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Historic Buenos Aires

4.2Player rating· 117 plays
Play at your pace · usually 93 min 3.3 km Buenos Aires App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Take a walk along Avenida de Mayo, the historical backbone of Buenos Aires, and discover where it all started for Argentina: Cabildo, Casa Rosada, and La Catedral Metropolitana. 

Stroll along the tree-lined boulevards and find Café Tortoni where people have been meeting for coffee, drinks and tango since 1858. Take your time crossing the widest avenue in the world, 9 de Julio, and delight in the European Art Nouveau architecture of the Galería Güemes.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in history visiting Manzana de las Luces – a 400-year-old Jesuit complex;

  • Discover an architectural replica of Dante’s Divine Comedy;

  • Walk in the footsteps of famous writers at London City Cafe;

  • Check out the place where Madonna filmed ‘Love Don’t Live Here Anymore’.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.20 / 5

41 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams.
Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Buenos Aires

A · Start

Balcarce 27, C1064 AAA, Buenos Aires, Argentina

B · Finish

Av. Rivadavia 1827, C1033 AAI, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Lidia Mussato.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Lidia Mussato

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

1 / 4

Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BUENOS AIRES

A history-led way to explore Buenos Aires

Historic Buenos Aires is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Buenos Aires to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Casa Rosada and finishes at Confitería del Molino over 3.3 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 93 min; 3.3 km walking route; 14 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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