Buenos Aires Domes Tour
Buenos Aires Domes Tour
The Buenos Aires of the 19th and 20th centuries was very prolific in monumental buildings crowned by domes, but which are the most beautiful? To find out, we'll meet at 9 am next to the pyramid of Plaza de Mayo.
First, we'll take a walk to the Bencich Building to admire its two huge five-story domes from the street, designed in 1927 by French architect Eduardo Le Monnier. From the same intersection, we'll observe the exterior architecture of the First National Bank of Boston, commonly known as Banco de Boston, located on the popular 'corner of the five domes.'
We'll then take our tour of Buenos Aires into the neighborhood of San Telmo, where we'll pass by the Casal de Catalunya, a beautiful neo-Gothic-Modernist building. Next stop? The Otto Wulff Building, whose domes have the typical features of a Central European variant of Art Nouveau called Jugendstil.
After learning about the history of these buildings, we'll go to Avenida de Mayo to look at the façades and domes of Hotel Chile and Palacio Barolo. Nearby is the National Congress of Argentina, in front of which we'll also pause to appreciate the details of its massive 80-meter high dome.
Continuing on to Avenida Rivadavia, we'll check out two magnificent examples of the Art Nouveau style: the Confitería del Molino building and Casa de los Lirios.
Then, at 11 am, we'll conclude the tour next to one of the most beautiful domes in Buenos Aires, the 'No Hay Sueños Imposibles' building ('There Are No Impossible Dreams,' in English). Before finishing the tour, we'll tell you all about this building's curious name!
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Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Buenos Aires Vision
Corporate name: Buenos Aires Vision SAS
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will we go up to any of the domes in Buenos Aires?
A - No, during the tour we will not access any of the domes. We'll learn interesting facts about them as we admire their exteriors.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Pyramid in Plaza de Mayo
Where does the activity end?
'No Hay Sueños Imposibles' Building
