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 - The food tour begins at one of the renowned “cafes notables,” celebrated as the most iconic and traditional bars in the city.
  • Casa Minima - The next stop is a contemporary “bodegon,” which are classic-style restaurants offering the most authentic dishes of Buenos Aires.
  • Mercado de San Telmo - At the Mercado de San Telmo,…
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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Danutab424
Mar 6, 2026
Sherpa food tour - Kate was an excellent guide - knowledgable and engaging. The tour offered an excellent sampling of local specialties. Would recommend the tour.
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Jleh24
Mar 6, 2026
Great food tour in the old town - Great two hours exploring the San Telmo neighborhood and filling our bellies. Neighborhood history, cultural references, food origins — it’s all covered. Very friendly and immersive.
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Mitchell
Mar 4, 2026
Wonderful food experience - Lu was fantastic, energetic and personable. The history was fascinating and never boring. Met wonderful new people in the group through Lu, our guide. Highly recommend her
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Joy
Mar 4, 2026
Best food tour - Lu was our guide. She was very and explained all the history associated with the foods we ate. Highly recommend.
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W2236cbandrewf
Mar 4, 2026
Enjoyable mix of food and history - Maya was a warm and friendly tour guide, with lots of interesting information about food options in Buenos Aires. San Telmo is a fascinating area to walk around and Maya added to the experience with her knowledge of Argentine history and culture.
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Mingil2026
Mar 3, 2026
Good food tour with some history - Fun tour with many foods to try. Maya our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable.
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137mosesc
Mar 3, 2026
Fun time - Maya was a great guide! Really enjoyed hugging all the spots in San Telmo! Also was coll getting so much context about the city and culture
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D6687xgpeterr
Mar 3, 2026
Simply perfect! - Very good and tasty tour. Maya did an amazing job. Highly recommended!
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Jennifer_d
Feb 28, 2026
Highly recommend - Great experience. Stan was an excellent guide and host to the country. A great overview of the cuisine of Argentina.
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Mark
Feb 28, 2026
Stan gave a very informative tour of delicious traditional Argentinian food and a great walk through San Telmo. - Awesome way to get oriented in the city.
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).