"The ticket cost seemed too high for the service received. Delayed buses, overcrowding, and limited flexibility made the tour disappointing compared to other transportation options."
Gray Line Buenos Aires Hop On Hop Off Bus + River Cruise
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Overview
Explore Buenos Aires at your leisure with our Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus! Your ticket allows you to board and disembark at any of our conveniently situated stops, enabling you to experience the city in comfort, safety, and flexibility. The tour features an audio guide available in multiple languages, ensuring you won't overlook the history, intriguing facts, and hidden gems of every part of the city. From stop 6, you have the opportunity to connect with the "Postales de Buenos Aires" navigation, which provides the best perspectives of the city as you sail along the Río de la Plata from La Boca to Puerto Madero. You won't have to lose out on amazing vistas and photo opportunities while travelling. Don't let the opportunity slip to make priceless memories! Start your journey by reserving your tour right now!
About the activity
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Pet Friendly
Wi-Fi Onboard
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Ukrainian
Highlights
- Flexibility: Enjoy the beautiful views of Buenos Aires from the roof-top of our astonishing buses as per your convenience.
- Frequent Stops: The bus makes regular stops at major attractions, allowing you to hop on and off as you like.
- Scenic River Views: The river cruise component of the tour takes you along the Río de la Plata or nearby rivers, offering stunning views of Buenos Aires from the water.
- Audio Commentary: Buses are equipped with audio commentary available in multiple languages, providing insights into the history, culture, and significance of the sites you pass.
Itinerary
🚌 Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus + Río de la Plata Navigation
Discover Buenos Aires at your own pace!
With your Hop-On Hop-Off ticket, you can explore the city comfortably, safely, and flexibly. Hop on and off at any of our strategically located stops, and enjoy an audio guide in multiple languages filled with stories, curiosities, and secrets of every corner of the city.
🌆 What you’ll see:
- Political heart: Congress, Avenida de Mayo, and Plaza de Mayo
- Tradition & history: San Telmo, Paseo de la Historieta, La Boca & Caminito with its iconic Bombonera
- Modern contrasts: Puerto Madero, Costanera Sur, and the Ecological Reserve
- Elegance & culture: Recoleta Cemetery, historic cafés, Floralis Genérica, MALBA, Usina del Arte, and Teatro Colón
- Green escapes: Palermo’s Planetarium, Bosques, and northern riverside views with the Fishermen’s Club and Parque de la Memoria
- Local favorites: Estadio Monumental, Chinatown, and Galerías Pacífico
👣 Free Walking Tours
- Included in your ticket, join expert local guides for themed walking tours directly from select stops, giving you the chance to explore the city more intimately on foot.
⛵ Optional: "Postales de Buenos Aires" Navigation
- From Stop 6, connect to our 40-minute Río de la Plata cruise for unbeatable postcard views of Buenos Aires.
- Sail from La Boca to Puerto Madero
- Admire a mix of green spaces, skyscrapers, and port activity
- Enjoy panoramic perspectives that reveal the city’s unique blend of architecture and nature
- This boat ride is the perfect complement during or after your Hop-On Hop-Off journey.
✨ A flexible way to combine culture, history, nature, and skyline views, all in one unforgettable experience.
What's Included
What's Included
- 48 hours ticket for turistic bus
- Open top double-decker buses with air conditioning and sunroof
- Multilingual audio guide on the bus (Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean)
- 40-minute navigation from La Boca to Puerto Madero
- Access to our Exclusive Fee Walking Tours
- Voucherbook of exclusive benefits, with discounts at selected locations in Buenos Aires
Schedule
Hop-on-Hop-off Bus:
- First Departure: 09:30am, Last Departure: 06:00pm
- Full Loop: 3 hours
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- First Stop: Diagonal Norte - Avenida Presidente Roque Sáenz Peña, however you can start the tour from any stop.
- Live Bus Tracking: Click hereto track live bus locations
River Cruise:
- Start Time: 10:30am, 1:00pm, 03:00pm and 05.30pm
- Full Loop: 40 minutes
- Frequency: Varies
- Start Point: Stop 6 - La Boca y Caminito (Estacion Fluvial)
Redemption Info
- You can redeem your mobile or QR Code at any of the stops. However, the first stop is Avenida Presidente Roque Sáenz Peña.
- You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
- Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
- After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
- In the loss of voucher/ticket, the company is not liable for any refund.
- Ticket Note: Your voucher is valid only for the date booked at the time of reservation. If you wish to change your reservation, please write us 48 hours in advance.
Know Before You Go
- The walking tour is a free and optional activity that operates on a voluntary payment system for the guide. To reconfirm the schedule for each tour, please contact the guide on board the bus. To participate, you must arrive at the corresponding stop. It is subject to weather and operating conditions. No refund will be issued if the tour is not taken.
- Stops and timings are subject to alter. There will be an updated map on the bus.
- There may be a small delay in the bus's arrival and departure schedules.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
- Navigation operates from Monday to Sunday at the following times: 10:30 a.m. / 1:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.
Free Walking Tours (subject to change):
- 1- San Telmo Walking Tour: We'll tour San Telmo, one of the city's most traditional neighborhoods. There, you'll see the Mafalda sculpture, the San Telmo Market, Plaza Dorrego, the San Pedro González Telmo Parish, the Casa Mínima, and the Zanjón de Granados.
- 2- Plaza de Mayo Walking Tour: You'll discover the iconic corner of Diagonal Norte and Florida, along with the Florida Pedestrian Street. The tour culminates in the iconic Plaza de Mayo, with its most important monuments and buildings: the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Casa Rosada.
- 3- Recoleta Walking Tour: A stroll through Plaza Francia and Plaza Torcuato de Alvear, the Recoleta Cultural Center, and the traditional Café La Biela. You'll also visit Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church and the famous Recoleta Cemetery.
- 4- La Boca and Caminito Walking Tour: You'll visit the Old Transporter Bridge, the Benito Quinquela Martín Museum, the colorful Caminito Street, a historic tenement building dating back to 1881, and the Boca Juniors stadium.
Cancellation Policy
- To get a full refund, cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time.
- You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily book tours and activities through our website. Simply browse our destinations, select your preferred tour, choose your date and number of participants, and complete the secure online payment process. You'll receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase.
After booking, you'll receive a voucher via email. For hop-on-hop-off tours, exchange your voucher with the bus driver or staff at any designated stop to receive your physical ticket. For other activities, present your voucher (digital or printed) at the meeting point specified in your booking confirmation. Keep your ticket safe throughout the tour validity period.
We accept all major credit/debit cards. You can pay with a VISA debit or credit card, a MasterCard debit or credit card, Maestro, Visa Electron or American Express card.
Please note: We are based in the United Kingdom. Depending on your bank, an international transaction fee may apply. For more details about potential charges, please contact your card provider directly.
Yes. Your payment is absolutely safe with us. All transactions are protected with SSL encryption and processed securely. With our secure online payment system, your information is encrypted and protected against fraud. We use industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocols to safeguard data transfer, and all personal information is stored in secure environments not accessible to the public.
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase. If you do not receive it within a few minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.If any activity requires manual confirmation from the supplier/ tour operator, your booking will be confirmed within 24 hours.
Still haven’t received it? Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com and our team will be happy to assist you.
Your reference number will be displayed on the confirmation page after you complete your booking and in the confirmation email you receive once your tour is confirmed. All booking reference numbers begin with “ACTXXXX”.
If you don't receive your confirmation email within 30 minutes of booking, please check your spam/junk folder first. If it's not there, contact our customer support at booking@activity-crest.com with your payment details and booking information. We'll resend your confirmation and voucher immediately.
Yes. You can modify your booking after purchase. Modifications depend on the specific tour's terms and conditions. Some bookings allow date changes up to 24-48 hours before the tour, while others may have stricter policies. Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com as soon as possible if you need to modify your booking. Please note that changes may be subject to availability and additional fees.
Please bring a printed copy of your ticket voucher. Some local suppliers also accept vouchers shown on a mobile device (check the activity page for details). A valid photo ID is required for the traveler named on the ticket. For certain activities, a valid ID for each participant may be required – this will be clearly stated on your ticket.
Our cancellation policy varies by tours. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. For specific cancellation terms and refund conditions, please check the individual tour page before booking. To cancel your booking, contact us at booking@activity-crest.com with your booking reference number.
Customer Reviews
4.5
based on 2,096 reviews
Rating Distribution
"As first-time visitors, this tour was exactly what we needed. It provided an excellent overview of the city while making every destination easy and enjoyable to explore."
"The buses appeared worn, and some advertised stops were missed without explanation. Poor communication and unreliable service made the overall sightseeing experience frustrating rather than enjoyable."
"The bus simplified our entire trip. Clear routes, frequent departures, and comfortable seating helped us visit famous attractions without worrying about maps or complicated public transportation."
"Riding on the upper deck was the highlight of our vacation. Stunning city views, fresh air, and entertaining commentary made every mile enjoyable and memorable."
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