My husband and I had the pleasure of honeymooning in Argentina. To say our trip would not have been complete without Joy, is an understatement. Joy showed us a behind the scenes look at the beautiful country, culture and wonderful people. She made every step of the trip memorable. Always positive, smiling, and up for an adventure. Joy truly loves her home, and wants to show it off to the world. We are very thankful that we had the opportunity for her to share it with us. We hope to be back one day soon! Lots of love from Canada!
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Mia & Geoff
Toronto, Canada
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When you travel you don’t want to walk the mainstream tourist path. You want to experience a place in its full authenticity and off the beaten track by inhaling local life and hearing real stories from locals.That’s exactly what Joy does! She’s an authentic, vivacious, funny lady with great insights, insider tips and fun facts. She lives and breathes Buenos Aires and made me do it too while I was there!
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Caroline
Austria
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We first met Joy in Buenos Aires, she was super friendly and full of energy and ideas, and really got us excited about seeing what the city had to offer right from the start.Joy’s knowledge and passion for Buenos Aires was evident right from the beginning of our tour of the city and she passed this onto us in her own unique way, you couldnt help but abosrb her passion and excitement (particularly if you get her talking abouther beloved Boca football team!).As we toured around Joy had a great awareness of the interests of both the group as a whole and of individuals, highlighting sights and activities which would be of an interest to each. Then with her knowledge of the city and her contacts was happy, and easily able to help organise whatever this may be, whether this was attending a football match, an amazing tango and dinner evening (including tango lessons!), or a great place to eat. Joy was also happy to accompany us out to dinner or out to bars, letting us have a great time experiencing the city like a local while feeling safe and secure, so that we could really enjoy ourselves worry free.We couldn’t recommend any better person as a guide!
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Simon and Rachael
Auckland, New Zealand
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My wife and I celebrated our anniversary in Buenos Aires, on our first-ever visit to Argentina and South America. Two days of our trip were spent with Joy of Buenos Aires. Although we could have crammed all the city tour spots into one day, which is what a lot of people do, we opted to do it over two whole days, giving us ample time to explore off-the-beaten path sites, take unlimited photos and shoot videos, relax as needed and snack whenever we desired. Choosing two days (with a break in-between) was the best decision we made, and the 16 hours we spent with Joy, in a wide variety of situations, simply revealed to us that she is undoubtedly pursuing her passion! And there's nothing better than having a guide/friend who seems as excited about her tours (ones she's done numerous times!) as you are. It makes a big difference! And in this day and age, where websites and ads often exaggerate a person's or product's accomplishments or benefits, my feeling is that Joy gives you amazing value for your investment. And her website and Facebook page accurately reflect who she is and what she can do. Thank you, Joy!
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Allen & Kade
Asheville, NC - USA
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Johanna has a passion about her country of Argentina that is incredibly infectious to anyone who meets and spends any time on a tour with her. She is extremely knowledgeable with history and goes above and beyond to ensure travelers get the best experience possible. Professional, but one of the most fun people you’ll encounter in a long while!
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Katie
Seattle, USA
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Buenos Aires is one of the best cities I have visited. Joy's knowledge and love of her city is obvious. She knows the best spots to see, eat and drink. She can tell you all about the fascinating history and culture of Buenos Aires. Her friendliness and infectious enthusiasm really helped me fall in love with the place. I can't wait to return to Buenos Aires, and when I do I'll definitely be getting in touch with Joy to show me what's new in the city!
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Alan
Ireland
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From the first day I met Joy, I loved her! Joy is friendly, fun, off beat, and VERY knowledgeable about both the city Buenos Aires and argentinian history, culture and entertainment. I cannot recommend her strongly enough, she is wonderful: patient, caring and FUN! And she was even willing to put up with my feeble attempts at speaking Spanish! Great girl, awesome city, FUN FUN FUN!
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John
USA - Washington, DC
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My wife and I had the best time with Joy! Joy is a ball of positive energy and very passionate about her home country. She also seems to know EVERYTHING about Argentina! I am vegetarian and all the restaurants Joy took us to were vegetarian friendly. Thank you Joy for making our trip so wonderful!
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Tasha & Ravi
San Francisco, USA
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I can’t recommend Joy highly enough. If ever being supremely professional as well as bubbly becomes an Olympic sport, she would run away with the gold medal. She loves her job and her home city, and it shone through, countless times going above and beyond the call of duty…Joy’s enthusiasm and attention to detail was my favourite thing. Also she has a great dry sense of humour and her local knowledge of where to go and experience the culture was second to none. You really felt you got the benefit of escaping the usual tourist traps and really seeing the city as it really is. She had a genuine interest in your life too and tailored the programme to what you wanted…whether that was taking a tour of the Boca Juniors stadium, or watching some traditional dancing. Joy just wanted you to make the most of your trip and for you to enjoy yourself, without it being forced fun. To me that was important. Seeing Peron’s grave, visiting a distillery or having a great meal was just as key as unwinding with a drink or two at the end of the day. Although I’m sure she would have shown us every spot in town and told us every historical fact if she could, she understood that a holiday is also about a bit of R&R and so the pace of it all was just right. One last thing..Joy is a great photographer, so don’t be surprised to come away with some good snaps as well as some great memories! Can’t wait to go back some time and see my friend again.
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Pete
UK
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Joy is a very passionate tourguide, she has a great love for her country and especially for her city Buenos Aires. She has so much knowledge and is very capable of delivering this knowledge about her city with passion. She is also very fun to hang out with and if you wanna go on a night out with her, she will make sure you see the right places and make you have a great time! During the tour that I had she became my friend, and I’m very glad that I’ve met her! Even after the tour we met for some drinks with other people of my group. If you choose to experience Buenos Aires with Joy, you won’t regret it!
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Tim
The Netherlands
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I had the pleasure of Joy being my tour guide.Joy is a fun, friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about her work. She never stops and has lots of local knowledge and contacts to make your trip really special and unforgettable. Joy took us off the beaten track and took us to places that weren't even on a typical itinerary. You won't find a better guide!
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Aaron
Glasgow,Scotland
The most fantastic tour guide in Buenos Aires, possibly the world. Joy’s name really fits her personality and her enthusiasm for this beautiful city and country. She shaped the tours... read more after what we wanted to see and was incredibly flexible around time. She introduced me to some places I would never have been able to find on my own, including some wonderful food places. I would go back to Buenos Aires just for Joy.
YasminSim 25 de February de 2022
Joy is a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. She was a pleasure to deal with from before we even arrived in Argentina and we booked airport transfers through her as... read more well as a day tour around Buenos Aires. We had a little idea of where we wanted to visit and Joy gave us excellent recommendations as to where to go. She was very flexible in the tour approach and wanted to make sure we saw everything we wanted to all whilst having lots of fun and laughs along the way. Can't recommend her enough! Thanks Joy!!
R9865FJanthonyf 13 de April de 2022
Took a tour of the Boca district, Buenos Aires. Joy speaks perfect English, is polite, takes the time to make sure all your questions are answered, and you get to... read more know all the facts and history of the places you visit. Gathered with a group, she made sure we stuck together, arranged transportation beforehand, and after sightseeing took us to watch (and celebrate) the final match of the local football cup, won by Boca. Great night with good memories, all thanks to Joy. Would recommend!
Robert60659 30 de October de 2022
Argentina was a last minute trip and spending time in Buenos Aires didn't become an option until the day before my flight. I didn't want to waste my one day... read more I had to explore B.A., so I took a chance on a tour guide recommendation from a FB group.
Upon landing I reached out to Joy. She was quick to respond and listened to my interests in order to build a customized itinerary. Joy talked me through the safest transportation options at the airport and met me at my accommodation in a matter of a couple hrs.
I chose a whole day walking tour. No regrets. Joy has a high level knowledge of the history, architecture, culture, art music,language and food of Argentina. We visited all the main attractions, along with things most tourists may not know about.
As our day was coming to an end, so did the sun and clear skies. We got caught in the rain. My umbrella could not withstand the wind. Joy was so gracious to lend me hers as she tried to avoid becoming drenched herself in arain jacket.
I would HIGHLY recommend Joy. Even after the tour,she continued to help me with setting up Covid test for my flight home. She has endless recommendations for not only B.A. but other regions in Argentina. I could not have asked for a better certified guide to help me fall in love Argentina.
mruiz0386 15 de April de 2022
I spent 10 hours with Joy on a private tour in Buenos Aires in May 2022. History, culture, society, food, locals! What else do you get with Joy? So much... read more more!
You get an independent tour guide who loves and is excited about her job, her city, her country. She will help you organise and navigate Buenos Aires on the subsequent days, she will even check-in on you the days after the tour - to see how things are going for you. Joy will tailor the whole experience to what you like to see or do.
I found quite fascinating - and not very common - how Joy worked like a magnet, attracting people and generating "random" genuine and authentic interactions with locals on the way: from a restaurant owner in San Telmo Market, to a street artist (La Boca)... from an artisan in La Boca to a tourism student in the Astor Piazzola exhibition. Joy has kind and positive words to offer to everyone.
Buenos Aires has so much to offer and I feel I got so much with Joy. It felt like spending the day with a friend and that's how tours should be: an immersive and authentic experience, connected with locals and their reality, the real feel of Buenos Aires.
Joy is a gem!
rasilva 28 de May de 2022
I learnt more about Argentina in 2 hours with Joy than I did in a week! Amazing tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. She delivers the information in a... read more fun and engaging way. Can’t recommend doing a tour with Joy enough. The best!!!
We did a tour of cementerio de la recoleta but I’m confident any experience with her would be great.
I3471OWmeganf 22 de January de 2023
Increíble! Couldn’t recommend anymore. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and clearly had her license. We all loved her and the whole tour was phenomenal. We got to see things... read more you wouldn’t normally see while in Buenos Aires. And the whole experience was authentic and unique. A hidden gem on TripAdvisor!
Salomon M 30 de November de 2022
Joy is an excellent tour guide. Her English is very good and her knowledge about the history and the buildings of Buenos Aires are also excellent. We had such... read more a nice time with her. She responds individually to all questions and situations and gives you a good feeling. We booked a half day walking tour and would book it again. Thank you so much, Joy. We can wholeheartedly recommend her.
sabine658 28 de May de 2022
Passionate, kind, knowledgable, genuine, funny and highly professional. I enjoyed every minute with her. She is a great story teller and that keeps you intrigued and attentive for the whole... read more tour. She has little details which adds to the experience. I work in tourism and have done many city tours, this one is top notch, no doubt. Thank you Joy for sharing Argentina and Buenos Aires stories in such a JOYFUL way. Highly recommended!
valentinaaK7384RD 6 de October de 2022
I could not recommend Joy more!!! We had the most incredible day exploring the city. She gave us a really authentic experience. We met and spoke to loads of locals... read more who shared stories with us (including a 4th generation Boca legend!! As well as the editor of Hecho magazine) Joy is so well connected and even took me/got tickets to the Argentina football match. She sorted travel and lunch etc so it was super easy. She is more of a friend than a guide. If you’re in BA, you must do her tour!!
annabelstraw 28 de March de 2022
Joy is hands down the best tour guide you can find in BA! Not only does she know the city super well (including all of its history, facts and architecture),... read more but she's also so enthusiastic and truly amazing at what she does.
She'll take the time to answer all your questions, organise tailor-made tours and really pays attention to the group. Having been on her tours numerous times, I would 1000% recommend them- it's a true experience as her knowledge, positivity and high energy makes for some of the most interesting and captivating tours I've ever been on!
julierichert92 18 de May de 2022
Joy is one of the best tour guides I know! She is very professional, fun and personable. She has a wide range of knowledge and insights about the city and... read more I learned so much during her tours. Also, she offers so much insights even after the tours, such as local tips around the city.
I also love the social gatherings she put together. She knows the best places to go to in town and it’s always nice to meet other travelers through these gatherings. Highly recommended!!