Guided or self-guided bicycle tour? Self-guided bike tours are easy to plan, even in Buenos Aires. A variety of outfitters rent bikes and helmets and provide self-guided biking maps. Yet there are a few reasons to consider an organized bike tour when cycling with kids in Buenos Aires: Professional guides provide insight to the city's history and culture and they know where to ride.

In addition to determining what is included in the cost, find out whether you will cycling on a bike path or the street. Determine the length and level of difficulty of the bike tour as well as the size of the group. Ask the outfitter or biking guide whether other families have signed up for the tour.

Dress comfortably and dress in layers. Don't forget to pack a windbreaker, hat, sunscreen and water as well as a camera and self-guided map. If your cycling guide or outfitter does not provide helmets be sure to pack one for each member of your family.