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
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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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_g3502kv
Jul 12, 2025
😀 - We had a great time. Maya was very . generous. Come with a big appetite She was very knowledgeable and also provided a lot of history. Highly recommended. ask for Maya!
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Ryanwinter91
Jul 8, 2025
A wonderful experience for food, drink, history and culture - Great tour! A great selection of food and drinks as well as beautiful buildings all around San Telmo. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the history of the food, culture and the area of San Telmo. Would absolutely recommend!
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Perlam559
Jul 8, 2025
My first time in Santelmo - The entire story and account of the tour was enjoyable and very complete. Kate and Denis are very kind and competent in their work. All the food and drinks were delicious.
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947samanthav
Jul 5, 2025
Four tour - Absolutely wonderful tour of the market and city! Stan was an excellent guide and had great recommendations for sites to see in the city. Would highly recommend!
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Roberioc78
Jul 5, 2025
Wonderful experience - The experience was wonderful! Stan is an excellent guide, always attentive to everyone and seeking to create a pleasant atmosphere with the explanations given and the places he takes us to. I recommend it 100%.
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270j_ssicar
Jun 28, 2025
Amazing - Great tour with information, different places, food and drinks. It is very worth seeing the culture and making delicious meals with cool people. The Stan guide clearly presented the locations, explaining the context of the experiences.
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S6978pzelizabethc
Jun 28, 2025
Perfect food and market tour ⭐️ - The food tour was nicely paced with a mix of market and restaurants. Stan was knowledgeable and took excellent care of the entire group. Portions were generous and you get a great feel for the full range of Argentinian food! Perfect introduction to the city!
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Dr_aag_travel
Jun 28, 2025
Great tour! - Great tour, Stan was an excellent guide and food was delicious. Lots of intresting history and facts. Would recommend!
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Megan
Jun 28, 2025
Come hungry! - This was a great tour! Stan was our guide and provided so much valuable insight to Buenos Aires and the San Telmo area! The food was incredible and we got to taste many different dishes! Come hungry!
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V495neabbyh
Jun 24, 2025
San Telmo Food - Kate was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area! The food was very good! I would love to do this all over again!
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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).