Discover the history and legacy of Pope Francis with this guided tour of Buenos Aires, a tour specially designed to explore the most important places in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio before he became the leader of the Catholic Church.
For approximately 3 hours we will tour different emblematic neighborhoods of the city with a specialized guide, visiting historic churches, educational institutions, family homes and sites that deeply marked his childhood, vocation and religious trajectory.
The experience begins in the traditional Flores neighborhood, where Jorge Bergoglio spent much of his childhood and adolescence. There we will visit his birthplace on Varela Street, the primary school he attended, and other family homes connected to his personal history.
One of the most significant moments of the tour will be the visit to the Basilica of San José de Flores, the place where, at the age of 17, he felt the call to the priesthood. We will also visit the Basilica of María Auxiliadora and San Carlos , where he was baptized and where his connection with Salesian spirituality began.
The tour continues through important religious and historical sites in Buenos Aires linked to his formation and pastoral life, including:
- ⛪ The Church and College of the Savior
- 🙏 The Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola , the oldest church in Buenos Aires
- ✨ The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
- ⚽ The Salesian Oratory , linked to the origins of Club San Lorenzo de Almagro, the team of which Pope Francis is a known supporter
In addition, during the tour you can also see the mural dedicated to Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the Flores neighborhood and visit historical sites such as the Holy House of Spiritual Exercises and the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy.
The experience ends in the iconic Plaza de Mayo and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, where Jorge Bergoglio served as Archbishop before being elected Pope in 2013.
This Pope Francis tour in Buenos Aires is ideal for pilgrims, travelers interested in Argentine history, culture lovers, and visitors who want to discover a different and deeply human side of the city through the life of the Supreme Pontiff.
