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Recoleta Cemetery Free Walking Tour

A marble city of presidents, poets and Evita

9.1/10(41) · Bookable via Civitatis

Quick answer

Yes, it is free: no ticket, you tip the guide at the end. Recoleta Cemetery Free Walking Tour meets at Recoleta Cemetery, lasts about 2h and is guided in English; rated 9.1/10 from 41 reviews on Civitatis.

Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.

Recoleta Cemetery is the most exclusive address in Argentina — a walled city of marble mausoleums where presidents, writers, duelists and national heroes compete for eternity in Art Deco, Gothic and Neoclassical splendor. This tour navigates its silent streets to the graves whose stories deserve telling, including the modest black tomb where Eva Perón finally rests after a saga stranger than fiction.

Your guide brings the necropolis to life, so to speak: family feuds carried into the afterlife, the legend of the girl buried alive, and why Argentines say it's cheaper to live extravagantly than to be buried in Recoleta.

Tour highlights

Eva Perón's tomb
Presidential mausoleums
The legend of Rufina Cambaceres
Art Deco and Gothic funerary art
Recoleta's marble avenues

Meeting point

Recoleta Cemetery

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This tour is free — there's no charge to join. At the end, tip your guide whatever you feel the experience was worth. 100% of tips go directly to them.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Recoleta Cemetery Free Walking Tour really free?

Yes — there is no ticket and no upfront cost. You reserve a free spot, join the tour, and at the end tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth. Most travelers tip the equivalent of €10–20 per person, but the amount is entirely up to you.

Where does the Recoleta Cemetery Free Walking Tour start?

The tour meets at Recoleta Cemetery (Recoleta Cemetery). The exact meeting point and how to spot your guide are confirmed in your Civitatis booking.

How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?

It lasts around 2h and is guided in English. One booking covers up to 6 people; larger parties need a private tour. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.