Highlights
- Visit the main cathedral in Buenos Aires
- See the childhood home and school of Pope Francis
- Tour the buildings that shaped his education and early life
- Visit the historic churches and schools where his spiritual path was forged
Description
Discover the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio on a tour through the sites that shaped his path. This experience follows the exact steps of the current Pope in his home city.
The tour begins passing by the Santa Casa de Ejercicios Espirituales. We then head to the Mary Help of Christians Basilica (closed on Mondays).
Explore the heart of the Flores neighborhood, walking past his birthplace, his primary school, and his second family home. You will also visit the San José de Flores Basilica, the most significant site for his calling. Important: This is the best place to buy souvenirs, but the shop only accepts cash in Argentine Pesos (ARS).
The itinerary continues to the Salesian Oratory, where his passion for the San Lorenzo soccer club began. Finally, we visit the historic Jesuit churches of El Salvador and San Ignacio de Loyola, before concluding at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Plaza de Mayo, where he served as Archbishop.
Includes
Transfers throughout the tour
Guided tour
Excludes
Food and beverages
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Important Information
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
This tour/activity is not wheelchair accessible.
The Mary Help of Christians Basilica is closed on Mondays; on these days, the visit will be made from the exterior.
The souvenir shop at San José de Flores Basilica only accepts Cash (Argentine Pesos - ARS). Please bring local currency if you wish to buy gifts.
The itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice, depending on mass schedules or the availability of the basilicas.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
