Pope Francis Tour in Buenos Aires
About This Tour
Discover the story of Jorge Bergoglio before he became Pope Francis on this 3-hour tour through Buenos Aires. Following his educational, spiritual, and personal...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Buenos Aires · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.; Travelers must be present 10 minutes before the scheduled time at the meeting point.; Mon to Sun from 9 to 18 Hs / After office hours
About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
The Casa Rosada, MuseoEvita and Plaza de Mayo, along with an introduction to the spirited folk of this Latin cityscape, is what’s in store for travelers who hit Buenos Aires with a local guide
What's Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Early years Meet your guide and small group in San Telmo and make your way to the city center aboard a comfortable minivan. Start your tour at the place where Bergoglio lived with his parents and siblings during his first years of life. Visit formative educational institutions, such as the College of Our Lady of Mercy and Universidad del Salvador, a Jesuit university. See where the pope took his sacraments and received his religious vocation, including the Basilica of San José de Flores, where he devoted his life to God when he was just 17 years old. San Lorenzo lifelong supporter In addition to educational and religious sites, your guide will take your small group to the San Lorenzo de Almagro Athletic Club, where you’ll learn about the pope’s love of futbol (soccer). Continue your tour to the San Ignacio de Loyola Church. A Jesuit (1958–2013) Then, you will head to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, which overlooks Plaza de Mayo. Considered the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, the 16th-century cathedral was rebuilt several times in a mix of architectural styles. It was here that the Argentinean people waited to hear the designation of the successor to Pope Benedicto XVI.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Buenos Aires, AR · Tour start: Buenos Aires, AR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
