Colonial Churches of Buenos Aires Free Tour
Buenos Aires, Argentina
On this free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires, we'll visit four catholic temples significant to the Argentine capital.
Tour Details
We will meet at the corner of Bolivar and Adolfo Alsina streets, the starting point for our tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires.
The route begins in the neighborhood of Monserrat with the Church of San Ignacio de Loyola, the first adobe church built in 1675, showcasing German baroque architecture and colonial altarpieces inside.
Next, we will visit the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco de Asis, established in 1754. We will view its neo-baroque facade, including the tympanum featuring sculptures of St. Francis, Christopher Columbus, and Dante Alighieri.
The following stop is the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Rosario de la Defensa y la Reconquista de Buenos Aires, constructed in 1751 by the Dominican Order. This church survived the English invasions of 1806 and 1807, and we will see the cannonball impacts on its left tower and British flags as trophies, along with the mausoleum of Manuel Belgrano in the atrium.
Our final stop is the Church of Nuestra Señora de Belén in the neighborhood of San Telmo, where we will find an 18th-century image of San Pedro Telmo, the patron saint of sailors, and a pulpit donated by Manuel Belgrano. We will conclude after a 2.5-hour tour with tips for exploring San Telmo's antique stores, cafes, and street art.
Group Size
This free tour does not accept reservations for more than 6 people, even with separate bookings.
