developing a system of cycle paths throughout the city, and the promotion of free bicycle rentals is proof of this change. You can hire bicycles according to the program of the city of Medjor-en-Bichy in several places, including Parque Las Heras and Plaza Italia.
You can only use bicycles for two hours and should return them to the same place where you hired them, but this is a great way to see the city. For a deeper exploration, you can join cycling in Buenos Aires. With expert local guides and no time limit, it costs a few extra dollars.
Free guided tour
Many of the most iconic sights of Buenos Aires are free. The obelisk, green green squares and stunning architectural buildings can be viewed publicly. Entry to the Recoleta cemetery is free of charge, where many of the country's most famous leaders have tombs, including Evita Peron. There is always the opportunity to sit in one of the many gardens or parks and spend daytime people, watching the locals go about their daily lives.
