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The City of the Dead: Recoleta's cemetery myths and legends.

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Disturbing and beautiful, majestic but tenebrous, Recoleta's Cemetery captivates thousands of visitors year after year. Located in the elegant neighborhood of Buenos Aires since the beginning of XIX century, it holds emblematic personalities mausoleums. From each tomb, there are ghosts, myths and urban legends. Beginning with The White Lady to Night knights and from Rufina Cambaceres to Benjamin Solari Parravicini, the City of the Deaths invites us to discover the dark side of a place filled with history, symbols and art.

Duration
2 hours

Language:
English

walk + trekking

Walking Level:
enjoyable

Meeting point: Cemetery Entrance

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Hours:  Thursday to Sunday at 11:00 am

Price: Free 

What are we going to visit?

Symbolism of the tombs

The White Lady

Felicitas Guerrero

Rufina Cambaceres

The Night Knights

​. . . and more!

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Tickets to the cementery: 2,834 ARS (6.40 USD) for foreign adults and 977 ARS (2.20 USD) for Argentine adults. Tickets are purchased at the main door. Only credit/debit cards. 

  • What is a Free Tour?
    A Free Tour is an entertaining way to learn about the history and culture of a city. It is managed by professional guides who will take you through the most critical places in tours of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes for free. At the end of the ride, the guides will accept tips or donations based on their performance on each ride.
  • Should I tip my guide?
    If the tour has been to your liking, you can tip your guide if you wish. Each professional works exhaustively to provide the best quality service.
  • Where do the tours end?
    All of our Dublin walking tours end in the city center. If you have any doubts, your guide will help you at the end of each journey.
  • What happens if it rains at the time of the tour?
    All our tours count even if it rains, so we recommend you bring an umbrella or raincoat. If the weather turns dangerous, we will email you in advance to let you know whether or not the tour will take place.
  • Do you have wheelchair accessibility?
    Yes, Dublin is a relatively accessible city for wheelchair users.
  • Do you accept large groups on the Free Tour?
    No. If you have a group of more than eight people, you must contact us to book a private tour. We will adapt the trek to the number of people and specific interests there.
  • Are children accepted on the tours?
    Children are welcome on our tours; however, due to the content of the Night Tour, we only recommend children over 16 years of age.
  • Is transportation included in the tours?
    Most tours are in the city center, so no transportation is needed.
  • What happens if I pay for a tour and can't attend?
    In that case, we will need you to notify us five days before issuing the refund.
  • Can I modify a reservation?
    We are a small company, and the livelihood of our guides depends on each tour. We can only modify a reservation if you notify us five days in advance. You can also transfer your ticket to another person who wishes to attend in your place.
  • Should I book a tour in advance?
    You must book your tour in advance online.
Reservas
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