The cruise ship season on the Southern hemisphere has started! And it’s becoming more and more common for tourists to visit Buenos Aires on a stop off during a cruise. How to take advantage of the best the city has to offer in a limited time frame can be complicated, so, we've come up with a guide for those tourists travelling to Buenos Aires by cruise ship and looking for guided tours or so-called shore excursions in the city. To help you plan your trip to Argentina and get the most out of your short stay. [caption id="attachment_2352" align="aligncenter" width="540"]Tips for travelling to Buenos Aires Travelling to Buenos Aires by Cruise[/caption] Those who arrive in Buenos Aires by cruise will have to book the private – and more flexible  option – for most Buenos Aires tours, as regular services have set departure times, starting before most cruise ships dock and disembark in the city. Also, they generally don’t include transfer or pick up from Buenos Aires’ harbour.

Tips for travelling to Buenos Aires by Cruise

So, if you want to book a tour or other guided tour outside Buenos Aires, your best option is to book a special private service - paying a bit more, however avoiding complications, such as finding your way to a central meeting point – especially if this is your first time visiting Buenos Aires. It guarantees you get your tour tailored to the hour and duration, that best suits your cruise itinerary and schedule. [caption id="attachment_2353" align="aligncenter" width="540"]Travelling to Buenos Aires Cruise ship docking in Buenos Aires' harbour.[/caption] If you’re looking for a nighttime activity in Buenos Aires, such as enjoying a traditional night out at a Buenos Aires tango show, the same transfer restrictions apply and you might have to make your own way from your docking harbour to the venue and back. However, there are a few tango venues that make a welcome exception for cruise passengers and offer transfer to and from the venue.  Amongst them are: Café de los Angelitos, El Viejo Almacen, Esquina Carlos Gardel, Madero Tango (only if you book the VIP service), Piazzolla Tango and Rojo Tango. Just to be on the save side double-check with your travel agency, before deciding on which tango house to book in Buenos Aires. If you’re already familiar with Buenos Aires and want to take advantage of your stop-over in the city to experience more alternative Buenos Aires tourist activities, dive into porteño culture: Take a tango class, enjoy an Argentine wine tasting, watch a live Buenos Aires football match or enjoy the porteño nightlife. [caption id="attachment_2354" align="aligncenter" width="540"]Travelling to Buenos Aires Enjoy a Tango Show during your stopover in Buenos Aires.[/caption] If you’re on a cruise with various stop offs in Argentina, you can also conveniently book in advance tours throughout Argentina. If your cruise ends in Buenos Aires and you need a way to get from Buenos Aires harbour to the international airport, you can conveniently book a private transfer service. If you are planning a cruise to Argentina and looking for shore excursions throughout the country, visit our website with the most popular tourism activities in Argentina. For specific activities in Buenos Aires, click here.