Experience The Essence of Buenos Aires in San Telmo

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Experience The Essence of Buenos Aires in San Telmo

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 US$60.27  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Other
Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Buenos Aires' essentials through the lens of San Telmo:

Starting from the very foundation of Buenos Aires, you will travel through its periods of grandeur and decadence, up to its current transformation in the context of globalization. A crossroads of sailors, inmigrants, and artists, San Telmo provides a clear testimony of Argentine identity.


San Telmo, the cultural capital of BA:

This neighborhood is also a protected cultural heritage site. In our journey, you will appreciate its elegant yet picturesque architecture, as well as its rich cultural footprint. Well-known for its antiquities and the San Telmo Market, the barrio also delights visitors for its Boheme and street art shows.


Immerse into San Telmo's local gastronomic and craft beer scene:

In this experience, you will delight yourself with classic and trendy Argentine food tasting and a craft beer round, while you will get to know the main characters behind it: the local owners. You definitely can't miss it!

What You Get

Snacks
Empanadas, choripan or similar Argentine food snack + a drink.
Alcoholic beverages
Craft beer round, wine, soda drinks, water.

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Plaza Dorrego

Iconic square, well-known for its street tango shows, artisans' outdoor fair and historic significance.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Parque Lezama

One of Buenos Aires' the most elegant and charming parks/square, and recognized as one of the city's foundational landmarks.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Mercado San Telmo

The Barrio's main market, known for its alluring antiquities, traditional groceries and vendors, and more recently as a culinary hub with gourmet, alternative and classic Argentinian food.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Mafalda Statue

Landmark of the influential Argentine and Latin American cartoon.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

El Zanjón de Granados

Puzzling archeological site.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Parque Lezama, Brasil, Comuna 1 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1143

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Brasil and Defensa St. corner. Look for the big black statue.
End Point

Estatua de Mafalda, Defensa, Comuna 1 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1065

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Mafalda's Statue, Argentine Cartoon's path of fame.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.8
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Walking the History of San Telmo
March 25, 2026

We had the pleasure of being guided through San Telmo with Irina on March 24. This turned out to be the Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice, a national holiday. Besides an excellent historic...read more

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Good tour of San Telmo
January 04, 2026

Rafa and Irina were very good guides, very knowledgeable of the area, very attentive and friendly both, with a lot of willingness to answer all questions and questions

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Not worth the price
November 13, 2025

While our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, we didn't get any drinks/snacks or entrance to some of the places that the tour listed. This tour was VERY expensive for what it was.

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Informative and Fun Tour
March 20, 2025

My guide Gaby was so kind and informative. The tour was lots of fun and I learned a lot about the city, I would book with this group again when I come back!

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Fun afternoon
March 01, 2025

Very friendly cool guide that felt like hanging out with an old friend. Interesting walking tour of San Telmo with some off the beaten path discoveries. Wish we had another day in town to go bac...read more

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