Historical Sherpa Food Tour of San Telmo with Street Food, Drinks
Description
Join our San Telmo History and Culture Walking Tour to explore Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood. As you stroll through its historic streets, you'll uncover stories and landmarks that shaped the city while enjoying a few select bites of traditional Argentine flavors, including empanadas, choripán, and alfajores. Starting at one of San Telmo's oldest bars from the 1860s, we’ll sip on a local aperitif before heading to the iconic San Telmo Market. Wander through its antique stalls as we stop to sample local treats and learn about the neighborhood's transformation over the centuries. Along the way, we’ll visit historical sites and hidden gems that reflect the soul of San Telmo, finishing the tour with a stop at a beloved ice cream shop for a taste of Argentina's famous dulce de leche flavors. This experience blends history, culture, and a taste of local life.
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Itinerary
We will start the food tour at one of the most famous "cafes notables", the most famous and traditional bars in town.
Our second stop will be a modern "bodegon". This are old style restaurants where you can find the most traditional dishes in Buenos Aires.
At the Mercado de San Telmo we will stop in the best grill in the market. We will continue walking around the market and discover all the small shops.
We visit the Museom of Modern Art of Buenos Aires, where you will enjoy a specialty coffee along with a handmade alfajo
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this is a walking tour. Its important that guests can easily walk an average of 5 blocks in between restaurants.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan dietary needs.
Reviews(1,083)
Dennis made it so fun. A great way to see San Telmo and eat Argentinian food.
This was the best time and really showed us the heart of San Telmo. Denis was wonderful.
Our guide, Lu, was fabulous! She was extremely knowledgeable and was super enthusiastic. We learned a lot about the area and the history. Highly recommend!
Amazing experience! Learned so much about San Telmo and Argentina. All of the food and drink was delicious. And Lu was such an enthusiastic guide. She made the experience truly special.
Lu was the best, most enthusiastic guide who gave us a comprehensive tour of San Telmo with a good sampling of different food, drinks and history. Everything was delicious, and having Lu as our guide made the experience so much more rewarding. Ask for Lu if you have the opportunity to do so!
Lu was a lovely guide! Full of energy, very knowledgeable, and super kind. The food was great, and the neighborhood was super interesting!
Yummy! Great tour and local food choices!
Such a great mix of history and food culture
Great experience. Highly recommend. Denis is a wonderful guide. Practically more food than you can eat and topped off by fantastic gelato.
The tour is amazing, the food mixed with the san telmo vibes makes of this tour an wonderful way to know a little of Buenos Aires And the guide Lu is incredible, the best
