Buenos Aires: San Telmo Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Buenos Aires San Telmo Food Tour: Guided Tasting Experience for Small Groups

This 3-hour bilingual (English/Spanish) walking food tour through San Telmo suits food lovers, first-time visitors, couples, families with children over 8, and small groups.

Highlights

• Discover the flavors of Buenos Aires on a guided food tour in San Telmo
• Taste classic Argentine empanadas, local cheeses, and cured meats
• Savor choripan, a grilled chorizo sandwich served with chimichurri sauce
• Sample Argentina’s iconic dulce de leche at a local artisan shop
• Sip Argentine Malbec wine or try a traditional mate ceremony with your guide

Description

Meet your bilingual local guide and explore San Telmo, the city’s oldest neighborhood, on a small-group food walking tour. Visit cobblestone streets, a century-old covered market, tango dancers, street art, and four iconic food stops serving ten authentic Argentine dishes.

Begin at Mercado San Telmo, a historic market opened in 1897, to taste empanadas, local cheeses, and cured meats. Then visit a traditional parrilla to enjoy choripan with chimichurri, a staple Buenos Aires street food eaten standing up.

Next, sample dulce de leche in various forms at a local artisan shop. Finish the tour with a choice of Argentine Malbec wine or a traditional mate ceremony, where your guide will demonstrate the preparation and sharing ritual.

Along the route, stroll the streets of Balcarce and Defensa, see the city’s smallest house, and learn about the neighborhood’s history and culinary heritage. Group size is limited to 12 guests for a personalized experience.

Includes

• Bilingual local guide (English and Spanish)
• 10 authentic Argentine food and drink tastings
• Drinks: Argentine Malbec wine or traditional mate
• Visits to 4 local restaurants and food stops
• Entry to Mercado San Telmo (since 1897)
• Small-group experience (maximum 12 guests)

Excludes

• Gratuities for your guide (tips appreciated)
• Personal expenses
• Transport to and from the meeting point
• Any additional food or drinks beyond included tastings

Important Information

• Available daily with morning and afternoon options
• Maximum group size: 12 people
• Suitable for food lovers, first-time visitors, couples, families with children over 8, and small groups

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For a smooth experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures, while afternoon tours showcase San Telmo’s lively atmosphere. Book in advance to secure your spot.