San Telmo Tour: History and Culture Unveiled

Experience the flavors of Argentine cuisine while exploring the historic San Telmo neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Sample local dishes, visit iconic locations, and meet fellow travelers on this engaging food tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Dorrego - We will start the food tour at one of the most famous “cafes notables”, the most famous and traditional bars in town.
  • Casa Minima - Our second stop will be a modern “bodegon”. This are old style restaurants where you can find the most traditional dishes in Buenos Aires.
  • Mercado de San Telmo - At the Mercado de San…
What's Included
  • 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide
  • Visit 4-6 local establishments
  • Taste 5+ amazing & authentic Argentine cuisine
  • Vegetarian menu available - just let us know when you book!
  • Gluten-free menu available - just let us know when you book!
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Join the San Telmo History and Culture Walking Tour to discover Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood. As participants meander through its historic streets, they will uncover stories and landmarks that have shaped the city, while savoring a selection of traditional Argentine flavors, including empanadas, choripán, and alfajores.
The tour begins at one of San…

Location
Carlos Calvo 599
Carlos Calvo
We meet INSIDE one of the most emblematic bars of Buenos Aires.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lmdelmar
Sep 27, 2025
Tasty and enjoyable - Very interesting and nice walk with tasty local food and explanation of typical local curiosities. The guide was able to share with us some story about typical food and their origins while leaving us time to talk and enjoy. Very high quality food with local flavor.
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Alfonsorf3863mm
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent - Excellent tour, Maya did amazing, you know eating in the city and I end up with some rich ice cream, super recommended.
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Gleng1967
Sep 25, 2025
Fun afternoon in San Telmo - Wonderful tour, I would definitely recommend it for anyone who is visiting Argentina for the first time. We toured the San Telmo neighborhood, the main market, restaurants, etc. and learned about Argentinian history and food. Maya was an excellent tour guide, she made it fun and interesting.
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Jumblesedinburgh
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent tour for food lovers! - We really enjoyed our tour with Maya. The food was great, and we learned a lot about the history of San Telmo and its people. Highly recommend!
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Laurenh710
Sep 20, 2025
Fantastic culture and food! - Stan was an amazing tour guide. The tour was a perfect amount of walking, history and culture. The food was delicious and a great way to taste traditional food. The market was a highlight. Highly recommend this tour!
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460kaelent
Sep 20, 2025
Unique food tour of San Telmo area - I had a great experience with Stan! He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer every question. Met a lot of people and had a great time trying new foods! Highly recommend!
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U4795nnjackg
Sep 20, 2025
fantastic food tour - stan was a great host, very knowledgeable and super friendly. the tour was great and the food was super delicious, 10/10 would recommend
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708gilll
Sep 20, 2025
Excellent tour and Stan the guide was great - Stan was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. We went to lots of different places and had some amazing food and drinks
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L7811beclaudiag
Sep 19, 2025
Some of the best 3 hours of my life, in gold company, with good food, and exploring a vibrant neighborhood! - This tour was a lot of fun. Denis was very pleasant and funny and our crowd had good energy going. The food selection was a really good representation and quality. Definitely recommended to get a good flavor of one of the coolest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires!
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483meredithd
Sep 19, 2025
Yummy food, great guide! - I love Denis! He’s so full of life and energetic. He has great stories and was very knowledgeable. The places we went to were great and all the food was delicious. Easy pacing. Def go on and I hope you get Denis!!
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From $59
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).