Private Tour
Buenos Aires The dark years of the Dirty War
Overview
Available languages
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Learn of Argentinas past in the company of an English speaking guide who will take you on a journey through this dark period of Argentinas history. Visit the park of memory to learn of the thousands that disappeared under the brutal dictatorship of the 70s and 80s.
visit the ESMA centre which was run by the navy and was one of the most notorious torture and dissapearance centres.
We will also visit the Plaza de Mayo where the mothers of the disappeared have marched every Thursday since 1977. Also we will visit the Falklands War Memorial located at Plaza San Martin
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parque de la Memoria
The park is dedicated to the thousands of people murdered by the dictatorship during the Dirty War. I will take you through the history of this very dark history.
Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex Esma
The navy training school where thousands were tortured then murdered. We will see where the prisoners were detained and tortured before being sedated and thrown to their deaths from military planes.
What‘s Included
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Alvear Palace Hotel
Av. Alvear 1891, Buenos Aires Argentina
Options
The Dirty War Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Tour direct from airport: Take the Buenos Aires dirty war tour to learn of the rise of Peronism and the turmoil that led to the dirty war and the dictatorship in which thousands would disappear.
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An emotionally-heavy and perspective-altering day
Bayley G,,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My mom and I took this tour together, and Howard was an excellent guide! This tour is great for anyone interested in learning more about the Dirty War and the historical, political, and economic context in which it took place. Visiting the ESMA museum is a life-changing and emotive experience that we likely would have missed otherwise, and Howard re-formatted other parts of the tour based on what we had already done in Buenos Aires and what we wanted to do. He was thorough in answering our questions, and created a helpful background on the topic. We were so happy to have had this opportunity!
brilliant, haunting
Samantha P,,Mar 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Latin American history, U.S. history, the Cold War, fascism--or just Buenos Aires. We learned so much and Howard was a very engaging and informative guide. He took us to sites that we would have missed on our own, including the ESMA prison and the memorial to the desaparecidos in the northern part of BA. I will never forget this tour --thank you for a very special and unforgettable day!
Above and Beyond!
Laurie W,,Nov 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Howard is an amazing guide! We booked this tour on a holiday so the main museum was closed. Somehow, Howard’s explanations made us feel like we were there. Because we couldn’t visit the main museum, we visited other sites. The tour was based on our wants and needs. Plus, I was traveling with my elderly mother. Howard went above and beyond to accommodate her physical limitations. Based on our experience with Howard, I would recommend this tour and company to everyone!
Excellent tour of Argentine history and culture!
Christina W,,Jan 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time with our guide, Duchan, who was very knowledgeable. He took us around in his comfortable car and was a good driver. He offered to let me borrow a hat because it was a very sunny dqy in BA. Having a private tour focusing on this specific niche of history very informative, yet we also got to visit a wide range of culturally significant sites. We didn't have a long visit in town, but we got to see all the historical highlights. Thanks, Duchan!
An Experience Which Shines Light on Argentine History
candace r,,Sep 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Howard provided an excellent tour. He is very knowledgeable about Argentine history and he is a native English speaker. I particularly enjoyed the tour of the Memorial Park, but the visit to Ricoletto Cemetery was also filled with narratives about the way the wealthy or notable citizens lived. It is intriguing in terms of what it reflects in the culture. Finally, Howard provides auto transportation, a welcome relief to the tours of scouting out a guide at a street corner.
It was a very meaningful...
Tonya S,,Jul 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very meaningful and informative tour. We were able to see many places in Buenos Aries and learn about the history. Howard was a very attentive and friendly guide. We not only learned about the Dirty War period but also talked about other current cultural topics. I took this tour with my teenage daughter and we would both recommend it!
great experience
758howard,,Oct 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00a few of my students did this tour and were amazed,thankyou so much,they learnt so much,they want to recommend to anyone who loves history and culture
Fantastic Tour
Roslyn B,,Jan 3, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00John was an impeccable tour guide. He was prompt and professional, knowledgeable, and provided insight that we would not have been able to get if we hadn't taken the Argentina's Dirty Wars Tour. His commentary was compelling; i was moved to tears multiple times during the tour. What i particularly appreciated was his objective, non-judgmental delivery. He answered, clearly and concisely, all of our questions about Argentine culture. John customized our trip based on the fact that we had seen a number of sites that were originally included in the tour. I can't recommend him highly enough.
highly recommended - informative and enjoyable tour with, smooth logistics
Kate S,,Nov 17, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful Dirty War tour with John, who is incredibly knowledgable on Argentina's political, social, economic and cultural landscape. We learned so much and felt comfortable to ask John all of our questions about the sensitive period in Argentina's history. He was a pleasure to spend time with, a skilled tour guide and historian, and a fantastic chauffeur around the city. This experience is a GREAT way to see many of the important and most relevant sights which are spread out and far away from one another around the gigantic city of Buenos Aires... I don't think we could have seen everything in 1 day without doing this tour. John picked us up from our accommodations, and from that moment on we didn't have to think about anything else except enjoying ourselves. He was also flexible to customize the tour slightly to our preferences. I highly recommend this tour by Buenos Aires Taxis Private Tours.
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