The Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires, Ranked
Buenos Aires' top-rated experiences in one list — from tango tablaos and the Teatro Colón to Recoleta Cemetery and a Pampas gaucho day, ordered by real traveller review scores.
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15 options
Avg. rating
4.7 - 14,180 reviews
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$18756 ARS
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Best Things to Do: what to know before booking
Buenos Aires' top-rated experiences in one list — from tango tablaos and the Teatro Colón to Recoleta Cemetery and a Pampas gaucho day, ordered by real traveller review scores.
- Availability
- 15 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $18756 ARS before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 14,180 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Across Buenos Aires — landmarks cluster in Monserrat, San Telmo, Recoleta, and Palermo; tango houses line Avenida Corrientes and San Telmo
- Best time
- Spring (Oct–Nov) and autumn (Mar–Apr) are mildest; book the Colón tour and tango shows several days ahead
- Ticket note
- Most are date- or time-stamped; check each booking
Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires
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Everything you should know before you book
Buenos Aires rewards a mix of late-night tango, grand European-style architecture, and easy escapes across the river or out to the plains. This ranking pulls the city's highest-rated bookable experiences so you can build a shortlist fast, whether it's your first visit or your fifth — the tango houses of San Telmo and Corrientes, the golden hall of the Teatro Colón, Eva Perón's tomb in Recoleta, and the painted streets of La Boca.
Book the marquee tickets ahead. The Teatro Colón guided tour runs on fixed time slots and sells out days in advance, and the best tables at the big dinner shows — Señor Tango, El Querandí, Café de los Angelitos — go first on weekends. Day trips to Colonia del Sacramento and the Pampas leave early with limited seats. Everything below is bookable with instant confirmation and, on most options, free cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Buenos Aires?
A tango dinner show is the essential porteño night, but the Teatro Colón tour and Recoleta Cemetery round out the classic Buenos Aires trio. This list ranks them all by traveller reviews.
How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?
Two days covers the city highlights; three lets you add a day trip to Colonia, Tigre, or the Pampas. See our 2- and 3-day Buenos Aires itineraries.
Is Buenos Aires expensive for tourists?
Generally good value for international visitors — meals, taxis, and many tours cost less than in Europe or North America, though tango dinner shows are a premium splurge.