BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Through Synagogues and Squares: A Private Jewish City Tour of Buenos Aires
A focused, private exploration of synagogues, institutions and neighborhoods that trace Buenos Aires’s Jewish history and present.
Through Synagogues and Squares: A Private Jewish City Tour of Buenos Aires.
A unique possibility to sightsee Buenos Aires through its Jewish cast: a guided, private three‑hour ride through the city’s Jewish history that visits synagogues, community institutions and neighborhoods where the community has left its unmistakable mark.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
AMIA and the Memory of 1994
Visit the site and outlooks to AMIA, the central Jewish mutual association in Argentina, rebuilt after the 1994 car‑bomb attack that killed 85 and wounded 300; the tour acknowledges the institution’s role in community life and memory.
Once: The Commercial Heart of the Community
Sightsee around Once, Buenos Aires’s most important Jewish neighborhood where much of the community lives and runs businesses, with outlooks to several synagogues and commercial streets.
Templo Libertad and Early Settlements
See the first important Jewish settlement at Plaza Lavalle and learn about the Congregación Israelita de la República Argentina (Templo Libertad), the first synagogue built in Buenos Aires and declared a National Historic Monument.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
Over a compact three‑hour private tour, a licensed guide specialized in Judaism leads a ride through Jewish Buenos Aires: Plaza Lavalle, Once neighborhood streets, outlooks to key synagogues, the AMIA site, and Israel Embassy Square, concluding with hotel or port drop‑off.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private city tour suits — and practical limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Passports are required to enter Jewish institutions; dress smart casual and wear comfortable shoes.
The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible; collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels may be accommodated if a companion assists boarding and disembarking and sizes are provided in advance.
Included: licensed guide specialized in Judaism, hotel or port pickup and drop‑off (selected areas), air‑conditioned vehicle and professional driver. Exclusions and optional museum fees (cash only) apply.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The private Jewish heritage tour lasts three hours.
Are Jewish institutions open on weekends?
Visits to Jewish institutions on Saturday and Sunday may be closed or unavailable; on those days the tour will pass by or stop where possible.
Is transportation provided?
Yes — the tour includes transport by air‑conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop‑off for downtown hotels and selected areas, as well as port pickup and drop‑off.
Are there additional entrance fees or optional visits?
Yes — donations to visited institutions are cash only; entry to Libertad Synagogue & Jewish Museum is US$15 per person (cash), and optional museums such as the National Museum of Immigration or Shoá Museum are offered at additional USD40 per person.
What personal information is required to visit AMIA?
If you decide to visit AMIA, each person must provide complete names, nationality, passport number, date of birth, address, email and phone number at least 72 business hours in advance.
What is the maximum group size?
A maximum of 15 people is allowed per booking.
Are infants and children accommodated?
Infants under 3 travel free when not occupying a seat and must sit on laps; children from 3 to 8 receive a 35% discount and must be accompanied by an adult.