Maradona Roots Tour: Argentinos Juniors

The Original Pibe de Barrio - the floppy-haired, twinkle-toed wonder-kid from the street of Buenos Aires - Diego Armando Maradona. 

How Diego became Maradona: discover how the boy became the man, became the myth... in La Paternal, home of Argentinos Juniors, and the home of Diego Maradona.

Diego Armando Maradona
Arguably the world's best ever footballer, undoubtedly the most influential. For El Pelusa, it all began at the Cebollitas (Little Onions), Argentinos Juniors underage team. By just 15 he was thrust into the first team and never looked back.

We'll visit his first childhood home gifted to him by the club having left the slums, and the club stadium and museum to learn more about Maradona's early years and how he was converted into the idol worshipped by a nation.  

Make a day of it? 
Why not try our Boca, Bombonera & Maradona tour in the morning before heading to Paternal? (use the code Cancha10 for a discount of doing both).

Why come with Pibe?
Maradona's home has no tour, so having your Pibe Guide gives you special access and the all important context to get the most of your visit to this hallowed ground. 

Similarly the club museum & tour was originally created for local members, so your host provides important information to make it all make sense!

Your bilingual guide will greet you and accompany you throughout the day, keeping you safe and providing context to all the sites we'll visit, along with any necessary translation!

Itinerary

Itinerary/Agenda:

La Paternal (3pm - 6pm) Duration around 3 hours

Other start times are available earlier in the day, please contact us if desired.

15:00 We'll meet in the neighbourhood of La Paternal, synonymous with Diego and his early life; and home to Argentinos Juniors, the club where he scored more goals than any other. Have a look at our Pibe Life episode on Youtube about this famous club

15:30 At the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona we'll visit the Argentinos club museum which has a wealth of material on the Pibe de Oro (Golden Boy) himself and other famous players produced by the club known as the Semillero del Mundo (the nursery of the world). We'll get a guided tour from the club historians, supplemented by your bilingual guide. 

We'll finish with a stroll around to the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the home stadium of Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors, where we'll take a moment at the Maradona Sanctuary which is located in the stadium walls - a quick word of thanks to the man many consider Díos (God). 

17.00 After the guided stadium tour, we'll conclude with a walk around the block to admire the graffiti and street art, particularly the pieces dedicated to Diego.
The "DAM" and surrounding streets are decorated with many murals of el Diez (number 10), we'll get some photos and appreciate the best ones.

17:15h We'll visit the Casa de D10s: Dieguito's first house that was given to him by the club upon signing with them as a teenager. Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of a legend (entrance included).

There is no official tour so your bilingual guide will accompany you, explaining all the details about Diego's early life.

When we finish up your guide will assist you to head to your next destination.

Includes

• Entrance fee to both destinations 🎟 (Argentinos Jrs. Stadium, Casa de d10s)
  
  
• Experienced Bilingual Guide 😀
  
  

• Transport can be added separately 🚌

Important Information

• This is a group tour and requires a minimum of 3 total guests to take place. You can reserve one spot for yourself individually. If we do not reach the minimum we will offer a rescheduled date or refund.
  
  
• Final confirmation is subject to opening times of the destinations. These attractions are privately operated & may change opening hours at the last moment beyond the control of Pibe de Barrio.
  
  
• Alternate start times are available, send us a message.
  
  
• Speak another language? Let us know and we'll see availability of guides.
  
  

• You can bring your phone or camera

• Bring appropriate clothing for the weather

• Bring cash in case you want to buy a snack or any merchandise (the destinations accept tips also)

• Leave other valuables at home
  

• Food/Drinks are not included, your guide can recommend where to eat nearby after the tour.

Follow the story of football’s greatest icon on the Maradona Buenos Aires Football Tour. This experience traces Diego Maradona’s legacy through the neighborhoods, stadiums, and streets that shaped his career— from his early days at Argentinos Juniors to the places where his impact is still felt today. Led by knowledgeable local guides, the tour blends football history with cultural context, murals, and matchday anecdotes you won’t find in standard sightseeing tours. Ideal for fans, photographers, and groundhoppers, this is a deep dive into Buenos Aires football culture through the life of Diego Armando Maradona.