Buenos Aires: Narrated Walking Tour of La Boca Genovesa

Highlights

• Imagine the arrival of a Genoese immigrant in La Boca.
• Find out how the conventillos created homes and communities.
• Try bruschetta and learn the story behind its flavors.
• Discover the Genoese origin of the Xeneize identity.
• Try fugazzeta and fainá and discover how a porteño tradition was born.

Description

What happens when someone arrives in a city feeling like a foreigner and, over time, ends up helping to build its identity? From Genoa to La Boca is a narrative experience that invites you to explore La Boca from the perspective of the Genoese immigrants who arrived in Buenos Aires at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. The story begins in front of the Riachuelo, one of the main arrival points for immigrants. Before getting to know the colorful La Boca we see today, you'll imagine that first moment: arriving in an unknown country, leaving behind a family, a language, and a way of life, and starting over. From the start, you'll receive an immigrant card that represents a real person from that time. Throughout the tour, you'll follow their story as we discover how immigrants found a home, built communities, and began to feel part of a new place. We'll visit an old conventillo to learn how different families shared spaces and how those courtyards became meeting places. We'll also share bruschettas and talk about cucina povera and how Italian recipes began to adapt to the ingredients and circumstances of Buenos Aires. Then we'll arrive at La Bombonera, where football will allow us to discover another dimension of history: belonging. The identity of La Boca was built over generations and even retains words of Genoese origin, such as 'xeneize.' Finally, we'll arrive at Banchero, where we'll try fugazzeta and fainá. More than a food tasting, this moment represents the transformation of a tradition. Genoese cuisine arrived with the immigrants, but in Buenos Aires it was mixed with new ingredients, customs, and ways of eating until it became something different: something of its own. At the end, we'll return to the story of our immigrant. They will no longer be just someone who came from Genoa looking for a better life. They will be part of a much larger story: that of the people who, while building their own lives, also transformed the place they came to. You're not just going to get to know an immigrant neighborhood. You're going to discover how a community of foreigners ended up helping to create something new: the identity of La Boca.

Includes

Local guide for the duration of the experience Immigrant card to follow the story Bruschetta food tasting and drink at the 'Gran Paraíso' restaurant Fugazzeta and faina food tasting at Banchero Walking tour of La Boca Visit La Bombonera from outside History and stories about Genoese immigration

Excludes

Admission tickets to museums or attractions not specified Additional purchases at Banchero Extra drinks, other than what is included in the experience Transport to or from the meeting point Tips Personal purchases

Important Information

• The experience is mainly on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour takes place outdoors and continues in light rain. In case of bad weather, the itinerary may need to be modified. The visit to La Bombonera is outdoors and does not include admission to the stadium. The food tastings are part of the tour and are intended as part of the history, not as a full meal. It is recommended to inform us about any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund