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Hop on Hop off bus Buenos Aires: worth the money?

Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth the price to take the Buenos Aires city tour bus also known as the hop on hop off bus Buenos Aires. You see the yellow and red double-deck buses driving in the city and pretty tempting to sit on the upper deck in the sun. Hop on hop off!

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The tours of hop on hop off bus Buenos Aires

There are 2 companies that provide hop on hop off bus tours in Buenos Aires. The yellow tourist bus by “Buenos Aires Bus” and the red double-deck busses by “Grayline”. You can choose based on budget and route.

Both buses are a hop on hop off system. It means you can start wherever you want, hop off and start again at the stop of your choice. When you take the sightseeing city bus you will see most of Buenos Aires.

Both busses the yellow bus from Buenos Aires bus and the red from Grayline do have stops at Recoleta, the Teatro Colón, Avenida de Mayo, the Plaza del Congreso, Parque Lezama, Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera stadium, La Boca, the Puente de la Mujer and the Reserva Ecológica.

Exclusively for Secrets of Buenos Aires readers, I made a map of the bus routes.

Which hop on hop off bus should I take?

There is a difference in the routes between the yellow and red bus lines. For example, the yellow bus has a stop in Palermo Soho and runs to the National Congress of Argentina.

If you want to visit the River Plate stadium, the red bus line is the one to take.

There are small differences in route throughout the route, but they both have stops at the most famous places.

Where to start and buy tickets for the city sightseeing bus?

It’s possible to buy your tickets online on Buenos Aires Bus and Grayline . For your comfort, buy your tickets for the hop on hop off bus online and start wherever you want in Buenos Aires. The ticket is 24h or 48h valid from the moment you hop on for the first time on your tour.

The Buenos Aires tour bus operates every day from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The hop on hop off bus Buenos Aires: worth the money?

Depending on what type of tourist you are, it’s an easy way to discover the city. Buenos Aires bus 24h: 6000 ARS or approx. USD 40 Grayline Buenos Aires city bus: USD 35

The quality of the audio system is moderate with a choice of up to 10 languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, and Arabic). The seats are plastic but quite comfortable. A pair of small disposable earphones are provided by the company. The rooftop of the bus is divided into two parts: an open area and one cabin in front with air conditioning.

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Buy ticket for the hop on hop off bus

If you want to buy a ticket for the Buenos Aires bus, you have two options.

One, you head to the main office at Florida 948 and buy the ticket there.

Second, you can buy your ticket online in advance. i strongly suggest buying the hop on hop off Buenos Aires bus ticket on their website and not third-party websites. On the website of the bus company, you can print the ticket and hop on everywhere you want. When you buy the ticket on a third-party website, you need to go to the main office to turn the mobile pass into a paper one. Strange, but it’s like that?

For the Grayline city bus, you can buy your ticket online here.

• Don’t forget to put on a sun protector in spring and summer if you sit on the upper deck. It can be hot and sunny.
• Buy your tickets online here for the Buenos Aires tour bus.
• Take advantage of the hop-on and hop-off. Stop at some museums or places

I rate it a 3,5 star on 5. Taking a public bus will get you everywhere but the upper-deck has its advantages.

My roots in Buenos Aires started as a tourist. After some great adventures in Argentina, I moved in 2017 to the metropolitan city of Buenos Aires. I felt a need for correct and honest information for tourists. That's why I love to write to you. Sharing my discoveries in Buenos Aires. I hope you enjoy the city as much as I do! Buenos Aires ❤️

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19 comments.

I absolutely love the hop-on-hop-off bus experience in Buenos Aires! It’s such a fantastic way to explore the city’s vibrant culture and rich history at your own pace. I’ve had the pleasure of taking this tour myself, and it was a memorable adventure.

Hi Glen, Thanks for this helpful Web Seite. 2 questions: 1) How much is a private Tour just for one day? 2) If we go with the yellow bus and buy the Tickets online, can we hop on everywher when we want to Start the Tour, or do we have to go to the Main Office first to get an official Ticket?

Hi Leon, a private tour depends on how long you want to have the tour. Mostly its around 3 hours. But if you want to have a private guided tour? Please contact me at [email protected] 🙂

ABout the bus, you need to watch out for what the ticket mentions. For example on Get Your Guide you need to go to the head office to get the tickets after all. You can also book tickets directly on their website. Easier.

Hello Glenn

Thank you for your website.

I am trying to find maps and a list of stops the Hop On Hop Off buses in Buenos Aires.

Is there anywhere you can suggest?

Thank you Bernie

Hi Bernie, I tried to create the map on my website because of the same reason. The maps you find on Google are outdated. The only thing they have are paper maps. But don’t have them right now with me :-/

This is Rakesh Shah from Atlanta, GA, USA. My wife and I will be in Buenos Aires 12 PM May 16 to 2 PM May 18.

Can you help us plan the itinerary to use our time best while we are in your beautiful city?

Hi Rakesh, thanks for visiting my website. I can recommend a private guide for two days to get the most out of your stay if you prefer?:-)

We are very disappointed. We bought the tickets and had to wait more than 1h to get in the bus. Next stop we had no possibility anymore to get in the bus. So we can’t recommend the busses

I will arrive AEP airport around noon time and like to take the tour bus in afternoon. Any way I can get on the tour bus from airport?

If I analyzed the map well there is no stop at the airport. It passes there but doesn’t stop.

Hi Glenn, I am a portena living in the US. My son and his bride are visiting BsAs next week. They asked me to prepare an itinerary for them. I am a bit at a loss because I know where I want them to visit but I don’t know how to design a schedule. Of course the Hop on Hop off is an important first step.

Any comments you can offer me? They’ll be staying in Belgrano.

My email is [email protected] Thanks a lot for all your help.

Hi Vera! Great that you contact me. I suggest downloading my phone app (available on Google Play and Apple Store). In the left menu you find day plannings 😀

Hi Glenn, Thank you for the information. Can we purchase tickets from bus driver or somebody at the Teatro Collon stop? Can they accept cash payment? We are going to be in the city only one full day. Which line would you suggest to see the most? Thank you. Roman

Hi Roman, you can buy tickets at the stand near the Obelisco. Normally cash and card payments are accepted. Both lines are more or less equal. The red line goes a bit further to the stadium of River Plate.

Hi Glen, FYI it looks like the prices have terribly increased as it is now 6000AR$ for 24h and 7000AR$ for 48h. Prices found on the official website. Is it normal ? Thank you! 🙂

Hi Alex, Still with 100% inflation in Argentina… this is a big price increase. I updated the page. Thanks for letting me know.

How do you recommend to purchase the bus tickets online? I tried and its saying my card is invalid, and its an Americancard. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

Hi Christina, did you book online on the official website? Otherwise, Get Your Guide works too.

heyy editor, wat een mooie website!! dank voor uw tips. Ik zat naast je in het vliegtuig op weg naar BA. had natuurlijk even je whats app moeten vragen voor meer tips, maar natuurlijk vergeten…. mogelijk kan ik op deze manier nog met je in contact komen? Groetjes Antoinet uit Nederland.

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Buenos Aires tourist bus

The company Buenos Aires Bus offers a tourist bus service with a route that’s ideal for exploring the city’s most important neighborhoods and monuments . Tour the city in a fun and easy way with the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus.

All Buenos Aires sightseeing buses are open-top double-deckers and offer commentary in English through headphones.

Buenos Aires Tourist Bus route

The Buenos Aires tourist bus has 22 stops  where you can hop on and off. It also has a frequency of once every 20 minutes. 

The bus stops at the following places:

• Plaza de Mayo
• Plaza del Congreso
• Boca Juniors Stadium
• El Estaño 1880
• Caminito (La Boca)
• Madero Este
• Puerto Madero
• Galerías Pacífico
• Plaza General San Martín
• Tres de Febrero Park
• Campo Argentino de Polo
• Barrio Chino
• Museo Larreta
• Las Cañitas
• Buenos Aires Zoo

The Buenos Aires tourist bus schedules run from 9 am to 5 pm  from Monday to Sunday, ending the entire route at 8 pm. The frequency of the buses is approximately between 9:00 and 25 minutes. The frequency of the buses is approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

The price of the 24-hour ticket is  € 26.90 ( US$ 28.80) for adults  and  € 13.90 ( US$ 14.90) for children  between 4 and 11 years old. Tickets that are valid for 48 hours cost € 32.50 ( US$ 34.80) and € 16.70 ( US$ 17.90) respectively.

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Bus Turístico

¿cuándo y cómo.

Bus amarillo Días y horarios: todos los días, de 9 a 20 h. Último servicio saliendo de parada 0, 17 h. Frecuencia:15 minutos. Desde Av. Quintana 596, Recoleta. Más información y tickets: buenosairesbus.com   Bus rojo Días y horarios: todos los días, de 9 a 19 h. Frecuencia: cada 30 minutos. Desde diagonal Roque Sáenz Peña 728, San Nicolás. Más información y tickets: buenosairescitybus.com

Todos los días, podés subirte al bus amarillo o al bus rojo y recorrer Buenos Aires en dos circuitos diferentes con los que vas a aprovechar al máximo tu tiempo en la Ciudad.

Este servicio tiene la modalidad hop-on hop-off, que permite que, dentro de la duración de tu ticket -hay pases de 24 o de 48 horas-, desciendas y vuelvas a subir tantas veces como desees y en cualquiera de las paradas.

Los buses pasan cada 30 minutos y los paseos duran aproximadamente unas 3 horas. Te van a llevar por las zonas más emblemáticas de Buenos Aires y, algo fundamental es que al subir, vas a recibir un par de auriculares a través de los que podrás seguir una audioguía (disponible en español, inglés, francés, alemán, portugués, italiano, chino, japonés y ruso). Eso hará que conozcas los detalles y curiosidades de cada atractivo.

Preparate para sacar las mejores imágenes del corazón de Buenos Aires, con vistas panorámicas de lugares históricos y espacios culturales. También, para llevarte una gran experiencia de barrios únicos. Además, estos vehículos cuidan el medioambiente: funcionan solamente con biodiesel.

Algunos de los puntos que vas a poder conocer son la Plaza Congreso, la Avenida de Mayo, el Paseo de la Historieta, San Telmo, la Bombonera, La Boca y Caminito, Costanera Sur, Puerto Madero, Galerías Pacífico, Plaza San Martín, Parque Thays y la Floralis Genérica, el MALBA, el Planetario, el Monumento de los Españoles y el Museo de Bellas Artes.

Más accesibilidad

Los buses son accesibles para personas con discapacidad motriz y cuentan con el relato en lengua de señas de la guía turística que podrás ver a través de las pantallas. Si tenés un certificado de discapacidad (CUD), no necesitás sacar un ticket porque sólo con mostrarlo y presentar tu documento de identidad, vas a poder subir en forma gratuita en cualquiera de las paradas. Si tu CUD aclara “con acompañante”, podrás subir con otra persona, ambos sin cargo.    

Atractivos del recorrido amarillo

Recoleta, Teatro Colón, Avenida de Mayo, Plaza del Congreso, Paseo de la Historieta, plaza Dorrego, La Bombonera, Caminito, Parque Lezama, Puente de la Mujer, Reserva Ecológica, Galerías Pacífico, av. 9 de Julio, plaza San Martín, Parque Thays, MALBA, Planetario, Plaza Italia, plaza Julio Cortázar, Distrito Arcos, Bosques de Palermo, Monumento de los Españoles y Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

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Atractivos del recorrido rojo

Diagonal Norte, Plaza del Congreso, Paseo de la Historieta, plaza Dorrego, Usina del Arte, La Bombonera, Caminito, Costanera Sur, Puerto Madero, Retiro, plaza San Martín, Floralis Genérica, MALBA, Planetario, Monumento a Cristóbal Colón, Parque de la Memoria, El Monumental, Barrio Chino, Campo Argentino de Polo, Monumento de los españoles, Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo, Recoleta y Teatro Colón.

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Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour

• Free cancellation available
• Mobile voucher
• Instant confirmation
• Multiple languages
• Explore Buenos Aires at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off
• Find out about the city and its landmarks with an audioguide
• Benefit from a frequent service that runs every 30 minutes
• Enjoy free WiFi connection onboard the bus
• 25 stops and audio commentary in 9 languages

Activity location

• 808 Avenida Santa Fe
• C1059, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

• 728 Avenida Presidente Roque Sáenz Peña
• C1110, San Nicolas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

• Sat, Jun 22 $30
• Sun, Jun 23 $30
• Mon, Jun 24 $30
• Tue, Jun 25 $30
• Wed, Jun 26 $30
• Thu, Jun 27 $30
• Fri, Jun 28 $30
• Sat, Jun 29 $30
• Sun, Jun 30 $30
• Mon, Jul 1 $30
• Tue, Jul 2 $30
• Wed, Jul 3 $30
• Thu, Jul 4 $30
• Fri, Jul 5 $30
• Sat, Jul 6 $30

Hop On Hop Off - Ticket 24 hours

• Activity duration is 1 day 1d 1d

Audio-Guide: Español, Ingles, Portugués, Francés, Italiano, Alemán, Japones, Chino y Ruso

You can start the tour at any stop of the hop on hop off bus with the QR code that will be sent to you via e-mail. Hop on Hop off operates from Monday to Sunday from 9.30 am to 6 pm.

Hop On Hop Off - Ticket 48 hours

• Activity duration is 2 days 2d 2d

Audio-Guide: Español, Ingles, Portugués, Francés, Italiano, Alemán, Japones, Chino y Ruso.

Hop On Hop Off - 72 hours

• Activity duration is 3 days 3d 3d

Hop On Hop Off - Ticket 48 hours + Navigation

Navigation: operates Monday to Sunday at the following times: 11:00 am / 11:40 am / 12:20 pm / 1:00 pm / 1:40 pm / 2:20 pm / 3:00 pm / 3:40 pm / 4:20 pm / 5:00 pm / 5:40 pm. You can access the navigation from stop 9 (Fluvial Station).

Hop On Hop Off - Ticket 48 hours + River Plate & Boca Junior

The River Plate Museum is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can access the River Museum from stop 18 (Monumental).

The Boca Juniors Museum is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can access the Boca Museum from stop 5 Bombonera). Important: On days when River or Boca play at their stadiums, no tours will take place.

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Buenos Aires
• What's included What's included Open-top double-decker buses with air conditioning and sunroof
• What's included What's included Live guide-coordinator
• What's included What's included Multilingual audio guide
• What's included What's included Free wifi access onboard
• What's included What's included 24, 48 or 72 hours hop-on hop-off passes
• What's excluded What's excluded Food and beverages not listed as inclusions.
• What's excluded What's excluded Admission tickets to attractions
• What's excluded What's excluded Gratuities

Know before you book

• Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
• This activity is wheelchair accessible.
• Hours of operation are 9:30AM - 6PM.
• You must make your own way to one of our meeting points, there are 25 meeting point all over Buenos Aires, please check before you go.

What you can expect

Get a complete picture of Buenos Aires with this hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Discover traditional neighborhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, and Puerto Madero, as well as the most modern ones, such as Palermo and Belgrano. Benefit from an included audio guide to find out more about the places you pass.

With your ticket, hop on and off at any of the 20 stops on the bus route during a period of 24, 48 or 72 hours (depends on what you bought). The main stop is in the city center and as the tour progresses, you'll see emblematic buildings, historical places, cultural spaces, and the different Buenos Aires neighborhoods. The bus will stop at certain stops to connect you with other activities and tourist attractions.

Either stay on the bus all the way around the loop and enjoy the colorful sights and informative guides or use the bus as a great way to get to your next attraction. You're sure to have a fun time and you might just hear something surprising about this big city.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures.

• Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
• High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

• Contactless ticket redemption
• Social distancing measures in place
• Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

• Masks required
• Personal protective equipment worn by staff
• Hand sanitizer provided
• Temperature checks given to staff
• 1545 Avenida Rivadavia
• C1019, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 311 Avenida Independencia
• C1099, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 350 Avenida San Juan
• C1147, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 51 Agustín R. Caffarena
• C1157, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 805 Brandsen
• C1161, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 1929 Avenida Don Pedro de Mendoza
• C1169, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 337 Avenida Doctor Tristán Achával Rodríguez
• Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 740 Juana Manso
• C1107, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 320 Cecilia Grierson
• 685 Avenida Córdoba
• C1054, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 2800 Avenida Presidente Figueroa Alcorta
• C1425, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 3465 Avenida Presidente Figueroa Alcorta
• 3866 Avenida Sarmiento
• 2610 Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado
• 1055 Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado
• 6745 Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado
• C1428, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 7576 Avenida Presidente Figueroa Alcorta
• 6040 Avenida del Libertador
• 4000 Avenida del Libertador
• C1426, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 3250 Avenida del Libertador
• 1850 Avenida del Libertador
• 1473 Avenida del Libertador
• 892 Cerrito
• C1010, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

¿Quiénes Somos?

En Gray Line Buenos Aires tenemos como Misión, que cada pasajero que suba a uno de nuestros Buses viva una experiencia única.

Desde la música elegida, hasta la asistencia de nuestros guías y choferes, hacen nuestro producto perfecto, para que la experiencia de hacer un City Tour en Buenos Aires, no sea una más, sino un recuerdo INOLVIDABLE.

Experto Local

Gray Line es mundialmente conocido por ser el mayor operador de excursiones y City Tours del planeta. Durante más de 100 años, Gray Line ha sido protagonista en la industria, creando las mejores experiencias, en los destinos turísticos más solicitados del mundo.

Con miles de City Tours y Excursiones en más de 700 destinos, que abarcan los seis continentes, Gray Line es también el mayor proveedor directo de servicios en destino para mayoristas y agentes de viajes.

Fundada en 1910, Gray Line se ha convertido en una de las marcas más reconocidas en la industria turística.

Nuestra amplia red mundial opera recorridos de un día, traslados al aeropuerto, servicio de Hop On Hop Off, recorridos a pie, etc.

Es por esto que somos reconocidos como el Experto Local, por cualquier pasajero que ve nuestro diamante azul, en cualquier lugar del planeta.

Nuestra Historia

Todo comenzó con una visión tenaz pero simple, que aún conservamos en más de 700 destinos y 100 años después.

En marzo de 1910, un joven restaurador llamado Louis Bush renovó el chasis de un camión Mack viejo, lo pintó de azul y gris y comenzó a ofrecer City Tours por la ciudad de Washington, DC. En aquel entones no imaginaba que sus esfuerzos ayudarían a forjar las bases de una de las empresas líderes en City Tours y excursiones del mundo, conocida hoy como Gray Line.

Para 1926, Gray Line se había expandido a otras ciudades prósperas, como Nueva York, Chicago, Detroit, Nueva Orleans, Los Ángeles, San Francisco, así como internacionalmente a Toronto y La Habana.

En tiempos de paz después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Harry J. Dooley, un ex empleado de Gray Line, adquirió la empresa y ayudó a restablecer Gray Line Chicago. Dooley pronto se convirtió en presidente de Gray Line y hoy es considerado el padre de la industria del turismo.

Con la llegada de los viajes en avión y el aumento de las conectividades a finales de los 40 y principios de los 50, Dooley expandió el mercado de Gray Line en todo Estados Unidos y estableció Licencias de Gray Line en Canadá, México, Hawái y Puerto Rico.

El repentino crecimiento de la popularidad en el turismo en Buses Turísticos ayudó a posicionar a Gray Line como líder en la industria del turismo durante las décadas siguientes.

2011 marcó un hito importante en la historia, ya que Gray Line celebró su 101.º aniversario ofreciendo los mejores City Tours y excursiones en todo el mundo.

Hoy, con más de 100 años de experiencia, en Gray Line Buenos Aires, queremos hacer honor al legado de quienes fundaron esta compañía y dedicamos todos nuestros esfuerzos para que nuestro Hop On Hop Off se encuentre a la altura de nuestros standards de calidad a nivel mundial.

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Excursiones

Buenos Aires es reconocida mundialmente por el Tango, el Futbol y su típica comida, el Asado.

Gray Line le ofrece la posibilidad de tomar los Tours y Excursiones más buscadas de Buenos Aires, adicionalmente a nuestro clásico City Tour, Buenos Aires City bus (Hop on Hop off).

Disfrute de la ciudad y sus atracciones de la mano del experto local.

• City Tour Nocturno (en Bus Turístico) + Show de tango (opcional)
• Combo Museos (Hop on Hop Off + Ingreso a Museos)
• Combo Futbol (Hop on Hop Off + Ingresos Museos River Plate y Boca Juniors)
• Navegación por el Tigre y el Delta del Rio de la Plata
• Fiestas Gauchas (Full day Estancias con almuerzo)

Si estás pensando en que hacer en Buenos Aires, esta es la solución.

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Fans wonder if Taylor Swift will say 'So long, London' after Eras Tour

LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the  singer-songwriter’s lyrics  for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind.

But the pop superstar’s fans in the U.K. didn’t have to listen closely to her  latest album , “The Tortured Poets Department,” to get the sense that Swift had soured on the country’s capital city after long making it a regular hangout and then her second home. The record’s fifth track is titled  “So Long, London.”

As Swift brings her  blockbuster Eras Tour  to London’s Wembley Stadium, some Swifties therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended goodbye. She is performing three nights starting Friday, and is scheduled to return to Wembley for five nights in August to close the  tour’s European leg .

The area around Wembley was transformed for the shows, with fans posing in front of a giant mural of the singer and traveling stairs christened “Swiftie Steps.” Swift announced that 88,446 people were in attendance at Friday’s show in what she called “the most exhilarating city in the world.”

Swift gave fans a wink and a nod toward her London life during one of her two solo acoustic surprise songs: a piano medley that opened with the London-set “The Black Dog” and segued into “Come Back, Be Here” and then “Maroon.”

London  is the only city on the tour where Swift is stopping twice. Some worry the arrangement may represent a swan song of sorts, while others think it just reflects a new era in Swift’s bond with the Big Smoke. Whether “So Long, London” turns out to be a final chapter or a bookend to her valentine to the city, the song “London Boy,” Eras is arriving as an emotional milestone.

“Her relationship now kind of assumes London won’t be somewhere she will be. It’s not like there is an American football player living here,” said Maggie Fekete, 22, a Canadian graduate student who credits the London references in Swift’s music with orienting her when she moved to the city three years ago. “I think there will be a lot less London in her music, which is sad.”

Stella Elgood, 25, of London, said Friday she assumed Swift would sing “So Long, London” at some point during her eight nights in the city but that Swift “will always be welcome.”

“Especially since she dated Harry Styles, she’s been here in the Zeitgeist,” Elgood said.

For those who haven’t been paying attention, Swift had a series of romances with famous British citizens (including Styles in 2012) that ended last year, when she started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end  Travis Kelce . The speculation surrounding “So Long, London” and a mournful companion song that mentions  a London pub , “The Black Dog,” stems from the 2023 breakup of Swift and English actor Joe Alwyn, who were together for over six years.

Alwyn is assumed to have inspired “London Boy,” a song from her 2019 album “Lover.” A special-edition “Lover” CD included what appeared to be a January 2017 diary entry in which Swift talked about being “essentially based in London” but trying to lay low. British tabloids later reported that Swift spent much of the COVID-19 pandemic sheltering with Alwyn in north London.

The Sun newspaper reported in December that the multiple Grammy-winner had bought a large property in the area and was remodeling it to be her base in Europe. After Swift released “The Tortured Poets Department” last month, however, a writer for the British edition of ELLE magazine observed that Londoners had an opening “for an all-American A-lister who can slot into her place in our collective consciousness.”

“We had Swift before we lost her to her record-breaking, box office-breaking Eras Tour and now, it would appear that her vacant position has been filled by  Zendaya ,” writer Naomi May playfully posited before listing the various locations the American actor had been spotted with her longtime boyfriend, British actor Tom Holland.

Either way, the capital is putting on quite a show of its own to make sure Swift and her fans feel appreciated. Guides are offering walking, bus and taxi tours that retrace her footsteps, including a kebab shop whose owner says his establishment is supplying sandwiches for the singer and her crew on Friday.

Before the end of August, Swifties can partake in a full diet of Swift-themed brunches and dance parties, or ride the London Eye Ferris wheel accompanied by a string quartet playing her music. Souvenir stalls in Camden Market, one of the places mentioned in “London Boy,” stocked up on Swift-specific caps, T-shirts, bags and stickers in preparation.

Amy Unsworth, 34, who is from a small town near Manchester, England, and was born a month before Swift, said Friday that the singer’s ties to the U.K. and vice versa extend beyond the capital.

“I feel like as a Northerner I have an affinity with her,” Unsworth said, noting that Swift wrote many of the songs on her “Evermore” album while in England’s Lake District with Alwyn.

“It’s hard to know how she feels right now, being back, given her history.”

Unsworth isn’t worried Swift will turn her back on the U.K. Swift said from the stage that her British fans “have been some of the most supportive people in my corner since I started making music.” Swift performed in London for the first time at age 17, when she appeared at the student union of Kings College London.

“I think she will come back” after Eras, Unsworth said. “She has too many dedicated fans not to come back. She’s built up too much momentum here to just forget about us.”

Zachary Hourihane, who co-hosts a Swift podcast called “Evolution of a Snake” and posts YouTube and TikTok videos under the name Swiftologist, said Thursday that it’s too soon to know whether the singer will retain her honorary citizenship or part ways with London. As her fans know all too well, only time will tell with Taylor.

“Taylor is someone who retraces her steps a lot. Things are never really over with her. She likes to revisit things that have finished,” he said. “Let’s be realistic about it. Her relationship, even if it is, ‘so long, goodbye,’ she has good reason to be in London and good money to make there.”

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