Top 5 Tours in Buenos Aires

December is approaching, which is a sign that the holidays are just around the corner! For those looking to visit Argentina's capital this season, we have prepared a list of the top 5 tours in Buenos Aires in summer.

1) Classic Bike Tour

To make the most of the warm days and clear skies, why not take the opportunity to cycle around Buenos Aires? It's a great way to see the city from a different angle, and at the same time enjoy a bit of outdoor exercise. The Classic Bike Tour will take you on a trip that lasts approximately 4 hours and enables you to see the main sights of Buenos Aires: San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and the Downtown. [caption id="attachment_5804" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Riding a Bike in Buenos Aires / source[/caption]

2) Hop on-Hop off Buenos Aires Bus

For those who are pressed for time in the city, or those who favour comfort over exercise, there are several other options. One is the Hop on-Hop off Buenos Aires Bus, the famous "yellow Bus" with an open top, providing passengers with a panoramic view of the points it passes. The open bus route has 20 stops where you can get off and enjoy a bit of time to explore. [caption id="attachment_5806" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A bus tour at your own pace | source[/caption]

3) Football Stadiums Tour

Football lover or not, you will be sure to love this tour. Football is very important in Argentine culture, and visiting the stadiums of the two top teams in Buenos Aires will no doubt help you understand the Porteños' passion for the sport. The Football Stadiums Tours takes you to La Bombonera, the home stadium of Boca Juniors and to Estadio Monumental, stadium of River Plate where, besides seeing the entire sports complex of both teams, you can visit each of the museums, which tell the history of the club, its players and previous championships. [caption id="attachment_2649" align="aligncenter" width="640"] La Bombonera Stadium in La Boca / source[/caption]

4) Lujan Zoo Day Tour

The famously controversial Lujan Zoo continues to attract thousands of tourists each year. Here, you can get close enough to feed and stroke animals such as lions and tigers. The Lujan Zoo Day Tour is ideal for animal lovers who want to snuggle up to these magnificent beasts, as well as those who want to see the tourist treasures that lie in the outskirts of Buenos Aires and discover what the region hides. [caption id="attachment_2650" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Getting up close to lion cubs at Lujan Zoo / source[/caption]

5) Wine Tasting

Complete your trip to Buenos Aires by sampling some delicious Argentine wine! Take a drive up to Joaquin Alberdi Wine Tasting to taste examples of the best in Argentinian wine produce without having to leave Buenos Aires. Over the course of two hours, you can try five different types of wine and discover more about each of them - just be sure not to go on an empty stomach! These are our favourite picks for the top 5 tours in Buenos Aires in summer. Perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Porteño culture, and try new experiences, while enjoying the Argentinian summer!

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By Anna Flavia Castro | Translated By Camilla Day