Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Themigonikitchen

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We decided not to rent a car for our trip, and honestly, you don’t need one. Navigating a massive metropolis with kids can feel overwhelming, but Buenos Aires is remarkably easy to tackle once you know the lay of the land—and porteños (locals) are exceptionally warm toward families.

If you are planning a trip with little ones to Buenos Aires, check out our full 5 day itinerary, plus our top things we did with our kids while there! In the meantime, hope this guide reassures you that transportation is easy and doable with kids.

1. The Yellow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (Best for Sightseeing)

To explore some of the sights around the city that were a bit further out, we opted for the official Buenos Aires Yellow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus. It was a fantastic, stress-free way to cover major ground without exhausting little legs.

• What We Used It For: We used it to easily reach the colorful La Boca neighborhood, the famous El Ateneo bookstore, El Obelisco, and Teatro Colón, among others. While these may not all have dedicated stops, we found that most landmarks were within a 15-20 minute walk of a bus stop.

  • Tip: They do update exact locations/pick-up times online, so you can track when the next bus will be coming and time your visit to the sites accordingly. We found them to be really accurate. The hard part was we didn’t always have internet connection.

• Parent Tip: Grab seats on the open-air upper deck for the best views, but keep an eye out for lower tree branches along the leafy avenues!

2. The Subte (Subway): Easy Tap-to-Pay!

The Subte was our go-to method for quick public transit, and it turned out to be incredibly easy to navigate. There are six lines in total (A, B, C, D, E, H) that connect the city. For general reference, here are the lines that give you access to some of the main landmarks:

Line A (Light Blue): Plaza de Mayo (Plaza de Mayo Station), Cafe Tortoni (Piedras station)

Line B (Red): El Abasto Mall/Museo de los Ninos (Carlos Gardel station)

Line D (Green): Obelisco (9 De Julio Station), Teatro Colon (Tribunales station), Planetarium/Tres de Febrero Park (Plaza Italia Station)

Line H (Yellow): Recoleta Cemetery (Las Heras Station), National Museum of Fine Arts (Facultad de Derecho station)

• Apple Pay Makes it a Breeze: You don’t even need to hunt down a physical transit card for the subway anymore! We were able to tap and pay for each ride using Apple Pay right on our phones at the turnstiles. It made getting the whole family through the gate fast, seamless, and hassle-free with kids in tow. (Note: If you plan to take local city buses/colectivos, you’ll still want to grab a physical SUBE card at a kiosk!)

• Stroller Tip: Many older stations rely heavily on stairs rather than elevators. A lightweight umbrella stroller or a baby carrier makes navigating the platforms much smoother.

• Note: The Subway can get very busy around early mornings/evenings when people commute to work. You may want to factor this in, especially if your child does not do well in crowded places!

3. Ubers & Car Seats

While Marcelo’s cousin living in Buenos Aires kindly drove us around for parts of our trip, we also relied on Uber when heading out on our own.

• Installing Car Seats: In Argentina, local taxis rarely have car seats, so you will need to bring your own. We were a bit apprehensive at first, but every Uber driver we had was extremely amenable, patient, and happy to wait while we installed our car seat in the back seat.

• Why Use Rideshares: Apps like Uber or Cabify make payment seamless via credit card and eliminate any language barrier when setting destination drop-off points.

• Best Option for Airport Transfers: There are some bus options to get from the main airports into the city, but these can be impractical. Best option is to get a taxi/uber into the city and back the airport when leaving!

4. Pre-Arranged Tours in Buenos Aires

If you have any specific outings you want to plan but are concerned about transportation, are short on time, or have people in your group with physical limitations, the great news is that tours are plentiful in Buenos Aires and many include transportation. Here are just a few examples:

• 3 Hour Small Group City Tour with Transport Included to main sites for $38/pp
• Private Tour with Local Guide with 12 Stops for $128 for up to 4 people
• Full Day Private Tour with Guide (with option to add car seat) for $220 for up to 4 people

5. General Tips on Navigating Buenos Aires with Kids

• Cobblestones & Curb Cuts: Neighborhoods like San Telmo feature historic cobblestones that can shake up small strollers (it was nearly impossible to push our stroller during the San Telmo Market and we quickly switched to a carrier).

• Pavement Quality: Sidewalks across Palermo and Recoleta are very walkable, but broken tiles  are common—watch for loose paving stones after rain to avoid splashes.

• Priority Queues: Airport immigration, museum ticket counters, and transit hubs often have priority lines (atención prioritaria) for families traveling with toddlers or infants.