Private Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires
Overview
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3 hours
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Come along on a unique tour that explores the often-overlooked Afro-Argentine history and culture, led by members of the local community. You'll discover the African roots woven into the fabric of Buenos Aires' buildings, stories, and even tango. Our tour of the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, uncovering the rich legacy of Afro-Argentines from pre-colonial times to the modern-day activism reshaping the country's relationship to race.
On this walking tour, we'll explore the old slave trading quarters and housing, as well as San Telmo Church, Dorrego Square, minimal house, and tenements. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of the Afro-Argentines, as well as the process of invisibilization of Black heritage and the activism that fights for an anti-racist Argentina.
We use the profits from our Black Heritage department to promote affordable tours for locals, sponsor free tours for kids and highlight the contributions of our Black community. Join us!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Casa Minima
Travellers will see the smallest house in the city of Buenos Aires, where they'll learn about the path to freedom and the organization of the Afro-Argentines after the end of slavery.
San Telmo
We will make a stop in a traditional place in the heart of the colonial neighborhood of San Telmo. Here we'll have a drink and talk about Africa before colonization, as well as the daily lives of the people who worked in the house.
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Private Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires
What‘s Included
We will have a coffee stop, we will have a non-alcoholic drink.
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
L2815BNrakeshp,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible and eye opening tour. I gained a perspective of the city I never knew existed. For anyone looking for a more nuanced view of Argentine history and how it shapes current life, you have to take this tour. Ekene is a great guide who is patient and kind.
Buenos Aires: Afro-Argentine Heritage Tour
676DONNAL,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic! Met our awesome tour guide, Kim, at the cruise port and our wo derful adventure began wirh a drive through the city as Kim pointed out landmarks and places of interest. Her knowledge of the sites was outstanding. Really enjoyed the nice pace of our walking tour. Light lunch stop was included and we all enjoyed the delicious enpanadas, cheesy pizza, mint lemonade and Sangria. Very well planned with an outstanding guide!
You should do this!!!!
miacV6010VM,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this was an amazing experience, I learned so much from Ekene and feel so grateful to have been on this tour!! I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in learning more about Afro-Argentine history and how it has and continues to shape Buenos Aires!!
Be part of the knowing crowd
kissntellall,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience in hearing and seeing Argentina African experience and culture. I was enlightened as to the correlation of North America past and present to the Argentina experience. My tour guide Ms. Ekene was resourceful and insightful in passing on her knowledge. A very reflective and exposing experience.
Great information
Sharla C,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is awesome! The tour guide was the best! The tour guide was so informative! The tour company worked with my schedule and I’m am so appreciative!
Ekene is the best !!!!
82cherifg,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ekene was a delightful guide across the history of Afro-Argentine influence on Argentina. She was so clear in her storytelling, detailing what elements of African heritage permeate through this nation and its capital of Buenos Aires. It was the highlight of my trip, leaving me with so much pride and great stories to share. Highly recommend this experience, especially in the hands of Ekene.
Learn about the 'denied cultures'
B8741UBdavidg,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We discovered a part of Argentinean history that is often neglected or denied. If you want to circumvent touristic clichés, this is the tour for you.
Looking for evidence of what happened to the Afro-Argentine population.
Anthony P,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Karl was very friendly, personable and patient. Karl methodically guided my wife and I around key areas in the city and pointed out monuments and buildings with extensive histories. It was also great seeing how Karl interacted with individuals along our tour. We were able to learn a lot about Afro-Argentine history as we attempted to connect the dots regarding how the Afro-Argentine population decreased so significantly and almost completely in a 150 years and how it’s barely an afterthought. I recommend anyone with an interest in what happened to the Afro-Argentine community to take this tour.
Necessary and committed tour.
588maricruzm,Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Discovering Afro footprints, with amazing historical and cultural data. And a snack in a dream place! Very trained and committed guides. Super recommended!
Excellent
patriciapZ2007AQ,Jun 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience of having done this tour because it provided us with a lot of information about the Afro roots we have in the city of Buenos Aires. Excellent guide we got, Julia, very friendly and didactic with the children, who asked and learned many interesting and unknown things for everyone. I also recommend it because San Telmo always has surprises. The tour ends with a rich snack of cooked mate and homemade cupcakes at a bar in the area
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